Handbag Design Competition

Marie Claire and Glam Media have created a competition for aspiring handbag designers. Designers can submit their handbag sketches on Glam.com, where the fashion community will vote on them. The winner will receive a trip to New York, a one-night stay at a lux New York hotel, and he/she will get to be a Marie Claire "accessories editor for a day." The final 8 bags will be auctioned off on E-bay.com with all the proceeds going to charity. Register here.

Strappy Summer Sandals

This years summer sandals are stappier and sexier than ever. Straps come in a variety of options from tie ups, ankle straps, and criss cross. It seems the more straps the sexier the shoe. Check out some of these looks: Exchange by Charles David $105 at Piperlime Stuart Weitzman Ovalteen Sandal $198 at Nordstrom. Latika $95 by Guess and Perennial espadrilles $158 at Antrhopologie

Earnest Sewn Sample Sale

Earnest Sewn is having a NY sample sale from April 24 to April 28. All items will be $22-$75. Sale hours run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Earnest Sewn, 829 Washington Street (between Gansevoort and Little West 12th streets).

Gap Design Edition: Doo Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon

Doo.Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon, winners of the 2006 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund have designed a collection of white shirts exclusively for Gap. The bows and flowy lines are a nice addition and the white shirts still seem fresh without being boring.

Christine J. Brandt Jewelry

This amazing jewelry line by Christine J. Brandt is anything but ordinary. The line is earthy, yet there is something other-worldly about it. Fashioned from ethically mined crystals and farmed (rather than logged) wood.

Decorative Doormats at Anthropologie

The rainy season is upon us and what do you need to protect the interior of your house but a stylish doormat. Say goodbye to grandmas welcome mat. Anthropologie has released a collection of beautifully designed mats from $38-$48.

Net-a-Porter Sale

Just in time for spring closet replenishing, NET-A-PORTER’s Mid-Season Markdowns is launching today. The discount is 20 percent off Anna Sui, 3.1 Philip Lim, Paul & Joe, Vera Wang Lavender, Chloe, Jovovich-Hawk and Miu Miu.