Louis Vuitton iPad Case

Louis Vuitton has created a case for Apple's iPad. Pictured above, the cases are available in classic Monogram and Damier canvas for $366.

What do you think of designer Apple accessories? Ridiculous or fabulous?

We could never imagine spending over $300 for an iPad case when we can get a great one for around $30. Fendi has also created a 13" laptop case, selling for $430. But if you are a slave to labels, perhaps the splurge is worth it... let us know your thoughts under "comments".

Replenish Your Hair

Great hair is a very important accessory to any outfit. With winter behind us our hair may have kept some of the dull dryness from all of the cold weather. So, get ready for spring/summer with a DIY (do-it-yourself) hair treatment!

To add shine:

Orange + Honey

Squeeze an orange and mix the juice with some honey. Lather on head and leave on for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse off and shampoo as usual... then shine!

To repair damage:

Egg + Olive Oil

Thoroughly mix 1 egg with some olive oil. Lather on head and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off and shampoo hair as usual... you are good as new!

To volumize:

Beer + Water

Mix together 3 parts beer with 1 part warm water and soak hair mixture for at least15 minutes. Rinse and shampoo as usual for hair raising volume!

Whether you need to shine, repair, or volumize, DIY affordably and conveniently.

Source: http://dndesign.onsugar.com/

Marc Jacobs - Single?

Four months after Marc Jacobs wed Lorenzo Martone in St. Barts, rumors are rapidly circulating that the couple have called it quits.

Page six is reporting that the couple has split and that Martone did not accompany Jacobs to Robert Duffy's wedding in Provincetown. However, the Boston Herald claims Martone was in attendance.

So, it seems somewhat mixed - they are and they aren't.

Let us know what you think about the couple and if you have ever been in a similar situation - have rumors ever circulated about any of your relationships? Let us know under "comments".

Workout with Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson

Last week we posted a work out video with a trainer to the stars. This week we are going to share another celebrity trainer's workout video tip.

Celebrity trainer, Tracy Anderson, has trained Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Karen, Kristin Davis, and many more!

She is known for her ability to completely transform your body and shape muscles you didn't even know you had. Paltrow posted to her GOOP newsletter the video of Anderson working out her arms, seen below.

Paltrow posted, "Tracy shares with us a little arm series that I did everyday preparing for Iron Man and that I take on the road. She just made it home-made style for me, lo fi. But it's good. Especially for the batwing problem."

Watch the workout video below and let us know what you think. The workout music is great and the moves seem quite unorthodox, but perhaps that is what makes her workouts so effective...

First Look: Jimmy Choo Sneakers

Announced in January, Jimmy Choo will be selling a line of their own sneakers. The sneakers are not for sale yet, but images of the sneakers have finally been released. They're patent leather, matte metallic leather, or snakeskin, and available in high top ("The Tokyo") and low top ("The Miami").

The shoes are accessible to feet of all sizes and shapes (who can't wear a sneaker?), they are clearly meant for a girl without a budget or one who isn't price tag conscious: when they debut this summer, each pair will sell for about $600.

Take a look at the pictures above and let us know what you think of the sneakers. Also, would you spend $600 on a pair of sneakers? If you do spend $600 on heels, why wouldn't you spend that on sneakers? Let us know your thoughts under "comments".

Craft for Mother's Day

A great craft for your kids is to have them create a decorative cloth bag, which can be used at the grocery store, farmer's market, etc.

This project is easy and virtually mess-free. So, have your kids create a decorative cloth bag for this Mother's Day.

What you will need:

Cotton bag - $0.75 (Click here)

Sharpie markers in assorted colors (click here)

How-to:

Cover your working table with paper or a plastic cloth.

Slip pieces of scrap paper inside the cotton bag to prevent the markers from bleeding.

Decorate and have fun!

This is a great, inexpensive, and easy way to make a very personalized gift for Mom.

Courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day!

Are you celebrating Earth Day? Are you taking any special steps to be more "green" today? Let us know under "comments".

If you are wondering what you can do to help the earth, here are some earth friendly actions:

- Try to ride your bike instead of drive your car

- Walk to your destination instead of drive

- Use reusable shopping bags whenever you go shopping

- Try to use less paper - print only essential documents

- Turn the faucet off when you are brushing your teeth

- Don't leave the lights on

- Recycle

- Try to purchase locally grown foods

Enjoy Earth Day and try to incorporate one or more of our action tips into your day.

Introducing... CND Shellac

CND (Creative Nail Design), the leader in professional nail, hand, and foot beauty, is introducing the first hybrid nail color after nearly five years of development in its state-of-the-art laboratory.

Now you can say good-bye to chips, smudges, and dry time and say hello to Shellac™ Hybrid Nail Color! This revolutionary product applies like polish, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine, and is removed in minutes.

Shellac is like a mix between traditional nail polish and UV gel polish, however it comes in a bottle, cures/dries under a UV lamp, and there is NO buffing. So, there is absolutely no damage to the natural nail in the process.

A nail polish that lasts for weeks, keeping the shine and never chipping?! We LOVE it! The only problem we foresee, is that changing up your nail colors won't be as easy....

Read what the NY Times has to say about Shellac by clicking here. Read what blog "All Lacquered Up" has to say about Shellac by clicking here. This blogger had a rare chance to try out the system, so make sure to see what she says about it. (Check out the picture above, from her blog, displaying the Shellac manicure after an amazing 14 days!)

Workout with Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson

Now you can workout with a celebrity trainer for FREE and from the comfort of your own home!

Celebrity trainer, Gunnar Peterson, has filmed some of his special workout moves for Shape magazine. Watch the video below and follow along. The exercise featured below is called the "wood chop". For more of his special moves, visit www.shape.com.

Gunnar Peterson has trained celebrities like Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, and Penelope Cruz.

Breakfast for Dinner

We love breakfast foods and sometimes we crave "breakfast for dinner". So, if you are also craving breakfast foods, plan a "breakfast for dinner" meal.

Some great "breakfast for dinner" meal ideas are:

Scrambled eggs with bacon and avocado

2 slices bacon
2 large eggs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 avocado, diced
Toast or an english muffin

1. Brown bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove bacon.
2. In a bowl, beat eggs with 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Pour into pan; cook, scraping bottom frequently with a flexible heatproof spatula, until just set, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to a plate. Crumble bacon over top; sprinkle with avocado. Serve with toast or english muffin.

Krusteaz Wheat & Honey Pancake Mix or Krusteaz Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix

Mix and cook according to directions on the box.

"Wine Purse"

We came across this absolutely ridiculous gadget, the wine purse, and just had to share it with our blog readers.

Pictured above, the "Baggy Wine Coast" allows users to have a way to carry wine wherever they go. All you do is place a bag of wine in the purse and close the flexible top. This interesting sack has a rubber bottom to prevent tipping over, as well as a side dispenser. The bag costs about $58.

What do you think of this invention? We think it is hilarious but also ridiculous. Let us know what you think and if you would ever use one of these bags under "comments".

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is several weeks away, May 9, 2010, but we encourage everyone to start thinking about Mother's Day gifts early.

This year, treat your Mom to something special from Ex-cessories.com!

We recommend:

Links of London Silver Bracelet - $382.40

Mignon Faget Cuff Bracelet - $299.80

Golden Gate Bridge Charm - $75

Freshwater Pearl Necklace - $90

Lalique Pink Heart Necklace - $70

Happy Shopping! Do not forget, Ex-cessories.com is here for YOU! So, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail at info@excessories.com for any and all of your shopping needs.

Glee is back!

Last night was the spring premiere of one of our favorite television shows, Glee!

Did you watch Glee? Are you a fan of the show? If you watched last night, what did you think of the Rachel and Finn story line? Did you love the music? Let us know under "comments"!

We thought last night's episode was great, but are really waiting for next week's episode, the Madonna episode. To get a quick preview of Glee and the Madonna episode, check out hilarious Sue Sylvester's homage to "Vogue" in the video below. We cannot wait to see what Glee has in store for us this season!

The Look for Less

A trend we keep seeing this season is cut out pattern pumps and/or sandals ("basket weave" pattern).

Miu Miu has a pair of black pumps in line with this trend, however the price is somewhat too fabulous, a.k.a. too expensive for those of us on shoe budgets. Their price $590... Ouch!

However, do not fret. We have found the look for less!

ROSEGOLD makes an almost identical pair of pumps for $158.

Both shoes are pictured above. Can you tell the difference between the two? Guess which shoe is Miu Miu and which shoe is ROSEGOLD. Post your guesses under "comments" and we will reveal the answer tomorrow morning in the comments section.

Click here to check out the Miu Miu pumps and click here to check out ROSEGOLD's version.

Ahh Allergies!

According to the Associated Press, pollen is at an all-time high and we are definitely feeling it!

If you suffer from allergies you know the symptoms, but if you don't usually have allergy symptoms, you may this season. Some of the symptoms include: sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and a constant headache.

The number 1 natural tip we always hear is to consume local honey. The belief behind this is that ingesting the bit of local pollen from honey acts as an immune booster and builds resistance to local fauna.

Another tip we have heard about is heat therapy. Warmer temperatures is a way to relieve congestion, so people say to try exercising or investing in a humidifier.

Do you have any tips to beat allergies? Let us know under "comments".

Bulletproof Your Day!

It is the end of the work week (for most) and most of us will be on the edge of our work chairs waiting for the clock to say 5:00 p.m.

If you need an extra jolt to get you going this morning or need to listen to some music at work to get you through the day, we recommend La Roux's Bulletproof. Watch and listen to the video below and we promise you that your spirits and energy level will be lifted. Enjoy and "Bulletproof" your Friday!

Back Pain from Work?

Do you sit at a computer all day? According to Health magazine, hunching over a computer is a leading reason why 4 in 5 women end up with crippling back pain at some point in their lives.

Scary thought when we both sit hunched over a computer all day!

However, there are a few simple changes we can make to rid any pain (according to researchers at Cornell University and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health).

1. Keep your head up

2. Move your mouse close

3. Be choosy with your chair

4. Sit within reach

5. Plant your feet

6. Take breaks

7. Don't cross your legs

To read more click here.

$48 Keratin Straightening Treatments

Many of us struggle with straightening our hair daily and dealing with unruly frizz. You may have thought about straightening treatments, but have always been scared away by the price. Well... now is your opportunity!

Through June, Empire Beauty Schools will be giving the treatments for $48. The treatment usually costs several hundreds of dollars, but if you are willing to go to a beauty school, you can save up to 80 percent!

You may hesitant to have a beauty school students work on your hair, however only advanced students are allowed to perform keratin treatments and all services are closely supervised by educators. There are 96 schools nationwide and the formula is formaldehyde-free.

Coca-Cola Light by Karl Lagerfeld

The genius behind Chanel designs, Karl Lagerfeld, has designed the latest Coca-Cola Light bottle and shot their new ad campaign. The image will appear all over France beginning April 28.

The ad features Coco Rocha, in Chanel, and Karl's favorite model Baptiste Giacobini.

What do you think of the ad, featured above? We are loving the partnership and the new bottle!

Apple's iPad Tablet

Apple's iPad Tablet was released this weekend and Apple lovers across the country went crazy. At our local mall the line at the Apple store for the iPad was out the store door and down the length of the entire mall.

Did you experience any crazy iPad madness? Did you purchase an iPad? Write your reviews under "comments".

We think the new iPad looks pretty cool, but definitely are not rushing to go get one. For those who want one, we recommend waiting until version 2 comes out. This way any bugs or kinks will be fixed and the price is likely to go down a bit.

An interesting question many are asking about the iPad is if it will replace ebook readers. Thoughts? Discuss under "comments".

TGIF!

Yesterday was April Fools day... Did you get pranked or tricked? April Fools was stressful for many, making sure to always be on the lookout for pranksters! So, relax this Friday with your own happy hour. We recommend the Skinnygirl version of the mojito.

* Mix clear rum and soda on the rocks over crushed mint leaves with a dash of sugar or warmed honey or agave nectar and a lime wedge.

* Fill a short glass with ice.

* Add 2 counts of liquor (or use a shot glass)

* Fill the glass the rest of the way with soda

* Add the dash of sweetener and lime wedge

Enjoy!

Tiger Woods' Mistresses Shoot Vanity Fair Magazine

Vanity Fair is featuring an article called 'The Temptations of Tiger Woods' in its most recent issue, which will photograph and interview four women linked to Woods. Watch the video below to learn more about the Vanity Fair shoot...

What do you think about Woods' mistresses posing for Vanity Fair? Is this Vanity Fair going too low? Are you over hearing about Woods and his disgusting past behavior? Let us know under "comments".