Purseblog's 5 Best Beach Bags

Purseblog has ranked this summer's 5 best beach bags... well perhaps not "the best" but 5 bags that they love for 5 different budgets and personal styles.

(Clockwise, from top right)

1. Fendi Zucca Print Canvas Tote: This is the beach bag for the girl that’s worried about being glamorous in all facets of life. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $1050.

2. Prada Plex & Mistolino Tote: If you’re a bonafide city girl gone temporarily coastal, this is your bag. Buy through BlueFly for $636.

3. Juicy Couture Beach Cooler Tote: If you paid more attention to the drinks mentioned in the previous two descriptions than the bags that they were about, then this is your new best friend. Buy through Saks for $128.

4. Diane Von Furstenberg Glazed Canvas Beach Tote: If you’re a fashionable 20-something on a budget but still want the coolest beach bag possible, this is the one you want. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $75.

5. Ted Baker Print Basket Tote: If your style is more classic and you don’t want to spend a fortune on a bag that’s only useful on the beach, this slightly more formal option is perfect. Buy through Nordstrom for $110.

Our favorite is Diane Von Furstenberg's glazed canvas beach bag. What is your summer tote pick? Let us know under "comments".

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Easy-to-grow vegetables

More and more people are growing their own vegetables or partaking in community gardens.

Do you have your own garden? If so, what vegetables do you find easy to grow?

Some easy-to-grow vegetables:

'Black Seeded Simpson' Loose-Leaf Lettuce

'Bush Champion' Cucumber

'Carnival' Sweet Pepper

'Chioggia' Beet

'Danvers Half Long' Carrot

'Kentucky Wonder Brown' Bean

'Saffron' Summer Squash

'Super Sweet 100' Cherry Tomato

If you are thinking about starting your own garden we say "go for it!" Fresh vegetables in your very own backyard... For tips on planning and preparing your first garden, click here.

CHANEL Bag Exhibit at NYC Flagship

Starting on May 8, Chanel’s New York flagship on 57th Street in New York City will host "The Secrets of the Chanel Handbag", an exhibit demonstrating the construction and history of the company’s iconic purses. Displays explaining how the bags are built and how they have evolved over the past half a century will be there, as well as a number of bags from the brand’s Paris archives.

If you are in New York City, you should definitely take advantage of this opportunity! If you step by e-mail us any photograph you take or let us know what you thought of the exhibit under "comments". The exhibit will run through May 16.

Always buy organic?

We strive to do the best we can at being green and eating healthy home-grown foods. Eating organic fruits and vegetables is best, however due to availability and cost, this is not always the easiest task.

We came across an adorable produce "cheat sheet" created by the Environmental Working Group that we now carry around, making our organic grocery shopping much easier. The "clean 15" is made up of conventional produce that's low in pesticides, and the "dirty dozen" are foods that you should always buy organic. So when shopping at the grocery store you can take a peak at your "cheat sheet" to guide you through your produce purchases. Eating organic and healthy made much easier!

Additionally, if you have children, this is a great way to teach them about healthy fruits and vegetables.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a voluntarily observed holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

We will be observing Cinco de Mayo by enjoying one of our favorite cocktails, margaritas! See the video below to learn how to make the famous Skinnygirl Margarita by Bethenny Frankel.

Are you having a Cinco de Mayo party and need some food ideas? Try our suggestions below...

Authentic Mexican Recipes by Martha Stewart - Click here

Nacho Recipe Makeover by Cooking Light - Click here

Mexican Bread Pudding by Bon Appetit - Click here

Skinnygirl Margarita - Click here

2010 Costume Institute Gala

Last night was the Met's annual Costume Institute Gala, one of the biggest fashion events of the year. Stars are decked out in one-of-a-kind designer gowns or gowns made specially for the event. Usually, the star is escorted by the designer. For example, this year Oprah was escorted by her gown designer, Oscar de la Renta.

Our favorites of the night:

Mila Kunis in Vera Wang and Emma Warson in Burberry.

What did you think of last night's fashions? Did you have a best dressed? Let us know under "comments".

Source: FabSugar

Gwyneth Paltrow - Iron Man 2 Attire

Iron Man 2 comes out in theaters May 7 and everyone is eagerly awaiting the films premiere.

The film premiered in LA on April 26, 2010 and the event was definitely star studded. At the premiere Gwyneth Paltrow (featured in the film) wore a fabulous white short suit by Giorgio Armani. We are completely obsessed with her outfit! We think it is chic and sophisticated while being fashion forward. We also love how she paired the short suite with neutral makeup, subtle straight hair, and black accessories.

What do you think of Paltrow's premier outfit?