Is This the Perfect Work Bag?

{GiGi New York Freddie Tote, $285}

Last year, I purchased a Paschli Philip Lim bag, as seen here, and while I love carrying it in the crook of my elbow and passing judgment on everyone I see, it's not exactly ideal for my 20 minute walk to work. So for the past couple of months, I've been searching for the right combination of fashion (clearly) and *sigh* function. I figured I needed a shoulder strap for easy toting around, but it should be well made and a transitional fabric that can easily work for after-work drinks or dinner with Kyle. 

Cue--who else?--GiGi New York! I love my all-in-one clutch, so when it came to finding a bag that I would deem worthy of being seen with that would also hold my lunch, iPhone, make-up bag (for my two-a-day touch ups), and countless loose tissues, it just made sense that the newest edition to their line-up, the Freddie tote, would fit the bill!

I'm especially in love with GiGi's new spring colors, so I thought this bright yellow would be a fun addition to my closet, but I also have my eye on the mint and coral versions.

If you are salivating over their new Spring line too (and of course you are), well, I have good news for you: all CupcakesOMG! readers get 20% off their next purchase with the code "OMG". Now we can ALL have style and substance! Yay!

I'm BACK! And a GiGi New York Wallet Giveaway

In answer to the inevitable question you’ve been asking yourself for the past ten days, no, I am NOT dead! I’m just lazy, and while some people can’t always distinguish the difference, there is one defining characteristic that separates the two states of being: online shopping. You thought I was going to say breathing, didn’t you? Well, to be alive IS to shop! And to be able to do it from your comfy couch, whilst donning stretchy harem pants with pockets (yes!) and your nerdy glasses because, since you’re lazy, you still haven’t gotten lasik and knowing that all your favorite online haunts have your credit card numbers saved so you don’t even have to stand up to walk the three feet to get your wallet out of your purse, well, that’s just icing on the consumer confidence cake.

What I’m trying to say is, I’m sorry for the absence, but I think you’ll agree that now that I’m back (and I promise, I’m really back—lots of good stuff lined up, including my Blueprint Cleanse experience recap), I’m practically better than ever. I say “practically” because, really, how can you improve on perfection? But enough self-promotion. What I really wanted to get to was another fantastic giveaway from my favorite Fine Leatha’ Goods retailer, GiGi New York.

You know I’m obsessedies with my All in One Clutch, so when the kind folks from GiGi offered to give away one of their gorgeous folding leather wallets to a very luck CupcakesOMG! Reader, I was basically doing back flips across the living room. Incidentally, the fact that I never learned how to do a back flip in gymnastics as a child had a lot to do with why I quit gymnastics. Nevermind that I was 5! I had drive and ambition!! And also that thing I said about being lazy before…I dunno, somewhere up there.

 I chose a wallet in black to match my All in One, natch, but they come in a slew of gorgeous colors, including their new metallics for the holidays! One of the things I love best about this wallet, aside from its gold leather interior, is its size. When I go out for a special occasion, I typically remove my ID, credit cards, and cash form my wallet because it’s simply too large to fit in my smaller “going out” bags. Not the case with the folding GiGi wallets—they’re compact but they have room for everything, including all those credit cards your computer autosaves when you shop online.

So, do you want one of these wallets for yourself? Or maybe you want one to gift to your mom, sister, or bestie for the holidays?? Well, it’s very simple. There are only two requirements:

• Follow CupcakesOMG! via the Google Friend Connect button on the upper right side of the screen.
•  Leave me a comment with the color wallet you love best, and your email address so I can notify you if you win!

You can score additional entries if you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram—just leave an additional comment for each additional entry notifying me you’ve done it. Giveaway runs through next Tuesday at 12 PM EST, when I'll choose a winner at random and reach out to you via email!

*We’re kinda on the honor system here because I think those rafflecopter tracker things are a big pain in the ass. THIS IS FOR YOU!!! In the words of RuPaul, don’t fuck it up!

Graphic Image Leather iPhone Case Giveaway!

{Graphic Image Embossed Python Leather iPhone Case, $53}

(Brace yourself--there's a lot of hyperlinks in this post. But I promise you, they're all worth it.)

I'm not really sure if there is a better way to kick off a new week than with an amazing giveaway, so for that, you're welcome. But you should also thank Graphic Image (the parent company of GiGi New York, who makes my favorite All in One leather clutch last seen here), since they'll be giving away one of their luxurious leather iPhone cases to one very lucky CupcakesOMG! reader (and yes, they have cases for the iPhone 5 too)!!!

I just want you all to know that I get approached by people and companies all the time to do giveaways/promotions/etc. and I've turned down (read: ignored) nearly all of them, because I'm just not into the junk they're trying to hawk. I couldn't begin to tell you how oppositely I feel about Graphic Image, which is why when I had the opportunity to do a giveaway with them for my readers, I jumped at the chance! From the gorgeous planners (I have my eye on this one right now) to the business card cases, Graphic Image is the only place to get your "fine leatha goods" needs met. 

One of my favorite items is the golden python embossed case above...

{Graphic Image Leather iPhone Case, $48}

...and this avocado green case that kinda makes me hungry (oh, and did I mention? Custom monogramming is also an option!)...

{Graphic Image Italian Neon iPhone Case, $38}

...and of course I am OBSESSEDIES with this neon pink case! 

I can't decide which one I like best--can you? If you want a chance at winning one of these gorgeous cases that will make all girls in your vicinity jelly (since, after all, we just want to make each other jealous), all you have to do is be a follower of CupcakesOMG! (just click follow in the upper right corner) and leave me a comment with your name and email address and the color iPhone case you want in the comments.

This giveaway will run through November 5th, when I'll announce a winner at noon, so be sure to come back and check if you're the lucky winner!!!

But seriously, PLEASE include your email in your comment. Some of you don't have your commenting account set up in such a way that I can just email you back (which I wrote all about once upon a time right here), so I want to make sure I can get in touch with whomever wins!!!!

Friday Fun Find: Gigi New York All In One Bag (and a Special Offer)

{Gigi New York All In One Bag, $98}

Can you believe I've never owned a black bag before? I mean, big red hair, a loud mouth, and a general disregard for "blending in" don't exactly lend themselves to the understated. In my history of purse and bag ownership, I've had hot pink, gold, bronze, tan, pony print, and even brown. So when I laid my eyes on this gorgeous clutch by Gigi New York, I decided if I was gonna class it up and get a black bag in my lifetime, now was the time.

Everything about this bag is  special: the buttery yellow box it arrives in...

...the suede tassel and gold hardware zipper pull...

...the supple leather lining interior...

 ...the fact that it can be monogrammed--and match your nails!...

 ...and the fact that you can score 20% off your Gigi New York purchase with a special offer exclusive to CupcakesOMG! readers!!!!

That's right folks, the "fine leatha' goods" retailer is offering a 20% discount to all of you on any purchase at their website for the next 30 days! To take advantage, simply use the promo code "OMG" at checkout.

And this is why my new clutch is this week's Friday Fun Find--and now it's yours too!

So, what color clutch are you gonna get? And are you doing monogramming??