Lanvin's hot pink chain strap quilted bag is $1,150 at Neiman Marcus. Delicious.



Get the look for less with this hot pink bag ($78) by R&Em, a fabulous line of affordable handbags sold exclusively at Macy's. Reminds me of one of my fave designers, Rebecca Minkoff.



Snag this look for even less with this bag by Banana Republic, now just $39.99 (down from $98). Use code BRONGAP35 to get 35% off any order (ends 7/12/11).

Here are highlights of this month's events that are being featured on freebeautyevents.com.

This month, for example, Ulta is having some exciting events. At the Ulta Coty Nail Event, demonstrators will be showing customers Sally Hansen Crackle Nailpolish and Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. They will also be handing out coupons. The Ulta Mustela Event in July, August, and September will give customers a chance to try out Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion, Ultimate Hydration, and Facial Cleansing Cloths. Get details on events in your area by visiting freebeautyevents.com, where spas and retailers can promote their events - and beauty addicts can check them out for free!

Free Beauty Events also hosts fun monthly giveaways! For the month of July 2011, they will be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray SPF 30, Wet Skin Kids Sunblock Spray SPF 70+, and Lip Moisturizer. The Contest runs from 7/1/2011 to 7/31/2011, winners will be chosen on 8/5/2011 and notified by 8/15/2011.

FTC Disclosure: I received free product samples from Free Beauty Events as a thank you for writing this post.

Cynthia Vincent's "Odean" thong sandals put a colorful twist on the gladiator trend, and retails for $150 at Bluefly.com. The look for less sells for $79. Think you can "spot the real" below? Click either image to check your guess!

Today on Gilt, shop discounted jewelry by Amrita Singh, whose popular Indian-inspired costume jewelry has been seen on Gossip Girl and A-listers like Jennifer Lopez (not to mention your favorite fashion bloggers). Choose from Bollywood glam bangles, statement necklaces and cocktail rings, as well as wear-to-work pieces that are colorful, unique and totally chic. Many pieces are under $50 so don't delay.

Shop it online:
Amrita Singh on Gilt Groupe

Target has partnered with the Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to create unique graphic designs that are being used on a variety of apparel items and accessories as part of Target's Vintage Varsity collection for fall 2011.