All that Sparkles

For your summer wearing pleasure, stores are filled with sparkly things, ranging from bejeweled sunglasses to sequined sandals. Jeans decorated with Swarovski crystals, tiered skirts with mirrored discs and rhinestone-studded Ts are no longer considered eveningwear only."It's one of the strongest, best-selling trends of the moment," says David Wolfe of the Doneger Group, which forecasts fashion trends. On the way to his New York office, he says, he saw a woman wearing jeans, flip flops, a T-shirt and a "solidly sequined" bolero jacket. "It wouldn't have happened before this. But vintage is so important, and people just want something fun."

MTV Selects Quincy Audrianna Designs for MTV Movie Awards Gift Bag

The accessories scene is hot and so is new California designer Quincy Sultzbaugh who last October launched her line of travel bags and accessories called Quincy Audrianna. Quincy's designs are indeed a unique departure from other cosmetic bag and accessory companies. She uses Italian hardware, Swarovski rhinestones, and yummy faux furs that have the celebs clamoring for her bags.Inspired by a trip with Quincy's daughter, Karli, to the east Coast in the Fall of 2003, Quincy Audrianna Designs is nothing short of sassy, sexy, and savvy. Quincy scours stores and websites not for what is out there but for what is missing. "Karli and I noticed that there weren't very many practical travel bags that were cute yet affordable". That idea led to hours and hours of research that culminated in a variety of bags and accessories that are made in the USA. Quincy takes chic fabric and meticulouslyy coordinates them with fine hardware, YKK zippers, and contrast fabric to produce travel bags that function as gym bags, spa bags, cosmetic bags, lunch bags, carry-on bags and more.