My life revolves around researching the latest trends, designers, and what’s new in stores.  Beso is my go to site for shopping because I can browse through thousands of e-commerce sites, from major retailers to small boutiques, with one simple search.  I love the option of saving my favorites and creating different collections to share with others.  Below is a preview of my “Spring Arm Candy” collection which includes my must-have spring handbags with bold prints, bright colors and lots of texture.

Beso is sponsoring a giveaway on HandbagReport.com!  Create a shopping wish list collection on Beso for the chance to win it – valued at $150!

Here’s how to enter:

– Visit Beso and create an account.

– Build your shopping collection.

– Comment below and share your link!

TIP:  To create a collection, search around the site and click the “+” symbol next to each product and select “Add to New Collection”.  Continue to shop, shop, shop!  Check out mine for inspiration!

* Open to US residents, 18 and older. Contest ends Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.  One entry per person.

Fashionphile is running a ‘Kill Your Fakes’ video contest which is the perfect reason to get rid of your fake handbag(s).  We despise counterfeit handbags and accessories. We don’t judge others who decide to carry fake designer merchandise, however, we try to educate our readers on why we shouldn’t buy these products.  Upload a video destroying a fake handbag and you can win up to $3,000 cash!  Here are the details:

CREATIVE MISSION:  Your creative mission, should you choose to accept it, is as follows:

•  Dig around in the back of your closet for that tacky fake bag that you got from a “friend”.

•  Brainstorm a great way to “Kill” it. Do it big. Do it loud. Do it like no one has done it before!

•  Be safe. Don’t get hurt or hurt anyone else.

•  Create and upload your video to YouTube.

•  Include the link “http://fashionphile.com/killyourfakes” in your YouTube Video description.

Your Submission must be consistent with these Official Rules.  This contest will be judged solely on the tally of “likes” that each video receives on the Fashionphile website when uploaded to www.fashionphile.com/killyourfakes page.

I’m sponsoring a giveaway at Lexington Medical Center’s Every Woman Blog!  One lucky reader will win a zebra print Mia Cotone Clutch Dust Cover!  For more details, click {here} and read my article on Handbag Tips: How to Clean and Store Your Handbags.

The “World’s Messiest Handbag Contest” sponsored by PurseN, is happening now!  Contestants nominate themselves or a friend to show their OWN messy handbags in a You-Tube video.  The messier the bag, the better, as the entry with the messiest purse has the opportunity to win a Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM handbag and an entire PurseN set of organizational purse inserts, jewelry cases and more! There are 2nd and 3rd place winners too so there’s even more chances to win!

All you have to do to enter is:

* Make a video showing why you need a PurseN handbag makeover and win a full set of PurseN handbag organizers and an Authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Handbag.

* Post it to You-Tube or send it to PurseN.

* Like PurseN on Facebook

* Follow PurseN on twitter @PurseN

* Add your personality and have fun with it!

**PurseN is also providing a special 15% off discount on the website by entering THANKYOU15.**

* Contest starts August 15th to September 23rd. The winners will be announced on September 30th.

* All the winners are required to send their “after video” or “photo” with their PurseN Collection.

* No purchase necessary to enter the contest.

* All entries can be used in any social media sites or print.

* All entries are subject to the rules and regulations.

There’s a Kate Spade New York Sweepstakes is happening now at Bloomingdale’s!

Enter daily to win the ultimate Kate Spade New York handbag collection now through August 9.

Click {here} or more details.

Kathy Van Zeeland has launched her biggest, most amazing contest ever ~ the search for the ultimate Kathy Van Zeeland fan!   You must go to the Ultimate Fan Tab on the Kathy Van Zeeland Facebook page to submit your entry.  Upload a photo collage, video or essay showing why you are Kathy’s ultimate fan now through July 15. The Ultimate Fan will be chosen by Kathy Van Zeeland herself and her design team.  The winner will receive a two-night stay in New York City with a friend to have lunch with the incredibly talented Kathy Van Zeeland, take a tour of the Kathy Van Zeeland showroom and a $500 gift card to go on a shopping spree!

***If you’re serious about becoming The Ultimate Fan, review additional details below:

• The contest will run from June 15th – July 15th on the Kathy Van Zeeland Facebook page

• Applicants are encouraged to enter creative submissions including photo collages (.jpg format 5 MB max), videos (2 minute max) or essays (300 words max – must be English). Each contestant can only submit one entry.

• Kathy Van Zeeland Facebook fans will have the opportunity to vote once a day for their favorite entry. The number of votes counts towards the contestants Public Appeal portion of the judging phase of the contest.

• The finalist will be chosen based on the following “Judging Criteria” by the Kathy Van Zeeland design team panel – Creativity/Originality (30%), Quality of Submission (20%), Demonstrates why you are the ultimate Kathy Van Zeeland Fan (40%), Public Appeal (10%)

Barneys New York is sponsoring one helluva giveaway over at Bag Snob.  Barneys is giving away a fabulous Givenchy Large Antigonia Duffle with top zip, rolled leather handles and a flat leather shoulder strap valued at $2,040. Click {here} to win and make this Givenchy yours!  Giveaway ends June 30 at 11:59pm ET.

SEVDA is giving away a fabulous Isabel Bag (a $1,000 value). I wouldn’t want you to miss out, so here’s what you have to do:

1. Follow SEVDA on Twitter @SevdaHandbags to enter.

2. Tweet the following:

“Please RT: Support London-Based @SevdaHandbags entry into the U.S. & Win a SEVDA Handbag http://bit.ly/jCdMGy#iLoveSEVDA”

3. Be sure to include hashtag #iLoveSEVDA in your tweets.

4. Enter as often as you wish.

5. Winning entry will be selected randomly.

6. Only one (1) handbag will be awarded.

7. No purchase necessary.

8. Must be 18 and over to enter.

9. The promotion stars May 16, 2011.

10. The promotion ends midnight June 15, 2011.

11. The Winner to be announced June 18, 2011 on Twitter.

The fabulous ladies at BagSnob have an amazing May/Mother’s Day Giveaway worth $10,000!  Win a gorgeous pair of 7.2 carat Diamond earrings from Loren Jewels ($6,000) and a beauiful Turquoise Sophia crocodile tote from Adriana Castro ($4,000).  Click {here} for more details!

Does your mom own a bag that makes you cringe every time she pulls it out of the closet?  If so, then you have to enter her in the Mugly Bag Contest!   Snap a photo of your mom wearing her Mugly Bag and submit it to Minkette.com for a chance to win her a new bag for Mother’s Day. For hooking your mom up with a new bag, Rebecca Minkoff will send you a fabulous new bag too!

Plus, from now until May 2nd, receive a free “Mamalicious” or “Pretty Mama” pouch with any purchase of $295 or more! Just enter code “LOVEUMOM” at checkout to redeem.