Because looking expensive shouldn't cost a fortune. Written by: The Aesthetic Ascent by Angie Picture this: an exclusive, reservations-only restaurant inside a luxury hotel. The air is thick with expensive musky cologne. Frank Sinatra's  Fly Me to the Moon  plays softly — just barely audible over the clink of utensils and the low hum of conversation. A door swings open. In walks a woman. Oversized sunglasses. A head-to-toe animal print ensemble. A bold leather jacket in the

Because a great handbag shouldn't mean eating ramen for the next few months. Written by: The Aesthetic Ascent by Angie Let's be honest — handbags can make or break a look, and often they break the budget long before the outfit does. I see you, jeans-white-t-and-Chanel-bag ladies . When it comes to handbags, practicality is almost never the real reason for the purchase. Emotion often drives the decision. The way a bag shifts your posture. The silent conversation it has between