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Designer Blog: Fanny Packs are so Hot!
Mother Day is May 11th!
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Mother’s Day is May 11th! What will you get your mother this year??? A FAB gift would be a: 1. Hot Shoulder Tote 2. Beach Bag 3. Eco-friendly Shopping Bag 4. Straw Bag 5. A Fun Fashionable Clutch We all love love handbags, and so do out mothers. Remember mom with a handbag this year! |
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Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Handbags are in!
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It used to be that the gift for a recent graduate was a briefcase. Something that she could use throughout college and carry to her first real job;something that would make her feel grown up and professional. Now, it’s not the briefcase that everyone is looking at. It’s the handbag! Not just anyhandbag either. Many college newbies are looking to high-end designers for their big graduation gift. While choosing designer may be what everyone wants to do, lets face it, not everyone can. Look into vintage boutiques, thrift stores and consignment stores. These are all great options for finding some great deals! Another great idea is to pass a bag down from generation to generation. Many parents are buying their daughters high-end handbags for that very reason. They are hoping that it will become a main piece in their wardrobe and that they will want to pass it down to their daughter at graduation. Whatever you choose, choose something that is functional and that will last for a long time! These girls are going to use these for a long time, at least until their next graduation (The Canadian Press, April 23, 2008) |
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Sweetheart by Lie Down I Think I love You Scarf Day Bag
These handbags are made of leather from Scotland.
Each bag is unique, as the hand picked vintage silk scarves are chosen to match to the body, therefore no 2 bags are the same. That makes me smile as I never like to have the same handbag as anyone…….
This clip top framed style has the scarf that can be removed and replaced to suit your mood.
These bags are nostalgic, they are beautifully crafted and I will have to buy all the collection of bags to get a beautiful collection of vintage silk scarves…….
Do you love them too?
Designer Blog: amykathryn Summer Collection just arrived!
Browse amykathryn’s hottest handbags for Summer… we just got the shipment last week! SO refreshing and fun to wear. Brand new designer bags that are eco-conscious and animal-friendly!
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Trends in Textiles!
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Have you ever wanted to know what is IN in the textile world?? How it is that designers pick the wonderful fabrics they work with?? I have and now we all can learn together, what is IN in the textile world…. |
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HOT TRENDS
| Wild Prints | Exotic Prints are here to stay, ranging from faux furs to embossed fabrics |  |
| Gray days | Gray is the new neutral! Textile designers are seeing grey with floral patterns |  |
| Botanica | Textile designs blossom with botanical prints that range from lush florals to organic leaf prints |  |
| Marrakesh | Textile mills head to Morocco for inspiration with foulard and paisley inspired prints and patterns |  |
| Royale | Royale Blue is back, turning up as an accent color on geometric patterns or as an all over shade |  |
| Shine On | Foil prints and metallics continue to light up textile designs with futuristic touch |  |
What is Your Handbag Personality?
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Tote |
Women who carry totes are known to have busy lives. They are in need of a bag that will work well in any situation, and that will carry everything that they need for everywhere they are going. Seemingly, women who carry totes are prepared for most situations that they encounter. If you carry a tote bag you are more than likely a fun and very sociable person. |
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Shoulder Bag |
Do you carry a shoulder bag? You are known as a practical person. Someone who is concerned what their handbag looks like, but someone who also doesn’t want to be lugging around a heavy bag. Although fashion is not their number one priority, they don’t want anyone knowing it! |
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Oversized Handbag |
Similar to the tote carrier, the oversized handbag owner is at ease with being able to hold onto everything that she may need at any time. She does not see why she should spend her entire savings account on a handbag wardrobe, when one can take the place of them all. Being practical is what you are all about! Choosing a bag that you can carry as long as possible is the most important thing to you. You never know what you might need, so you might as well have it all in one bag! |
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Clutch |
Clutch carriers are confident! They don’t need to carry around their entire life in their bag. They are comfortable carrying around the bare minimum and love not having to worry about a huge bag on their shoulder! |
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Designer Handbag |
Are you a designer handbag fanatic? If so, you are more than likely a high maintenance diva! You are not afraid to spend a fortune on a bag that you may be carrying until the next best thing comes out. High fashion is one of your passions, and staying with the latest trends is very important to you! Watch out…these ladies are a handful! |
Designer Blog:Limited Edition David Flores Dali Laptop Sleeve By Kleome Handbags
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Limited Edition David Flores Dali Laptop Sleeve By Kleome handbags. For all those Dali Fans check out this laptop sleeve by David Flores |
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Hurley Handbags!
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Yes I know what you are thinking??? Hurley does Handbags and let me tell you…They keep getting cuter and cuter.
Fun Handbag Facts
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*1 in 10 women are willing to spend $150 or more on a handbag *$42.00 is the average amount women spent on their last handbag *22% of women would splurge on a handbag if they chose only one designer item, while only 9% would choose shoes. *The average woman owns 6 handbags *The average handbag weighs 3 pounds *3 in 4 women have a favorite handbag (www.hildashandbags.com) |
Prom Handbags!
Every girl wants to look her best at prom; it’s about having the right dress, the right shoes, the right jewelry, the right makeup, the right hair…and yes, the right handbag!
Oversized clutches are a huge trend already this Spring, and I think that this trend is definately going to carry over into prom season! With prom becoming more and more expensive, don’t feel like you have to go all out on the handbag. I’ve chosen some great clutches that will add the perfect touch to your outfit and won’t bust your budget!
| Perlina Bristol East/West Clutch $85.00 | Tianni Lambskin Quilted Frame Clutch $42.00 |
La Regale Rhinestone Detail Flap Clutch $88.00 |
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Meet English Retreads!
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Meet English Retreads Handbags and Accessories! I absolutely love this handbag line because they are HOT fashion and earth friendly. A little tid-bit: When was the last time you saw parts of an 18-wheeler truck sashay down the runway at a fashion show? Well, you’re about to if Heather English, owner-designer of English Retreads has her way. Heather makes a reality of “On the Road Again” by designing and producing stunning handbags and accessories from repurposed inner tubes. Founded on socially and environmentally conscious ideals, English Retreads believes in using only cruelty free and vegan materials in conjunction with crafty ingenuity. Each new design begins with the idea of striving to keep more waste out of the landfill by creating fashionable, yet sturdy items out of recycled materials. When it comes to recycling fashionably, English Retreads is where the rubber meets the road! A glimpse of my favs: |
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