So I’m heading to a Mehendi party tonight for one of my friends. That is the night before an Indian wedding where the bride’s and her friends’ hands and feet are decorated in floral and fertility designs with henna. That got me to thinking about handbags with intricate designs and interesting patterns. Sure sometimes you want just a plain leather handbag or a solid color shiny patent bag, but other times you may just want to turn heads by carrying something with a little more pizzazz - something more unique.

Below are some of my favorite purses that feature unique designs.

Bodhi Geo Satchel	Laga Designs Rajiin	Global Elements Large Suede Bag
Manus Odyssey Tote	Earth Axxessories Symetrical Floral Design Tote	Maruca Design GoGo

It took me awhile to learn to wear jewelry. Not that I didn’t enjoy it, I just found it to be too much of a hassle to have to keep a variety on hand to cater to each occasion. On top of that, it seemed like the times that I felt the most “naked” without a few sparkling accessories were when I was traveling. And this meant I would have had to plan out and find a proper way to transport my jewelry as well.

For awhile I used a Ziploc bag, but then my bracelets and necklaces ended up looking like a huge spaghetti knot after their journey via the hands of luggage handlers.

 

 When I moved onto one of the little gift boxes necklaces came in I only had room for about three small items… having easy access was nice, but as fate would have it the last piece I took out while packing was always the one I would need…

I have finally found my solution thanks to Rowallan’s Joan Jewelry case.

 

With its vivid pink color I won’t have to worry about losing it in my luggage or leaving it behind when it’s time to leave. The size is perfect, with enough room to have a nice selection, compartments to keep my pieces organized and is still small enough to stash in my suitcase with ease. 

If you are traveling to towns in the Rocky Mountains this summer or if you are lucky enough to live there, you can be part of the Reusable Bag Challenge.  The Challenge is a competition between 31 mountain towns in the Western U.S. to encourage the use of reusable shopping bags. The Challenge began on March 1 and will run until Sept.1. The prize to the winning town is a solar panel installation on their public school.  Before you go, visit Beneterre at  http://www.ebags.com/beneterre/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=11027 to order your eco-chic reusable bags.  They are small enough to fit in your purse or suitcase and are perfect for grocery and general shopping while you are there. Visit http://www.ci.vail.co.us/release.asp?r_id=4838&type= to see which towns are participating.

 

The lush island of Corsica is unlike any other Mediterranean island.  Not only is it the most lush of the islands and with its conservation areas and nature reserves which have been given national recognition or registered on Unesco’s world heritage list, it is also the only island on which you will not find plastic bags.  The French island of Corsica was the first to ban plastic bags in 1999.  Paris followed suit and decided to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags in large stores as of 2007. 

It is time for the return of the ever so functional and popular European string bag. It stretches to hold a little or a lot, is very sturdy and tucks away easily for storage between uses.  The Beneterre Clam is a European string bag in its own clam pouch.  See the great colors at http://www.beneterre.com/eco-reusable-bags.php/shopping-bags/details/clam/

Right now I am loving bags that aren’t so girly. With Alexander Wang’s punk-inspired bags to front zippers that Gryson is using for their fall bags, the season for hardware is happening everywhere - so naturally I’ve been carrying this new Limited Edition tote around everywhere I go. In animal friendly and super soft washed vinyl, this vertical tote has 3 front zippers, with one connecting to the other via a vinyl braid - so subtle, yet so good. Not to mention this bag converts from a tote to a crossbody in a snap - making day to night transition that much easier. Get your hands on this bag now - it won’t last.

We’ve still got about 6 weeks of summer left to enjoy, and what better way than with a bright, summery handbag?! Plus, many styles can take you flawlessly into fall and even brighten up your early fall wardrobe as well! With a wide variety of styles and designs, you’re sure to find the perfect bag to finish out the summer with!

 

 

 

If you’re a girl on the run with jobs that aren’t necessarily the most fashionable (like working in a science lab), you know that keeping track of your jewelry can often be a hassle. I occasionally find myself coming home after a long day at work only to find one of my two earrings still nestled inside my purse. And it’s then that I realize that it’s either sitting on my work bench, in my gym locker, or I’ll never see it again.

So after a year of living with the fact that my pair of earrings will eventually become singular, I finally found an alternative: the jewelry case. Not just any kind of jewelry case, but the one that efficiently fits into your handbag. I first came across this classy Rowallan Annley Jewelry Roll. With its help, I’ve managed to maintain my earrings’ relationships with one another. All without having to lug around an excessively large jewelry case. The jewelry roll is small enough to fit inside my handbag, locker, or desk without taking up too much space.

It’s a definite plus for women like me who are forgetful and always on the run, making it difficult to keep track of their belongings. (Especially belongings as miniscule as an earring.)

I’m always hesitant on spending those extra few bucks on a fancy leather handbag, but it seems that now just may be the time to stock up. eBags is having a Leather Handbag Sale with some of their handbags going at up to 50% off.

I came across some pretty fancy stuff, so check it out if you’re a little lacking in the leather handbags area.

                                                                               

I’m sure that we all have our own opinions about Paris Hilton. Some of us may want to be her new “bff” while others may wonder what the world has come to? Well…no matter your opinion of Paris Hilton the socialista/heiress let’s talk about her handbag line. Although there are no stores in the U.S. open as of yet, I’m sure that is in the works for the upcoming year. Check out her designs and a little bit about her brand; then chime in and let us know what you think!
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Want to learn more? Check out her site: http://www.retouchbrands.com/The-Official-Paris-Hilton-Handbag-Store-Homepage-12.html

While strolling around the streets of Las Vegas mid-day in the blistering heat, I was literally assaulted by thousands of different fashions. Most often, they were fashions involving handbags.

 And one of the new fashions I came across was the Miche Bag.  Standing at the stall, I heard the sales woman refer to it as literally: “One Hundred Bags in ONE”. Which isn’t too far from the truth.

 The Miche bag is actually a simple handbag designed to fit several “shells”. Which means that you can change the style of your basic handbag to fit whatever outfit you’re wearing. Or simply just to fit your mood. I found the concept rather nifty, to say the least.

So if you’re looking for something that allows you to be a little refreshing, you might want to check out Miche. After all, they are referred to as the bag with “endless possibilities”.

I am loving the new Jessica Jensen Envelope Clutch. I keep seeing more and more envelope inspired clutches that are too large and bluky to be considered a clutch in my opinion. This one actually resembles an envelope in size as well as style. Although it comes in a variety of colors, I went for the grey leather because I love its great worn-in and distressed look. It easily takes me from day to night and goes with practically any outfit. This one is a definite MUST HAVE!