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Holiday Themed Handbags and Purse Accessories
Just thought I’d do a fun post today. Bags and accessories that are holiday themed. From bags featuring holiday imagery to bags with holiday words in their name, we’re showing you bags that are in-line with the spirit of the season.
Stocking Stuffers to Compliment Your Handbag Gift
Picking out a handbag as a gift can be tough, but once you’ve found one, the going gets easier. As women, we all know that a handbag is one thing, but what we put into it is a completely different matter. So guys, here’s something to help you out with finding some nifty stocking–or bag–stuffers to complement your girl’s handbag:
The “Clipa”: A girl’s handbag is a little like a guy’s favorite golfing cap–we don’t like to leave it on the ground. Handbags 
Inserts: Even though we probably do it more than we need to, it is NOT a girl’s favorite past-time to go digging through her purse. Which is why handbag inserts are sometimes necessary to keep us sane. If you know that special someone has issues with finding their pen, or heaven forbid their phone, it’s time to look into some inserts for their handbag. If you’re a guy and you really think about it, a handbag insert is probably both beneficial to your girl AND you. After all, you might not have to wait as long on the other end of the phone as she’s digging through a black hole trying to answer your call.
Here are some other handy-dandy stocking stuffers under $20 that you can consider:
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Carrying Makeup in Style
How do you carry your makeup? Do you suffer through lipstick smudges on your wallet when the tube accidentally opens inside your purse? Do you stash it in a plastic bag in your luggage when you travel? Why do this when you can just as easily carry it in a cosmetic bag or travel with a cosmetic case?
Cosmetic bags (sometimes known as makeup bags) and cosmetic cases (sometimes called beauty cases or train cases) are essential. They keep makeup organized and protect your bag and its contents from accidental spills and smudges. The difference between cases and bags is sometimes a fine line, but generally cosmetic bags are smaller pouches designed to hold just the essentials in a larger bag like a handbag. A cosmetic case, on the other hand, tends to be a larger bag that holds more makeup and is used during travel. Cosmetic cases are also great for makeup storage at home. Afterall, if you organize your makeup in your handbag, it doesn’t make sense to stash it haphazardly in a drawer at home.
Cosmetic bags and cases make wonderful gifts for just about any woman since many come in beautiful styles. Some bags even come in sets that are bundled together for that “gift” look.
Check out some of our favorite cosmetic bags and cosmetic cases below.
 Betseyville Inked Up 3 pc Cosmetic Case |
 Stephanie Johnson CASSANDRA Large Zip Top Cosmetic Bag |
 Jimeale Cosmetic Bag |
 Soapbox Bags Shanghai Fan Case |
 1154 LILL Studio CHRISTIE Makeup Case – Sea of Tranquility |
 Sonia Kashuk Clutch and Go Cosmetic Case |
Makeup Bags
Makeup bags are a fantastic way to keep all of your cosmetics in order and within reach, while protecting them from getting dirty or destroyed. We have all experienced the dreaded lint ball stuck to our tube of lipgloss, which inadvertently lost its cap somewhere in the depths of our hobos. Or we’ve dug down deep into a carryall to find fragments of our compact, powder, and mirror from the last time we dropped our bag.
Makeup cases come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, much like their larger counterparts. If you carry a hot handbag, then you are definitely going to want to carry a fabulous makeup bag as well, and finding a cosmetics bags that you’ll love is an easy feat to accomplish.
Makeup bags are a true beauty essential. With so many great choices on the market, why on earth would anyone want to continue doing the mad hunt for their blush brush when they could keep it well stored and clean in a makeup bag? And if you are one to opt for Ziploc bags to keep your beauty items together, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to something you won’t be embarrassed to pull out in the ladies room when you go to powder your nose. Get thee a makeup bag and be happy!
Article by Morayma Makay from AssociatedContent.com
Cute Cell Phone Cases
Just because a cell phone case goes inside your purse doesn’t mean it should be boring. Don’t settle for a simple black case when you could have something a little more stylish.
Check out some of these cell phone cases below that may just rival the style of the bag they will be carried in.
 Anuschka Cell Phone Case |
 tokidoki Melodia (Leo Print) |
 amykathryn Sweet Pea |
 Nahui Ollin Cell Phone Case |
 baggallini Phone/PDA Case |
 Prima Cases iPhone Pouch |
Journeys with Jewelry
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.
Goodbye Missing Earring, Hello Jewelry Case
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.)
Cute Camera Bags For Your Next Getaway
Whether you’re headed off to a resort, an island vacation, or a getaway with the girls, you’ll want a cute camera bag to complement your handbag and outfit. Afterall, just because camera bags are functional doesn’t mean they can’t also be fashionable.
There are many types of camera bags available including backpacks, compact bags, shoulder bags, and more. Below are just some of my favorites that have a bit more style than your average black case.
 Built NY Scoop Camera Case |
 GUESS Lugano Camera Bag |
 Icon Motion Systems Chinese Silk Case |
 Mango Tango Camera Bag |
 Nahui Ollin Camera Bag |
 Tenba ProDigital 2.0 Messenger |
Baekgaard Accessories Not To Be Missed
| Anyone who carries a handbag can tell you that while this is an accessory, it is perfect for carrying other accessories. While Baekgaard is well known for handbags, they also make stylish leather accessories which can be carried in any oversized handbag or tote. |
 Baekgaard Manicure Set: This colorful leather manicure set makes a great gift and is perfect when you need to touch up your nails. Simply pull out of your handbag and use any of the tools included: tweezers, scissors, nail clipper, nail file, or cuticle tool. Set is made from genuine leather and closes with a magnetic snap. |
 Baekgaard Tape Measure & Sew Handy: A sewing kit is a common item in purses, but how about one in a leather case? This kit includes mini scissors, needle threader, 6 pins, 3 needles, 2 safety pins, 2 white buttons, 2 snaps, 5 colors of thread, and, of course, a tape measure. It is available in many different colors. |
 Baekgaard Makeup Case: A cosmetic bag or makeup case is a great way to keep your items together and organized. This case is also made from genuine leather. It has 2 zippered compartments, one with brush pockets and a mirror. This makeup case is also perfect as a travel accessory – can be carried in your luggage on your next trip. |
Cosmetic Bags – Carry Your Makeup In Style
| If you carry makeup in your daily handbag, then you know that cosmetic bags are the perfect way to keep things organized and to prevent accidental spills if something opens or breaks during transit. But did you know that these bags can be stylish in their own right? Sure! Just because it’s going inside another bag doesn’t mean it has to be black and boring. A cosmetic bag can sometimes be just as stylish as the handbag it’s going into. Just check out a few of my favorites below: |
 Galleria Tiffany Dragonfly Cosmetic Bag |
 Vera Bradley Purse Cosmetic Bag |
 Kipling Creativity Print Cosmetic Bag |
 Elissa Bloom Cosmetic Bag |
Now You Need A Camera Bag
Did you receive a camera as a gift this year? Whether it’s a digital camera, SLR film camera, or a professional piece of equipment, you’ll need something to carry it in. What you need is a camera bag. “But camera bags are just boring and black,” you say. Well, that’s absolutely not true. Check out some bags below that are so stylish they almost look like handbags or mini-purses.
 Vera Bradley Tech Case |
 Built NY Hoodie |
 Nahui Ollin Camera Bag |
 Mango Tango Camera Bag |
 Boblbee Dpak |
 Icon Motion Systems Blue Novelty Flower |
 Fossil Signature N/S |
 Crumpler The 5 Million Dollar Home |
Pursehooks – A Great Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer
Any woman who carries a purse knows that it is sometimes hard to find a good place to put it when eating out, hanging out at the bar, etc. The floor is often dirty. The back of the chair is NEVER a good option since it is easily accessible to everyone. Sometimes you can place it on the chair next to you if one is open. However, here’s the best solution. Hang it from the table on a hook.
Pursehooks allow you to do just that – hang your handbag from the table where it is within your sight but certainly far from that dirty floor. These handy accessories not only protect your bag, but they look great. They also make wonderful stocking stuffers!
Each Pursehook comes with its own carry bag so you can easily stash it in your handbag and pull it out whenever you need it.
Want to see Pursehooks in action? Check out this video.
