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October 30th, 2008

Handbag sale at Auto

 Auto is one of my favorite websites for unique accessories and jewelry (that may be why I write about them so much :-)
I perked up when I heard about this sale:

That’s right - 20% off their entire selection of handbags - but only for the next week, so get in there and shop if you […]

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October 21st, 2008

Hot handbags and pretty purses from StefaniBags

StefaniBags.com is a new online site for hot & trendy purses, handbags, totes and clutches.   They specialize in what’s new and fabulous - and they have a great mix of upcoming indie designers as well as well-known fashion designers.
Here are some of my picks:
Purple patent “Bean” convertible tote/clutch purse by Jalda:

Abas full frame clutch (in […]

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October 16th, 2008

Elegant totes made from recycled leather?

Vancouver designer Denise Wilson, creates sleek and elegant accessories & purses with a very cool twist - she uses recycled leather!
Check out the chic “Paris” tote, created with Italian cowhide:

Simple, timeless, and elegant - you’ll be able to carry that for years!
image: Next Door Style
Tags: handbags, purses, recycled leather paris tote by denise wilson, totes

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October 8th, 2008

recycled industrial waste into high fashion handbags

It’s easy (okay, easier - being creative isn’t an easy job!) to be creative when you’ve got the best quality handbag materials in your studio…
But being creative with garbage?
Now that takes chutzpah!
Luisa Cevese Riedzioni creates purses and totes from industrial scraps and waste textiles - stuff that is meant for the garbage.  Her one-of-a kind […]

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September 17th, 2008

Baggu Bags - stylish eco-friendly options for shopping

 I’m a big fan of cloth shopping bags and fabric totes, but they can be awfully bulky if you’re doing a lot of shopping.
The solution?
Baggu Bags - ultra light-weight rip-stop nylon bags that fold into their own little pouch (5″ X 5″)  and come in a rainbow of colors:

 There’s also the Baby Baggu for when […]

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September 16th, 2008

matching your nail polish to your handbag - Versace style

I’m trying to decide if it’s totally shallow of me to want this dark plum embossed patent leather tote by Versace strictly on the basis of it matches my nail polish?

Or should I just accept that it’s a pretty purse and stop over-thinking it :-)
image: eLuxury
Tags: bags, handbags, plum embossed patent leather tote by versace, […]

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September 10th, 2008

stylish Japanese bags from Tokyo Made

 Let’s take a few minutes to step away from Fashion Week and travel somewhere else :-)
How about Japan?
I think this generously-sized black & orange “Kimono” bag from Tokyo Made is totally yummy - it’s actually made from kimono fabric, and lined with obi fabric!

Check out the subtle detailling on the black fabric - too pretty […]

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August 18th, 2008

tech and eco-friendly bags from Reware

I love hearing about companies that are making Earth-friendly (and fashion-friendly!) products… especially when they make your life easier :-)
I post a while ago about a beach bag with a solar panel on it, not only does Reware make a beach bag with a soft & flexible solar panel, they also make this “ProFolio” bag:

The […]

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July 7th, 2008

big totes & bold patterns

I’m spending quite a bit of my summer hauling notebooks, water bottles and who-knows-what-else around in different totebags. My attitude is that if I have to carry biiiiig bags - they’d better be nice ones :-)
I love the glam gold trim and the bold paisley print on this “Milly” tote by Della Fonte:

But then […]

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May 22nd, 2008

accessories from One Starry Nite

I was just recently introduced to “One Starry Nite“, a company started by a female Marine, who was inspired to help during two tours in Iraq. She began working with women in Afghanistan, Indonesia, China and other nations to empower themselves by creating high-quality work like this lovely large “Flower Drum” tote:

One Starry Nite […]

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