Archive for January, 2009

Owning a Luxury Handbag

Shopping and deciding on the perfect designer bag can be very tiring. Investing in a designer handbag is a big decision for any woman. We want to know the designer bag we purchase today will be an accessory worthy of making an appearance in next year’s fashion world.

Carrying the right designer bag says a lot about a woman from her personal style choice to her sense of color coordination and even her lifestyle. In most women’s hectic and fast-paced lives, finding the designer purse that serves as a multi-functional accessory is a must. There are so many talented designers in the luxury handbag market and literally thousands of unique designs to choose from.

When shopping for a designer bag, there are many decisions to be made, from the style which is appropriate for your individual needs to the type of material used in making the purse. The market has a surplus of innovative designs and excellent craftsmanship.

The variety of colors, materials, and embellishments is enough to confuse even the savviest shopper. Styles from hobos to evening purses, clutches to satchels, to bead or not to bead, the list goes on with overwhelming choices. A girl can start to feel completely confused before ever discovering which purse is the right choice for her.

Shopping each designer handbag store individually is time consuming and frustrating. However, looking for a timeless creation or the outrageous, statement-making design can be easily done from the comfort of your own home. Taking the time to read about various designers, the inspirations behind their designs, and the workmanship that goes into their products are great ways to get a feel for the bag that just may have your name written all over it.

Understanding the merchandise and how it feels to you is a smart approach to ensuring your comfort level when making this type of investment. Undoubtedly, owning an authentic designer bag is an astonishing addition to any wardrobe and. The fanciful bag with the contract stitching and trim can say fun and flirty, whereas the chic leather handbag can say serious and professional. The bead encrusted evening purse or the lime green leather clutch adds a statement to any girl’s style of fashion.

Cheap handbags and replicas of designer bags can be an economical way to go, but they really can’t compare to luxury handbags. You are worth owning a work of art, a masterpiece, a timeless creation. Find the right designer bag information resource and begin your search for the perfect bag for yourself. Have fun reading thoroughly the options in style and functionality. Help yourself make the perfect decision for the perfect fashion apparels a girl can own.

“Come on”

  • Let’s be serious. You are a dork. Please just stop pretending not to be. It’s OK. Alex is a dork, too. But he ADMITS that. Come on. You’re being a poser. And posers are terrible.
  • Let’s go shopping during lunch on State Street. Let’s find the NASTIEST handbag possible. Distressed metallic “fabric” and like ten million buckles and crusty hardware rubbish. Put a Lamb label on it. Open bag: Barph.
  • Heeyyyyy! Print like a million things out. NEVER pick them up off the printer. The more paper there is, the better…to hate you with.
  • Stop taking things that Alex clearly hates and bring them up repeatedly just to see him squirm. It is a filthy habit. Don’t pour vinegar into an open wound. He has a lot to be pissed about without you making it worse. Doing this while he is eating is truly evil.
  • Alex is really into sports. FANATICally. He has a whole fantasy defensive line of Fatheads up in his apartment. They really compliment the hand-crafted Noguchi-ish coffee table in his condo. Not.

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Spring is around the corner

I love springtime, not only is the weather better, but the handbags are brighter and more fun than ever. I know we got a sneak peak of what’s to come during fashion week in September but I am excited to see more of what it happening. For now I am in search of great evening bags, fun sparkly clutches to take out at night that will truly stand out. While perusing through PurseBlog.com I found a fun Celestina Abalone Box clutch handbag that is chic and sleek and very unique.  What do you think?

Celestina Abalone Clutch

Celestina Abalone Clutch


SOLD : Authentic LIZ CLAIBORNE Multicolor ‘LC’ Logo Heritage Mosaic & LARGE Harper Flats Boxed Wallet

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Item Description:

Liz Claiborne Multi Color  “LC” Logo Heritage Mosaic
Designer: Liz Claiborne
Style Number : HBRUF044
Style: Bucket handbag
Approximately: Length: 14.5 inch″ ; Height : 9.5 inch ″ ; Strap 18 inch″

Features:
~It has a top magnetic snap closure, with ‘LC’ logo scribble and brown PVC bottom.
~Fully lined interior includes zippered compartment and three slide-in pockets and 1 zippered compartment.
~Comes with bow hangtag with ‘LC’ logo engraved.

Condition: New with tag

Retail price at USD67.00

SOLD to Normala Shamsuddin

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Item Description: [SOLD to aeillaz]

Liz Claiborne LARGE Harper Flats Boxed DARK BROW Wallet
Designer: Liz Claiborne
Style Number : SLRUG669
Style: Harper Flats Boxed Wallet
Approximately: Length:  8 inch″ ; Height : 4.2 inch ″

Features:
~Zip-around closure.
~Liz Claiborne Women’s Harper Flats Wallet with dark brown PVC exterior.
~Engraved plaque in front with Liz Claiborne logo with 1 front slip pocket with flap closure.
~Fully plaid nylon lining interior features with 3 bill slots compartment, 12 card slip pockets

Condition: New with tag (Gift box included)

Retail price at USD34.00
Status = SOLD

If you interested in purchasing it, just leave your comment here & correct email address. I will email the details to you.

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New Small Purses

I simply love ALL of the new small purses I added to my website yesterday!
Recently I bought loads of super colourful materials. I’m so excited about them all and have loads of larger bags planned, like messenger and shoulder bags, but I’m still waiting for my sewing machine.  At the minute I’m still using a friend’s and don’t want to sew anything too think, as to not break her’s as well.  I hope to get my machine back soon though, to make all these funky bags!  I’ve even been thinking about getting  a proper industrial machine as it would sew much better and quicker. But I just don’t know where to start, they are so expensive and there are so many different types. Oh well, I’ll keep you posted about all that.

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So, do you have a favourite? I wouldn’t be able to pick just the one to be honest. Let me know which you like the best!

Cute New Small Purses

My sewing machinehas gone on strike again! So I’ve borrowed one from a friend, but I’m being very careful with it. I don’t want to break that one too. Which means that I can’t really work on anything but small purses.  It’s not a bad thing to be honest as I only had about 3 left on my site.

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I particularly like these two, these are now available on my Dawanda Shop. I’ve got many more planned. I hope to add these to my own site tomorrow. And of course add some pictures here as usual. So be sure to pop in again to see all the new stuff!

> Shoplifter gets run over twice by her getaway car

Authorities are looking for a shoplifter who was run over twice by her getaway car after stealing $1,200 worth of designer purses from a Cape Coral store.

A T.J. Maxx security guard told police she saw a woman stuff six designer Dooney & Bourke purses into her pants Tuesday morning and walk out of the store. The guard said she was confronting the woman when a car pulled up.

A report said the shoplifter tried to get into the vehicle but fell out and was run over by the car. She then got up and jumped onto the hood of the car. As the car was driving away, the report said the woman fell off and was run over again. On her third attempt, she finally made it into the vehicle.

Police are using the car’s license plate and a check the woman dropped to track her down.

Recovering From Buyer’s Remose

This bag had a roundtrip back to Barney's

This bag had a roundtrip back to Barney's

Unless you’ve been living under a rock then you should be aware that a) we’re in a recession, b) retailers are getting hit hard, and c) there are SALES, SALES, and more SALES.  Marc Jacobs winter coat 75%, yes please! Prada jodpurs that would have Ralph Lauren begging please – I’ll take one at 70% off.    Tahari riding boots half off – why thank you, so glad I picked up the last size 8.

Finding these 75% off deals at retailers like Barney’s, Neiman’s and Saks can throw any fashion lover into an absolute tizzy. Sale shopping can unveil some of man’s most inherent and primitive hunting instincts.  Pumping adrenaline, heighten senses, and a pounding heart are the typical symptoms of sale shopping.

Getting worked up about finding a great price can often blur judgment.  Even though the price is right, doesn’t mean the item is right for you.  I recently feel victim to sale frenzy and purchased myself a Marc Jacobs bag at $350 – down from $1400.  Honestly, how could someone walk out of Barney’s with leaving an MJ bag at 75%?

Not long after, I experienced a gulity wave that could only be described as Buyer’s Remose.  I liked the bag, just not on me.  It didn’t fit my wardrobe or my look.  Thank goodness Barney’s doesn’t live and die by final sale.  Getting that $350 off my credit card felt pretty damn good.

Lesson learned: Don’t buy something just because its a good deal. Normally I wouldn’t purchase a $350 handbag without thoroughly thinking through my decision.  Make sure it works for you and your wardrobe.  All and all, if you don’t love it, leave it.

Clearance Pr0n

Welcome back, pr0n lovers, it’s good to see you again. Right now is that awkward time of year when you’re in one season, but the stores are in another. The good news is that if you play your cards right you can have a shopping trip to fill any pr0n fantasy. Today I’m going to bring to you the best of the best sales on the web. Just remember: half off Gucci is still a month’s rent. This is pr0n after all.

Whenever I’m looking for a pr0nish deal, I start at Bluefly.com . You can count on brand names you know at really good deals. Extra sales come frequently here, as well as lots of opportunity to enter into a sweepstakes for this or that. I haven’t won yet, but I keep trying! Speaking of which, right now they’re having their “Designer Blue Sale”, so lots of scrumptious sales are sure to be found.

I don’t usually start with handbags, but this kelly green patent leather “Diego Toto” tote by Shih Handbags caught my eye and wouldn’t let go. Let’s start with the price: this is a bag which retails for $495 – the Blue Sale price is $222.99.  That’s not a deal, that’s a steal.  Don’t think I’m not drooling over the divine patent leather green which is perfect for spring and summer – how often do you get a bag for next season at half off? Never! Hello? For those of the slightly faint of heart, it also comes in black patent leather, which is rarely a bad investment.

The other thing that I really want to point out about this bag is that the drop (the length from the top of the straps to the bag) is 8″, which makes it plenty long enough to actually be a shoulder bag.  I have a pet peeve about adorable bags that don’t fit over your shoulder. I’m sorry, but I’m not Holly Golightly walking around NYC in my pearls, and handbag in the crook of my arm. If you are, more power to you.

Now here’s where we get really pr0ny.  I’m going to show you the most delicious pair of shoes at the most delicious price – if they don’t have them in this color in this size, don’t blame me.

Let’s talk Nanette Lepore – a designer who makes the most adorable clothing and accessories with a feminine, vintage feel. Let’s talk a 3 3/4″ heel, with a slight platform and a peep toe; I’m guessing the platform is a good inch. What that platform does is make that 3 3/4″ feel like 2 3/4″, so your podiatrist won’t yell at you too much. The shoe comes in three flavors, I prefer the sand and black, but the ivory and taupe is also acceptable. The navy and cream is just a little too Andrews Sisters for me. These shoes retail for a substantial $495; Blue Sale price: $160.99. You heard me.  These puppies would go with everything: skirts, pants and dresses. They’d make a fabulous addition to your wardrobe.

Remember how I said half off Gucci was still a month’s rent? I meant Prada. Say it with me: Praaaaadaaaa. Doesn’t it just make you tingle all over? Men, I have for you a Prada herringbone wool 3 button suit at 45% off.

Retail price (I feel like I’m on The Price is Right here): $1895; Blue Sale price $1045.49. A Prada suit is an investment. (Prada anything  is an investment.) You put that suit on and it says: I look good. I feel good. I AM good. (What it says is “Call your your blogger. I’m single!) The one feature I want to call attention to is the “stance”; that’s where the top button hits.  Because the stance is particularly high on a three- button suit, it’s going to be flattering on anyone looking to hide a little tummy; the lower that stance is, the more you’re calling attention to it. Also, the rule for buttoning 3 button suits is from top to bottom: sometimes, always, never.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Remember we talked about Nanette Lepore earlier? I was surprised and delighted to find this pure silk “Dazzle Me Dress” on clearance at Cusp. Please please please go buy this short merlot dress with silver appliques. It was $595, and it’s on clearance (currently sizes two through eight) for $178.50. Boat neck, cap sleeves, keyhole detail. If I had the money, I’d buy it myself!  So buy it for me and wear it someplace fabulous. Maybe even with the guy in the Prada suit.

From Shopping Pr0n

Now just because this is pr0n, don’t ever believe you have to sacrifice form for function. Perish the thought! If you can’t find something stylish and functional, you simply haven’t looked hard enough! (Or read my blog.)  I’m going to show you all a few different bags, just to show how much of a variety in form and fashion there is, starting with this Cynthia Rowley “Neo Tote”. Cynthia Rowley is another one of my favorite designers, particularly when it comes to handbags, because her designs are fun. They have a sense of humor about them without feeling like your bag is screaming a la Betsey Johnson.

Don’t get me wrong, Betsey has a time and a place, but it’s not all the time and it’s not for everyone. Anyway, I love this adorable black and white (or red and black)  tote.  It’s perfect for an overnight bag, or an everyday handbag for someone in a more “flexible” industry.  Inside it’s divided into two compartments, with a middle zippered compartment, and the outside has a zipper on each side to make it expandable.  Note also the two outside front pockets. This bag was originally $398 and is currently on sale for  $199! Get it now! Go on, I’ll wait.

MEN: Please stop thinking that your only choices in life are the same basic black briefcase that everyone else has (you know, the one that’s not really made for a laptop that you overstuff ’til it groans and bulges like your belt after Thanksgiving dinner?), or a casual canvas messenger bag that you could (and may) have used in college. There is hope! For only $29.99…no, sorry. Got carried away there.  I’ll spare you the thousand dollar Prada this time in favor of this black leather Andrew Marc laptop messenger bag. That’s right, a leather laptop messenger bag.

Supple leather, 15″ width large enough for an average laptop, sling-like strap, an interior file pocket and a front flap with a magnetic snap closure for easy, but secure access.  The bottom has 5 metal feet, meaning if you put it on the ground it’s not going to destroy the bottom of the bag. Retail price $450, Blue Sale price: $270. Forty percent off, all access pass…

The last bag I’m showing is because my instinct is to go fairly girly, but I know some of you like the boyish girls and I want to show that a handbag doesn’t have to be ultra-feminine to be chic and fashionable and still look like a woman’s bag.

In fact, it’s called “Barney’s Chic Mailbag”. It’s got chic right in the name! Truth in advertising for once. Now, the bag has a 4″ handle drop, so if it’s going to fit under your shoulder, it’s going to fit right under your shoulder. But this is an Italian patent leather mailbag from Barney’s New York. It has a canvas lined interior with leather trim organizational pocket and two organizational pockets.

My little pr0n lovers, there’s nothing not feminine about this bag. Think Marlene Dietrich or Greta Garbo. Then think about the price: originally $695, now on sale for $169. If you have any interest in this bag GET IT NOW. Bargains just don’t get any pr0nier than this.

Our time is up my little p0rn fans. I’ll leave you with something all of us can appreciate. This Only Hearts lavender grey tiered camisole and hipster. Cami originally $59, now $17.70, hipsters originally $39, now $10.80-$18. Something to curl up with at night.

That’s it for now. It was good for me; tell me: was it good for you?

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Some Individualistic Designer Brown Handbags

You can get Brown handbags in many different sizes, shapes and designs. You can get really small bags and also large bags as well. In fact, there are lots of different sorts of handbags, the designs are clutch, duffel, satchel, tote and briefcase.

Popular Handbag Designs:

The woman clutch bag is usually carried by hand so therefore is quite small. It is generally rectangular in shape and has a flat and sometimes rounded bottom. Some clutch bags come with a separator in the center, usually the flat ones. because these bags are small they can only hold a few small items like money and keys for example.

The satchel, usually has one strap, and is medium sized. This bag is best carried with the strap going over one shoulder and across the body. Even if it has two straps you would still carry the same way, which is over the shoulder and across the body. School children usually carry their books and things in a satchel making this a very popular brown handbag with them.

The duffel bag is a large bag and is made of fabric of canvas. In the UK it is usually called a “holdall” and they also spell it duffle not in the US duffel. These kinds of Brown handbags are used mostly to carry sports related clothes or shoes or both. Soldiers usually carry their kit in duffel bags.

The tote is a type of bag that usually has two short straps for shoulder carrying or hand carrying. It is a medium sized to large sized bag that is used to carry all kinds of personal items. Some of the bigger sized totes are used as beach bags to accommodate the necessary items to be brought to the beach.

Briefcases or portfolio bags are handbags that are made to contain documents and other pertinent papers that sometimes must not be folded or even wrinkled. There are plenty of variations to a briefcase or portfolio. Most of the briefcases are unisex and have locking features for security.

These are the most common styles of Brown handbags. Nowadays, most designers have designed these five handbag styles at one time or another Various sizes are made, from large to small in order to meet the requirements of each individual purchaser.There are many different materials used to make these handbags including canvass, leather and plastic Also color is an important part in the design of handbags, and they come in many different shades.

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For lots more information about brown handbags and pink handbags, check out our web site www.handbagnpurse.com.