Tote Couture
Handbags, purses, totes, clutches, shoulder bags ? I don't care what you call them, I love them all. I am a handbag addict. I have them in a countless array of styles and colors. Trends come and go, but "tote couture" remains. True handbag fashion is timeless.
It is not about seasonal fads, but about creating a personal style and reflecting your good taste.
A good purse will last not only for this season, but also for years to come.
This means investing in quality bags, taking care of your purses and totes, and shopping for styles that work best for you.Here are a few simple rules:The Person-To-Bag RatioDo not carry a bag that overwhelms your body size. Petite women should not be lugging around oversized bags that slap their thighs because they hang too low from the shoulder. Not only does it look bad, but can be harmful to your lower back if your bag is too big and too heavy for your frame.
Conversely, tall women look silly with a wrist purse.
Shop according with proportion in mind.Summertime is Fun Time!Enjoy your summer and be more playful with your purse selection. Invest in straw bags, brighter colors, clutch purses with retro designs or a Pucci pattern shoulder bag. Generally speaking, summertime purses are less expensive and so it is easier to experiment with a variety of styles and colors. Find bags that complement particular outfits.
Quality Is In the DetailsBefore screaming, "I love it ? it must be MINE!" and running to the cashier with credit card in hand, take a good look at the bag. Examine the lining to make sure it fits properly and isn't too loose.
Be sure the clasp or closure of the bag works properly and looks solidly made. Inspect the stitching and see if there is any fraying or other sign of poor quality. The Care and Feeding Of Your PurseJust as leather and suede shoes need a little TLC, so do leather and suede bags.
Purchase products to help keep the leather soft, supple and lustrous and apply them several times a year.
Remove any stains on fabric bags with warm water and a mild detergent.
Rub in a circular motion, and never, ever scrub at the fabric. Check the maintenance instructions that come with your new purse and follow them. Choose Your Bag According To the OccasionAre you going to an evening gala? The beach? To a little caf? to meet some friends? Is the bag for work?
All of these situations require a different purse to suit different needs.
A hobo-style bag is too unstructured for a formal event such as an evening gala. A better option is a clutch or wrist bag, with beading, a luxurious fabric, or an eye-catching color to accent your little black dress. Despite the popular trend toward casual office attire, a student-style knapsack is inappropriate corporate attire. Women should look at other options such as a Kelly bag, a supple leather school bag, a structured messenger bag or even a large leather tote.Mixing and MatchingShould you choose your everyday black handbag, or go for your new aqua Mulberry Roxy bag?
It may sound simple, but it really depends on what you are wearing and how you feel. At one time, it was de rigueur to match your handbag and your shoes.
Over the years that rule has become less important. Nowadays, handbag fashion is more about creating a look. Consider the color of your outfit, and choose a handbag that accents it. If your look is monochromatic grey, you might want to consider something that will make your outfit pop, like fashionista pink. However, if you are wearing a highly patterned dress, consider a simple cigar box purse, pulling one of the colors from your dress.Style ? It's in the BagAttention shoppers: Get out there and express your personal style and attitude through one of the most fashionable accessories on the market, the handbag.
When shopping for your new best friend consider your lifestyle, your body type, your wardrobe and the quality of the goods, but most of all have fun and look fabulous, darlings!.
A. Charlotte Riley has worked as an Internet editor, optimized content producer, marketing writer and researcher. She has a BFA from Concordia University, majoring in Photography. Contact: http://www.acriley.com.Cigar Box Purse Making Made Easy
(ContentDesk) August 28, 2004 -- They're baaaack! Cigar box purses are popping up everywhere but now you don't have to pay expensive designer store prices to own one.In his new video series, "How To Make Cigar Box Purses for Fun and Profit," James Jones shows us how to create original cigar box purses using a simple step-by-step process that anyone can follow.
Now even beginners can create beautiful one-of-a-kind cigar box purses for a fraction of the price they would pay for a mass produced designer purse.
"How To Make Cigar Box Purses for Fun and Profit" takes you by the hand and shows you exactly how to make these beautiful designer purses. No stone is left unturned in teaching you this fun and profitable craft.
According to James you can quickly and easily create your own beautiful cigar box purses using materials you can get locally for less then ten dollars.
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Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea
Frankly, My Dear, a Washington, D.C.-based business specializing in whimsical custom purse designs, has teamed up with Bohochild, a South Korean website offering a selection of fashionable, one-of-a-kind handbags from around the globe. More than a dozen Frankly, My Dear Bags ? including such adorable offerings as "A Fish Tale," featuring sushi and miso soup on a funky yellow background ? are now available in the "girly glamour bag" section of www.bohochild.com.According to Soyun Lee, owner of Bohochild and herself a handbag addict, the "truly adorable purses" are sure to be "the next big thing" in her native South Korea. Frankly, My Dear's playful, whimsical designs are also available at www.franklypurses.com. The site features nearly 100 purses, with new handbags being added every week until Christmas. Frankly, My Dear's fun and flirty purses ?...
Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea
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Double The Storage Space In Your Bedroom Closet
Everyone needs more storage space, right? Well a good closet organizer can double the storage space in your closet and make it easier for you to find just what you need.There's 2 basic types of closet organizers. One is actually more like closet furniture and has built in drawers cubbies and of course poles to hang your clothes. These can run you quite a bit of money but do a great job to organize and beautify your closet and will be durable enough to last a long time. A less costly alternative is found in wire closet organizers that offer almost the same amount of organization but aren't as pretty and may not wear as well. Both kinds will work with a walk in closet or a simple reach in closet.When buying an organizer system for you closet, you want to keep in mind what kind of clothing you have and how much of it.
Do you have tons of shoes, but not a lot of shirts? Then you'll want more storage units for shoes. If you have a lot of hats, scarves and purses, make sure you design...
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A Cigar Box Purse Or Handbag Is A Unique Fashion Accessory With A Touch Of Old World Charm
There's an unmistakable charm about a cigar box purse or handbag. Neat, petite and elegant, and decorated with romantic, quaint and quirky images from a bygone era, these design gems are becoming increasingly sought after fashion accessories. You can buy cigar box purses and handbags made from real cigar boxes, or they can be decorated with just about any image you can imagine, including classic movie stars, fashion photographs, dancers, animals, flowers or abstract designs. If you shop around online, you'll find a huge range of cigar box purses and handbags, many of them uniquely designed and sold by the artist who created them. You can even have a cigar box purse or handbag custom made using a favorite image of a pet, a special place, person or thing, or perhaps a cherished old photograph of a great aunt or grandmother taken in a bygone era.
Any image is suitable, so long as it's your own, and there is no copyright existing in the photograph or artwork. Or if you're particularly...
A Cigar Box Purse Or Handbag Is A Unique Fashion Accessory With A Touch Of Old World Charm
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Dog Obediance Tips...
Training your dog can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but it's well worth it. Here are several tips that should help things go much smoother and faster... plus reduce the frustration both you and your dog feel!Conduct "play training" where by the training tasks are made into fun games and your dog's play drive is used as motivation. There are a lot of really good books available on this type of training.Intelligent dogs can also be stubborn, so you may have to outwit them! While training...
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NICF: Nanotechnology Investment and Commercialization Forum: Focus on Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, September 29th, SRI Conference Center, Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA (ContentDesk) September 19, 2004 -- "Nanotechnology and New Venture Creation in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals" will be the topic of the September 29 event sponsored by the nanoSIG Nanotechnology Investment and Commercialization Forum. The panel of expert speakers will focus on the integration and the commercialization of nanotechnology within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The upcoming forum will be held from 10 AM-6 PM at the SRI Auditorium, 333 Ravenswood...
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Cutting Tools
What are cutting tools? They are tools used to cut through all kinds of hard materials, be it metal or glass. Time was when cutting tools were made of iron with carborundum or loose emery as the abrasive. Today, tools are usually made with the working edge embedded with small diamond particles. From cutting speeds of maybe five times more than ordinary machining, today's advanced tools and holders mean faster rpms and specific materials that go for specific applications. The latest in cutting...
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