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Archive for February 2008

February 28th, 2008

Garage Sale Handbags

OK, admit it. Do you ever get your designer bags from garage sales or thrift stores? I usually don’t, only because I can’t find them.
But today I did. I found a cute little red Kenneth Cole handbag that I’ll probably give to my niece to sport. She’s fifteen and this should fit her quite well. […]

By Bridget Wright -- 3 comments

February 19th, 2008

Would You Like Some Fish With That Handbag?

Icelandic fashion designer, Unnur Fridriksdóttir, has a new twist on handbags design…making handbags from Icelandic fish skin.
OK, first, eewww.
Second, it’s actually a novel idea. Not one that you would find anywhere, I’m sure. And, I do like being different.
Third, there will be folks buying them. Go Unnur!
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February 19th, 2008

Wilson’ Leather Will Start Touting Designer Handbags

The once large leather mogul Wilson’s Leather has been experiencing a marked decline in its efforts to remain a viable and productive retail chain of fine leather products. But, in its attempt to do so, they have experienced poor sales and a general steady decline in consumer’s who want their product.
In their attempt to revitalize […]

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February 18th, 2008

Designer Handbag Supply and Demand Shortage

My blogger friend and marketer extraordinaire, Susan Gunelius over at Brandcurve, wrote this insightful post on manufacturer’s manipulating supply and demand on designer handbags. While the news story does invite speculation of the REAL reason why manufacturers limit the number of handbag purchases, I of course have my own speculation. Being a designer handbag connoisseur of […]

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February 15th, 2008

Metallic Handbags are HOT!!!

Ford Models 360 fashion reporter Matthew Hunt gets the inside scoop from the world’s top fashion editors on the hottest trends in handbags - they’re big, they’re metallic and fashion week’s designer’s give us a perspective on what’s current:

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By Bridget Wright -- 1 comment

February 15th, 2008

Yum, Yummy and Yummier Marc Jacob Handbags

OK. I’ll take all three to go. Marc Jacobs …thank you very much.

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February 14th, 2008

More Valentine’s Yummies For You From BagHaus!

I couldn’t resist. I found some more Valentine’s gift handbags that I’d love to give…and love to have
Enjoy!

Pintucked Maison Bag - $47
 
 Urban Expressions Juliette Pocket Handbag - $52.20
  
 
 Urban Expressions Ostrich Print Regalia Tote - $48.90
Oooohh! Don’t you just love them?!  Find all three at BagHaus.
Tags: baghaus handbags, Designer Handbags, leather handbags, ostrich handbags, urban handbags, valentine’s […]

By Bridget Wright -- 1 comment

February 14th, 2008

Happy Valentine’s Day

One of my favorite handbag designers, Dooney and Bourke, has this lovely handbag for sale. If I could give each one of you a gift, this is what it would be. Since I can’t, please accept my virtual purse - from me to you.
 
 Happy Valentine’s Day!
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February 13th, 2008

Binoculars or Bag?

Not quite sure WHAT to do with this bag. Do I carry it, or look through it?
Yoox - $378
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February 13th, 2008

A Handbag For Geeky Girls!

Granted, I am not the tekkie-type, nor am I totally dense about computers or gadgets. I learn what I need to and the rest I leave up to someone else, like our awesome technical team here at b5media. Our technical team worked night and day last week to restore an outage that left several of […]

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