Banging Bags

April 22nd, 2008

Brigette Romanek Designer Handbags

There is a beautiful line of designer handbags from Brigette Romanek (love them already:Brigette/Bridget). I took a look at them at The Bag Snob and I have to say…these bags look quite nice.

Brigette, the lady who designed them herself, is a wife and a mother AND an entrepreneur. My favorite combinations. But what was so inspiring about the interview was Brigette’s philosophy about business. She said the customer (the handbag lover), has got to feel right with the bag AND it has to look right on her. I agree.

My favorite one? The Alli.

[photo source: thebagsnob.com]

But, it’s $12,000. A wee bit out of my price range. But I’m all about supporting the female entrepreneur. At all costs.

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April 21st, 2008

A Purse From Banana Republic That’s Cute And Affordable

[photo: pursepage.com}

I like this little bag. It’s only $228 and can be found at Banana Republic.

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April 18th, 2008

The Dooney and Bourke Spring Handbag Collection

It’s here. The new Spring Dooney and Bourke designer collection.

Nice. I like. I like.

[photo: Dooney&Bourke.com]

And I don’t even like patent leather. I don’t think.

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April 17th, 2008

Python and Crocodile Handbags

Hmmm…a handbag made out of python?

[photo: gleni.it]

Sounds, well, different. Gleni.it has a line of designer handbags that carries bags made out of python material, crocodile and alligator materials. I’m not really sure of what my stand is on animal skins, but I’ve got to say, these bags look good!!

[photo: gleni.it]

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April 16th, 2008

How Big Is Your Bag?

Remember when I said I liked BIG BAGS? Well, I think I can work with this one.

[photo: bagsnob.com]

Think so?

I personally think that big bags actually make me look smaller, which is only ONE reason why I like them so well. They cast an illusion against the body that make your proportions seem smaller. Just my opinion.

Yours?

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April 15th, 2008

Show Me Your Stuff: Contents Of A Designer Handbag Diva

I saw this post by another craaazy handbag lover and thought it was hilarious! But it did start me thinking about my health and the direct correlation to my handbag. I never considered that it could cause me problems in the long run. But I look so cute with it on!

[photo: bridgetwright.com]

My handbag, especially the really big ones, hold everything in them that I need. And I do mean everything. Without my bag, I would be lost. That’s why I like them so big. You are apt to find me on any day digging out my MAC makeup and X-men, all simultaneously. Shoot, when my daughter wants gum, she just goes purse-diving until she strikes bubble-licious!

At any rate, my purse with contents weighs about 15 pounds or so. No joke! But I need everything in it. Everything. So in the spirit of fave lists, here are the contents of my designer handbag. Today’s flavor? Coach. Here goes:

2 wallets (one for credit cards and money; the other for coupons and loose change)

A small pocket Bible

Makeup bag (MAC, of course; foundation, lipstick, blush, eyeliner, lipliner and brushes)

Cell Phone

Sharpie Pen (you know, to label the kid’s drinks when we go out to eat. Doesn’t everybody have one?)

Hair Clips (to hold back the lovely strands while I’m driving)

Large hair brush (the hair thing again)

Two small boxes of tissues

Coccoa Butter stick (you never know when you’ll need coccoa butter)

Bottled Water

2 containers of lotion

Business Card holder (always ready to network!)

Eyeglasses and Case

Food Log Diary (I write down everything I eat, no matter what and where I am. 20 lbs. to go…)

Well, there you have it. Not too much, is it? I’d love to see your list or pic’s. Do share.

What’s in YOUR handbag?

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April 14th, 2008

Contest At The Business Channel: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up

The folks at the Business Channel are a ton of fun. We have a ball over there. Like, right now we’re having this contest about what you want to be when you grow up. It’s open to all readers and I wanted to bring it to the readers and b5′ers at the Beauty and Style Channel as well.

Now, my answer to “what I want to be when I grow up” is a business one at the business channel. But, what do I really want to be when I grow up? Well, I have this idea of being a purse designer, maybe only for a week or so. I have an idea of the “perfect” handbag, and would love the chance to put my own spin on it and create something lovely. I do own quite a few bags and love certain manufacturers of handbags, but there could be nothing like having the ideal bag of the image that floats around in your head. Handbag designer: wouldn’t that be cool?!

Visit me at the Biz Chicks Rule’s post and share your answer. Pretty cool prizes for the winner too.

Good Luck!

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April 14th, 2008

Take My Daughter To Work Day - With A Designer Handbag On Her Arm

Over at the Business Channel, we are having a “take your son/daughter to work day” and having our children blog post about the life as a child of a freelancer or a work-at-homer. Some of the posts have turned up to be quite interesting, but I’m quite excited about my daughter’s post. You’ll see why.

[photo: googleimages.com]

Saturday, I went shopping for my long awaited Dolce & Gabanna handbag (yay!) and was quite pleased when I got home and admired it for hours and hours. Really…not kidding. Anyway, my daughter walked into the room while I was whispering sweet nothings to my bag and commented on how pretty it was and asked if I had gotten her one. I gasped! This, coming from a child who has shown NO interest or unnatural characteristics (much like mom) in designer handbags. I mean none. She has never hinted or even asked to have my old ones. I have previously thought about having the child examined, but decided against it when my husband said that having that done would be unnatural as well. Anyway, she asked if she could get a designer handbag too. And again, after I closed my mouth, I asked if she wanted a Dolce & Gabanna, like mom. Of course I held my breath because these bags are incredibly expensive. But, she said no. She knew what she wanted and it wasn’t a Dolce & Gabanna. She wanted a Coach bag. Isn’t that cute! And, how appropriate for her as a “newbie” and as her first designer bag.

I’m pretty proud of my daughter for making such an important life decision. The coffers are open again and the mad savings have begun. This my friends is why I blog. I love the designer handbag life and now am even more happy that my daughter is following in my footsteps.

Oh, and what about my long-awaited Dolce & Gabanna? Well, I will be making a post about it later on, complete with pictures and poses. It will be a treat! Be sure to check in often to take a look.

And, what about the Business Channel’s take your kid to work day? Well, my daughter actually wrote a post about the Jonas Brothers and her work-at-home mom (go figure), but of course I’m having her to re-write it and talk about her journey to the designer handbag Coach life.

After all, can’t have the kid straying away from important issues, now can I?

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April 10th, 2008

A $5K Fabulous Fendi Handbag

Oh…My…Gosh!

I could not believe this handbag is almost $5,000. I mean, I do love my handbags, but I don’t know if I love them to almost $5,000 worth.

[photo source: eluxury.com]

What do you think? Would you pay that much for it?

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April 10th, 2008

MAC-alicious: New Colors For Spring

I am a MAC makeup girl. I love the way their makeup “glides” onto the skin and makes it look flawless. I have had Mary Kay makeovers, Bobbi Brown samples and even survived the Fashio Fair era. But through all of it, I still come back to the MAC line. I simply have not found any other line that complements all skin colors so well.

The spring colors have arrived and boy are they fab-u-lous! I generally don’t wear much blush, but I will tell you that these colors look fun enough to try:

The “pink” blush. Think this looks good on any skin tone?

[photo source: MAC cosmetics]

The neutral blush. Yes, MY favorite. Want to look as natural as possible.

[photo source: MAC cosmetics]

And finally, oh yes, the reds of reds: Red Lipstick. Are you red-dy?

[photo source: MAC cosmetics]

I wear a little red, only on special occasions. But what I’ve found is a trick to keep the red from looking too red. Apply a little Mac shimmer gloss to the top of the lipstick and that will tone it down a bit, so as not to look too dramatic, especially for day wear. (A Mary-Kay consultant actually gave me that tip…and it works!)

What is YOUR favorite MAC product?

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