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| BrandsBoutique Online Shop: Despite the recent grumblings about the handbag bubble bursting, we all know that the “it-bag” still reigns supreme. BrandsBoutique.com is for the fashionista who knows that building your handbag collection isn’t just about carrying the latest designer craze but about being a true handbag connoisseur. The site not only features a different designer handbag daily but also includes articles that discuss all things handbags, from handbag fads to tips on properly cleaning your handbag.
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| DesignersLA Online Shop: A great blog dedicated to honoring Los Angeles-based designers, DesignersLA.com features the handbag and accessories from some of the hippest designers in LA. From household names like Juicy Couture and Rachel Pally to smaller labels like Circa Studio and Bells & Whistles, whether you reside in LA land or not, you are sure to love this site detailing all the glitz and glamour that is LA fashion. Plus the site features particular items at a discount prices.
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| LuxuryVintage Online Shop: Ever since Hollywood starlets have started showing up on the red carpet in vintage gowns and accessories, vintage handbags and accessories are back in a big way. For those who admire the classic lines of fashion past, then LuxuryVintage.com is for them. Each day the blog features a different vintage designer handbag and accessory, from coveted designers like Chanel and Hermes to one-of-a-king jewelry, vintage groupies will love the looks and the off-retail prices. |
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| ItalysOutlet Online Shop: Shopping for Italian Designer handbags and accessories has never been this easy. ItalysOutlet features all the major Italian Designer brand names you have grown to love: Gucci, Fendi, Etro, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Prada and many more. Plus, pay outlet prices. Never pay full price when shopping at ItalysOutlet for high quality Italian leather and fabrics. |
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| ValueBags Online Shop: Created for the budget conscious consumer who wants to carry a high-quality designer handbag but doesn’t want to spend a fortune, ValueBags.com highlights a different designer handbag each day (Fab Bag of the Day), from designers like Coach, Dooney & Bourke and BCBG, all at below-retail prices. The blog also features coupon codes and links back to the particular featured handbag.
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| Warmer weather boost sales |
| Friday, June 27, 2008 |
from Fashion United
Warmer weather and U.S. income tax rebates have begun to fuel demand for clothes and shoes according to Jones Apparel Group Inc chief executive Wesley Card. Card told Reuters that sandals, T-shirts and lightweight dresses have been selling particularly well over the past couple months. "We saw a definitive pickup as the weather turned. I wouldn't categorize it as really robust, but there is less inventory in the channel," Card said, meaning that retailers were taking on less stock to avoid having to take big markdowns to move unsold merchandise. Jones Apparel sells brands like Jones New York, Nine West and Anne Klein, through department stores and its own stores. Card, who has been in the top job for less than a year, said there are mixed views on how strong the second half of the year will be. "I don't think it's great, but I think it's better than the way it's being portrayed." Analysts, economists and retailers expect a weak holiday selling season this year as consumer spending has slowed while the average price of a gallon of gasoline has topped $4, the housing market has sagged, access to credit has tightened and food prices have jumped.
According to Card these factors may pressure sales, but he thinks that with inventories appropriately managed, profits and margins can be strong. New York-based Jones Apparel cut its full-year earnings forecast in April, citing the worsening economy and conservative ordering by its retail customers. The company expects to earn $1.20 to $1.35 per share on revenue of $3.62 billion to $3.78 billion. Card continued: "I think next year we're going to start to see some low-single-digit price increases in footwear and accessories. I think it's unavoidable." Roughly 90 percent to 95 percent of the shoes sold in the United States are made in China, where costs of labor and fuel are rising. But unlike apparel production, which often moves to ever-cheaper frontiers, footwear factories are highly mechanized.
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| DRESSED IN CULTURAL AWARENESS |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
By Phillip Zonkel, Staff Writer
Merry Colvín and her husband, Dallas, own Merry s Fashion, a unique oasis of Middle Eastern, African and Asian wearables. (Diandra Jay/Staff Photographer )Humphrey, a life-sized camel constructed from tin, welcomes visitors into Merry's, a Long Beach fashion shop that resembles a Middle Eastern bazaar.
But this store, which opened July 2006, is more than a fashion oasis. It's also an oasis of cultural awareness.
Outside the front door sits the "Perception Receptacle," a basket with a sign that reads - "Before entering, please dispose of any prejudice, bias or preconceived notion of any type. They will be available upon your departure."
Merry's, on Broadway just west of Temple Avenue and next door to Syndicate hair salon, is owned by Merry Colvín, 64, a one-time New York runway model who, in the 1990s, owned a similar boutique in a suburb of Portland, Ore.
Colvín's husband, Dallas, 71, is the shop's business manager.
Merry's carries a vast selection of handmade clothes, accessories and trinkets from eight African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries. She says the accouterment can be a bridge between cultures.
"This store is my personal protest against prejudice," says Colvín, dressed in a Moroccan headwrap, layered shirt and harem pants along with a tribal necklace from India.
"Prejudice is the root of all evil. The way we have world peace is through cultural awareness," she says. "I sell things from around the world that people have made with their own hands. When you understand people and their culture, it's hard to demonize them."
Inside the shop, browsers will find a different culture on every rack: men's and women's kaftans from Morocco and Egypt, men's and women's harem pants from India, authentic tribal and cabaret belly-dancing attire, kurtas from India and Nepal and rainbow-colored scarves from Pakistan and Iran.
Colvín also sells an eclectic selection of necklaces, bracelets, belts, hats and vintage Afghan jewelry, as well as Moroccan rugs, Egyptian statuary and lanterns, and salt crystal candleholders from the Himalayas.
She says all her work is one of a kind. Once it's sold out, it can't be reordered.
To help build those bridges between cultures, Colvín enthusiastically tells customers the origin of an item as well as the story behind it.
The "Joy Bringers" sandals, with intricate hand-beading, are made by a group of HIV-positive women in Eldoret, Kenya, Colvín says. Each sandal has a tag with a photo and biography of the
Merry Colvín of Merry s Fashion, a unique oasis of Middle Eastern, African and Asian wearables. (Diandra Jay/Staff Photographer )shoemaker.
Colvín also points out the turquoise neck pieces, purses and belts handcrafted by Tibetan refugees living in India.
Merry's has a devoted clientele. A costumer from the Walt Disney Co. purchased numerous bags of clothing for a Brazilian version of "The Lion King," and Long Beach-based radio personality Charles "Karel" Bouley (KNX-AM, 1070) owns almost a dozen of Merry's Moroccan outfits.
Colvín's fashions are as colorful as her life.
While attending Temple University in 1966, Colvín, a Philadelphia native, says she started fashion modeling for a local department store. Eventually, she says, she was recruited to be a runway model in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C., for Oleg Cassini, the fashion designer who dressed first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and was renowned for his simple geometric dresses and pillbox hats, plus Italian designer Emilio Pucci and Diane von Furstenberg.
But in the mid-1970s, Colvín wanted a change of life.
"Modeling was the most inane thing I had ever done," she says. "It was so shallow."
After visiting her younger brother in Long Beach, Colvín moved to the area in 1979. She met Dallas a short time later and the couple married Feb. 14, 1980.
A few years later, the couple moved to southwestern Oregon and the tiny hamlet of Agness, an isolated area in the foothills of the Siskyiou Mountains, before settling, in 1987, in Lake Oswego, just outside of Portland.
Colvín was active in environmental causes, such as protecting old-growth trees and saving open space.
On several occasions, she protested forest clear-cutting by having herself tied to a tree.
"That was no big deal," she says. "I always tied myself to a tree when we were bullied at a protest or someone was threatening to cut down an ancient tree."
In 1995, Colvín met a local woman wearing a pale blue Moroccan top and skirt, and fell in love with the clothing's feminine, exotic and sensual look. A short time later, Colvín opened Merry's Barefoot Boutique.
The 900-square-foot store carried jewelry, belly-dancing attire and garb from Egypt, Morocco and India.
But in 1999, Lake Oswego demolished the block where Merry's Barefoot Boutique was located and built a new mall. The Colvíns returned to Long Beach the following year.
Colvín worked at a variety of retail clothing stores in Long Beach and Seal Beach, but held onto the idea of opening another fashion shop. When she saw a "For Lease" sign in a State Farm Insurance office - she says her Oregon shop was in a former State Farm Insurance office - her dreams of operating another multicultural boutique were realized.
"This shop," Colvín says, "is a culmination of my fashion and political life and my desire to help people."
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| eFashionHouse News! |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
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| eFashionHouse Welcomes 2008 Graduates |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
Welcome to our house, eFashionHouse, is the place to shop for your Graduation needs. Whether she's into Yoga or an obvious Fashionista, decide the award your girly grad deserves and say "congrats" with an authentic designer handbag for the Class of 2008. You know she really wants a designer purse this year! And, she's all grown up and wants something special. Shopping Online SAVES YOU MONEY! No travel time or gas to buy! Shop from the comfort of home 24/7!
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Graduation is here! She wants a REAL Designer Handbag! Have fun shopping! Here's a series of Graduation Tid-Bits we found amusing and thought you might, too!
Bad Graduation Gift Ideas
by Andy
A Briefcase: Oh, thanks Uncle Frank. You getting me this briefcase ensures that I’m supposed to work the same 9-5 office job that you've worked for that last 25 years while complaining about it and cheating on my wife with my secretary. (Sorry Aunt Jane)
“Planet Earth” on DVD: Am I that hard to shop for? How long did it take you to pick this out at Wal-Mart? Do you think that all I do is get high and watch the Discovery Channel? Well guess what, I DO!
“Planet Earth” on VHS: What? There’s like 20 tapes. Get out of my sight Grandma.
Money: What am I supposed to do with this? It's only four dollars.
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All Sorts of Graduation Ideas
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Graduation Party Ideas
The Traditions of Graduation Party -Traditions are the lifeblood of every college. Traditions connect the students to the past of the college while at the same time preparing them for the future. From the historic to the contemporary, traditions can express a spirit of unity and create a sense of community while providing for loads of fun.
Graduation Planning Checklist - Its Graduation time! You’re planning on hosting a graduation party and you want it to be unique and exciting. Planning any party can be overwhelming and many things can go wrong. So, to be on the safer side, you need to come up with a graduation planning checklist to keep things from bouncing out of control.
The Do’s and Don’ts in the Graduation Party - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and what better excuse to throw a party! Spring is that time of the year for graduation invitations, announcements and gifts. Etiquettes and manners form a very important part of our being social animals.
What To Wear on Your Graduation Day - For 12 (in some cases more) seemingly never-ending years, you obediently went through the schoolyard quarrels, your first boy-girl party, your first date, the Prom, and now finally what you’ve always been waiting for – your Graduation day! This time you’re going to be wearing an outfit that your parents will finally approve of – a gown and a cap ...
Decorating your Graduation Party - So, its graduation day and you’re all set to host a special theme party. Yes, theme parties are fun and a whole lot easier to decorate! Half the fun of hosting a graduation party is decorating the party. You can decorate your room, your lawn, you table, and even your guests! You can turn graduation caps upside down and fill them with balloons or flowers ...
Graduation Speeches Etiquette - The graduation ceremony confirms each student’s quest for knowledge. Traditionally, the ceremony will include a graduation speech that seeks to put each and every students hard work (in some cases, not so hard work) into the perspective of their future. Yes, most of us have heard one or more graduation speeches either as spectators or as graduates ourselves ...
Graduation Gift Ideas - The date is fixed, and the invitations and announcements have already been given out. So, the day has finally come for you students to cry and to cheer and to leave your school or college halls forever. Yes, graduation day is indeed one of the biggest days in everyone’s life. After years and years of hard work, your efforts have finally paid off. You’re happy but ...
Chance to Promote Your Business with Graduation Open House Invitations - Do you plan to host a graduation open house for yourself or one of your children? It may not seem like it could work, but you can actually promote your business when you have an open house. You can start the promotion with something as simple as mention that the open house is being hosted by your business. This will definitely ...
Graduation Announcement Tips, Wording, and Special Poems
Graduation Announcement Wording Tips - Graduation is an important time in life, and should be announced properly. Stationary with crayons and graduation caps on it is an appropriate means of announcing a child graduating from kindergarten. A photo announcement is a nice keepsake for loved ones who are being invited to the graduation ...
Graduation Announcements Wording Ideas - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and you’re busier than ever! Your last year of college is filled with thousands of events and activities that you have never even tried to attempt during your college years. From sending out resumes and applications to asking for letter of recommendation, you have loads ...
Do it yourself Graduation Announcements - A great substitute to printed graduation announcements are announcements that you print by yourself on your personal computer. Not only are these ‘Do-it-yourself’ graduation announcements a lot more economical, but they can also be equally colorful and creative. Start of by using plain white card stock or even plain white paper ...
Sending Graduation Announcements - So, its graduation day and its time to let everyone know that you are a proud graduate. Now that all those seemingly endless years of toil and hard work have finally paid off, it’s finally time to celebrate. First things first, start by sending out graduation invitations and announcements to all your near and dear ones. Most colleges and high schools ...
Graduation Invitations in General and the Etiquette
Graduation Party Invitations - Planning the Party - Everyone who has played a role in the life of the graduate should be sent an invitation to the graduation party. It is understood by most that tickets to commencement are limited, however an open house allows for everyone to congratulate the graduate. - Invitations - You can choose informal themes, such as a backyard ...
Graduation Invitations Etiquette - There is a very good reason why people call graduation ceremonies ‘commencement ceremonies’. This is because graduation does not mark the end; it marks the beginning. Graduation is the achievement of all goals, and rewarding the graduate for his or her hard work is a must. Graduation time is the time to invite friends and family together for an exclusive ...
Choosing Graduation Invitations Theme - Whether for you or a friend, Graduation day is one of the most joyous and welcomed occasions in any student’s life. It marks the end of your educational journey that can sometimes seem to be an endless and intolerable journey. Graduation is a once in a lifetime event, so give this event the honor and prestige that it truly deserves. The very first ...
The Traditions of Graduation Cap & Black Color in Your Invitations - When it comes to graduation invitations or stationary there are some traditions that are still observed by most people. In the majority of samples that you look at while shopping you will find that there are graduation caps in the majority of them. This is simply an obvious choice of décor since it is an invitation for a graduation ...
Graduation Invitations Theme
Casual Graduation Party Ideas - If you want to throw a wonderful party for that special high school or college graduate in your life, don’t assume you have to spend a fortune and put together some very elegant get together. After all, your graduate has already worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment and now just needs some time to relax and unwind. That’s why sometimes a more casual ...
Throwing a Cocktail Theme Graduation Party - Graduating from college is a major accomplishment and is definitely one of the best reasons to have a celebration. However, too many graduation parties are all the same. If you want to throw an amazing party, then you’ll want to take a creative approach with your graduation celebration. One idea is to celebrate with a cocktail theme ...
Throwing a Party for Valedictorians and Summa Cum Laude Graduates - Graduating from high school or college is a huge achievement, but if your student is graduating with honors then that achievement is even more deserving of a special celebration. No ordinary graduation is going to be sufficient. Background on Graduation Honors - If you’re not familiar with all of the “honors” terminology, then ...
Black, Red, and Green for Graduation Invitations - Graduations are one of those major milestones in life that deserve not only to be recognized but also to be celebrated. Whether the student in your life has just earned a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree, or an even higher degree, you’ll want to find a way to show him or her just how proud you are of their hard work ...
Ideas for a Formal Graduation Party - When we think of graduation parties, sometimes we have the impression that all of them are just full of young people drinking too much and playing loud music. And sure some graduation parties would fit that description pretty well, but that isn’t your only option if you’re planning a celebration for a special student in your life ...
Feng Shui Graduation Party Ideas - Celebrating a graduation is a big deal. The family wants to show their pride at how well their student has succeeded. The student wants to know that he or she has done a good job by achieving this important life goal. When you’re planning something this special, then it only makes sense that you should take into consideration every possible way of ...
Creating Tassel as Embellishments For Your Invitations - If you want to create a graduation invitation that is sure to get the attention of those you invite you can do a lot of it yourself. It can be fun to add your own personal touch to it, even if you order the actual stationary and then create a tassel as an embellishment. Everyone associates a tassel with graduation, so this can be a fun addition! If you ...
Clip-Arts for Graduation Invitations - Do you want to add some fun and uniqueness to your graduation invitation but you aren’t sure what may or may not be appropriate? If so, you aren’t alone. The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of fun or original things that you can do; you simply need to infuse your own style into it and get creative. Anything that you can imagine can generally be created ...
Personalize Your Graduation Invitations with Special Inspirations - A graduation invitation can be just a graduation invite, but there are some great things that you can do to add your personal touch and make it interesting and even inspirational to those that you send them to. There is nothing better than sending out invites that have been infused with your own personal style, whatever that may be ...
Differentiating Masculine & Feminine Invitations Theme - Because both men and women graduate from high school as well as college there needs to be a way to differentiate between invitations that are more appropriate for men and those that are more appropriate for women. This is not to say that there aren’t invitations that are appropriate for both genders, but if you want something that ...
Seasonal Graduation Invitations
Show Your Patriotism with Patriotic Graduation Invitations Theme - Over the last couple years the patriotism in our country seems to have been renewed and this includes the young, the old, and everyone in between. If you are graduating from high school or college why not share your patriotism with others with a patriotic invitation theme? Why go drab when you can serve to inspire those that ...
Graduation Photo Christmas Cards - Are you graduating early? Many students that graduate early, graduate in the winter months, which is a great opportunity to do something different with your graduation invitation. You can not only send an invite to all those that you would like to attend your graduation ceremonies; you can send a Christmas greeting at the same time by enclosing a Christmas card with a photo ...
After The Graduation
Sending Graduation Thank You Cards - So, your graduation day has come and gone, the ceremonies were amazing, the graduation party was brilliant, and above all, the graduation gifts were super cool! The graduate is happy, the graduate’s guests are happy, everyone is happy. But, after the ceremony, party and gifts comes the most daunting part – sending out ...
Graduation Photo and your Scrapbooking Project - Honoring the graduate is one of the most important parts of the graduation ceremony. If you’ve organized your photo albums over the years, then everything should be up to date. But, if you are like most of us, then you’re family photos are probably piled up in boxes in the attic. Since you are going to be graduating pretty soon, now ...
Career Guide After Graduation - Transitioning out of college can be both, an exciting as well as a scary experience. There are newer and tougher challenges to face, unwritten laws to be followed, unexplored opportunities for progress – and humiliation – in every nook and cranny. While recent graduates and most other college students are preparing themselves to become experts ...
Reunion Graduate Party Planning - Once you graduate, you only get to see you friends every ten years at each reunion! So you want to have a fun reunion party this time and not a boring formal one? Planning for your reunion would mean coming up with a special plan or an idea for the party. From the decorations to the food and particularly the entertainment, your graduate reunion party ...
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| Celebrate Memorial Day with American Fashion Designers |
| Friday, May 16, 2008 |
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Celebrate Memorial Day in style and take an extra 20% off all the American Designers at eFashionHouse.com. We owe a lot to the European influence when it comes to fashion. Yet, the American Designers produce an image we call, "Home." People like Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Melie Bianco and Elaine Turner pave the way for upcoming American fashion influence. Designers like Tano Bags, BCBG, Coach, Dooney & Bourke and Brighton bring a sense of American style and unique image to their collections. We honor all the American Designers this season and celebrate with them for Memorial Day 2008. Whether you are looking for a new handbag, wallet, tote or leather shoulder bag, you can find a perfect American Designer Handbag for an unbeatable price. But don't lose sight of the true meaning of Memorial Day. We celebrate in honor of many people who have died in military service protecting our country. It's really about honoring our heros. Yes, we are addicted to fashion, and we admire the creative design process. We are always seeking a bargain, and we shop online for the best deals we can find. So, get ready for Memorial Day with a celebration of American Designers at an additional 20% off, and remember our heros who lived their lives to make America our home.
MORE ABOUT Memorial Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.
Many politicians and community leaders give speeches at community gatherings on Memorial Day.In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. The national Click it or ticket campaign ramps up beginning Memorial Day weekend, noting the beginning of the most dangerous season for auto accidents and other safety related incidents. The USAF "101 Critical days of summer" begin on this day as well. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.
Flags flying at Fort Logan National Cemetery during Memorial Day 2006.Memorial Day formerly occurred on May 30, and some, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), advocate returning to this fixed date, although the significance of the date is tenuous. The VFW stated in a 2002 Memorial Day Address, "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed a lot to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
Following the end of the Civil War, many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died. Some of the places creating an early memorial day include Charleston, South Carolina; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Carbondale, Illinois; Columbus, Mississippi; many communities in Vermont; and some two dozen other cities and towns. These observances eventually coalesced around Decoration Day, honoring the Union dead, and the several Confederate Memorial Days.
Decoration Day, c. 1900. "You bet I'm goin' to be a soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow up."According to Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first memorial day was observed in 1865 by liberated slaves at the historic race track in Charleston. The site was a former Confederate prison camp as well as a mass grave for Union soldiers who had died while captive. A parade with thousands of freed blacks and Union soldiers was followed by patriotic singing and a picnic.
The official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York. The village was credited with being the birthplace because it observed the day on May 5, 1866, and each year thereafter, and because it is likely that the friendship of General John Murray, a distinguished citizen of Waterloo, and General John A. Logan, who led the call for the day to be observed each year and helped spread the event nationwide, was a key factor in its growth.
General Logan had been impressed by the way the South honored their dead with a special day and decided the Union needed a similar day. Reportedly, Logan said that it was most fitting; that the ancients, especially the Greeks, had honored their dead, particularly their heroes, by chaplets of laurel and flowers, and that he intended to issue an order designating a day for decorating the grave of every soldier in the land, and if he could he would have made it a holiday.
Logan had been the principal speaker in a citywide memorial observation on April 29, 1866, at a cemetery in Carbondale, Illinois, an event that likely gave him the idea to make it a national holiday. On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization, Logan issued a proclamation that "Decoration Day" be observed nationwide. It was observed for the first time on May 30 of the same year; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of a battle. The tombs of fallen Union soldiers were decorated in remembrance of this day.
Many of the states of the U.S. South refused to celebrate Decoration Day, due to lingering hostility towards the Union Army and also because there were very few veterans of the Union Army who lived in the South. A notable exception was Columbus, Mississippi, which on April 25, 1866 at its Decoration Day commemorated both the Union and Confederate casualties buried in its cemetery.
The alternative name of "Memorial Day" was first used in 1882, but did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967 . On June 28, 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend and for the first time recognized Columbus Day as a federal holiday. The holidays included Washington's Birthday (which evolved into Presidents' Day), Veterans Day, and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971 . After some initial confusion and unwillingness to comply at the state level, all fifty states adopted the measure within a few years, although Veterans Day was eventually changed back to its traditional date. Ironically, most corporate businesses no longer close on Columbus Day or Veterans Day, and an increasing number are staying open on President's Day as well. The holiday has endured as one where most businesses stay closed because it marks the beginning of the "summer vacation season" (similar to neighboring Canada's Victoria Day, which occurs on the prior Monday). Labels: American Designers, Coach, designer handbags, Elaine Turner, marc jacobs, Melie Bianco, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Celebration, Memorial Day Sale, ralph lauren, shoulder bags, Tano bags |
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| Huge SALE in progress at eFashionHouse |
| Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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| Purse selection: Personal, practical or Prada? |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
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from Pioneer Local
By KIMBERLY FORNEK
An exhibit at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, entitled Pocketbook Anthropology, showcases purses through the decades and their evolution from a coin purse carried by men to a fashion statement for women.
About 70 purses are on display including a souvenir cloth coin purse from the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago and a black leather Christian Dior bag that the owner bought for $1,200 in 1995. The owner reported she carried the purse, with the gold-plated letters, D, I, O and R dangling from the strap, around the globe as she conducted international business. It conveyed to those she met that she was a successful, polished businesswoman.
Other bags are more whimsical, such as the straw handbag that resembles a little house with felt windows, bought in Japan about 1950. The exhibit has pocketbooks resembling fans, piano keys and a barn. Other novelty purses are made from a cigar box, bottle caps, cigarette packages or license plates. A bright yellow purse, imprinted with the warning, "This Bag is Not a Toy," is quite comical. The following advice is printed on the purse: "To avoid dangerous withdrawals, keep away from men and children."
Early designs
The early 1900s are represented by delicate, elegant bags: a black and beige beaded drawstring bag, a green and silver crocheted miser's purse, a metallic mesh bag and an embroidered silk purse decorated with wood and ivory beads. "Dainty, impractical evening bags have always been cherished because of, not in spite of, their inutility," the exhibit historian states in text accompanying the displays. Purses have come to symbolize a woman's identity and individuality. Or they may suggest privacy and status, the exhibit explains. For many contemporary women, however, a purse has become an everyday necessity, as essential as their wallet or eyeglasses.
Practical purses
Dawn Suarez of Arlington Heights said size and the number of pockets are the most important factors when she chooses a purse, because "with kids you have to be able to put all their little toys in to keep them entertained." On Wednesday morning, her Coach purse held a baggy with different colored pens, a roll of crayons and a plastic horse. The supplies for her 4-year-old son, William, who accompanied her, also included a bottle of water, Goldfish crackers, and an EpiPen auto-injector because he recently had a severe allergic reaction. "And I always have lollipops for the kids for when they get bored," she said. Other essentials in her bag were sanitary hand wipes ("They go with me everywhere") and Starbucks gift cards ("I don't leave the house without them.") Suarez said she prefers Coach bags "because they hold up really good." But when she wants a dressier look, she'll often carry a Kate Spade purse "when I am out for a nice evening with my husband."
Style and comfort
Michelle Pantone, too, likes Kate Spade. She was carrying a bright green purse by that New York designer when she met two friends outside Egg Harbor Cafe in Arlington Heights. "This (purse) will last years," Pantone said. But she acknowledged she will probably use it only one year. Then it will be retired to the "purse cellar," her reserve of handbags she doesn't use anymore, but doesn't get rid of. "Maybe one day it will be vintage," Pantone said. Her friend Beth Dazzo said she looks for style and comfort, meaning how the strap rests on her shoulder, when she is buying a purse. She had a large, dark brown handbag from Perlina of New York with her. In addition to typical items, such as lipstick, a cellular phone and a comb, Dazzo carries a juice box, Band-Aids and "a lot of meds, things my kids need. Mine is usually a suitcase," Dazzo said. Loree Parker of Spring Grove said she likes a big, shoulder bag. "So I can carry my water bottle and an umbrella. I carry an umbrella all the time, it doesn't leave my purse. It's one of those tiny ones that opens up."
She doesn't change her bag to go with her outfit or the seasons. Her red handbag "goes with every outfit I have worn so far. I don't have to switch it," Parker said. But it's not as comfortable as her previous purse which had a braided handle "that didn't slip off" her shoulder. Several women said they test a purse in the store before they buy it to see how the strap rests on their shoulder. "It has to be light because I have a shoulder problem," said Dorothy Santella of Park Ridge. But the purse has to be "roomy," too, she said, "because I like to take everything with me. And it has to have an outside pocket for my keys or sunglasses so I can get them without opening the purse."
Not designer
"I have lots of purses," said Santella, who was touring the purse exhibit at the historical museum with her two sisters. "I am constantly changing them. I would love a designer purse -- if you could get me one for under $100." Her sister Gloria Bernardi said, "I am not a designer purse person." She considers the size and the price when choosing a purse. "It has to have enough room to keep everything I need ... wallet, comb, tissue, keys ... and not too many compartments, "but enough, maybe three." Their sister Millie Genovise of Norridge said she buys a purse for practical purposes. "It has to have enough compartments and a good zipper or clips." She carries a larger purse when she travels to hold more items and the literature she collects as she goes from place to place. At the historical museum, Genovise carried a "Prada knock-off" that her sister in New York gave her.
Julie Iuorio said the most important thing about a purse is "that it has a zipper. I like to throw it around and I don't like everything falling out," Iuorio said. Tricia Kintzler, 20, said comfort is most important to her. "I like it to fit on my shoulder or one that goes across (the chest)." And she usually carries a large purse. "I have gotten used to carrying everything with me," Kintzler said. In the big, white shoulder bag she brought to the library with her, she had makeup, a cellular phone, a notebook and "always Tylenol." "I even have a bagel in there," Kintzler said. Salina Wunderle of Arlington Heights said a purse's size and fabric are what matter most to her. "I love this bag," she said about the cloth purse she had with her at the library last week. "This is my everyday bag. I love the earthy tones, the floral pattern, the leather supports and the hardware; it has a cute, little design." She typically chooses a large purse.
'Carry the world'
"I go to school, so I have to carry the world with me." Wunderle rattled off some of the items in her purse that day: wallet, Chapstick, lotion "absolutely," gum, mints, pen, paper, day planner and eye shadow. "I always have to have a snack with me. Sometimes jewelry goes in there, not much makeup. Band-Aids for blisters from new shoes and aspirin for everyday headaches," she added
Julie Harper only carries six items in her Luis Vuitton purse, which is standard for her, both the designer and the light load. She likes Luis Vuitton because "they have a lifetime warranty" and don't show the wear, she said. And her staples? A wallet, cellular phone, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and hand lotion. "I don't have kids, can you tell?" Harper asked. Labels: coach purse, louis vuitton purse, prada designer handbags, purse, purses |
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| Affordable Marc Jacobs satin quilted handbags |
| Friday, May 2, 2008 |
 Leave it to Marc Jacobs to market every corner of the globe! Here's a brand new designer handbag in quilted satin and polyurethane trim in a bowler bag style with straps long enough to carry over your shoulder. Read more about this bag: MARC JACOBS designer handbags satin bowler bag designer purses silver. Marc by Marc Jacobs satin bowler bag brand new this season. Fully lined. Inside pocket. Monogram details. Satin quilted body. Polyurethane trim. Zip top. Guaranteed authentic. Comes with a sleeper bag for storage. The Marc Jacobs handbag measures about 15 x 8 x 6 inches with double straps about 20 inches each with about a 7 inch drop.
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| Handbag Demand |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
By Kenneth Elliott
Without a doubt the one accessory that most women cannot go without is a ladies handbag. And why not, the ladies handbag is a sanctuary, a place to store makeup, their cell phones, and many other wares that are essential to the on the go women. To this end ladies handbag demand has increased in the market place. As a result, so has the selection. And no doubt the top handbag distributors have taken notice.
Take for instance Coach; known for their Coach handbags, wallets and other accessories, coach handbags are manufactured to be soft glove tanned leather, which has evolved with new shapes, styles, and material. Coach handbags have always been one of the top handbags to have. But many people cannot afford a authentic coach handbags. This is where replicas step in. No, I can't say that a replica is a good choice, but if you want the coach look but you don't have the coach pocket book, well a coach handbag replica is a good choice.
One of the most popular types of ladies handbags is a handbag crafted from leather. Leather handbags are available in several different color, sizes and shades. Many women prefer a neutral shade such as brown or black when purchasing a handbag. If you don't like leather, handbags also come in other materials like vinyl-coated canvas. Or even nylon. If you can imagine it, is probably for sale.
Handbags come in various sizes and shapes and there is sure to be one to please you. From totes, compacts to shoulder designs, small clutches to sakes there is a handbag out their made just for your style. Labels: coach accessories, coach fashion, coach handbags, coach wallets |
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| Fendi Handbags - a brand with lasting style |
| Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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Fendi Handbags have a very classical touch and are purchased usually for a lifetime mainly because of its durability and strength. Fendi Handbags stand out from the rest of the crowd in the bag market mainly because of its and their style is everlasting. The construction of the Fendi bag is as follows. There are four hooks which are attached to the bag in a shape of the square.
The four hooks play the role of an attachment to the bag and they are also attached with a string which is used for carrying purpose. However two hooks may be also attached for the Fendi Handbags. The hooks can also be replaced by chains, leather stripes and the likes. Fendi Handbags are sold as hot cakes during the winter season mainly because the shape and the color of Fendi Handbags are such that they become a fashion statement during the winter season. Moreover due to their durability, they can face tough winter atmosphere with ease and their beauty is also not detoriated because of the winter.
Fendy bags are absolutely stunning and any one having a Fendi Handbags over their shoulders are sure to get noticed on any park, neighborhood or shopping malls. Fendi Handbags are big hits in foreign countries. The main advantage of the Fendi Handbags is that that they are really easy to carry along unlike other bags which sometimes can be a burden at times. Fendi Handbags also have lots of space inside them so it becomes easy for people especially women to keep their belongings inside the Fendi Handbags. Fendi Handbags are always safe because of their tough exterior. there are very few chances of them getting damaged. They may look beautiful but they are really tough. But Fendi Handbags are not a cheap buy. You may have to spend from anyfrom from 100$ to 50,000 dollars in cash for the purchase of one Fendi bag.
Fendi Handbags are available in various features. Fendi Handbags are available in gold, leather,fur, nylon, silver, canvas, metal and many other variants. The advantages of these Fendi Handbags are that they are suitable for almost every occasion. Be it a corporate meeting or party at a friends house or even a dinner at the café, a Fendi bag is always desirable once when watched from the eye. That is the versatility of the Fendi Handbags. Apart from the fashion statement that Fendi Handbags make, it is not forgettable that Fendi Handbags also have a huger amount of volume inside them and maybe that is why Fendi Handbags are so costly. Even though the cost of the Fendi Handbags are increasing with the changing times, its sales haven’t decreased mainly because Fendi Handbags make you exclusive and different from the crowd and maybe that is why Fendi Handbags have always remained in contemporary fashion instead of intense competition. Labels: fendi bags, fendi handbags |
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| Forget the flowers! Mom wants a new designer handbag for Mother’s Day |
| Friday, April 25, 2008 |
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day is a new designer handbag so eFashionHouse.com is making shopping for mom easy with free shipping.
Sky Valley, CA (PRWEB), April 24, 2008: Gone are the days where shopping for mom meant a pretty floral arrangement or a box of her favorite chocolate. Today’s moms are more interested in trendy or classic designer handbags, so eFashionHouse.com is making shopping for mom a little easier with free shipping for Mother’s Day (May 11).
Named Best of the Web by People StyleWatch for below retail priced designer handbags and recognized by About.com as the top of three online retailers of off-priced Chanel, eFashionHouse.com has all the designers and styles moms want. From handbag darling Elaine Turner, to couture legend Chanel, to American staple Coach, eFashionHouse.com offers the latest in designer handbags for all budgets.
"It’s not only fashionistas that want the latest designer handbag all the time, today’s mom is very hip and wants to carry a nice leather handbag as well" said Anna Miller, eFashionHouse Owner. "To meet the needs of our clients, we now carry handbags that are age-friendly…meaning most of the designers we carry cater to women of all ages who simply love fashion."
Not only does eFashionHouse.com, and its five fashion ecommerce stores (BrandsBoutique, LuxuryVintage, DesignersLA, ItalysOutlet and ValueBags), offer a wide variety of authentic designer handbags but they guarantee the lowest prices online for Tano, Melie Bianco, Murval, Elaine Turner and Pietro Alessandro. Plus the site offers a layaway plan that allows its clients to pay over time and still get the bag of their dreams.
If you still don’t know what to get mom, here’s a couple of hot selling bags that are sure to make her smile (and maybe even giggle with glee):
• COACH Hamptons Cream Large Tote – 26% off
• ELAINE TURNER Andie Platinum Distressed Leather Satchel – 24% off
• Tano Bauhaus Leather Tote – 21% off
• Gucci Brit Medium Tote in Brown – 26% off
• Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Tote in Cream – 21% off
• Vintage Chanel Quilted Lambskin Shoulder Bag – only $499
In addition to huge savings on brand new, 100% authentic designer handbags, shoppers will receive free ground shipping from April 24th thru May 2nd on purchase over $100 with coupon code MD08. Plus there is no sales tax on all purchases worldwide.
About eFashionHouse.com
Anna Miller is the President of i-GlobalMall.com, Inc. She operates the website http://www.efashionhouse.com/ and sells high-end authentic designer handbags and accessories at off-retail prices. EFashionHouse.com was named Best of the Web by People Magazine StyleWatch for Discount Designer Handbags and Purses. eFashionHouse.com should not be confused with any other website selling a similar product or using a similar name. EfashionHouse.com is the home of five fashion ecommerce stores: BrandsBoutique, LuxuryVintage, DesignersLA, ItalysOutlet, and ValueBags. Anna is considered an Internet Pioneer & Ecommerce Entrepreneur. She’s been reselling Designer Merchandise online since the early 90s. eFashionHouse.com has an extensive Press Page and a Fashion Blog Network. Visit the site for more details. Labels: authentic chanel handbags, authentic designer handbags, chanel, chanel designer purses, designer handbags, designer purse, designer purses, discount designer handbags online |
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| Discount Designer Purses - Gucci Wallets When You Are Looking For Something Elegant |
| Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
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If you are looking for something elegant to give as presents, check out Gucci wallets in your favorite stores and shops. You can’t really go wrong when it comes to Gucci . Even the person with discriminating taste would think that Gucci wallets are one of the best when it comes to wallets. The quality and craftsmanship of Gucci wallets are really superb. When it comes to materials, Gucci is simply made with the finest materials available. Gucci wallets come in different shapes, sizes, designs and colors. There are Gucci wallets for men and there are also wallets that are designed for women.
If you are thinking a specific person to give the wallet as a gift, you should make sure that you choose something that really fits that person’s personality and taste. For instance, if you want to buy Gucci wallets for your mother you should make sure that you get her something that will suit her sense of style. If your mother loves those functional wallets where she can put all her credit cards in one place and her other stuff in another compartment, then you can give her a wallet that is big enough to accommodate all the things that she usually carries with her.
Shopping for Gucci wallets
If you want to give out Gucci wallets are your Christmas presents to some members of the family, it would be a good idea for you to shop well in advance to beat the holiday rush. Although it is easy to find a shop that sells Gucci wallets, there are a lot of people who are also thinking of giving out these wallets as Christmas presents thus, you are in for a lot of competition. If you really want to get the best wallet designs, you should make it a point to shop for your Christmas presents earlier.
Now, in case you are really too busy to go out and hunt for some wallets, you can also shop online. There are a number of websites that are selling Gucci wallets for both men and women. The good thing about shopping online is that you get to choose from a wide array of wallet designs and then have it shipped to you. Shopping online would really save you a lot of time and efforts since you will not need to go out and spend time fighting of the heavy traffic or getting stuck in the snow. Labels: authentic gucci handbags, gucci bags, gucci wallets, shopping online |
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| Google "I'm Feeling Lucky" - We love you! |
| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
How did you ever survive in life before Google? Every time I login logon or surf, it begins with Google. Google, we love you!
We were browsing on Google last night and found the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on the Google Search Home Page. We typed into the search box "discount designer handbags." Then, hit "I'm Feeling Lucky."
Yippee! We were really happy to see eFashionHouse.com listed on Google as the "lucky" website. Then we tried other search terms like "designer purses" and eFashionHouse.com popped open again. That I'm Feeling Lucky button really works. Google, we love you!
So, the next time you are looking for a new designer purse or discount designer handbag, just type into Google search and hit the I'm Feeling Lucky button. It will take you directly to the right place to shop without having to filter through all the unrelated criteria.
Here's information from Google about the I'm Feeling Lucky button:
After you've entered your search terms, you might want to try the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, which takes you straight to the most relevant website that Google found for your query. You won't see the search results page at all, but if you did, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" site would be listed on top.
For example, if you're looking for the Stanford University homepage, just enter Stanford and click "I'm Feeling Lucky" instead of the Google Search button. Google will take you directly to "www.stanford.edu." Labels: authentic designer handbags, designer purses, efashionhouse, efashionhouse.com, feeling lucky |
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| Fashion on a Budget - Designer handbags, clothing and shoes |
| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
By Woody Lee
There has been a lot of talk about the economy lately and the forecast isn't looking too good which means it's time to start looking at ways to tighten the budget and cut back on the things you don't absolutely need. Though the thought about going without might seem grim at first, there is a silver lining when it comes to shopping. Just because you have less to spend on fashion doesn't mean you have to stop trying completely, following is a list of tips that help the budget fashionista in all of us keep looking fabulous.
Clothing
I thought starting off with the most obvious wardrobe item was a good way to kick off the list especially since a lot of us have already started thinking of spring wear, plus shopping for clothing on a budget is often the easiest. Although no one likes to worry about the economy, one positive result is retailers know that consumers are holding onto their money tighter than before, so they are more willing to hold sales and make higher decreases to entice consumers to spend. Here's a great way to take advantage of dropping prices but still come out with the stuff you want:
Be a savvy sale shopper: I already mentioned how you might notice more sales and promotions from retailers in an effort to boast slow profits, so as a savvy shopper it pays off to know when your favorite store is holding a 'secret sale' (join a mailing list or befriend the sales staff to become a VIP), end-of-season sales (household names like Banana Republic and Macys hold seasonal sales where items are 40% off), watch for the buy-one-get-one-half off type of coupon sales because you can buy the non-sale item you've been eyeing and get another item half off.
Shop online: Even the most experienced shopper can find it daunting to keep up with the sale schedule at their favorite stores which is why shopping online has become so popular. Gone were the days where you weren't sure of your size or if something looked good, most online shops allow for easy returns. But it's better to know the types of clothes you look good so you won't have to mail back a bunch of returns. The best part about shopping online is that often times you can find the same brands at cheaper prices because an online retailer doesn't have to pay for retail space. If you don't believe me, I found Rachel Pally dresses at 50% off at DesignersLA.com or check out ShopBop and click on the 70% off sale section (you'll be amazed at what you see). Plus if you sign up for your favorite e-tailers email list, you'll get even more savings with sale announcements and coupon codes sent right to your inbox. What's easier than that?
Invest in classics: Though sale shopping can result in a ton of savings, to really save money try not to buy something you won't end up wearing just because it is on sale. Sure a designer label pink suede skirt at 80% off is a great deal but if it's hot outside or pink suede isn't in style when the weather cools, you've wasted money that could have been used toward something you'll wear again and again. Trends are always fun but invest in a couple of classics that can take you through an entire season. I'm thinking white wide-leg pants and a yellow dress but you can pick your favorite spring staples.
Vintage: If the thought of secondhand shops scares you than you haven't been shopping at the right vintage store. Vintage can be ultra-hip and you'll be surprised to see what you find in the right vintage store. Make sure to find one that offers items in good condition and reasonable prices (some are actually expensive) and go hunting for shift dresses, capris and 50's style blouses that have been seen in all the fashion magazines. Plus there are even some great online vintage shops (JillsConsignment and LuxuryVintage) that carry amazing stuff in awesome condition.
Handbags and Accessories
It doesn't matter if there are tough times or not, fashionistas are constantly on the lookout for bargains on designer handbags. The good thing is that a good designer handbag has a much longer run than designer clothing because if you invest in the right designer purse or designer jewelry you can wear it for many months as opposed to changing up your clothes due to trends and weather conditions. And even though designer "it" bags cost more than ever, the average designer label handbag costs $2k, I've done my homework and found ways to score a hot designer bag, designer jewelry or accessory from Prada, Gucci, Tod's, Chloe, Anya Hindmarch, Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Burberry, and even Chanel at up to 70% off retail. Don't believe me, see for yourself:
Shop online: As with shopping for clothing, shopping online for designer accessories can really pay off. Unlike clothes, you don't have to worry about how an item will fit because most reputable sites will list the exact measurements and provides photos from all angles so you can see exactly what you're getting. Since online retailers don't have as much overhead as say a big department store (it's hard to find a designer handbag in a small boutique), they are able to offer substantially more savings for the exact same purse. I recently picked up an authentic Chanel handbag at for 50% off retail at eFashionHouse.com and the selection is endless. Based on my budget (and a little bit of principal) I would never pay full price for a designer handbag because I know if I wait for the "it" bag craze to die down, I'll visit my favorite site and get the bag 40% off. You can also shop for brand new designer jewelry from Chanel, Gucci and others at more than 60% off.
Wait for end-of-season sales: All of the major department stores mark designer handbags off toward the end of the season an although it's nice to carry a bag as soon as the season starts, if you can hold out, you can find what you're looking for. But if you plan to wait for these sales, make sure you are the first to know because inventory goes fast and is usually sold out the day a sale starts (if you miss the boat, visit the discount designer handbag web sites who sell authentic bags at a discounts year round).
Out with the old, in with the new: If you are as much of a handbag lover as I am than you probably have a couple of designer handbags lying around that you haven't used in a while which means you can afford to get rid of them. If you sell these unused accessories on eBay or to a consignment shop, you can have some extra money to spend on the designer handbag you really want. Try it out, it won't hurt as much as you think.
Vintage: More than even clothes, vintage designer handbags, jewelry and accessories (wallets, scarves, etc.) can not only save you money but even outlast many of the trendier bags. Sites like LuxuryVintage sell authentic Chanel handbags in amazing condition (little to no wear) for as low as $400 and since Chanel handbags are timeless, this is a small price to pay for a bag you can wear for years to come.
Don't be a snob: In addition to the luxury leaders like Marc Jacobs and Prada, the handbag heyday has allowed for smaller labels like Elaine Turner, Tano and Pietro Alessandro to make a name for themselves. Often made from the same high end materials as couture fashion houses, it's easier than ever to score an ultra-soft trendy handbag, like the | | |
