Shopping CartArchive for July, 2008
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Birthday present?
My younger sister’s 17th birthday is fast approaching. I’m sure plenty of people can relate with this; it’s so hard for me to figure out what my sister likes. She’s just SO picky about things. It makes finding a present for her pretty difficult.
So I went ahead and asked my sister what she wanted for her birthday. I could tell how much she loves thinking about this question by the look on her face. First, she told me that I should just take her shopping. (Yeah right!) Then she told me that she really loved the Juicy Couture Velour Daydreamer Bag.
This handbag is actually pretty quirky and cute. I can see why she likes it. It’s different and it just stands out well. She said she really liked the size of the velour satchel, (14×11x7) and she liked the color of it and the strange little details that make the handbag fun.
It has a logo printed scarf with appliquéd leather flowers attacked to the bag. The handbag also comes with a removable heart shaped mirror.
I guess I’ll have to get it for her and I think I’ll have to borrow it every now and then. I’ll be expecting something nice in October, lil sis!
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Prada’s Lace Leather Bowler
Prada really loves lace for their Fall 2008 line. They love it so much that they’ve covered their handbags in them. The question, of course, is… Do you like that much lace on your handbags?
Now, I personally love lace. It’s so pretty and feminine. I firmly believe that a little bit of lace can go a long way. But can it work when it’s all over a larger handbag?
To be honest, I didn’t think so. But that was until I saw this lovely Prada Lace bowler while browsing through FabSugar. It is just… wow. What a gorgeous handbag. It looks great all dressed up and, as the lovely Eva Mendes shows us here, it looks great with a casual outfit too. I wasn’t too impressed with the Fall 2008 lace handbags that Prada showed off on the runway a while back but this one is a stunner.
Maybe lace can work out for larger handbags after all…
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Handbag Trivia– DID YOU KNOW…..?
DID YOU KNOW THAT…
… 22% percent of women would splurge on a handbag if they chose only one designer item?
… an average woman owns at least 6 handbags?
… 3 pounds is the average weight of a woman’s bag?
… 1 in 10 Number of women willing to spend $150.00 or more on a handbag?
… $42.00 is the average amount a woman spent on her last handbag?
… The most famous handbag from Hermes was originally designed in 1892 to hold a saddle! This bag was called the Haut a Courroies, a name derived from its long straps and tall shape.
… According to a recent study done in England, the average 30 year old woman owns 21 handbags and buys a new one every 3 months!
… The famous Fendi Baguette made its debut in March 1997 and was described by a famous fashion writer as “beanie babies for grown-ups”.
… According to recent studies, the average weight of a woman’s handbag has risen to over 5 lbs!
… The very first lithograph ever applied to a handbag was done in Offenbach, Germany in the 1800’s.
… The Bolide Bag by Hermes in 1923 was the first bag to feature a zipper.
… The oldest forms of handbags were pouches, used for everything from carrying bones (used by sorcerers) to money.
… A recent survey was conducted among wealthy shoppers and it was found that men are more likely to choose a handbag based on its brand name than women.
… Right after World War II, Gucci was forced into using cane handles on his handbags because of the shortage of leather?
… Testing in a lab in Wisconsin showed that 1 in 4 handbags tested had levels of harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella.
Who would have thunk?
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Laptop Bag or Bust
A lot of attention has been give to the laptop these days and it is easy to see why. More and more people are walking around with thier entire life on thier laptops than ever before. Whether it be for work or for play the laptop (or notebook computer) is just so versitile that you may not be able do anything without it. But there has always been one thing that wasn’t so versitile: the laptop bag. Traditionally it was always a boring black bag in which everyone knew was a laptop bag. Then it began to change people wanted more colors, lighter wieght, and a minimalistic design. Luckily I found that the Rioni Signature Carry-On Briefcase can be used as great laptop bag (It fits my 15.4 inch Gateway) or sleeve if you will. Not only fits all these criteria, but doubles as a soft briefcase as well in the event that you may not be a laptop lugger. One of my favorite design cues is the dual zip back that either allows you to use it as a pocket or as a slip on attachment to the posts on your luggage when traveling.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Gucci is doing well…
In this time of economic downfall, many companies have no choice but to file for bankruptcy. However, there are some companies that are actually benefiting or doing exceptionally well during this period of despair. Companies such as Walmart, Costco, and other discount stores have been raking in large sums of money. But guess who else is also doing well in 2008? The company starts with the letter “G” and rhymes with the word “hoochie.”
If you haven’t guessed it by now, I’m talking about the designer handbag company, “Gucci.” Gucci corporate has just released their quarterly end sales report which demonstrated to the public that their sales were much higher than their expectancy. On the same note, Gucci’s gross sales also exceeded the gross sales of their competitor, Louis Vuitton. Gucci’s success this quarter is directly related to the increasing sales in the Eastern markets. Though, Gucci reported that they had a significant decrease in sales in the West, they had an extraordinary jump in sales in the Asian countries.
So, were you one of the contributors to Gucci’s success this quarter?
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Dooney & Bourke at Macy’s: Up to 43% off
According to Wikipedia, “Dooney & Bourke started in 1975 when Peter Dooney & Frederic Bourke launched their namesake in South Norwalk, Connecticut.” Today, the brand is known for making some great fashion accessories such as handbags. If you always wanted one but just couldn’t pull the trigger because it was too expensive, here is your chance. Macy’s is have a a pretty good sale, up to 43% off on thier website. Just seach “Dooney & Bourke” under thier Handbags & Accessories section.
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Clutches = Love
I’m always on the lookout for a cute clutch. I usually carry a clutch in my book bag. It makes life so much easier for me. That way, if I want to go out after class, I can just pull out my clutch and I’m ready to go. I don’t have to worry about transferring bags or forgetting an essential item. It really works out well for me.
Well, for the umpteenth time, I’ve stumbled across the Michael Michael Kors studded leather clutch. Every time I see it, I think it is fantastic and perfect for me. I really have no idea why I haven’t already rushed out to get it.
I love the vanilla color and the gold accents. I think it makes the bag cute and simple enough to go well with most outfits but also useful for nights out. It has a chain link shoulder strap that can easily be tucked away and it looks cute with or without the strap. It is 10.5”x5”x1.75” so it’s the perfect size to fit into my book bag.
Yeah, this bag is officially going to my back to school things to buy list.
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Horoscope My Bag
We read our horoscope every to tell us what we can look forward to. Some of us believe it, while others read it just for fun. Now we can carry a bag named after our horoscope. Do these bags reflect the true traits and qualities of each sign? You be the judge.
Q: Who’s the Designer?
A: Donna Karan
Q: What’s so special about them?
A: They may not be considered the “In” thing right now but the intention of the designer was to make a bag that popped and had a long life.
Q: What are they made of?
A: Most of them are made of crocodile, ostrich, lambskin, or shearling.
Q: Do they reflect personality?
A: The intention is to reflect different personalities as well as being a very functional bag.
Q: What is the best thing about these zodiac bags?
A: The bags have strong but also supple skins that are made to look better over time.
Q: How much is this bag going to cost me?
A: They range from $1,395 to $18,000 USD.
You better start saving if you’re a Leo because the Leo crocodile satchel is the one that will cost you $18,000.
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Tomorrow is a big day! It’s the first day of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Amazing deals galore.
Designer clothes, designer shoes, make-up, and of course, designer handbags will be on sale until August 3rd but this sale is so good, you really need to act fast!
Designer handbags by Burberry, Chloe, Botkier, Marc Jacobs, and more will be on sale. On some of these bags, you can save up to 150 dollars! The hottest styles for fall will also be on sale. You really don’t want to miss this event.
Happy shopping!
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
eBay gets sued by Louis Vuitton!
Luxury Brand holder, Louis Vuitton, is suing eBay for $65 million. That is a hefty amount, wouldn’t you agree?
The company that represents designer handbag brands, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Givenchy, filed a complaint against eBay for not enforcing strict enough procedures to prevent the practice of counterfeit luxury goods. During 2001 and 2005, Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH (Corporate Stock Issued Name), claimed that there was a significant loss in sales. LVMH believed that the reason for this loss was caused by the increasing sales of fake designer handbags. LVMH had been cracking down on this case for quite some time—whether it involved arresting counterfeit dealers, closing down warehouses carrying the counterfeit goods, or simply stopping counterfeits coming into the country at the ports, LVMH has investing a large sum of money trying to put a stop to the matter in hopes that their increasing number of sales would return.
Louis Vuitton is suing eBay for two very basic reasons. The first reason being that eBay shouldn’t have allowed for the selling of counterfeit products. And the second reason being that though some of the designer handbags sold on eBay were considered authentic, the bags must be sold through a licensed agency (specialized dealer). So, how does this affect designer handbag brand Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Givenchy?
With the combination of eBay’s low prices and millions of auctioneers every day, these designer handbags are priced too cheaply; therefore, hurting the reputation of designer handbag company, Louis Vuitton and its subsidiaries.
