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February 8th, 2010

New Merch Monday: Classic Zebra Print Shopper

Goodbye snow — Helooo Spring Break! Well, almost! Either way, watch out — your wild side is about to be exposed, because the Classic Zebra Print Shopper takes the simple zebra print bag to the next level at an extremely affordable price of $44.95.  Not only is zebra print particularly trendy at the moment, making this bag the perfect update to your spring wardrobe, but its design is very practical as well.

Loads of storage and convertible straps make this little number the perfect bring-along when you need all of your essentials.  One zippered pocket and two open pockets are located inside to help you keep track of smaller items like lip gloss and emergency mascara. The front has two open top pouches, great for items you need to access quickly and frequently, like you cell phone or Ipod.

The exterior’s creamy white background is adorned with vintage zebra stripes, which fade from brown to black, and then back to brown again, adding true dimension to the bag. Golden stitching and gold hardware complete this classic-with-a-twist look.  My favorite part of the Classic Zebra Print Shopper, however, is the pink fabric lining the bag’s interior.  The contrasting colors really add that special something, not to mention I love pink.

The Classic Zebra Print Shopper has an extra attachable canvas strap, so you can easily convert this bag into a messenger for long days of errand running. Then just unhook the strap and voila — your stylish purse is ready for nightlife again! This quality is perfect for traveling.  In a suitcase full of completely “necessary” clothing and accessories, you will only need one purse. Lifesaver.

See you at the beach!

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February 5th, 2010

Weekly Blogosphere Roundup

I’d like to kick things off this first February Friday (alliteration triple play!) with a literary transaction between my-coeditor and myself. Did you think the Snuggie represented the height of unnecessarily-ridiculous-looking-yet-strangely-desirable outerwear? So wrong you are.

Terryl: WANT: http://bit.ly/b1M5×2. totes BTS (better than snuggie).
me
:
that is SO dope. also, going to start trying to incorporate BTS into daily speech.
Terryl:
ditto. I can think of, at least, 29 things OFF-HAND that are BTS.
me: well let’s hear ‘em.
Terryl
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later.  don’t want to give it all away up front.
me:
yeah, you wouldn’t want to be an info slut.
Terryl:
pshyah.  been called that before.

I See London. In other news, the Grammy Awards happened, as I’m sure you were unaware until just now. (You’re welcome.) What did you think of the ladies’ ensembles? I must say, Brittany’s mosquito netting was my personal favorite of the night. I sincerely question whether they let her look into a mirror before leaving the event; someone on her team is obviously out to get her.

Have a Heart. Did you know that Today is National Wear Red Day? Me neither. Apparently  “today is the day when millions of Americans recognize the dangers of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease by wearing red in commemoration of American Heart Health Month.” Sounds like a worthy cause to me, so I’d suggest you comply to the American Heart Association and don your scarlet to those fancy plans of yours this evening, or as Charu of the Butterfly Diary suggests, wear true red lipstick. Oh, you say live in the Midwest and will thus be snowed in? Then why not honor the holiday instead by cooking up some juicy fried chicken, cheeseburgers and fries and then only using RED ketchup to adorn them? Seems applicable enough.

Great Debate. If you’ve ever had to defend the validity of fashion to a stubborn nay-sayer, you will very much appreciate Arushi’s post, “Why I Hate People Who Ostracize Fashion.” It’s such an informed argument that while reading I kept getting the urge to write talking points on my hand with which to accost my boyfriend later.

Yourself it Do. Lilly of Lilly’s Roses gives insight on creating a semi-homemade (what up Sandra Lee!) iteration of Chanel’s Jade nail polish. She adorably constructs the post as a classic science experiment, which unfortunatly for me is a catalyst to terrifying flashbacks of my 8am Geogoloy Lab in college. I still shutter at the mention of a tectonic plate. I digress.

Have a weekend’s worth of fierceness!

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February 4th, 2010

Celeb Style: Get the Hills’ Lauren Conrad’s Look

Check out Lauren’s classic look — adorable scarf, trendy pea-coat and signature bag.  Let’s face it; the girl looks good no matter what she’s wearing.  The glue that really holds this look together, though, is the gorgeous Chanel swinging from her arm.  Can’t afford it? Worry not; I’ve got the perfect improvisation.

The Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag pulls off the look for only a mere fraction of the price.  At $54.95, the soft quilted leatherette is accented with gold hardware and a leatherette wrapped gold chain shoulder strap. Not enough? The Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag can also be turned into a super-sized clutch by putting the chain strap inside the bag. Two bags for the price of one!

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February 3rd, 2010

Going Bold: Incorporating Bright Handbags into Your Wardrobe

There’s nothing like a brightly colored handbag to make a bold statement or to add some flash and pizazz to a dull outfit. The problem is that many of us – let’s admit it – are scared of bold colors. It’s much easier to fall back on the “safe” neutrals – a nice grey, black, or brown – than to worry about insulting the fashion gods with a badly-chosen handbag/outfit combo. The downside of that? It’s boring!

When the stylish and sassy Misty from Handbags & Handguns (check out her hilarious “Talk of Tinseltown” posts) received a Handbag Heaven purse as a gift over the holidays, we asked for her take on incorporating the bright blue Chloe Tote into her wardrobe. She was kind enough to send us some pictures of her favorite ways to wear her new bag.


Hello! My name is Misty, but you can call me hotpants™. I’m a firefighter wife, mother of two, bookkeeper, and aspiring photographer. Most importantly, I love handbags. I received my first Handbag Heaven bag for Christmas. (Thanks, Mom!) My gorgeous turquoise Chloe Tote is my new best friend. She’s well-made, holds everything I could ever need, and is the center of attention when I go out. I’m not kidding. I’ve had numerous women ask me where I got her, including a preacher’s wife at the tire store. Hallelujah!

I’ve been carrying Chloe around since Christmas. One of the best things about the bag… you can pair it with almost anything. Here are a few of my favorite combinations.

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Chloe Outfit Options 2

As you can see, the bag works with black or brown, which is a huge plus in my book. My staple colors this winter have been black and grey, so the Chloe Tote has been the perfect accessory to add some color to my wardrobe.

I love this bag and can’t wait to add more Handbag Heaven bags to my collection.


Thanks, Misty! It looks great! Now all of you fashion superstars, take a hint and jump out of your comfort zone. Go for that fantastic purple or sunny yellow you’ve been eyeing. You won’t regret it!
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February 1st, 2010

New Merch’ Monday: Ryland Downtown Hobo

There are a handful of things I love about the Ryland Downtown Hobo.  One of which may or may not be the way it reminds me of the bag Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) carries when she runs into its designer (James Holt, played by Daniel Sunjata *hyperventilate*) at a party in Devil Wears Prada.

still thinking about D. Sunjata...

still thinking about D. Sunjata...

Or, you know, something…like…that.

So this bag is great.  It’s a little different than my normal bag shape, but it definitely works.  I could see many a nicknack completely necessary object fitting in this guy and being schlepped all around town.  Easily.

The hardware on it is thick.  It just looks sturdy, you know?  From the rouching at the bottom, all the way up the studded side, to the double O-ring strap.  All good.

And those studs?  Fuhgeddaboudit.  I’m in love.  It combines rocker, country, and wild all in one, without that Bret Michaels subtext.

Noooobody wants that.  Really.  Put the eyeliner away.

For an everyday bag, the Ryland Downtown works well, due to its size and comfort over the shoulder, yet it still has a special quality to it.  It’s got a unique shape up top, and the shiny pattern will cause a double-take or two.

I mean, who doesn’t like shiny stuff?  Right?

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January 29th, 2010

Weekly Blogosphere Roundup

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Holy cow, it’s almost February.  And we know how quickly that mini-month goes by, so really, it’s almost March, which I have no problem considering as Spring, so it’s BASICALLY almost warm outside!

Right??  Anyone?  No…?

Alright, it’s still winter.  But one thing that isn’t completely depressing and happiness-hiding about it is that you carry a handbag all year long!  So, while you may retire your boots in Spring, your jackets in summer, your flip-flops in Fall, handbags flow through all weather, sticking with you while you don your winter wardrobe.

Yay.

So how do we feel about guys carrying bags?  I mean, it’s not like any man boy in his right mind would carry an actual handbag, but some bags offered to men seem to be pushing it a little.  I’d prefer my guys ponder not what shape, size, color, and season their bag should be, but rather, “Can I fit all my stuff in it? Will my hands be free to shoot guns and wrassle aligators? Awesome.”

When it comes to my thought process behind deciding on bags, I can go for hours.  It’s a big decision.  And it’s always helpful to get insights from your frans! (Jessica Alba and I?  Totes bests.)

Another bestie of mine is Her Highest, Ms. Stefani Joanne Germanotta.  I just wish all my friends came in Barbie form.  Then I’d always have a plaaaay daaaate.

And you wouldn’t buy a skirt without asking your friends first if it looks good on you.

(Ten points if you can finish the next two lines after that quote.)

I don’t know if you caught this update on twitter, but ho.lee.cow. What the awful IS that?

Speaking of awful, I found something pretty impressively facepalm-esque over at our girl Winona’s blog.  (Insert “i can haz” reference here.)

No.  Winona is amazing.  She keeps us laughing with photogs of some amazingly bad fashion, and we love her for it.  She’s a giver that way.

Thanks for reading.  Keep it real, rockstars.  (I feel like a new anchor with that sign off.  You stay classy.)

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January 27th, 2010

Wednesday Q&A: N+S of Stuff Under Twenty

N+S are back this week to give us some insight on styling in a statement piece. Here, they focus on the ever elusive blue handbag. Best friends and co-founders of the fantastically frugal website, Stuff Under Twenty, these ladies know their stuff, so listen closely.

When we first got the Addison bowler bag, we relegated it to the awesome!-but-not-so-much-for-every-day corner of the closet (there’s a big pile there!). However, as time passed, we were surprised how frequently we reached passed the supposed dailywear bags to the bright blue of the Addison again! It’s definitely a statement piece, but its distinctly classic shape makes it just conservative enough to blend in with any outfit. Here are some of our favorite ways to wear it, and in keeping with the mission statement of our blog Stuff Under Twenty, each item is twenty bucks or less!

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Outfit One: Super Casual

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Everyone has those days they automatically reach for the gray in their closet (right? not just us?). There’s something comforting about slipping into shades of neutral on those Mondays and Wednesdays and sometimes those rainy Saturdays. Here’s an outfit for you to dress gray but look bright! Pair skinny cords (Delias.com, $19.99) with an adorable striped sweater (AE.com, $19.95) over a plain black long-sleeve tee (OldNavy.com, $12). Throw on a fun pair of earrings (OldNavy.com, $8.50), grab your bowler bag, and go.
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Outfit Two: Ultra Glam

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After a bunch of those Mondays and Wednesday and Saturdays, you’re gonna be itching to go glamorous (at least we are). Here’s an outfit for one of those days when you can pull off anything. A fantastic dress (VictoriasSecret.com, $19.99) cinched with a big belt (Forever21.com, $7.80) and paired with amazing tights (Forever21.com, $5.80) should do it. Go overboard by adding a bib necklace (CharlotteRusse.com, $15.50). Don’t forget your bag!

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Outfit Three: Business Casual

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And there are the betweens, right? The ones that most days end up being? Go with simple colors and soft fabrics. A pair of cozy flared brown pants (NYandCompany.com, $19.97) and a white rib knit sweater (Gap.com, $17.99) is a sure bet. Add a funky pair of sunglasses (Alloy.com, $5.99) and your bag and you look like you spent a heck of a lot more time putting yourself together than you actually did!

Hope you’ve been inspired, one way or another. Visit us at Stuff Under Twenty for more affordable goodies!

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January 26th, 2010

Current Contest Rundown

Only one for you this week handbag lovers!

Drop in to visit Xenia at Thanks Mail Carrier and win a gorgeous bag of your choice for up to $75.00! Ends 2/11.

Also,  don’t forget to enter our ‘Grab our Button’ for a chance to win a Handbag Heaven exclusive!

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January 25th, 2010

New Merch Monday: Zebra Print Campus Hobo

In need of a little adventure?  Grab the Zebra Print Campus Hobo and don’t look back! It’s the perfect sidekick to bring along for the ride.  This stylish, oversized hobo has plenty of room for all your essentials.  Coated in a classy jet black and creamy zebra print, and highlighted with pink leatherette and polished silver hardware, this bag is definitely a frisky find. However, the hobo’s slightly textured feel and contrasting stitching is what truly sets it apart from the norm. You can literally feel the quality at your fingertips, and believe me, it feels good.

Whether you’re draping this bag over your shoulder, or swinging it over your elbow, the Zebra Print Campus Hobo will not let you down.  The durability of the shoulder strap makes for some serious comfort, at a seriously affordable price.  It also has amazing quality and sustainability, leaving a long-lasting impression in your closet for years to come!

The inner lining of the bag is a rich burgundy-brown, revealed by a sturdy top zipper. Once opened, a long zippered pocket, along with three open top pockets rest inside.  Slots are available for organizing your smaller essentials. An additional zippered pocket is located on the back of this amazing bag for easy access to anything from your lipstick to your ipod.

Convinced yet of your wild side?  If not, prepare to be very soon.  Handbag Heaven also offers smaller matching items, such as the Zebra Print Trimmed Wallet, if you’re looking for an amazing duo.

My advice? Book this bag, and pack it up!  The designer-style safari ride won’t wait around forever.  With the Zebra Print Campus Hobo’s limited availability at a new an improved price ($37.95), I think you know what to do.

All Aboarddd and Buckle Up!!!

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January 22nd, 2010

Weekly Blogosphere Roundup

Twas a big week, my friends. Johnny Depp was named most stylish man in the world by GQ, rumors swirled that Marissa Miller lost her wings, and Golden Globes attendees’ stylists’ dress choices were bashed by fashion big wigs everywhere. And most significantly, I gave in to the the birdie tweeting on my shoulder and joined the legion of moderately self-obsessed techies. #itsabouttime

Studly. My obsession for all things studded is growing with each passing day. It may or may not be spiraling out of control…

Me: …but, you see, if I just studded the trim of our pillows that totally wouldn’t interfere with sleeping and it would be SO Alexander Wang.

Boyfriend: No.

This weekend I’m planning on trying a DIY studded belt a la Carrie. While I’m at it, I may attempt this very cool ribbon necklace project Girl Friday posted this week. Very “Givenchy Fall ‘07 RTW meets Secret Garden.”

Confessions. I posed for cheerleading squad pictures and vowed my love for Usher in my Sophomore year of high school. Nathan Gerard began working on his first collection, which he released by his senior year. Nathan is cool. I am not. Find out more about this prodegy in his interview with Ashley at Alice in Stilettos. His dresses are truly amazing. I’d like to marry this one, naturally.

Sequin in my Tea. The year is still fresh and if you’re still looking to shake up your style iCiNG gives a decilously imagtive 2010 style direction option. With essential components including “fabulously ridiculous leg-wear”, “a multitude of completely over-the-top head-wear”, “fingers loaded up with rings” and “super-long false eyelashes hidden by statement sunglasses”, what’s not to love? I’m in.

Save Me. Satiate your drive for frugality at Top Savings, a website devoted purely to saving you case via coupon and sales tip-offs.

Don’t forget to enter our ‘Grab our Button‘ giveaway for a chance to win a exclusive handbag. Because really, what’s life if it’s not about making your friends jealous by snagging something they can’t have?

Have a fierce weekend!

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