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November 6th, 2009

Weekly Blogosphere Round-up

Another ‘09 month bites the dust. November is upon us, which for many marks the beginning of wallet-draining Holiday fun. Personally, I’m still enjoying flipping through incriminating Halloween photos on Facebook, which brings me to my first point of work place distraction…

Next Time. The definition of pumpkin carving acuity. I’m seriously trying this next year, girl scouts honor.

Little Merman. Another idea noted for next year.

Handle with Care. We could so totally do this for you guys. Sure, the brand hired a few ‘artisans,’ but with a few markers and some ribbon, Terryl and I will be politely declining Stefano’s job offers in no time. Any takers? No? No one?

Let’s be Friends. The social media onslaught is making an impact with fashion heavy hitters. We could have told him.

A Hole in my Pocket. I saved the best for last…(SPOILER ALERT for those who aim to spend a paycheck on trival things like rent) This site lets you rent designer items for four to eight days and send them back in a prepaid package. You don’t even have to dry clean a thing. I’ve been waiting for this all my life.

Have a fierce and feisty weekend, friends!

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By Bridget in Blogosphere | Permalink | 2 Comments »

November 4th, 2009

Book Giveaway: Closet Confidential, Style Secrets Learned the Hard Way

closet-confidential-bookIf you read our last post, you’re now as crazy about Winona of the fab blog Daddy Likey as we are. She is an inspired writer with the fashion know-how of a true professional. Want a piece of her amazingness? If you just yelled YES! (which we assumed you did), you’ll be ecstatic to hear that we’re giving away FIVE copies of her book Closet Confidential: Style Secrets Learned the Hard Way.

About the book:

“With the economy in a nosedive, more women than ever are looking for ways to achieve haute couture without the hefty price tag. 50 Style Lessons Learned the Hard Way shows how. Author Winona Dimeo-Ediger mixes self-deprecating wit, fashion smarts, and bargain-bin savvy to help women become divas on a dime. She divides the book into 12 handy chapters covering everything from shopping for jeans (while retaining one-third of one’s self-esteem and half of one’s paycheck) to hiding love handles to the ever-elusive “looking good while jogging.” 50 Style Lessons also contains hilarious and useful charts, graphs, and math equations, including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Jeans, the handy Clip-out Guide to Wine and Hosiery, and the little-known Law of Calculus (the likelihood of a man noticing your outfit is inversely related to how much you want a man to notice your outfit).”

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There are three easy ways to enter! You can receive one entry for doing each of the following:

  1. Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment telling us that you did so. Feel free to copy and paste this: Fabulous book giveaway @handbagheaven! BEST fashion guide by @daddylikeyblog http://bit.ly/3huKMw (One additional entry per day)
  2. Blog about this giveaway and leave us the direct link in the comments.
  3. Post about this contest on your own Facebook profile as an update and leave a comment telling us that you did so. You must include this link: http://bit.ly/3huKMw. Feel free to copy and paste this: I just entered to win a copy of fabulous style guide Closet Confidential: Style Secrets Learned the Hard Way! You should too! Check it out! http://bit.ly/3huKMw

All five winners will be chosen randomly on Friday, November 13. Be sure to follow @handbagheaven or check back here to find out if you won!

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November 4th, 2009

Wednesday Q&A: Winona of Daddly Likely

Our guest blogger this week is the fabulously funny Winona of one of our favorite fashion blogs, Daddy Likely. If you haven’t check out her corner of the blogosphere, you’re missing out! This girl is truly hilarious and we may or may not have some serious girl crushes on her. Read on to find out why.

closet-confidential-bookQ: How do you explain your personal style?

A: I love clothes that are comfortable and classic with a retro vibe. But I also love neon-colored tanktops and thick-knit Peruvian knee socks and overalls (sometimes all at once). My daily style reflects my mood and my attitude, so it varies a lot from day to day. I love creating outfits that express my personality, and I’m also a huge fan of accessories (huge accessories, especially).

Q: Purse style?

A: As I mentioned before, the bigger the better. Sometimes I wish this wasn’t my purse style, because I’ve lost many important documents and family heirlooms to the deep abyss that is my giant handbag, but I think the sacrifice is worth it.

Q: What’s in your purse, always?

A: I love this question so much that I actually dedicated a good five pages of the book to it. The random aggregation of items in my purse includes half-eaten protein bars, a pedicure kit, and a Catholic prayer card (I’m not Catholic), but you can always count on finding a mini notebook, my wallet, every receipt I’ve amassed since 2006, and approximately 400 bobby pins. And never my cellphone, because I always forget it.

Q: What advice would you give someone struggling with which handbag to choose?

A: Take your lifestyle and daily needs into account. If you lug around a laptop, several library books, and your gym clothes to work everyday, you’re going to need a large, comfortable tote bag, while low maintenance gals might be better served by a small satchel. Keep in mind where you’re carrying it as well–will you be clutching your purse to your chest on a crowded subway, balancing it on your handlebars to bike to work, or just tossing it in the back of your car? And it may sound cheesy, but I’m a true believer in handbag intuition. When you slip the right bag onto your shoulder at the store or get a glimpse of it online, you’ll just know it’s the one for you.

Q: Why did you write Closet Confidential? I.e. What was your inspiration?

A: I was so excited to have the opportunity to write a fashion book that was fun to read and accessible to every woman of every size and every budget. As a reader, I was bored and annoyed with most of the options in the style section at the bookstore–rather than inspiring me, these books mostly made me feel poor and bloated. Getting dressed every morning can be such a fun, creative, empowering start to the day, and I wanted to help remind people of that.

Q: For whom did you write it?

A: My goal was for this book to be informative to women just getting into fashion, entertaining to women who have always been into fashion, and inspiring to everyone in between. I actually dedicated the book “to every woman who’s ever had a full closet and nothing to wear,” because haven’t we all felt that way sometimes (or, like, everyday)?

Q: Describe your book in one sentence.

A: Smart, funny fashion book for smart, funny fashionable women!

We are so excited to announce that we’ll be giving away FIVE copies of Winona’s amazing book, Closet Confidential. We’ll post contest deets later today!

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November 2nd, 2009

New Merch’ Monday: Dakota Convertable Backpack

I’ve had a love for all things convertible since childhood - age 5 to be exact.

Dakota Convertible Backpack

Dakota Convertible Backpack - Front

I remember it well: It was the day of my little sister’s birth and I was staying with a family friend because my mom and dad were at the hospital. I was a little down because I missed my parents and wasn’t particularly convinced that the little bundle of joy to come would be anything more than a life-ruiner who happened to look like me.  So after a matinee showing of 101 Dalmations (yes, it had just come out for the first time in theaters) we took a trip to the mall, where I received the COOLEST Barbie I’ve seen to this day. Why was it so cool? Because she wore a rockin’ gold puffy jacket (it was the early ’90s) that with a few alterations transformed into a miniskirt. I was hooked.

Dakota Convertible Backpack - Back

Dakota Convertible Backpack - Back

Here I am now having a similar reaction to the very chic Dakota Convertable Backpack. This lovely can be worn as a shoulder bag or backpack without any adjustment of the straps or clasps. Simply pull the strap up at bag’s top to throw over your shoulder, or pull the strap tight at each side to wear on your back. I know…I almost died too. Just take a deep breath, it helps.

The Dakota comes in black and brown leatherette and fastens at the front with a metallic clasp. Also don’t be fooled by these dinky pics, this thing is pretty darn roomy (16″ by 15.5″) - totally big enough to hold anything from books to baby bottles. It’s simple, convertible style is also a plus as it can be dressed up or down. Wear it as a backpack with jeans for class or the grocery store (is there anything better than hands-free shopping?), or throw it over your shoulder for dinner out.

The Dakota Convertible Backpack would also make the perfect gift for that friend (mom, daughter, niece…) who has everything. I’d be willing to bet she won’t have this!

How would you wear it?

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By Bridget in Function and Fashion, New Arrival, News & Updates | Permalink | 5 Comments »

October 30th, 2009

Weekly Blogosphere Round-Up

Busy week, girls.  Lots of contest entries, and we’re loveloveloving it.  Keep ‘em coming.  Here are some cool things upon which our internets allowed us to stumble this week:

So Posh.  I didn’t know this girl had any interest in bags aside from her umpteen Birkins, but apparently, Victoria Beckham is adding bags to her line.  Should prove interesting.

Beautiful on the inside.  Designer Marcel Wanders (what a great name!), known for his impressive mixing of aesthetics and eras, will soon launch his discount line through–where else?–Target.  twofingerpokedanceofexcitement

Karl for Prez.  Do want!  It’d be like having a fashion Vladmir Putin on your desk every day.  No more frumpy Fridays allowed, for fear the man himself actually is watching.

Stop. Okay, this is just disgusting.  I can’t track down the name of the “designer” who decided thiswas a good idea, but that’s real meat, folks.  Gag.  Just stop.

Expensive Coloring Project. You can now add some flair to the iconic (Carrie Bradshaw, anyone?) Fendi Baguette with this DIY kit.  Huh.

Have an awesome Halloween, errrbody.  Hey, if you have any Halloween-themed bags, you should definitely post a picture to our facebook page.  Doooo it.

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October 29th, 2009

Facebook us to win Prizes from Handbag Heaven!

* CONTEST CLOSED *

The winners are Sabina Walston Edwards, Wendy Yang, Melissa Winnie Monroe and Valerie Scott. Thanks to everyone who played!

Four Freebies for Fabulous Fans!

We’re still celebrating our first-ever ‘30 Handbags in 30 Days’ event with one last fabulous giveaway! This week, you can enter to receive one of four $20 gift certificates. All four winners will be chosen randomly on Wednesday, November 4.

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Entering is easy! Just follow the three simple steps below.

  1. Become a fan of Handbag Heaven on Facebook.
  2. If you haven’t already, enter our ‘30 Handbags in 30 Days’ giveaway.
  3. Share your excitement about the contest on your own Facebook profile and leave a comment on our Facebook page telling us you did so. Be sure to tag* Handbag Heaven in that status update! Copy and paste the following: I’m so excited! (insert @www.HandbagHeaven.com tag*) is celebrating their ‘30 Handbags in 30 Days Giveaway’ with a Facebook contest! Find out how to enter at http://bit.ly/4BE5nN.

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*Don’t know how to tag? Just include the “@” symbol before typing www.HandbagHeaven.com, as shown above. Note that you must type the name fully - do not copy and paste it, as the tag will not activate.

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October 28th, 2009

Wednesday Q&A: Charissa Cowart

Meet Charissa Cowart, media personality and editor of the fabulous blog, Fashion Trend Spotting. Charissa has worked as on-air Internet/Tech reporter for local FOX News and is currently a Social Media Specialist at eBillme and on-air host at StartupsLIVE.tv. She has a passion for fashion and specializes in revealing the latest fashion trends from around the world. What’s a trendspotter, you ask? I know just who to ask…

Q: What is ‘fashion trendspotting’?

A: It’s basically what the title states – spotting trends in today’s fashion industry

Q: Tell us a little about current handbag trends.

A: Handbag trends right now are all about the two extremes! Go big or go tiny. What’s IN right now are oversized bags that make you look like you’re heading to NYC for a week, a small suitcase if you will. On the other hand, very small clutches are so hot right now! So choose your weapon… err I mean handbag wisely! Bigger than life bags mean you can fit it all in, but it might not be fun to carry.

Q: What is your personal purse style?

A: Well, I have three necessary qualities in a purse. Anything large enough to carry an extra pair of shoes - “just in case!” Anything PINK! And I must, must have a bag that helps me with my lack of organization. Do you have anything that falls in all three categories Handbag Heaven? J

Q: What’s in your purse, always?

A: I always have my Merle Norman pressed powder, e.l.f. lip gloss and hand lotion.

Q: What advice would you give someone struggling with which handbag to choose?

A: Buy them both! Seriously. If you are struggling between two bags, and both purses are on sale or in your price range - buy them both! One will certainly wear down and then you will have a second on hand to step in the lead role.

On the other hand, if you are looking at two bags of the same color, take a minute, close your eyes and think about that outfit you were already planning to carry it with first. And decide which purse would look best with it.

And if that doesn’t work…  buy the least expensive one ;)

Q: Tell us about your blog. What do you hope to accomplish with it?

A: The goal of my blog, Fashion Trend Spotting, is to help teach my viewers how to spot trends, not necessarily on the runway or in top named magazines, but rather in everyday people. In the end, I want to help people see that anyone can be fashionable. Wear what highlights your characteristics, not what highlights the characteristics of other people.

I have a passion for fashion and networking with others on a level that allows me to get to know them and understand their passions. I want Fashion Trend Spotting to be the home for that.

Q: Is there anything else you’re dying to share?

A: Yes… Please - chat with me (aka follow me) on Twitter! @CharissaCowart

Bonus! The lovely Miss Cowart is hosting a fantasticly fun Handbag Heaven giveaway on her blog. Don’t miss it!

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October 22nd, 2009

Comment to win Prizes from Handbag Heaven!

* CONTEST CLOSED *

The winners  are: #158 Jennifer (Hayden Buckle Hobo in light purple), #686 Holly (Patent Woven Tote) and #753 Michelle (Moxie in purple)!

Thanks to everyone to entered!

1 Bag, 2 Bag, 3 Bag, Free Bags!

We’re still celebrating our first-ever ‘30 Handbags in 30 Days’ event with more fabulous giveaways! This week, we’re giving away three free handbags here on the Handbag Heaven blog!

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Entering is easy! Just browse our selection at Handbag Heaven and tell us in the comment section of this post which bag you’d choose if you won.

Bonus! You may receive one additional entry for performing each of the following:

  1. Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment telling us that you did so. Feel free to copy and paste this: 3 Free Handbags! Check out the Handbag Heaven Blog Giveaway http://bit.ly/26NpDo (One additional entry per day)
  2. Blog about this giveaway and leave us the direct link in the comments.
  3. Post about this contest on your own Facebook profile as an update and leave a comment telling us that you did so. You must include this link: http://bit.ly/26NpDo. Feel free to copy and paste this: I just entered to win a handbag on the HandbagHeaven.com Blog! You should too! Check it out http://bit.ly/26NpDo!

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All three winners will be chosen on Wednesday, October 28. You may comment once total about which handbag you’d choose, and once per day about Tweeting the giveaway.

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter our ‘30 Handbags in 30 Days’ giveaway!

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October 20th, 2009

You Complete Me

Last night, I saw a woman walk out of Starbucks without her bag. I know. It was sitting on the ground next to her chair while she chatted with a friend cum real estate advisor (which is what I gather from bits of their conversation), and she just…left it there.

Don’t get me wrong; if my idea of a handbag was a pint-sized imitation Vera Bradley (not even the real abomination; a fake Vera Gag-me!), I’d probably leave it on the ground, too. I might even leave it on the cold cement of the drive-through, in the pouring rain, slightly to one side to make sure it and its contents get obliterated by the next beverage-bearing vehicle.

Because, really, who even cares, at that point?

For that woman, a handbag is just something she thinks she should carry, not a completing element of her outfit, her day, her personality. That woman and I—I would imagine—would not agree on much.

Going far beyond the basic functionality of allowing a girl to carry everything she needs for her WHOLE LIFE, handbags can, and should, make a statement. Statements needn’t always be loud; I’m not saying you need to carry a neon bag if you have an outgoing personality. Your bag should be a fabulous manifestation of exactly what makes you fabulous, not just something in which to throw your wallet and hide under your arm.

Be it a yellow hobo with a bling’d out peace sign on the front, a sleek, black tote for your laptop, or a muted grey hobo with tough hardware, a handbag is the most functional complement to its owner, a completion, if you will.

PS The woman made it halfway to her vehicle before realizing the treasure she left inside. But she’s lucky I didn’t dispose of it, for her own sake, before she returned. (verabradleeey…)

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By Terryl in Function and Fashion, Musings | Permalink | 9 Comments »

October 19th, 2009

New Merch’ Monday: Serena City Satchel

Serena City Satchel

Serena City Satchel

Blame it on my long-held obsession with fashion or my  preference for magazines over heavier literature (literally and figuratively), sometimes, I admit, I judge a book by it’s cover.  Though according to my mom this is probably not so great in regard to the greater scheme of things, it’s very helpful when shopping! At a glance, I can tell what works,which brings me to this week’s new arrival…

One look at the Serena City Satchel and I was sold. The words that came to mind when I saw it: expensive and luxurious. Why, you ask? First, the color is stunning - purple is the hue of royalty, no? I know I want to be queen. Second, the exterior is butter-soft with the subtlest croc-embossment. I would be shocked - and impressed, might I add - if you didn’t mistake this for real leather. Third, this little lovely is brimming with details usually reserved for bags with tear-inducing pricetags.

The cinched exterior is not only beautiful, but functions to extend the bag’s size when loaded with your “necessities” - you know, those ten tubes of lipgloss, two water bottles and that umbrella. The braided handle is a fabulous touch, and long enough to fit snuggly over your shoulder. As a former NYC dweller, I feel this feature could be adventagous in the not-getting-pick-pocketed department. Yes, that is how my mind works.

Serena's Serena City Satchel

Serena's Serena City Satchel

And last, I can’t resist…any Gossip Girl fans out there? No? Well, just in case. I could totally see Serena toting the Serena around on a melodramic Upper East Side shopping trip with Blair!

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