January 31st, 2012
How adorable and hilarious is this clip from The Ellen DeGeneres Show with Kristen Bell?
We giggled, for sure!
Have you met Alana?
I may need to get some of that go-go juice!
And what about this shopping prank? Teeth yellowing strips. Duh, gotta know where those are!
Got any favorites from around the web?
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January 27th, 2012
Did you know that we have a Style Guide? It features some of our favorite fashion bloggers doing what they do best, stylin’ up fabulous and inspiring outfits. They have all been so gracious to style their looks with our many handbags! It was such an honor to work with all of these sweet bloggers and keep up with all of their many adventures. Some of the famed bloggers include Court and Hudson, Style and Pepper, Moorea Seal, The Weekend File and so many more that were just a thrill to work with.
Head on over and check out all of their looks! And if you haven’t taken it yet, the Style Quiz is a fun way to figure out what your style personality is. Are you feminine, classic, rocker, glam, or boho? Take the quiz and find out!
Happy Friday all! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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January 19th, 2012
Hi ladies and gents, Maggie here! It took long enough, but it finally snowed here at the Handbag Heaven headquarters. Inspired by that wintery goodness — and I say goodness because I haven’t yet headed outdoors, and it looks pretty from my desk — this week’s Pinterest Roundup focuses on warming up on these cold days.
Pinterest was the perfect place for discovering fun new concoctions and gave me plenty of options to choose from. Read on and cozy up with one of these beverages tonight!
After a day spent ice skating or snowman building, there’s nothing like heading indoors knowing there’s a cup of hot cocoa waiting for you. Try this deliciously updated version during the next snow storm.
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As a coffee aficionado, I can appreciate all things related to that magical bean. This combination of fudge and coffee, well, it was just too hard to pass up.
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Warm apple cider is a winter staple. Try this updated, adult version, of a favorite winter beverage. All that’s missing is a fireplace to cuddle in front of!
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Impress your guests with this tasty frozen mudslide! You can prepare these ahead of time and freeze them so you’re not stuck behind the bar during your event.
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Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a chilly beverage, like The Spicy Gingerman. This concoction is the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner for two.
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This pumpkin perfection is a great addition to your next dinner party. The recipe serves six and can be made ahead of time, so fix it and forget it until it’s time for an after-dinner cocktail!
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January 13th, 2012
December 30th, 2011
Hey guys and gals, Sarah here! As the season of gathering continues, any seasoned party planner (or party go-er) knows that food draws a good crowd. Whether you’re new to entertaining and/or cooking, Pinterest has fabulous party food ideas! If you’re throwing any kind of party it can be slightly overwhelming to prepare an entire meal, especially with a larger group. I recommend offering a variety of finger foods. Not only is it a bit easier to guess how many you’ll need, you’re offering a great variety! I can personally vouch for all of these recipes listed, because I’ve made them all. And there’s no shame in admitting that I wasn’t entertaining a crowd when I made ANY of these recipes. But hey, I was testing {and coincidentally eating crowd portion sizes} 
Inspiration: emilybites.com
Spinach Macaroni Bites: Your guests will applaud your for your ability to make macaroni healthy and equally delicious. But, like I said, this made a great treat for little ol’ me! I also added breadcrumbs for a bit of crisp.
Inspiration: manifestvegan.com
Apple Nachos: Healthy and sweet nachos? Sign me up! I love how this treat is so easy to eat and has the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and a hint of salt with those nuts. It makes for a great presentation too!
Inspiration: closetcooking.com
Artichoke Bread: I LOVE this twist on artichoke dip, one of my favorite appetizers! It reminds me of cheesy bread, thick warm and gooey! Your friends will love this treat!
Inspiration: penniesonaplatter.com
Buffalo Chicken Bites: OH MY GOODNESS these are to die for. I made them for my husband on a Sunday and he was still talking about them a week later. They were a huge hit! This recipe has a few steps but it’s not too complicated and definitely worth it! For the shredded chicken I ended up boiling chicken breasts and then using my Kitchenaid mixer to shred the chicken. No biggie if you don’t own a Kitchenaid mixer, shredding with a fork and knife works too!
Inspiration: noblepig.com
Mini Crab Cakes: Saving the best for last with this one. I’m slightly embarrassed to say that I made the full 48 servings and my husband and I polished off nearly all of them for dinner one night. NOT PROUD to say it but they were amazingly delicious. This one did take more steps than I’d like, but clearly it was worth it. And they look super fancy and cutesy {aka will impress all of your party guests} and make presentation really fun!
Make sure you see our Pinterest Roundups on organization, nail trends, and New Years resolutions!
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December 23rd, 2011
Who’s excited for the new year? This girl! There’s something about having a fresh start and a new planner to fill that’s so exciting! Or maybe I’m just a little overstimulated by all of the New Year’s Eve glitter…
Regardless, in the spirit of starting something new, I bring you this week’s Pinterest Roundup – 2012 New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re stumped when it comes to crafting the perfect for a resolution, these oh-so-inspiring ideas should get your creative juices flowing!
P.S. Be sure to check back next week for a crafty way to help you keep your resolutions all year long — in DIY fashion, of course!
Happy Holidays!
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December 16th, 2011
If you saw Beth’s Pinterest Roundup last week, you’ll know about our love for all things Pinterest. While she talked about awesome ways to stay organized, I’m going to talk about nail trends. Along with my handbag fetish, I’ve got a serious addiction to nail polish. I’ve been so excited to see all the new nail trends emerging and Pinterest has been my favorite place to collect things I need to try!
Inspiration: cupcakesandcashmere.com
So many fun patterns! I love not only the variety in pattern on each nail, but the color combo is so bright and cheery! And, I’m a sucker for anything glitter related, as you now know.
Inspiration: ShortnChic.blogspot.com
Nude nails are so gorgeous. Love this soft pinky-mauvey-nude color! If you’re not into color, or want a slightly more “professional” look, the nude nail polish trend is ideal!
Inspiration: lyndarthemerciless.blogspot.com
A touch of glitter goes so far! This trend has been blowing up everywhere! I prefer the subtle silver paired with this grey tone. Looks simple but really fun!
Inspiration: dollarstorecrafts.com
Marbled nail polish – UM COOL! Takes me back to marble crafting and tie-dyed looks of the 90s. I have yet to try this, but it looks easy enough!
Matte nail polish is SO awesome! Why hasn’t this been around forever? I’m not sure but I’m so happy it’s out now. And the nail polish name? “You Don’t Know Jacques Matte”, so clever!
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December 9th, 2011
Hey guys, Beth here! Recently Sarah and I have been obsessing over Pinterest, and I don’t use that term lightly! We can’t get enough of all the great ideas our fellow pinners have to share. Fashion, home decor, wedding planning, gift giving… You name it. We’ve re-pinned it. For that reason, we’ve decided to start a weekly Pinterest roundup where we can share all of our favorite pins with you! So here it goes…
The topic for my first roundup? DIY organization!
My goal for December is to completely organize my entire apartment. Kitchen, bedroom, both bathrooms, the whole sha-bang. You can’t start a new year with last year’s clutter, right? The last item on my list is my bedroom closet. I hate to admit it but it’s become a land where scarves, sweaters, handbags, and heels all run free. Luckily thanks to a little Pin-spiration I’m ready to tackle that final challenge!
Inspiration: Creating Keepsakes
I love the idea of using extra closet space for craft supplies! Much easier to access (and prettier!) than the clutter craft bin I’m currently hiding under my bed…
Inspiration: Babble
Show off your handbag collection with shower rings – genius!
Inspiration: Peace, Love & Crafts
Cute way to organize toiletries with canvas organizers and yarn!
Inspiration: Living Savvy
Find what you’re looking for with chalk labels for containers.
Inspiration: Family Handy Man
If I had a dollar for every time my curling iron cord got caught or tangled in my pint sized bathroom I’d be a very, very rich woman. Well not anymore, because I’m totally making these curling iron holsters ASAP.
Can’t get enough DIY inspiration? You can follow my Pinterest boards for even more of my favorite pins & be sure to look out for Sarah’s roundup next Friday!
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November 10th, 2011
As you read the Handbag Heaven blog, you may be curious just who’s behind all this fabulous insight into the world of fashion and handbags. Well, we’re going to kill that curiosity. Read on for an introduction to the Handbag Heaven content team!
Meet Sarah
Hey guys! I’m Sarah. You may recognize me from our Twitter and Facebook accounts, but my favorite part of working for Handbag Heaven is styling looks with a warehouse full of bags. Seriously, I am in Handbag Heaven – no pun intended- when I’m scoping out our new arrivals and digging through giant boxes of fabulous-ness. When I’m not writing or styling for Handbag Heaven, I enjoy cooking with my husband, pinning via Pinterest {it’s a serious addiction}, blogging on my fashion blog, and {naturally} shopping!
Meet Beth
Hey there! I’m Beth, the newest addition to the Handbag Heaven crew. My friends consider me a bit of a tech nerd, but I like to think of myself as more of a digital media princess. You know, like a Disney princess, but with less singing and more tweeting… Born and raised on the music of the Beatles, I’m naturally drawn to anything with a retro or vintage flair. I’m a firm believer that you can find inspiration everywhere you look (yes, even in your handbag!) and my favorite part of being on the HH team is getting to share my finds with such an awesome fashion community!
Meet Nate
Hey ladies! It’s nice to meet you. I’m Nate, and like you, I find myself wondering what a guy like me is doing writing about handbags. But I know it’s sometimes useful to hear a guy’s perspective on your style, so I’m happy to offer as much help as I can. As far as fashion goes, you readers keep me on my toes – I’m always learning more about the fashion world. (Who knew there were two fashion weeks each year, not one??) BUT I’m not completely out of my comfort zone - I pursued art in school, dabbled in architecture, and studied with Italian fashionistas for three months while studying abroad, so I know a thing or two about the elements of fashion. My favorite bag? Whichever makes you feel awesome – confidence is everything.
Stay tuned for exciting things to come on this blog, including more DIY features and fun fashion extras. Drop us a line on our Twitter and Facebook accounts – we’d love to chat with you!
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November 2nd, 2011
No longer are runway worthy trends reserved for the rich and famous, we can now get street style tips from other gals just like us! Thanks to the rise of fabulous fashion bloggers, high end looks and great style are accessible to all of us. With unique personal styles and a skilled eye for what “just works,” these ladies have inspired us to take our looks from plain jane to fabulous!
Thanks to their varied looks and fabulous style, Handbag Heaven is showing off for them – a collection of some of our favorite bloggers wearing our favorite accessory – the handbag! And without further ado…
1. Bee from Atlantic Pacific Blog
Love the exotic and hardware details in this bag!
2. Chiara from The Blonde Salad
The rich camel color of this tote bag is so luxurious!
3. Wendy from Wendy’s Lookbook
Wendy’s purple Balenciaga bag makes the BEST color pop!
4. Karla from Karla’s Closet
Sleek in all black. That envelope clutch is so chic!
5. Marina from Fashion, Makeup, Lifestyle
The pop of teal blue in that clutch makes such a statement.
6. Shea Marie from Cheyenne Meets Chanel
A solid black bag grounds the stripes, cable knit and orange.
7. Keiko from Keiko Lynn
Way to go retro! This wooden handbag is funky and fun!
8. Cara from A Fashion Love Affair
With awesome brights like this, a simple zipper clutch doesn’t take away from the look!
9. Erika Marie from Fashion Chalet
The structured satchels are so big this year – I love it used as a clutch!
10. Kristina from Pretty Shiny Sparkly
Faux fur FABULOUS! Love it paired with these neutrals – keeps it toned down.
Cheers to awesome styling and fabulous handbags. Love our roundup? Let us know which one was your favorite!
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