In Love With Handbags

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Yes, I'm in love with handbags too. If you have been perusing my list of lenses, you probably know about my love of shoes... well handbags are second on the list. Okay, I just like to shop period. But with this lens, I will be sharing the latest and some that I have dug up from days/centuries gone by. I hope you will visit often!

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Coin Purse - Retro Design  

I only wish that my bills would add up as fast as my change... so yes, we all need a coin purse.

:)

Coin Purse - Retro Design

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

The Soup Can Bag 

How is this for attracting a little attention?? ;)

Soup Can Bag




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Making Your Own Handbag 


How to Start a Handbag Business : Starting A Handbag Business: Making Your Handbags

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How to Make Your Own Candy Wrapper Purses!

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How to Make Homemade Makeup Bags : Homemade Makeup Bags: How to Sew in a Zipper

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Betsey Johnson Handbags 

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Magazine Mania Shoes 

A Little History of the Handbag 

Handbags can be traced back to the Egyptians. There are hieroglyphs showing both men and women carrying pouches that were fastened to the waist by "girdles". The more money you had, the more elaborate the bag. Sound familiar??

And the bag featured is a Jimmy Choo and will set you back a mere $1,668.75 and that's not even close to being as expensive as they get these days!

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Making Vintage Bags 

Finding a gorgeous vintage bag and then being able to afford it is TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. But with this book, you pick the bag you like and then follow the instructions. But don't be surprised if your friends begin to bug you to make them one too!

How Full is Your Handbag? 

"She had the loaded handbag of someone who camps out and seldom goes home, or who imagines life must be full of emergencies."

Mavis Gallant

That used to be me but the last few times, I have been carrying the bare minimum just to see if I could do it. Sometimes I get it right... sometimes I don't.

Tignanello Perfect Ten Smooth Top Zip Handbag

Tuck in a Twenty 

Just for good luck, tuck a twenty into a special place in your handbag. It could be a tiny zippered area... you choose and then forget about it. Trust me, some time in the future you will need that twenty and suddenly remembering it will make your day!

I remember it use to be an old superstition that made everyone who gave someone a wallet as a gift, to add a penny for good luck. Think of the twenty in the same way. And it will go a lot further than a penny will!

They Didn't Last Very Long

Most of our handbags last longer than maybe we would like, but that wasn't the case of the first primative "handbags". They were actually made of leaves. I would imagine that they were woven together, but I'm sure that they didn't take long to wear out.

The Latest News on Handbags 

Police: NYC bust nets thousands of fake goods
NEW YORK - Authorities say they've caught a man hauling thousands of fake designer handbags, wallets and bogus Tiffany jewels through the Lincoln Tunnel ...
Replica handbags-an amusing fashion icon at mybagqueen
Mybagqueen offers High-end original designer handbags which feature the best quality available. The main features of designer handbag are Choose the ...
Is Joppa Road the new Rodeo Drive?
The French designer is to leather handbags and accessories what Taittinger is to champagne and beluga sturgeon are to caviar. Think women's wallets for $535 ...
Kooba Makes Exclusive "NYC Prep" Handbags
by Annie Scott Jul 10th 2009 at 5:01PM So, what do you suppose fashion houses do when Bravo puts rich kids on TV? They give them free stuff, of course! ...

A Handbag for your Charm Bracelet 

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What Can I Buy Today Change Purse 

Anne Taintor What can I BUY today Coin Purse

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

Just too cute and I love the saying. That is so me, but the practical side is looking at this little change purse as something that one needs anyway. I'm always finding change in the bottom of my handbag. I have to wonder how much I have lost by dumping it in the bottom or in a coat pocket. It's an easy way to lose a lot of money!

Evening Bags a Few Hundred Years Ago... 

If you lived during the reign of Elizabeth 1st and were weathly enough to even carry an evening bag, chances were it was crocheted and resembled a cluster of grapes or a small animal. Any trunks in your attic?? What a find that would be and every once in a while something that old does get itself discovered. Might as well be in your attic! ;)

Never Enough Bags 

Nikabutik
Positively love the Roxbury Handbag Maya Stud Embellished Round Tote in Brown
Before You Buy a Handbag
Bottom line... if you choose wrong, you've ruined the outfit.
Spotting a Knockoff Can Be Harder Than You Think
Here's what you have to watch out for.
Kimberly Handbag Pattern
Now this is quite pretty and apparently easy to whip up.
* I think that I had better learn how to sew!
Forest Saver Hemp Wallet
Popular because of their strength and durability.

Handbags in the News 

Fake Vuittons cost eBay real money
This is what happens when a company sells counterfeit items. Not good!
Britain's Handbag Habit
How do you think that you will measure up against the British women?? Apparently, more than 58% own more than 20 bags... and they aren't inexpensive ones either!

Purse Hanger 

Black and Silver Starburst Purse Hanger

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Now you can hook your purse to hang just under the table... no more having to put it on the floor... which makes me cringe when I go to a restaurant.

The Purse Cake 

Wilton Purse Pan

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

I love this idea. You could have a ton of fun decorating your cake and come to think about it, it would be perfect for Mother's Day !

Perfect for the Beach 

And then we have this kind of bag... the one that allows you to pack all those wet bathing suits, towels, sandy bottles of sun block quickly and easily. No chance of forgetting to unpack it either. You can see everything.

Mesh Beach Bag with Heavy Duty Handles

Purses in the News 

Keeneland trims purses on stakes races
Keeneland Race Course has trimmed purses for seven stakes races during the 2009 Fall Meet due to the economic downturn. The Thoroughbred Club of America, ...
Police arrest two women for stealing purses as victims left ...
By Jackie Ayres Beckley Police say two women who allegedly stole purses from customers exiting local Wal-Mart and Kroger stores were placed behind bars ...
Keeneland Considers Night Races
A slots bill designed to boost purses and reinvigorate Kentucky's signature industry died in the Senate during a special session called by the governor and ...
Aggressive Purse Snatches Up Across Piedmont
Just before noon Tuesday, Hua had her purse stolen as she left the Walmart on West Wendover in Greensboro. She figured it was safe to leave her purse in her ...

Emily's Gift Card Purses with Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers 

Emily's Gift Card Purses with Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

Stylish satin purses are a lovely way to give gift cards.
Each purse holds 4 individually wrapped chocolate covered graham crackers. Now how cool is that??

Bag Boutique 

Bag Boutique: Making Fabulous Purses And Totes (That Patchwork Place)

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

Who knows... you just might have a new career ahead of you. Hey, designers have to start somewhere!

How Men and Women Think

When a man meets catastrophe on the road, he looks in his purse, but a woman looks in her mirror."
Margaret Turnbull

A Woman Needs 

I'm really curious to see how you vote on this poll. My husband would say that one is more than enough. Now, what do you think??

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Clean Them Out Occasionally 

So, what's my excuse?? I'm super busy and I haven't the time?? I could come up with about a hundred reasons why my purse weighs a ton, but no one is suffering except me. It's my shoulders that are aching because I have this belief that I NEED all of that stuff in my purse.

This afternoon, turn it upside down and dump everything out onto the table. That's the only way you are going to see what is actually in there and then make two piles. What you REALLY need and what you don't.

And the perks?? You just might find a twenty dollar bill that had fallen to the bottom. Then there is that little thing about being to shop all day without aching shoulders.

;)

Over the Door Handbag Storage Rack 

Jokari Purse Rack 2-Pack PVC Bag

Amazon Price: $11.80 (as of 07/11/2009)Buy Now

You get eight hooks to play around with and there's room for 16 bags. That should take care of your summer bags.

;)

You Choose 

Purse Brite Bright Lighted Handbag Organizer

Purse Brite Bright Lighted Handbag Organizer

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Coach Purses

Coach Purses

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Silver Purse Hanger

Silver Purse Hanger

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Purse Organizer-Pink Parody Purseket.Same style that OPRAH received..Purseket makes switching bags a breeze.Medium size fits purses 11" wide or larger by 6" high and has Six storage pockets. Purseket conforms to the size and shape of your bag. E

Purse Organizer-Pink Parody Purseket.Same style that OPRAH received..Purseket makes switching bags a breeze.Medium size fits purses 11" wide or larger by 6" high and has Six storage pockets. Purseket conforms to the size and shape of your bag. E

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Tree Purse Hanger

Tree Purse Hanger

Keep your bag off the dirty floor and in sight. Ou more...0 points

Stop By and Say Hello 

ScottE wrote...

My wife would love the purse cake idea. I've never seen that before.

ReplyPosted May 19, 2008

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