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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Magazine Mania Shoes

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 and maybe some coin wrappers now that I think about it.

:)

Coin Purses

Amazon Price: $2.50 (as of 02/16/2012)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

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Betsey Johnson Handbags

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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

Michael Kors and the fur handbag for fall 2012 at New York Fashion Week
Michael Kors sent his fall/winter 2012/2013 collection down the New York Fashion Week runway today and offered the fashion world neutral colors, texture, structured silhouettes and warm furry handbags. The fur covered handbags dominated the runway as ...
Man grabbed handbags while in 'heroin freefall'
A 35-YEAR-OLD who was ' in heroin freefall' tried to grab two women's handbags and one of their mobile phones on Clanbrassil Street but was caught seconds later by Gardai in what the judge described as ' high street robbery'. Joe Bailey, whose address ...
Handbags by The Row
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, child stars of yesteryear and masterminds behind The Row, have at long last launched a line of handbags to accompany their easy-glam clothing. Having already garnered accolades and celebrity supporters for their top of the ...
Police in search for handbag snatcher
By Gary Smee 16/02 Updated: 16/02 12:45 A WOMAN had her handbag stolen as she walked home in the early hours of the morning. The victim was walking along Elm Road with her friend about 3.15am on Sunday (February 12) when they were approached by a man ...

Vivi 99 Chic - Rock Star Acrylic keychain/handbag charm

Vivi 99 Chic - Rock Star Acrylic keychain/handbag charm

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Now here is the perfect little gift for that woman who wants to show off... just a wee little bit. *It's also a hint to my family that it's been a while since I've added a charm to my bracelet!

What Can I Buy Today Change Purse

Anne Taintor What can I BUY today Coin Purse

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)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

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

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: $26.99 (as of 02/16/2012)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

Hawthorne: Purses up, barn area crowded as spring meet opens
The 2011 spring meet here paid out average daily purses of just $119000, a pittance in today's slots-fueled racing world. Field size was dismal, the weather was bad, and handle lacked luster. At the annual Illinois Racing Board dates awards meeting ...
A String of Purse Snatchings in Park Slope
At least three purses were stolen in seven days, according to the NYPD 78th Precinct's crime analysis reports. By Will Yakowicz There have been three purse snatchings recently in Park Slope, with two in the same day, according to the 78th Police ...
Walmart purse snatcher's opening line: Can I help you with your bags?
Police say he stole purses from women at two different Walmarts ? 3137 S. Seneca at 1 pm and at 61110 W. Kellogg shortly after 2 pm ? as he helped them with their purchases in the parking lot. He then quickly jumped into a car that pulled up to where ...
Jockey Julien Leparoux lured to New York this spring by better purses
Steve Bass, Leparoux's agent, said Wednesday that the decision came down to New York having ?the better racing dates and better purses.? Leparoux has made Louisville his hometown since his first full season of riding in 2006, fashioning a circuit of ...

Emily's Gift Card Purses with Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

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Bag Boutique

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

Amazon Price: $6.45 (as of 02/16/2012)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.

;)

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Over the Door Handbag Storage Rack

Jokari Hanging Purse Rack

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 02/16/2012)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

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