Just by itself, the Minimergency Kit, shown here in eggplant, is a sweet little overnight or cosmetics case. But this pretty purple pouch is so much more. Packed inside are sixteen items you may need while traveling: hairspray, clear nail polish, emery board and nail polish remover, lip balm, earring backs, double-sided tape, stain remover, clear elastic bands, some pain reliever, a tampon, breath freshener, some bandages, dental floss, a deodorant towelette, and a sewing kit. Genius! At just $15, this is a must-have for your holiday travels. Check out Flight 001 to order online.

posted: December 19th, 2011
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Hitting the books with e-Readers

Instead of going to the bookstore and buying a book, oftentimes you can download it within minutes on any of the e-Readers that have become so prevalent.

Amazon’s Kindle was one of the first to hit the market, and Barnes & Noble joined in with the Nook. You can even download books on your Apple iPad, so the avenues are endless. If you just love the feeling of flipping through a book and making notes on the pages, then e-Readers may not be for you. But if you like the ease and convenience of having the book that you want in your hands (sort of) in minutes, you’ll probably love having an e-Reader.

No matter what kind you use, you will want to invest in a case to protect it from everyday wear and tear, and there are a few different cases at eBags that you might want to check out.  If you don’t see one you like, browse!

The Audrey Cherry Blossoms E-Reader Envelope is simply stated, though still stylish and distinctive. Made by Lodis, this envelope style case fits all iPads and most e-Readers. You can pick up this charming case in black, brown or red for just $78.

If you’re looking for something a little perkier, look no further than Vera Bradley. The Lemon Parfait e-Reader sleeve, in its light and lovely paisley pattern, also fits the iPad and most e-Readers. It’s available in other patterns, too, so check them out when you’re shopping. This case retails for $32.

Lastly, this Periscope cover includes a light and a notepad, both of which will surely come in handy when pulling an all-nighter. Available in black, pink and blue, this serious contender can hold the Kindle 3G, the Kindle 2, and the Nook. At just $39.96, the extras here will pay for themselves every time you flick on the light and jot down some notes.

posted: August 12th, 2011
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If you’re looking for a good solid beach bag, you’ve got to go directly to the source. We found the Lido 2 in 1 Insulated Cooler Bag at Beachmall.com. This bag has two zippered compartments, so you can carry food and snacks in the insulated thermal foil pocket as well as wet towels, clothes, floats and other toys in the other one. The main thing is that this bag has plenty of room: “so large it can hold a full size pizza box!” It comes in six different colors, but we love the colorful beachy look of Wavy Watermelon (shown). This bag usually sells for $65 but you can get it now for $51.90 with free shipping.

posted: June 7th, 2011
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It’s Earth Day!

Every year we celebrate Earth Day and this year it falls on April 22^nd. The theme this year is A Billion Acts of Green, a campaign to “generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy before Rio +20.” Rio +20 refers to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2012 between June 4-6.

But more and more people are making efforts on a regular basis to be more green. What can you do to help? How about recycling your own handbags by passing them along to family and friends who have always admired them? You could donate favorite purses that you really don’t use anymore to a shelter that helps disadvantaged or abused women get back on their feet and into the workplace again.

When it comes down to buying new purses, check out places like uncommon goods. Specializing in items that are “anything but ordinary,” they focus on handmade and recycled goods that you can easily incorporate into your everyday life. Check out these interesting bags.

You won’t have to brown bag it anymore once you snag a colorful Rice Sack Lunch Bag. When you purchase one of these lovely lunch bags, you are keeping another rice sack from hitting already overloaded landfills, and you’re also supporting an artist and getting a one-of-a-kind insulated carrier that you can fill with your own healthy meals.  Each bag is $27 – you may want to pick up a few for future gifts!

You won’t get tired of these Recycled Rubber Purses when you see how much attention they draw. Made from actual recycled tires from landfills, each purse has its own signature style. The larger one actually has seatbelts for straps and the smaller one uses Army green twill tape. The bags sell for $99 and as uncommon goods suggests, “buy two, because everyone needs to have a spare tire.”

Here’s a real conversation starter – Mosquito Net  iPad Carrying Cases. Functional and eco-friendly, these shoulder bags are made in Cambodia using repurposed mosquito netting.  Three interior pockets and two on the outside provide plenty of room for your cell phone, keys and wallet.  Choose from grey or orange, each $45.

posted: April 22nd, 2011
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This Irish Art Handbag is so beautiful you won’t want to just use it on St. Patrick’s Day. Available from The Bradford Exchange, the focal point of this purse is a beautiful picture of the Irish countryside created by artist Edmund Sullivan. Trimmed in leather, this collectible bag even comes with a free Claddagh keychain. Talk about good luck! You can order this bag online for $79.95 or pay 4 installments of $19.99 each. (Express shipping is available.)

posted: March 11th, 2011
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As if the look of this soft pewter-colored flowered bag isn’t calming enough, it’s appropriately called the Om Tote after the tone used in meditation. What a great little yoga bag this is. The brocade pattern is made from a durable rayon/polyester blend that can be easily wiped clean. A front pocket can hold your yoga mat and the internal divider gives you room to keep your change of clothes separate from your workout gear. Six internal pockets and expandable sides make for plenty of room to hold everything you need for your yoga class, gym workout or even a short weekend trip. This relaxing little bag can be ordered from Athleta for $89.

posted: January 26th, 2011
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Elizabeth Taylor was such a striking fashion icon. Her style, her grace, her beauty! She truly had it all – talent, poise, husbands, and of course . . . a great handbag collection. Miss Taylor is shown here with a fabulous evening bag that adds the perfect touch to her exquisite dress. It also looks relatively functional with a handle and open access.

Just between us gals, we must confess that we envy her sophisticated style. We think to ourselves “is it really possible to look so polished and elegant at all times?” And then we reply “why yes, of course it is!” With that being said, we aspire to be like Elizabeth Taylor, the icon, from this day forward. So we scoured the web and searched etailer after etailer for similar evening styles that you (and we) would be able to rock in grace at a big event.

(We keep hearing that Snookie is being compared to Elizabeth. Hey Snooks, we love you and your poof dearly, but we don’t think so.) Anyway….without further ado, here are the evening bags:

1. Carlo Fellini Alexandra Bag

2. Savanna Double Handle Beaded Satchel

3. Global Elements Flower Evening Bag

4. Emilio Pucci Frame Mini Bag

5. Timmy Woods Pisces Bag

6. Beige Flower Clutch

posted: November 23rd, 2010
category: General, Oh, This Old Thing: Vintage Looks, Other designer Handbags
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Unfortunately for me I missed out on the Chanel J12 white ceramic watch craze before it became the “every street corner” hocked watch. The J 12 WAS amazing. And since passing on the white ceramic wash out, I have been looking to find the next big statement of our time…. and I think I have found it. Michael by Michael Kors – Multifunction Bracelet Watch in Tortoise is available at shopkitson.com for $195. This watch is made of resin in a Tortoise pattern. Tortoise is rumored to make a comeback this spring, and either way it is a material that is truly timeless, pun intended. Tortoise has become an iconic pattern that reflects American charm. Unlike a white watch, that attracts too much attention to its self, this watch subtly reflects your choice to tell time in an effortless and continuous style.

posted: October 28th, 2008
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Hi Ladies, today is the first day of fall, so it’s time to store those summer bags and start looking for fall. If you love that summer bag as much the day you bought it, you might want to think twice before tossing it in the closet or hanging it on the back of a door. This month’s Allure magazine had an article on how to care for your handbags. In case you missed it, here are some quick tips suggestted for keeping your bags fabulous till next season rolls around.

* If your leather bag is looking a little grimy, carefully clean it with leather wipes made by Method.

* You should recondition leather handbags once a year. To do it yourself, pick up a conditioning oil called Lexol and gently message the oil on your bag.

* If your bag’s straps are broken or torn, the bag is not lost forever; take it to a cobbler, they are not just characters in fairy tales.

* When you are ready to store your bag, store it right. To help your bag keep its shape, fill it with acid-free tissue paper. Store your bag in a fabric pouch, away from intense heat. If you can’t find a fabric pouch, a pillow case will work great.

posted: September 22nd, 2008
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Paris Hilton for President? I was never a big Paris fan, and apparently neither were most people. But I like her a lot more after this.

posted: August 5th, 2008
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