How do you shop happily during bad times?

What happens when fashion meets recession?

We all know we love to have the latest and greatest but in these dark economic times it may not be feasible. As we scrap to keep our households running, our fridges full, and our belly full enough we need a few tips on how to keep ourselves nourished and fashionable.

I will give you five tips that will save you money.

1. Find what fits. What I mean by this is know what colors and styles work for your body and your environment. If you work most of the week make sure you have the handbags and shoes to fit the occasion. Remember appearance is still everything in the workplace and many people advance heavily based on their physical appearance. Be honest with what works with your body and you will save big bucks.

2. Know the websites your shop on. Make sure they are secure and support all major credit cards. This is a sign of a trusted business. Check them out on BBB and last make sure they offer clear images of what you are purchasing so you get a good look at the products before you get them home.

3. Leave the cards at home. When you go out leave the bank and credit cards in the draw and not to the mall. You will do less impulsive shopping this way and you will find it really helps you budget yourself.

4. Find Deals. Shopping online can be a great place to find good deals. Sign up to your favorite websites newsletters to get offerings and discounts you would normally not see in their standard checkout. Check discount code website that post up the codes and links to particular sales.

5. Make sure to keep it to the basics. Make sure you have the clothing items along with the accessories to keep yourself look and feeling great. You just need to be practical and buy the most needed items before splurging on specifics like if you bought a handbag 3 handbags for work and 1 for a 1 night out on the town then the 3 handbags were actually more practical then the one purse.

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A Spring Day

As we know springs brings out good feelings and lots of flowers.You can look around you will see bright and happy colors filing the earth with life.

Bright colors need to be on the top of your list for spring 2009 as designers incorporate vibrant use of color into their collections yet they seem to even out the collection with the use of translucent or neutral tones.

Fashion designers from LA, PARIS, and New York are fueling the trend with lively colors. while very classy, glue together the fact that times are hard and we need some sunshine in our immediate future.

Lets go over specific colors that are happening for Spring of 09:

Fuchsia Red
Palace Blue
Super Lemon
Lavender
Slate Gray
Salmon Rose
Lucite Green
Dark Citron
Vibrant Green
Rose Dust

Enjoy your shopping and remember.
Colors, Colors, Colors for Spring 2009!!!!
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Marc Jacobs - Quilted Little Stam Bag "The Kid"

Kid handbags and purses are coming up all over the places nowadays. From simple and sheek to the eleaborate and high end.

Designers of all sizes are stepping up to the plate and designing some ever so cute handbags and purses geared to the 16 and younger crowds. Some even focus on even rounger age groups choosing cute imagery and bright colors.

I can say that it is anadorable rush of fashion savy youngsters fueling the fire for these major label designers.

Some of which include: Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacob, Luis Vuitton, and many other heavy hitters in the handbag world!

One in particular that I liked very much was the Marc Jacobs – Quilted Little Stam Bag “The Kid”. Its tan and with gold embellishments design is adorable and the mini almost bowler bad style is perfect for that little princess.

Keep your eyes open this spring for more trendy kids handbags and purses!

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Michelle Obama Handbag

There have been numerous Michelle Obama inspired handbags from various designers for sometime.

Before the presidency even but now more seem to be hitting the scene.

They seem to be mostly  satchels and totes in red, white, and blue to go with the patriot theme or white luxury themes with silver embellishments.

As nice a gesture as it is I haven’t seen any that actually look very nice.

Anyhow lets enjoy it while we still got those election highs.

Keep your eyes open for more of these in the near future as well.

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Jennifer Lopez with Handbag

Celebrity handbag trends 2009

What style handbags are most popular among the “Oh So Popular”?

If you haven’t been living  in a closet for the last year and watch tv on a semi-regular basis you have probably noticed.

There seems to be a few handbag styles that seem to be sticking with the upscale hollywood folks we like to call celebreties.

Being a handbag lover myself I can honestly say that I do not disagree with the latest hollywood handbag trends.

Lets take Gossip Girl’s own Blake Lively can be seem on screen and off sporting the hottest outfits, shoes, and you know it handbags.

Styles Blake is known to flaunt:

1. Tote bags
2. Shoulder bags
3. Satchels
4. Bowler Bags

Latina pop star Jennifer Lopez is caught in poperazi shots all the time
How about Jennifer Lopez?
What has Mark Anthony been putting in her closet lately?
Lets take a look.

Styles J. Lo is known to strut:

1. Hobo bags
2. Satchels
3. Tote Bags
4. Shoulder Bags

Hmm… See anything in common here?

Me too.

I can go on and on naming other celebrities but just turn on the tube and take a look for yourselves.

The verdict is out the celebraties are definatly feeling hobos, satchels and totes.

My prediction is watch out for these styles in flashy summer colors.

Its early to talk summer but its never too early for a hot sunny day and hot sexy handbag.

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Clutch
A clutch is a bag that does not have a handle and must be carried. Clutches are considered a very elegant accessory, perfect for a dinner or date out. These bags are not meant to carry many items. Perhaps a few personal items such as keys, ID card that would not overstuff and reshape the bag would do.

Convertible Bag
This is similar to a clutch with the exception that it may have a chain that may be detached thus “converting” the bag to a clutch.

Duffel Bag
This is a large cylindrical bag usually made of cloth or PVC (leather versions are also available on the market) The name Duffel comes from a small town in Belgium where it is beleived these bags first originated. Duffel bags are often used to carry luggage or sporting goods. These are very popular among people who are active outdoors type.

Hobo Bags
Hobo’s are large soft bags typically characterized by a 3/4 moon body shape, slouchy look, and over the shoulder straps. There are many variations in size, shape, color, and material to this extremely popular ladies accessory. Hobo’s are particularly popular among the celebrity set who favor the “Bohemian” look

Satchel
Satchels are wide handbags with a flat bottom. Characterized by double handles, zipper or clasp top and a shoulder strap, Satchels provide a classy look that never looks inappropriate and can be used for almost any occasion. Satchels usually have fun details like brass or chrome toned buckles, grommets, rings, and are made of a variety of material. Satchels are the Fashion Accessory must have of ’09.

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Summer is over and it is now time to put away those lightweight canvas bags and straw totes. It is time to swing into a new line for the fall and winter. Fall 2008 is the season for dark and sexy colors, exotic materials , compartmentalized handbags that blend with the current ’80s vibe of power suits. It is once again a season for patent leather, embossed monogrammed bags, metallic chain colors and oversized extravagant skin bags. Let us take a look at what come of the most trendy designers are doing for their Fall and Winter 2008 collections:

Winter 2008 Designer Handbag Trend: Messenger style handbags are in the winter trend list. You will see feature like: large paockets and duffel-like designs that work great for the office or the going back to college crowds.

Fall 2008 Handbag Trend: Exotic Skin Totes
We are seeing them all over crocodile or snakeskin totes. In the club, in the media, and on your favorite tv shows. Skins are in this fall!!!

Winter 2008 Designer Handbag Trend: Structured Totes
The modern day organized and sophisticated look is back. Yes it looks like we are going to have a repeat offender here.  You are going to see it all as far as colors from bronze, gold, and even metalilics. Alot of studded totes are poping up with adorable embelishments.

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