Frankly, My Dear, a Washington, D.C.-based business specializing in whimsical custom purse designs, has teamed up with Bohochild, a South Korean website offering a selection of fashionable, one-of-a-kind handbags from around the globe. More than a dozen Frankly, My Dear Bags ? including such adorable offerings as "A Fish Tale," featuring sushi and miso soup on a funky yellow background ? are now available in the "girly glamour bag" section of www.bohochild.com.According to Soyun Lee, owner of Bohochild and herself a handbag addict, the "truly adorable purses" are sure to be "the next big thing" in her native South Korea. Frankly, My Dear's playful, whimsical designs are also available at www.franklypurses.com. The site features nearly 100 purses, with new handbags being added every week until Christmas. Frankly, My Dear's fun and flirty purses ? which feature everything from polka dots to pin-up girls ? range from $40 to $60, and custom orders are welcome.
Because of the ability to custom-design a purse according to the owner's taste, Frankly, My Dear purses are the perfect gifts for any occasion, from a pretty floral design for Mother's Day to a colorful display of martini glasses for that ultra-trendy friend's birthday. Brides looking for that perfect (and personal) gift to thank members of their bridal party can rest assured a custom purse will make their bridesmaids smile.Frankly, My Dear was founded in 2003 by certified handbag addict, Adrienne Frank, who herself owns more than five dozen purses. After graduating from Arizona Sate University , Adrienne discovered she'd much rather craft cute, vintage-inspired purses than punch a corporate time clock.Media: To interview Adrienne Frank, obtain JPG images of her purses, or for more information on her original designs, please contact Janelle Brannock at 202.448.5311..
Handbag and Purse Trends 2005
Handbags are becoming the most popular fashion accessory on the market. The popularity of handbags (especially in the last year) has taken everyone by storm including handbag manufacturers. There are so many styles and trends available on the market right now and the average woman now owns at least 3 purses. You can make the same outfit look completely different just by changing your handbag. If you are interested in handbags and would like to know the latest styles and trends for this summer, fall and winter, keep reading and you will find out everything you need to know.
These are the latest handbag trends and styles:
When I say big handbags I mean handbags that look like overnight bags. Big handbags are not only in style because...
Sassy Slippers and Handbags to Launch New Product Lines
Sassy Slippers and Handbags recently came under new ownership. The new owner, Melany Stodelle says, "All of Sassy Slippers products will continue being handmade on Maui, Hawaii. We have found ways to improve the quality and lower prices all while keeping the highly successful look, reputation, and beauty that made Sassy Slippers famous."Melany Stodelle has a background in Retail Sales and keeps current in the going-ons of the fashion world. "We plan on releasing several new floral designs, color patterns, and a few other secrets that I can't get into right now."Sassy Slippers has a strong following. Started out as a necessity in the spa industry, Sassy Slippers quickly gained a following through its beautiful floral flip-flops (called "slippers" in Hawaii).
"The shoes can be worn in the pool, the ocean, the sauna, you name it. They come out looking just as good as when they went in," says Stodelle. "I think our biggest compliments are how people are absolutely amazed at how these...
Sassy Slippers and Handbags to Launch New Product Lines
Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
SEW PRETTY is the brainchild of Raquel Caruso. A self-taught designer, Raquel creates each Sew Pretty bag by hand. Inspired by the colors of her native Dominican Republic, she utilizes chic shapes and vintage and upholstery fabric in daring shades. The results are stunning.SEW PRETTY handbags range from totes to clutches, everyday to wedding day. Women with self-assured style and a touch of whimsy are drawn to Raquel's work, and her handbags can be seen throughout the country.
Stylish and made to last, each SEW PRETTY bag adds a functional exclamation point to any outfit.Raquel began experimenting with beautiful fabrics and eclectic findings after she moved to the United States in 1997. Although she was prepared for a grand adventure in her new homeland, little did she know she would be embarking on a creative journey. After years of collecting and manipulating materials, SEW PRETTY was born in 2003.Handcrafted in Raquel's Nutley, N.J., studio, SEW PRETTY handbags are created...
Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
When it Comes to Handbags, You Can Always Get What You Want
Utica, NY (ContentDesk) June 5, 2005 -- With her needle, thread, and some delightful fabrics, Elizabeth Soggs, owner of Katie Beane, LLC (www.katiebeane.com), is leading a one-woman crusade against handbag complacency. Through her new line of customizable handbags, she's giving women from Minneapolis to Manhattan something new?control to make their own design choices.Like most women, when it came to handbags, Beth was not content with the options: designer hand-me-downs, drab department store offerings, or sell-your-first-born splurges. She might find something she liked generally, but there was always something about it that she'd change if she could. Or, not long after investing in a coveted designer purse, half of suburbia would be walking around with their discount store knock-offs. It seemed like women had two choices?accept the fact that their "original" was time-stamped, or accept mediocrity from the start. ...
When it Comes to Handbags, You Can Always Get What You Want
Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
SEW PRETTY is the brainchild of Raquel Caruso. A self-taught designer, Raquel creates each Sew Pretty bag by hand. Inspired by the colors of her native Dominican Republic, she utilizes chic shapes and vintage and upholstery fabric in daring shades. The results are stunning.SEW PRETTY handbags range from totes to clutches, everyday to wedding day. Women with self-assured style and a touch of whimsy are drawn to Raquel's work, and her handbags can be seen throughout the country.
Stylish and made to last, each SEW PRETTY bag adds a functional exclamation point to any outfit.Raquel began experimenting with beautiful fabrics and eclectic findings after she moved to the United States in 1997. Although she was prepared for a grand adventure in her new homeland, little did she know she would be embarking on a creative journey. After years of collecting and manipulating materials, SEW PRETTY was born in 2003.Handcrafted in Raquel's Nutley, N.J., studio, SEW PRETTY handbags are created...
Sew Pretty Handbags So Perfect as Holiday Gifts.
Give beautiful Italian leather Falor handbags for Christmas this year!
We all know that we many have choices when it comes to what gifts we buy for our loved ones when it comes to fashion accessories and specifically handbags.
My wife of nearly 5 years is extremely picky about what she uses to accessorize her outfits everyday and I believe that she is one of those women who will eventually end up with a hundred pairs of shoes and several dozen handbags in her closet, with something to wear and use for just about every occasion.
I decided that this Christmas I would get my wife another one of her favorite handbags brands using the following basic criteria for selecting the perfect bag for her:
? It must be unique looking even if it is not unique.
No run of the mill bags here please.
? The handbag must be quite small.
She does not like carrying to much in her handbag so having a small bag solves this issue.
? Leather! Whatever handbag I buy must be made beautiful soft leather.
? The handbag...
Free Xtreme Electric Scooters from A1 Electric Scooters
In response to tremendous increase in use of electric scooters to reduce transportation costs, reduce air and noise pollution and at same time provide an extremely enjoyable means of transportation, A1 Electric Scooters is offering a huge sale. People are always surprised at how much money is saved in the run of a year, especially if you commute a short distance to work; go frequently to the corner store, mail box, pool, or visit nearby friends. Children enjoy the independence of riding themselves...
Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea Free Xtreme Electric Scooters from A1 Electric Scooters
Weighing in On Low Carb Diets
With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzy interpretation of information, it's no wonder that confusion reigns when it comes to the value and safety of low-carb diets. It seems like heated debates are raging everywhere!Whether it's Atkins, the South Beach or some other low-carb plan, as many as 30 million Americans are following a low-carb diet.Advocates contend that the high amount of carbohydrates in our diet has led to increasing problems with obesity, diabetes, and other health problems....
Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea
Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea 
WHAT'S IN A DOG'S NAME: 5 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT NAME FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
Your choice of pet name is important. Here are some things to think about before naming your pet. Your dog's name says as much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, but it has to be the right one. Your dog will become a unique member of your family and his or her name will heard often.
So, it's of vital importance to get it right. Browse the Internet websites that are dedicated to dogs for dog name suggestions. You'll...
WHAT'S IN A DOG'S NAME: 5 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT NAME FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
The Evolution Of Photo ID Goes From Analog Film To Digital Simplicity
Kaysville, Utah (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- A trip to the local department store will reveal that very few cameras use traditional film. The majority of personal hand-held cameras sold today are digital. They are easy to use, inexpensive (compared to film and processing costs), and allow the user to pick and choose which photographs they want to print or delete. Print quality is now equal to, or in many cases surpassed, traditional photo paper prints.Thirty years ago, digital photography managed...
The Evolution Of Photo ID Goes From Analog Film To Digital Simplicity laser printer Washington, D.C. Purse Designer's Whimsical Handbags "The Next Big Thing" in South Korea