so it’s a brand new year. does that mean it’s time for a brand new bag? hmmm…one can never have too many, right? i’ve had my eye on this organic canvas screen printed tote by fluffyco. there’s a red heart on one side and black on the other so you’ve got options depending on your mood.
two-sided heart tote by fluffyco: $49.00
yes! new bags have hit bees’netta‘s shop. just in time for the holidays suzie’s fall collection is full of great shapes, a variety of sizes and rich colors…
the scout pouch – fig and tan waxed canvas: $48.00
the road bag – forest brushed denim: $170.00
bogolanfini hobo {one-of-a-kind!} – traditional african mud cloth & faux leather: $140.00
ps – you’ll find a couple of bees’netta’s items in the gift guide! check the ladies and stocking stuffers categories.
totes and clutches? yes to all of these bags by clare vivier. yes, yes, yes…
oversize clutch: $180.00; canvas tropézienne tote: $230.00; foldover clutch: $149.00; la pochette: $104.00; canvas weekender: $345.00; flat clutch: $139.00
traidremade is a company based in the uk that is run by fashion recycling charity, traid {textile recycling for aid and international development}. when you purchase from traidremade, you are helping to support traid’s work to raise funds to fight global poverty through its clothes recycling and environmental activities in the uk. everything at the shop is a one-of-a-kind piece made by hand in brighton using textiles that would have ended up thrown out. here are some of my favorites…
canary golightly pump: £40.00; lucy bird frock; so seventies golightly pump; candy striped skirt: £25.00; secret garden golightly pump: £40.00; anchor shopper: £38.50
i thought i would share some of suzie’s newest bags that she’s added to her shop, bees’netta. hmmmm…small clutches and then a large tote. maybe one of each?
homesteader totes: $170.00 – $185.00; studded clutches: $70.00; portager: $140.00 – 152.00
which would you choose?
so, maybe that title made you think of an actual fanny that has been bedazzled with sequins {wait, can you even “bedazzle” sequins?}. admit it, we all have owned and worn a fanny pack at some point, right? oh, please do not tell me i’m the only one that had one as a kid. please? well, one of my girlfriends rocks an array of different fun colored {think neon} fanny packs. and, in my opinion, she looks super cute with them! seeing this new one over at ban.do made me think of her…
the good news is that this doubles as a clutch. if you’re not feeling the whole fanny pack look simply carry it around. on the back there’s a belt loop so that you can slip it onto your favorite little belt. i love that the inside is lined with hot pink satin. very sassy!
oh, and if you enter “fannypack” through friday you can get 25% off yours!
sequin fanny pack: $55.00
a little email pointed me in the direction of kelsea’s sweet little handmade shop, k.slademade. all of the goodies on her site are made by her out of her yellow bungalow in southern indiana. i adore the sizing of the clutches and totes and really like how the leather is often paired with a vintage fabric {making your purchase even more special!}. here’s a peek at some of my faves…
canvas envelope clutch: $38.00; pony tote: $160.00; blueberry hill vintage clutch: $58.00; pom pom tassel: $7.00; envelope bridesmaids clutches: $144.00/set of 4
noemi ivanova is an independent lingerie and accessories designer living in stockholm, sweden. her label, made by noemi, was first established in 2003 when she found that she lacked underwear that was not only beautiful, but comfortable as well. her designs are classic, luxe and feminine yet have a very wearable and edgy look to them. if that statement is at all possible, noemi seems to have been the one to mix all of those qualities together.
what i find so interesting about visiting made by noemi’s website is reading about the inspiration behind the collections. the most recent one, “my darling magpie“, is dedicated to the bird that she had been fascinated with {and a recent viewing of alfred hitchcock’s “the birds” helped, too}. the collection began with the colors of the magpie. noemi then added stronger fuchsias, yellows, and greens for more of an eye-catching appeal.
all of these handmade items have my heart racing and believe me, i have clicked that little “buy” button located under pretty much each and every item in the shop. can anyone help me narrow it down {i dare you to select just one item}? i’m thinking that this is just the first post i’m devoting to her line and if you love it as much as i do, i’ll share more. i love all of the little details. um, and the stockings? oh. yes.
ps – how gorgeous are the photos? check out the accessories and the men’s collection.
wendy has already started a little bit of pre-spring cleaning around her studio. while doing so, she found some of her fabulous messenger bags in colors or strap lengths that moop no longer produces. so, being the sweetheart that she is, she decided to post a little sale section. hurry on over because they will only be available for a limited time or until items run out…
small messengers in hunter; tan and red; provincial blue: $90.00/each {sale!!!}
hammocks & high tea just launched their spring/summer 2011 collection of eco-friendly textile goods. tea towels, napkins, drawer liners, pillows, totes and dopp kits are available now in the shop…
namad dopp kit: $49.50; masai pillow – 12×16: $90.00; sumba tea towel: $24.00; linden tote: $130.00; bahia drawer liners: $25.00
i have been a long-time fan of handmade bags. in fact, my mom just sent me one as a christmas gift that she picked up from a craft fair. and while i love bags, i don’t own any fancy designer leather-type ones. i adore small designers such as suzie and have been a long-time fan of her shop, bees’netta. of course, i was thrilled when i saw the newest addition to her collection, the scout bag, and have been meaning to share it with you…
i know i’ve said this before about her bags, but i really like the fact that there are lots of pockets and closures for all sorts of stuff. plus you can choose to wear the bag over your shoulder or messenger style. so versatile.
scout bag: butterscotch canvas and charcoal twill; olive drab and heather gray twill; organic orange and olive twill; heather gray twill: $170.00/each
as a kid i remember going to stores and seeing grab bags. sometimes it was at a snack shop {or crack seed store, in hawai’i}. of course, i recall going to windward mall by my house and always wanting to visit a store called special dreams. it was basically a place filled with sanrio goodies…and, i just wanted to buy lots of pens, pencils, erasers and candy from there. but they had grab bags. what would be in those bags? it was a mystery. but that’s part of the appeal, isn’t it? so when sandy mentioned that she and matthew were working on some gocco grab bags, i was pretty excited and began to reminisce of those childhood days…
these home-sewn drawstring bags by treatzone have a vintage bike screenprinted on the front. inside each bag will contain other gocco treats like a print, notecard set, and a pocket notebook. and at just $16.00 it’s a total steal {remember, you get a nifty new bag, too!}.
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