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If you need an adrenaline rush.. shop online sample sales

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I haven’t even moved from my office chair in two hours and I’m exhausted.
Why am I exhausted?  Blame Gilt and Rue LaLa, two online sample sites that I’ve been glued to for the last couple of hours in hopes of snagging a Francesco Biasia or BCBGMAXAZRIA handbag, ultimately getting the BCBGMAXAZRIA Femme Fatale Medium Satchel, pictured below.  Yay!

In case you aren’t farmiliar with online sample sale sites like Gilt and Rue LaLa, the jist of it is that these sites provide shoppers (aka members) access, by invitation only, to luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail.  Most online sample sales last 24-36 hours and feature hand selected styles from designers.  The catch is that there are only a select number of each item available so if you see something you like, you’d better put it in your shopping cart right away or you might lose any chance of buying it.. at up to 70% off!
That’s what happened to me in the case of the BCBGMAXAZRIA Femme Fatale Medium Satchel on Gilt.
I saw the bag, knew I liked it, but I didn’t put it in my cart and about 5 minutes later it was not available.  Luck for me, the shopper who had put it in her cart had 8 minutes to buy the handbag before it went back on sale.  I didn’t know when her 8 minutes started so I just hit refresh over and over waiting for the “Wait List” (you can be added to a wait list for items) button change to “Add to Cart” and it did!  What a relief!

I’ve been very happy with my two most used handbags, both Coach, but my favorite Coach bag is missing two pieces, my second favorite Coach handbag is not quite large enough for the trip, and I desperately wanted a black handbag so I went out on a serious and very time consuming search for the perfect handbag. The funny thing is though, I ended up with a tan handbag.

I gave up on The Sak Silverlake Bucket bag I was seriously considering buying because I couldn’t figure out what the true color of the bag was.. as you’ll see in this post.  I am going out of town next Thursday and wanted to find a handbag that could be delivered by Tuesday so please please let this bag be delivered by then!

I’m obsessing over the Silverlake Bucket bag from The Sak but what’s up with the color? Your help please?

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So for the last couple of days I’ve been totally (beyond totally) obsessed with finding a medium size handbag.
Here are my requirements.  It must be about 11-12″ wide, soft leather, black (or tan…), the handbag has to have an outside pocket that will hold my iPhone, not a fold over flap type closure (zipper or magnet preferably), a wide opening, and can be carried on my shoulder or crossbody.
After close to 96 hours of searching (more like 4 or so) I finally found a handbag that I like the style, design, color, and quality of but wouldn’t you know that I can’t figure out what darn color it is?  If I can’t figure this out by Monday, I’m going to move on to another bag.  I need to order something ASAP so it will arrive before my next trip in a couple of weeks.. and I don’t want to give up on the Silverlake Bucket bag.  🙁

Here is my delima

I LOVE the The SAK Silverlake Bucket Bag pictured below and I want the dark amber bag pictured below.. BUT the dark amber on The Sak website and the dark amber on Amazon.com look totally different and I don’t like the dark amber I see on The Sak website here but I love the dark amber shown here on Amazon.com.  So which product photograph most closely portrays the true color and which one should I order?

Help please!?
What do you think I should do?

Should I order the cheaper ($118) dark amber Silverlake Bucket bag from TheSak.com website in hopes that it turns out to be the dark amber I see on Amazon.com or should I order the dark amber Silverlake Bucket from Amazon.com which is more expensive ($155) but I like the color shown in the product photograph?  Please tell me in the comments below.

baby kaed Jacey diaper bag review

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Baby Kaed Jacey diaper bagI am all about bags these days. I even try to match my bag with my outfit.. that is a big deal for me. I’ve been using a beautiful bag from Baby Kaed called the Jacey and what is really great is that because it’s black I can wear it with most outfits. My daughter is 3 years old so I don’t travel with diapers and bottles anymore but I still carry an extra outfit for her wherever we go and the size of this bag is perfect for those of us who have to carry extra outfits, snacks, drinks, a microwave, and a laptop with us wherever we go.

The Jacey from Baby Kaed is a great size at 15 inches wide and 14 inches deep and the large outside pocket holds my over-sized (not because I have too much money in it.. I wish!) wallet and other things I need easy access to like my compact, lipstick, pens, a little notebook, etc.., easily.

Baby Kaed diaper bag

Features:

  • Expandable pocket on either side of the Jacey that holds a sippy cup or phone.
  • The Jacey and other Baby Kaed bags come with a changing mat, zippered pouch, drawstring bag, pacifier pouch, key clip, and a wipes case.
  • Leather can be wiped clean easily
  • Wide, adjustable shoulder strap
  • Available in 4 colors

Baby Kaed Jacey diaper bag

The Jacey is an affordable $138 at babykaed.com and because of it’s timeless style and durability, you’ll have it for years.. so don’t hesitate!

You’ll find a great selection of bags at babykaed.com for every budget and style. I particularly like the Shyla and Masala.. check them out!

A mom’s review of the Olive Shoulder Bag from the Coach Bonnie collection

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Coach Bonnie olive shoulder bagAnd now for something different!  Moms this one is for you, just for you!

Being the practical moms that we are it is not every day that we would consider spending $248.00 on a purse, but this is certainly no ordinary purse!  Not only is it by Coach, the materials, construction and detail making this a one of a kind under arm luxury.

This satchel featured in Coach’s Bonnie Collection and inspired by famed Coach designer Bonnie Cashin, exudes quality and class, just what we moms want and deserve, right?  The body of the bag is beautifully supple leather in an Olive Green with accents in apple green leather.  Delicious!  The metal openings are covered with the same apple green leather which is a touch not expected in this price range.Coach Bonnie - Olive Shoulder Bag

The satchel is expandable by about two inches by activating the robust zipper around the bottom.  What do you see but a beautiful inset green leather expansion gusset?  This just gets better and better!

The leather and synthetic strap is removable turning this piece into a clutch that will simply make you feel good!

Of course we can’t forget the interior which is beautifully finished with a zippered pocket and a slide-in pocket.

Don’t forget, moms this one is for you because you cannot get diapers, bottles, fruit juice, or a days’ supply of wet wipes in this bag so you won’t be tempted.

Shop & Product Review: Screen Printed Wallet from Greenheart

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greenheart wallet

My husband was very proud of himself when he came home with a 100% recycled product from Home Depot today. He’s on the ‘Green’ bandwagon and now I have something else to tell him about. Fair Trade. Fair Trade supports sustainable community development by ensuring that the artisans making the products are paid fair living wages.
Greenheart is an eco-fair trade non-profit shop, carrying both fair trade and eco friendly products including handbags, wallets, lotion, and cookbooks. Greenheart believes consumers have the power to affect positive World change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices in their purchasing choices.

What is Eco-Fair Trade? Greenheart follows the guiding principles of “Fair Trade”. “Eco” signifies that our products are made using the most sustainable materials and methods whenever possible. At Greenheart, we are both “Fair to producers, and good to the Earth”.

The product and giveaway featured here is Greenheart’s fair trade wallet measuring a practical 8.5″ x 5″ x 1″. The wallet has a three-side zip closure, four section accordion dividers, a zip coin pocket, and credit card slips and I found that there is plenty of left over room for my phone.

Want to know more about socially and environmentally friendly shopping? Check out this handy guide available at Greenheart.

GIVEAWAY!
We are giving a red screen printed fair trade wallet away to one lucky subscriber! Simply subscribe to our newsletter and then tell us what your favorite item at Greenheart is (besides the wallet) in the comments below. Use the email address you used when subscribing, when leaving your comment.