Running out of shelf space or need a new place to store your handbags? Purchase large S hooks for shower curtains and hang in your closet. Its a great way to store your bags and stay organized.

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Sometimes keeping a purse clean can be a real chore. It can actually be easier than you thought.

Take a soft damp cloth to periodically wipe down the outside. This helps rid of every day dust and minor spills. Just a periodic cleaning will keep your purse looking new.

Take cotton purses and throw into washing machine with a touch of dawn or shampoo (gets rid of the body oils) on cold water and the gentle cycle. May sound primitive but these are safe and gentle on your items. When done washing, tumble dry on low heat or air dry. Do not dry on high heat as this can damage the fibers aging your purse fast.

Dry clean only purses should always visit a dry cleaners. Don't wait until its dirty. Get it cleaned once a month. Don't try to do this at home with home dry cleaning kits.

A woman's purse can be one of the dirtiest items you own next to your shoes. Wash your hands often, use a purse caddy, never place on the floor, spray down with a light spray of Lysol from time to time. This will help cut down on the germs your spread unknowingly with your purse.

When that purse becomes a bit tattered, trade it in for a new one. Stitching becomes old and easily broken. This can make it easy for a thief to rip your favorite handbag from your clutches.


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In today's fashion world style is everything and the name holds the key to fashion diva. While we may not always find that digging deep will deliver a beautiful $800 show piece but we do find great alternatives.

Designer Inspired fashions are growing popular everyday. Not only affordable you have a wider variety of styles interpreted to suit your needs. This is even more true in handbag fashion. Everywhere you turn you see clever creations that resemble the splendor of a designer bag without the high ticket price.

With the average inspired design averaging $35-$50 you won't throw away a month's rent to keep up with the Jones'. For under $100 you can easily find great fashion for a season's wardrobe.

When shopping on a limited budget and wanting the most bang for your buck keep 2 colors in mind - Brown and Black. These are classic and timeless. You can be fashionable but simple yet take your new purchase 3 yrs down the road and not a one would know the difference.

I always suggest 4 bags for any wardrobe:

The fun tote - perfect for shopping the weekend flea market, overnight trip, day trip to the beach, casual spring and summer bag
Suggestion:
Stripe Polka Dot Tote available in 2 great colors $29


The little black bag - we all hear of the little black dress. You need a little black bag. A simple yet small elegant black bag will certainly fit the bill for any night out. Toss in your favorite lipstick or gloss, small perfume bottle, ID holder, and a couple mints, you are ready for a night out on the town.
Suggestion:
Small Canvas Box Handbag small, simple, classic. $12

The casual black bag - this fits all those times in between when nothing else seems to fit. You can dress it up or down. This is likely to become your everyday bag.
Suggestion:
Soft Belted Shoulder Bag from work to play, great for any occasion $47


The neutral bag - brown of any shade works great. This again can be dressed up or down depending on style and certainly helps break up the boring day to day.
Suggestion:
Faux Leather Check Handbag stylish check pattern $17



For the mom on a budget or the mom wanting to add a little fun, Long Satin Scarves can be a great way to change the look of your everyday handbag fashion. Tie in a bow or simple knot from a handle. Wrap around a single handled bag and attach a broach at one end. Have a young child who has grown out of their belt? Wrap around snugly to add a little shine.

With just a few basics and a little imagination and creativity, your handbag wardrobe will have endless possibilities.

Stop by and see how we can help you update your handbag wardrobe or contact us and we will connect you with a Boutique Consultant who will work with you one on one.

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