Welcome Spring in with the Big Buddha Denise Tote.  I don’t know about you, but in the PNW, Spring is a little slow to show it’s warm welcoming face.  That’s why I like this Denise Tote.  It’s a nice splash of color without being super bright and offensive to the eyes in slightly overcast weather. The gathering at the top and scrunched front pockets also serve as great complimentary assets to the bag. Plus who can resist that lovely under $100 price tag and free shipping?

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Here’s a lovely number that will bring you into spring.  The Latico Vyntage Coinkeeper Buckle tote at the very attractive price of $79.  It’s got a timeless look to it with it’s smooth lines and leather.  And roomy enough to carry what you need in the paisley lined cavity.  I especially like how in lieu of using a flap closer, Latico has opted for a deep zipper on both ends to that it’s easy to retrieve things from within.

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Tip #4: Purchase Multi-Use Bags: True, wouldn’t it be lovely to buy a load of different bags for every occasion and not have to worry about how much they cost or how impractical they might be?  Well..in this day and age, I don’t know about you, but I certainly can’t do that.  That’s why I suggest buying bags that you can use for more than one type of occasion.  I’m sure many of you already do this, but I just want to emphasize the point.

Here are all the ways I use my Large Longchamp Le Pliage tote (and the few Baggu’s I always store inside if I run out of space)

• So..when I stroll out from the office around the corner to Safeway I can put groceries both in the Le Pliage and in the reuseable grocery bags inside.
• If I need to carry an extra pair of clothes/shoes I can fit them in there
• Can be used as a lunch bag and book bag and laptop bag (I’ve sewn a soft and slightly cushy fabric sleeve for the laptop to keep it safe and secure though)
• Perfect carry-on bag to double up with a backpack or roll-on.

So, I hope you take the suggestion and do the same. Check out some other bags that are perfect mulit-use bags: Longchamp Le Pliage, Chinese Laundry Embroidered Tote, LeSportsac Travel Tote, Big Buddha Postman,

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Saw this Chinese Laundry Embroidered tote bag and fell in love with it at first glance.  First, like I promised my next few posts would be, this bag is under $100 at a lovely price of $59.  The grey with yellow embroidery is a perfect way to end the winter and bring in the spring.  Why, you ask?  Grey goes with tons of bright spring colors like blue, pink, purple and orange.  Plus, if you’re stuck the Pacific Northwest, you’ll also still have your share of rainy cloudy days mixed in with the clear crisp ones…a muted grey toned bag will match the environment nicely.

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We’re in a recession, there’s not way to sugar coat it.  And with that, although I still have a good job, I find myself being a bit more conscious of how I spend or save my money.  Over the next several posts I’ll reveal some of my smart shopping tips and hints.  And with that, my first tip:

Tip 1: Just like a diet, I don’t deprive myself totally, otherwise a must more costly ($$$) binge is more likely to occur.  So instead, I look for deals when I go shopping and to make my spending count for more. 

So here’s a deal for ya’ll. The Jessica Simpson Tempest Hobo.  Stylish and well priced.  A great purchase if you’re looking for a bag that will match a lot of things in anyone’s wardrobe, while being different from the usual black or brown.

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It in the details with this lovely romantic NOAH Love Birds Clutch.  It reminds me of the Chinese paper-cutting art and silhouettes. This type of design definitely catches my eye, and draws me in to try and figure out the shapes that are being depicted.  The “love birds” are subtle enough but not too obscure with this dark cranberry fabric over the cream background that is also the same color as the lining.  The contrast is perfectly balanced, love it!

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Maybe you’re like me and you miss the sunshine this winter and that’s what draws you to this wallet.  Anything to get away from the destestable fog that has seemed to salk me the past few days. Or maybe you just love the vintage 70’s feel and print from this Sunshine Wallet from new designer Jane Marvel. Possibly, it could be the lining, pockets and compartments.  Whatever it is, I’m loving this wallet and it’s whole vegan package (yep, completely eco-friendly ya’ll). Give Jane a chance and be a first adopter of this lovely designer and her line.

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Metal hardwork detail, chain link strap, black leather - this Donald J Pliner D2460-N01 Crossbody (yes, quite a mouthful of a name) - is just waiting to be rocked out.  The mix of textures makes this all black with gold accent bag pop, which, in this drab weather I’ve been experiencing in Seattle, would bring a nice change of scenary.

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Durable, fun, and convenient.  That’s how I’d describe this LeSportsac travel tote.  I love the size and the motif on this traditionally shaped bag.  My grandma has been carrying around LeSportsac bags ever since I can remember, and long before I even knew what they were called.  But then again, my grandmas was obviously stylin’ and knew a good deal and good bag when she saw one.  Pick up this LeSportsac travel tote and use it for just about anything, school, travel, work, babies (their diapers and change of clothes of course..not they themselves), etc.

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The B. Makowsky Jakarta North/South Shopper just popped out to me.  Honestly, first because of the name - Jarkarta, the capital of Indonesia.  A place I’ve frequented often since my mom is from Indonesia and it’s literally, in my blood.  It’s a bustling city with unimaginable amounts of traffic, home to some of the best food I know, and I place and getting more and more stylish and diverse since I first went there over 20 years ago.  So this homage in name that B.Makowsky has done by bringing us the Jakarta Noth/South shopper is well deserved.  A unique bag with well places diagonal zippers, a roomy inside, and both short and long straps for carrying - this bag lives up to it’s namesake and has a little and just enough of everything you’d want in a bag.

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