Lucite Purses - Brief History and Buying Guide
Lucite purses got their start in the early 1950's, when post war technology came up with the idea for a higher class of plastic called "lucite". This material was ideal for use in boxy style handbags and could be manufactured in opaque or translucent color. Decorations were easy to add and included confetti, shells, flowers, or just about anything else you could stick on a handbag! These purses became all the rage of bigger cities such as Miami and New York City. It was love at first site between handbag companies and lucite purses because they could be made into unusual shapes easily. The most expensive lucite purses were made by Wilardy of New York and were showcased in major department stores throughout the country.
Of course with popularity came replication and many cheaper versions were made. Do you think you have found a genuine vintage high quality lucite purse? The best of the designers were Rialto, Llewllyn, Gilli Originals, Patricia of Miami, Evans, and Myles and Maxim. These companies marked their handbags on the inside with a stamp on the metal frames or a clear label. These bags are now collectors items that sell for large sums but, unfortunately, some of the clear labels have fallen off with age making absolute identification difficult. Check the lucite purse over carefully and realize that, if you are buying for an investment, authentication is very important and if it cannot be proved as real, your investment is worthless..
Henrietta is a handbag designer in North Carolina and has an online business at http://henriettashandbags.comStrength, Support and Creativity: DivaTribe Steps Up
(ContentDesk) October 1, 2005 -- DivaTribe, an online women's community that has been on the web since late 2001, touts itself as a women's community of strength, support and creativity.
In October, DivaTribe is putting its money where its mouth is, donating a portion of its sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and highlighting other women-owned businesses that are raising funds as well.Jennifer Thompson, owner and manager of DivaTribe, says she wants DivaTribe to take an active role in finding a cure for breast cancer.
"I have a dear friend fighting breast cancer right now.
If my site can do anything to help her, and every other woman who will ever face breast cancer, then I have to try."DivaTribe's online boutique (http://www.divatribe.com/catalog/) will donate 10% of all sales in the month of October to the Susan G.
Komen Foundation.
In addition, Ms. Thompson will donate 30%...
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Beads?A Sign of the Times?
When you hear the word "beads," do you immediately think of jewelry? Or do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of beads?beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country and western outfit, a studded, head-to-toe piece of jewelry.The first thought that enters your mind when you hear the word "beads" may date you and give away your age faster than physical attributes. If you're a product of the 50's, your mind may wander to pop beads, those plastic pull apart, pop together baubles that have risen in value from pennies to $20, $30 or more. If you're a product of the 60's, you may think of "love beads," which complemented the long-haired, unkempt look, or your mind may wander to the long strands of beads that once adorned inside doorways in Haight Ashbury with sounds of The Mamas and the Papas blaring in the background. Thanks to television, it's difficult to forget the beaded belts of the 70s.From Ancient Trade to Modern Computer ApplicationsBeads predate...
Beads?A Sign of the Times?
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The Yasmena Bag Hits Bloomingdale?s & Nordstrom?s for Holiday 2003 and into 2004!
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(ContentDesk) December 26 2003--The team at Yasmena - the handbag re-invented - announces that Bloomingdale's is carrying the Yasmena bag at their flagship store in Manhattan & Nordstrom's in their West Coast stores.
Emily Blumenthal, the designer of the Yasmena Bag commented, "We are thrilled to have been selected by Bloomingdale's & Nordstrom's.
These are two of the premiere department stores in the world! We are very excited to be a partner with them."
Look out for the Yasmena for the next red carpet event to be worn by the hottest celebrities, or by you!The Yasmena bag is the perfect gift for all the girls and women in your life. When she wears the Yasmena Bag everyone will be asking where she too can get one! The Yasmena is the forerunner of the wristlet trend but with a functional twist - its' unique tail handle gives the woman on the go the option of attaching the bag to her finger and having it rest comfortably on top of or in...
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POSH Handbags
Posh? was founded by owner & designer Tori Alvarado in the Spring of 2002. Tori was a creative-child and has always had a flair for Fashion. Even as a little girl she always seemed to have a knack for handbags & the idea of creating something unique & stylish that was very much her own.
Growing up Tori was heavily influenced by both her Mother & her Grandmother.
Designing was a family trait and always highly encouraged.After working six years in Corporate America in the Computer Industry Tori resigned from her corporate job to stay home with her new baby.
While adjusting to Motherhood, she started putting her handbag designs to paper & decided to start a business that she truly loved based on her creative ideas. She had a real passion for doing something hands on and knew it was time to turn her designs into reality.
Reality for Tori is purses!More recently, Tori collaborated with artist & friend SHANO to create a line of unique limited edition bags...
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My Swag Bag Aims to Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
(ContentDesk) June 10, 2005 -- My Swag Bag launches its cashback service to the UK market. Offering members ?5 for simply signing up and the chance to win ?2,000 in cash. Mike Fitzgerald, Director of Bone Fish Limited said; "This is a very exciting product. Many other such sites have existed in the past but none have the experience we have. Dating-Central.com has been a successful product for 5 years and we intend to do the same with MySwagBag.com.
By Christmas we intend to have Swag Cards in the wallets and purses of every member on the service."This may seem like a bold statement but Dating-Central has over 1.5 million members, making it one of the biggest dating services in the UK. My Swag Bag will also offer other incentives such as ?5 per friend referred and free weekly offers.My Swag Bag is also actively seeking partners to come on board and offer members significant cashback.For more information, visit www.MySwagBag.com.Contact:Michael...
My Swag Bag Aims to Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
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Chainmaille Artists Maille Mystique Use Cyberspace to Build Friendship, Business
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (ContentDesk) June 22, 2006 - Debra Dale and Carol Branting stumbled into each other two years ago in an online message board for jewelry making enthusiasts and became fast friends. Now the two are business partners but theyve never actually met in person. Despite the distance, the two have created a successful line of high-quality handcrafted chainmaille jewelry and purses using the internet.Dale relocated to Union, Kentucky after her husband was forced to transfer from his job at a plant in Illinois, where she had lived her whole life. "It's been a lonely experience at this stage of my life. Creating chainmaille is calming and therapeutic," says Dale.
Once Dale started experimenting with the technique, she found she had a talent for it.
Branting, of Marshall, Minnesota, is the Maille Mystique web guru and specializes in chainmaille necklaces. Does she ever wish that she could sit down with her partner over a cup of coffee to discuss strategy or share...
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When Is A Cigar Box Not Just A Cigar Box?
(ContentDesk) June 16, 2004 -- It's not often that something plain and, by all cultural definitions, masculine is transformed into a beautiful fashion accessory.But that is the concept behind a new business started in Granada Hills, CA. Lisa Cody, founder and principle designer of The Cigar Box Diva is forging her way into the fashion accessory business.As one might guess by the name, these are no ordinary handbags; they are "cigar box purses", a fashion trend that has caught on in many parts of the country.The idea is simple. Take an empty cigar box and decorate it with fabric, ribbons, beads and photographs. Add decorative hardware like bamboo handles, brass latches and coordinating fabric lining and you've got yourself a handbag. Simple right? Not quite.
"There's a difference between crafting and designing" Cody stresses. "I put much more thought into my purses than many others on the market. Quality craftsmanship is the key. I love creating my purses and it shows in the craftsmanship...
When Is A Cigar Box Not Just A Cigar Box?
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Seek Balance, Find Happiness
Today we are fully connected through technology; cell phones, internet and T.V are all available on demand 24 hours a day. It has made our lives faster, more productive and infinitely more stressful. This has created a need for us to reach out and connect on a more personal level. For centuries, jewelry has served as the ultimate in personal expression. Today time-starved shoppers are not only looking for hot trends, but for jewelry with soul and character.
Amy Peters' Studios new...
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