News — handbag
The Backpack Makes a Come Back!
The backpack makes its glorious return! I’ll be honest, I love handbags as much as the next girl, but my shoulder really needs a break. Women, will manage to pack everything and anything into an oversized tote, in order to have convenient access to all of our daily goodies, but after just two hours of hauling our handbag around a mall, which probably weighs just as much as a baby elephant, we seep into instant regret. Backpacks on the other hand, have an even weight distribution, allowing you to carry more, for longer. 2017 backpacks are far trendier than...
International Handbag Day 2017
The 10th of October is a day that urges all handbag lovers to unite and celebrated the unofficial holiday, which is devoted to handbags, purses, totes and everything in between. National Handbag Day originates from the PurseBlog.com, where it was started in 2013. In just five years, the newly ordained day of handbag observation has come a long way, with #NationalHandbagDay making an impressive impact on various social media platforms yearly. Back in the day, “purses” were more commonly used and had only one main purpose... to hold loose coins. When the early 1900’s came around, the term, “handbag”...
ONLINE SHOPPING… THE SAFE WAY
South Africans are beginning to change the way they shop, by swapping out those frustrating trolley-to-ankle bumps, for couch-lazing and online shopping. It’s no surprise that Americans, Europeans and even parts of Asia, are already way ahead of us, and have been visiting those virtual malls for a good few years now. It’s intimidating, I know… but it’s a more convenient way to find that perfect Spring clutch bag. If you’re new to the world of online shopping, there’s no doubt that you’ll feel a little skeptical about submitting your account details online, in the hopes of receiving...
DIY – HOW TO MAKE YOUR HANDBAG LOOK NEW AGAIN:
Most women have the perception that once your handbag is dirty, it’s time for a new one. Our handbags have become a staple item in our wardrobes, whereas before they were just an accessory. We know how much time and money you’ve invested to acquire that perfect handbag. So, we are letting you in on a few secrets that will help you revive your handbag and make it new again. Instructions to clean the outside of your handbag: Take a small bowl filled with hot water and a little Sunlight liquid soap. Take a soft microfiber cloth and help remove dust and...
PU... A Leather Alternative
We’ve noticed that leather has become a hot trend amongst fashionistas alike, but have you heard of PU? Most likely not. PU is a synthetic, man-made faux leather. No, it is not ‘fake leather’, but rather the best quality, leather alternative. PU is cost-effective, pliable and represents the same stylish look and feel of genuine leather. You probably wouldn’t even notice the difference... Both these materials have a similar leather texture, even though PU may be much more cost-effective, it still has the ability to appear expensive and luxurious. PU, just like leather handbags have noticeable wrinkles and breaks, which...