Stylish with Substance

We could get soo excited about model Lydia Hearst's new bag for Puma, a re-do of last year's now called the Lydia 2 Holiday Bag, a multi-function bag in either black with blue trim or silver. The bags aren't too expensive at $120, and yet they are for "environmentally-friendly material" or pleather? (Unconfirmed.) Which actually isn't eco-friendly, due to the manufacturing process of plastic. Hmm.

Right photo from TheRunwayScoop

Let's get right to it. The bag looks totally cute and fresh with that very Miu Miu/Prada ruching, until one sees it from just the wrong angle (left). The ruching part sticks out in a trés poofy way. It looks weird, but it functions as an outer zipper compartment that even has its own zippered pocket inside.

The generously-sized bag is out today, and available on store.puma.com, just in time for your holiday business/exercise/shopping/gifting.

If you're not sure, this video interview on FlyPaper with Hearst showing off both colors should answer a lot of wonderings!

I thought after my view on the last post featuring an eco-message tee, I'd feature one I'd actually promote. This is the message a humorous tee about the environment should have, complete with graphic, and it's also how teen rap should be (smart and not pointless). No, don't "say nothin'".

Yes, designs like a sweaty, sad Earth (read: good message for the times = current) mixed with pop culture is what makes Busted Tees so hot, itself.

The "This is Why I'm Hot" shirt comes in women's (sizes S - L), men's and sweatshirts and is made with American Apparel. The tees sell for only $16.99; very reasonable!

One minus point, the listing doesn't read that the material of the shirt is organic. Big bummer.