Based on the style-preference delusion that fashionistas don't detest big fringe, and seemingly out of the 70's, has arrived new bag design house MUXO. Designed and crafted solely by Camila Alves and her own dear mother, Muxo's bags are painstakingly labored over by their own hands, tools and a rarer cowhide from Brazil - no not even sewing machines are used by this team. That's not to say this indie business isn't big biz backed or have gone/are going it alone en route to already-instant fame, for the designer is a fashion-and-Hollywood-insider as a former model and current baby-momma to Matthew McConaughey's newborn son Levi.
So there's no need for Camila to pray to label namesake, an African goddess of water, for help - which is lucky because what does water have to do with land-animal-skinned accessories? No, with unique "ironing" details and bags that go beyond leather-jacket fringe and long straps, such as a frame satchel and several nice clutches - I even predict mother-daughter team will encounter a bit too much success than four hands and not much more electricity than lighting can handle. Perhaps little Levi will help in the future? The 1 month old was recently quoted, "Dad, mom, I wanna go support mom’s purses". Aww! I hope this couple is as open-minded as they'd seem. ;-)
If you're interested in these unique bags, they range from $450 to $1,400, are available through their official website, or you can check them out in person at L.A.'s Kitson.
Apparently Barack's message of change and hope brought "designer" Timmy Woods hopelessly back to vintage style. Even if you love true vintage, you may be bummed by this red, white and blue homage to Obama's "logo". I imagine most recessionistas and even Obama-crushers would not feel a strong desire to show off this branded symbol, even for we who think it holds a better message than Ls, Vs and flowers. Woods's work was previously showcased in Sex and the City and I'm afraid poor, classy Michelle Obama will be forced to "flaunt' this creation, possibly at the Democratic National Convention.
But will she be alone? This garbage bag will sell to the public, with partial proceeds going to charity. I picture this dressing up the walls of handbag-enthusiasts' collection areas much more than dangling far below their shoulders.
I bet, no know, that fellow fashionistas and Etsy crafters could sketch better and more stylish interpretations of political idolatry and ideology. In fact, I'd love to see your work, especially if there's interest in a contest! Leave me a comment.
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With a flap fastened by their signature turn-lock, no key required or present, this bag is undeniably Coach-style, yet unmistakenly Hermès-inspired.
The Hamptons Leather Flap Tote
(in Coach's oft-literal naming style.)
I would totally buy one of these, but only if/when...
- I make more money again... paying rent + utilities now and times are tougher..
- They shorten the handles a bit.
- They do some punchier colors. Red or blue? Something still neutral and wearable.
Still I think this goes in the positive ranking for Coach.
Is the easy micro-ness of constant 140 char-max Tweets, with capabilities for linking and sharing pics, going to kill the "art" of blogging, or "macro" blogging?
I think it's doing it for me. It used to be I dropped a topic when I couldn't think of more than a sentence to write, now I can Tweet it from an appropriate account that matches its comparable blog's topic. Or perhaps I'd even ponder the subject for a while to flesh out something meaningful to write. Suddenly tweets such as, "bag-gasm!" + link suffice.
It's become really, really hard for me to macro blog anymore. And it's pretty evident by the fact that I'm not really doing it. Barely here, or on Kiss Me Stace, not at all at Bag Dream, etc.
One example is for this blog, I want to write about this really gorgeous laptop case. And all I can think of writing is "elegant". God, sometimes I can't even fill out the 140 chars, and it's horrible.
Someone needs to do some research on whether (and if so, how much) regular blog posts have lessened since Twitter rose to such fame. But it can't be I, because I'm not only now a Twit, but Twitterpated by a boy. Double whammy on me, and it's really not productive!
Just watch out for when monetizing Twitter.com becomes easier and more direct. Yowch.
This will be quick, because I can't know for sure about a full review until (if) I'm married to someone from a dating site. Or well, at my 50th anniversary, or I become a widow.... damn, where's my mind going in this happy time? ...
Anyway, I joined Chemistry.com a while back when I was fed up with Match.com. Now after an initial technical snafu, which need not be mentioned right now, I met a few people.
Basically my review is positive, because I met someone who seems to be great .... and I wouldn't have met him otherwise. No, not on Match.com. He's a bit far away from me, on the opposite side of Florida's Everglades, and neither of us specifically look very far from our homes. But Chemistry still showed him my profile, and the rest is ... the future? Tehe.
Now this is very different from when Match.com "matches" you (or lets winks occur, etc.) with people you're not looking for. Like say you're a woman and you upload gorgeous photos of yourself ... and then you get people over 20 years older than you are contacting you. Yeah, not the same kind of expanding your range.
So far, Chemistry = Win.
I'll keep you posted, since it is related to this blog. (Yay.)
So I'm not really asking for advice, but more wanting to start a conversation. I have a big 1st date coming up, as in he's away so we can't meet yet, but we've already gotten to know and like each other. (BTW, I would also not be wrong in calling this a hot date.)
The 1st choice is quite specific, as it's the outfit I chose. Lately, I've been wearing a skirt for a first date, but I've picked a low cut top. Not too bad, but I usually would have worn a lacy tank underneath - not now. *evil smile* I even picked this out a while ago (before hinted familiarity). Don't worry, I be keepin' it classy. Anyway, with a sexy top, I want to wear pants (capris) as bottoms.
So here's the poll, feel free to add your own unique choice, and/or to leave comments.
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Oh and wish me luck! Of course, I'm still not sure when the guy's available for said date. Sighh.
Ella M.
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