| BrandsBoutique |
| BrandsBoutique Online Shop: Despite the recent grumblings about the handbag bubble bursting, we all know that the “it-bag” still reigns supreme. BrandsBoutique.com is for the fashionista who knows that building your handbag collection isn’t just about carrying the latest designer craze but about being a true handbag connoisseur. The site not only features a different designer handbag daily but also includes articles that discuss all things handbags, from handbag fads to tips on properly cleaning your handbag.
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| DesignersLA |
| DesignersLA Online Shop: A great blog dedicated to honoring Los Angeles-based designers, DesignersLA.com features the handbag and accessories from some of the hippest designers in LA. From household names like Juicy Couture and Rachel Pally to smaller labels like Circa Studio and Bells & Whistles, whether you reside in LA land or not, you are sure to love this site detailing all the glitz and glamour that is LA fashion. Plus the site features particular items at a discount prices.
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| LuxuryVintage |
| LuxuryVintage Online Shop: Ever since Hollywood starlets have started showing up on the red carpet in vintage gowns and accessories, vintage handbags and accessories are back in a big way. For those who admire the classic lines of fashion past, then LuxuryVintage.com is for them. Each day the blog features a different vintage designer handbag and accessory, from coveted designers like Chanel and Hermes to one-of-a-king jewelry, vintage groupies will love the looks and the off-retail prices. |
| ItalysOutlet |
| ItalysOutlet Online Shop: Shopping for Italian Designer handbags and accessories has never been this easy. ItalysOutlet features all the major Italian Designer brand names you have grown to love: Gucci, Fendi, Etro, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Prada and many more. Plus, pay outlet prices. Never pay full price when shopping at ItalysOutlet for high quality Italian leather and fabrics. |
| ValueBags |
| ValueBags Online Shop: Created for the budget conscious consumer who wants to carry a high-quality designer handbag but doesn’t want to spend a fortune, ValueBags.com highlights a different designer handbag each day (Fab Bag of the Day), from designers like Coach, Dooney & Bourke and BCBG, all at below-retail prices. The blog also features coupon codes and links back to the particular featured handbag.
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| The Perfect Pair - Black & White Designer Handbags |
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 |
There's nothing more constant than black and white fashion accessories. No matter what you wear or how you feel, something in black or white fits the look and the mood. Just like peanut butter and jelly, black and white prevail when it comes to fashion. No matter what't happening in the fashion scene, you can always depend upon black and white. Your little black dress is complimented by a black and white bag. Your white summer frock is easily accented with a black or white accessory. We believe in versatility, color and style. But, when it comes to the bare necessities we recommend black and white anytime of the year and anywhere you go. Black and white designer handbags make a statement and the right impression.
Visit these links to see a variety of designer handbags with price-points we can smile about... you can't afford not to take a look!
Click here for Bally Handbags - A whole new collection just added of Bally designer handbags and accessories at very affordable price points. Bally leather tote bags, handbags and shoulder bags. Plus, a group of small Bally leather goods include wallets, pouches and travel accessories.
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Save this link ..... new items arriving throughout the coming weeks.
Labels: Bally handbags, Bally leather handbags, black and white handbags, fashion accessories, melie bianco handbags, murval handbags |
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| Leveraging The Internet In The Recession |
| Monday, March 17, 2008 |
 eFashionHouse.com Goodie Bags filled with an assortment of designer accessories at a fraction of their retail cost. Great gift idea, and an easy way to say, "Thank You" "Happy Birthday" "Welcome." Click here.
Marc E. Babej and Tim Pollak
This will be the first recession in which the Internet will play a central role for the American consumer--and for marketers.
Of course, the Internet was around during the shallow recession of 2001, and almost 50% of Americans were using it. But it was not yet embedded in our way of life, largely because broadband penetration was, at the time, only about 20%. Today, more than 70% of the population is online, with more than 80% of these Internet users having high-speed access.
The Internet has empowered consumers as never before, providing previously unknown and unimagined opportunities to make informed decisions with detailed information, product ratings, expert and user-generated reviews and price comparisons on anything from computers to coffee beans to cat food.
In good times, when consumers feel cash-rich and time-poor, they can afford to be less diligent about their spending. But as economic pressures mount, sentiment changes. People feel cash-poor and are more willing to invest time and effort in getting the best deal.
What sets the current recession apart is that, for the first time, consumers have a tool that empowers them to subject everyday buying decisions to the kind of scrutiny formerly reserved for big-ticket items and large business-to-business transactions. Marketers should anticipate this shift. They will not be able to rely on ads to pull the wool over consumers' eyes--or on imagery to wow them. Maybe even more important, it won't be as easy for companies to control the expense line to make up for the loss of top-line revenues. In past downturns, cutting corners on quality has been a virtually foolproof way to cut costs and boost margins, at least in the short-run.
Not this time. Not when consumers can set the bar higher and easily find what they want at the lowest possible price. Not when any degradation of product quality or crummy service experience is subject to being instantly "outed" by the bloggers and reviewers on the myriad user-generated consumer review sites. "Caveat emptor" now has a companion: "seller beware." Even the slightest marketing chicanery is liable to be instantly pilloried on a global network, especially when consumers are fearful and on edge. A confluence of factors has increased the likelihood of more consumers turning to the Internet to manage their way through their personal household recessions.
Let's start with the price of gas. Shopping online is just less expensive than driving to a store. Depending on how and where you shop, you can find tax savings and shipping deals online. And the downturn is dovetailing with a plethora of new, category-specific consumer review sites. Joining broad-based veterans like Epinions, BizRate and CNET are narrowly-focused comparison shopping sites specializing in coffee, beauty products or pet supplies. (PetSmart, Pet Street Mall ).
There's also been an explosion of online retailers: from Amazon and its brethren, to the online divisions of bricks-and-mortar retailers, to the many niche stores that exist only online. And then there are the Internet's versions of "mom and pops," "stores" that do business within the cozy confines of eBay! (nasdaq: EBAY - news - people ) or Craigslist. It all adds up to a bonanza of choices for cash-strapped consumers--and a new set of challenges for those who sell to them.
Virtually anyone selling anything should be online, with as much sophistication as they can afford or muster. And they should follow two cardinal rules: --Maintain quality and don't over-promise. When anyone who uses your product or service can readily find an audience to whom to complain, the road from credibility to ruin is very short.
--Keep a close eye on pricing. The online dynamic is totally different than having customers in your store, where they might be willing to pay a premium because they're there. Facing a page of pricing options online, shoppers can go to another "store" in a matter of seconds. Online shopping--and the use of price-comparison engines and consumer-generated reviews to make buying decisions--has been growing steadily throughout the decade. The recession is going to supercharge that growth as current users find new categories in which to shop online and as millions of others jump in to manage their shrinking budgets.
As shoppers become increasingly comfortable with the process during this downturn, it is likely that the combination of convenience and easy-access to comparative information could cause enduring changes in consumer behavior.
Marc E. Babej and Tim Pollak are partners at Reason Inc., a marketing-strategy consulting firm that works with clients in a range of categories, including media and entertainment, financial and professional services, packaged goods and the public sector. Labels: best deals online, ebay, efahsionhouse, efashionhouse.com, fashion accessories, goodie bags, pet street mall, petsmart, shopping online |
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| Color Dominates Mode Accessories |
| Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
Toronto, ON -- Color was the big story at the Mode Accessories Show, held recently at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto.
Mode exhibitors played host to 3,906 buyers from across Canada, who shopped for all types of fashion accessories in happy, eye-popping brights for spring and summer 2008, reports the show's organizer, Two Plus One Group.
Among the colors, sunny yellows appeared to be the season's first pick, followed by hot pinks, reds and oranges. Cheryl and Shirley Bubbs of The Thoughtful Touch in Winnipeg, Manitoba, also added teal blues to the range for their store.
When asked what the buyers were ordering at his booth, Vahe Dekirmendjian of High Fashion Handbags in Toronto said, "They're buying every color; strong yellows, reds and fuschia." His collection of designer high fashion handbags showed also multi-coloured designs, and graphic black and white, or red and white combinations. Metallics were strong, particularly in burnished platinum or bronze. Metal studs and hardware embellishments were more sophisticated used in combination with crystals and metallic mirrors. Dekirmendjian revealed that the newest hot trend was the patented graduated color treatment for handbags. There were show stoppers like the fiery red handbag which graduated to a brown black at the base and the large teal tote that graduated to a blue black base. It appeared that High Fashion had some of the season's best picks. Brian Bailey, Canada's award winning women's wear designer and host of Project Runway Canada was spotted in the booth, as was Sandra Pittana, the fashion contributor for Cityline, a popular television show based in Toronto.
Jewelry was bold and newness came from unusual forms and shapes of gemstones or exquisite detailing. Many were statement pieces and reflected savvy confidence of the person who wore them. As for pieces which echoed nature, chunkiness seemed to be the key, and sentiments evoking the adventure of a safari offered a sophisticated take on the call of the wild.
Although jewelry is the largest segment and a stable for the fashion accessory industry, handbags were truly outstanding this season and deservedly reigned as the "it" category with the most demand and excitement. Riding this handbag craze, business totes and computer/laptop cases were taking on more fashionable forms. Great examples were spotted at two Canadian designers: Karen Wilson's (represented by Reia n Studio) and Mary Beth Designs with This Is J.
It was also noted that belts are gaining more attention as the great variety of colors, textures, finishes, and embellishments found in handbags were applied to their design.
Hats and sunglasses are essentials for summer retailing and there were lots of options at the show. Hats that provide sun protection and travel well in crushable styles were in demand. Sunglasses offered instant glamour and fun in colourful plastic frames.
The next Mode Accessories Show is scheduled for August 10-12, 2008 and will showcase collections for the Fall/Winter season. For more information, visit www.mode-accessories.com or call 416-510-0114.
Labels: designer fashion brands, designer handbags, designer purses, fashion accessories, fashion handbags, luxury handbags and accessories |
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