Cigar Box Purses - A Smokin' Fashion Statement
Mushu Treasures is the fun and clever alter ego of Seattle handbag designer Marlene Wong-Doutaz (aka "Mushu").
Wong-Doutaz creates genuine Cigar Box Purses that will add a splash of fun to jeans or an extra spark to ignite a little black dress.
Heck, it'll even brighten up a trip to the grocery store.
Her handcrafted, custom designed Cigar Box Purses are wearable, one-of-a-kind accessories that incorporate everything from beads and tassels to paints and papers.Mushu's colorful wooden throwaways are transformed into dazzling handbags that turn heads wherever you go. "I make one of the few women's accessories that men think are cool," Wong-Doutaz says with a chuckle.
"Men are not afraid to stop by, pick up a cigar box purse, look inside, and even comment 'this is great!'
I love it."
In fact, Mushu Treasures has more male customers now than she did when she was a commercial retailer in women's accessories.THE PROCESSThere is a meticulous process to create each piece. First, Wong-Doutaz finds colorful and rare wood cigar boxes, all authentic and in excellent condition.
She then uses beautiful designer fabrics, handmade papers, 3-dimensional artwork, beautiful trims, and many other items to make each purse a unique and timeless piece of art.
When prep and design are complete, the box is ready for new hardware ... usually brass clasp, hinges and corners, and a sturdy handle, usually beaded or bamboo.
All boxes are lined and have a pocketsize mirror attached on the inside. The finishing touch includes a decorative piece attached to the clasp.
She also has more custom orders now than ever before.
"I have many customers who want to incorporate different themes, or pictures of their children or pets.
I love adding that personal touch!"WHO IS 'MUSHU'?Based in Seattle, WA., Mushu Treasures' home-based accessories business has grown to offer other lines of beautiful handmade products, such as 'Mushu Chic' Feathered Handbags and 'Mushu Style' Reversible Totes.
"Like many women, I love shopping and fashion.
So, what could be more fun than creating and selling accessories?"Wong-Doutaz became interested in cigar box purses after seeing one about 2 years ago.
"Initially, I was going to offer other artists' cigar box purses to my customers, but I wasn't satisfied with the quality.
So I decided I would design and produce my own."
Customers cannot get enough ? it's taken off across the country.Mushu's inventive Cigar Box Purses have received press in "SEATTLE" Magazine, MSNBC.com and the SEATTLE TIMES.
Prices range from $135-$200, based primarily on the value of the box and the complexity of design.Mushu product line is known for innovative and creative styles and is a recognized name in the Pacific NW.
Cigar box purses and other Mushu products are available at specialty boutiques across the country as well as selected local art shows.
For a complete list of shops and events, visit http://mushutreasures.com..
It’s A Girl! E-tailer Announces New 'Sister' Site -- WickedCoolGIRLS.com
North Hollywood, CA (ContentDesk) April 12, 2006 -- After seven years in business, online retailer WickedCoolStuff.com is opening a new feminine version of its pop culture web site. http://www.WickedCoolGirls.com offers a similar selection of license driven merchandise, but with an emphasis on fashion and less on action figures, says CEO Brett Dewey. After successfully expanding their line to include Girls and Juniors tees, purses and accessories over the past 18 months, theyve decided to divide their web presence into two sibling sites.
WickedCoolStuff.com will continue to carry the wide range of movie, comic, TV and cartoon inspired t-shirts, action figures and collectibles while the new sister site will carry a selection of Juniors Tees, handbags and accessories -- as well as the toys and d?cor items the company has been known for. The difference is emphasis , CEO Brett Dewey says. Weve successfully carried...
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What Your Handbags Say About You
You can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot about a person simply from the handbags they carry. Its hard to believe, but you can find out a number of things about a womens personality just by looking at the type of handbag she sports. Below you will find a number of handbag styles and colors as well as what each specific type of handbag says about the owner.Styles:Under-the Shoulder Handbags which are smaller and fit tightly underneath the shoulder indicate class and sophistication. A women working in an upscale office or someone of high stature would choose this form of handbag.Big and Bulky Big, bulky and oversized bags are casual and are often associated with younger individuals. These are used for individuals who carry a number of things (binders, books etc) and require a lot of space.
Down-to-earth, lower-maintenance women would carry this type of handbag.Designer Designer handbags often cost an arm and a leg and therefore...
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Grand Opening, HandbagExpress.com Offers New Spring Time, Summer Fashion. Designer Elegant, Business, Casual, Handbags for Women, Teens and Juniors
Las Vegas, NV (ContentDesk) March 27, 2006 -- The Senior Spokesman for new website http://www.handbagexpress.com/ (HandBagExpress.com) officially announced its Grand Opening to the Public and Wholesalers. The website is elegant, secure but most of all offers fashion designer handbags, purses, wallets, backpacks, designer sunglasses, jewelry and accessories. The owner has been in this business with years of experience and knows what women, men, children, teens, want in fashion and design.The New 2006 Sping Time and Summer Fashion handbag selection is incredible, sure to please and have something to offer for business, formal, casual needs, men, teens, juniors, and children are included in the selections available and offered,
there is literally something pleasant for everyone that browses the website. One of the things noticed immediately when visiting the site is the prices of all the merchandise. This is no gimmick,...
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Tote Couture
Handbags, purses, totes, clutches, shoulder bags ? I don't care what you call them, I love them all. I am a handbag addict. I have them in a countless array of styles and colors. Trends come and go, but "tote couture" remains. True handbag fashion is timeless.
It is not about seasonal fads, but about creating a personal style and reflecting your good taste.
A good purse will last not only for this season, but also for years to come.
This means investing in quality bags, taking care of your purses and totes, and shopping for styles that work best for you.Here are a few simple rules:The Person-To-Bag RatioDo not carry a bag that overwhelms your body size. Petite women should not be lugging around oversized bags that slap their thighs because they hang too low from the shoulder. Not only does it look bad, but can be harmful to your lower back if your bag is too big and too heavy for your frame.
Conversely, tall women look silly with a wrist purse.
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Original handmade handbags
(ContentDesk) August 11, 2004 -- Lucinda's Designs started in Malta - Europe about 4 years ago. The principal designer has now moved to Arizona and opened shop here!Lucinda designs and makes one of a kind handbags, purses and totes using the finest fabrics and trimmings - many imported from Europe and Canada. Most sales are made off her website but opening an exclusive shop is in the pipeline! Currently you can find her designs at The Spa at Rancho Manana in Cave Creek, Arizona, Lillies of the Valley
and
Chez Antiques in Scottsdale, Arizona.A Lucinda is always one of a kind - GUARANTEED! Each bag is painstakingly handcrafted to produce an original design. We don't use patterns..the fabric guides us. This assures you that your Lucinda is yours and yours alone.
With great prices and styles for all, these handbags, purses and totes are surely worth a look!The New Collection includes bags made using the age old tradition of slashing.Slash-fabric--the generic term...
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Christian Gift Sales Expected to be Bountiful as Divinity Boutique Launches a Complete Line of Silk Ties, Leather Wallets, Leather Purses, and Belts
Cleveland, Ohio
September 8 , 2004 - Divinity Boutique was founded in 2004 after 18 months of research and new product development.
The initial product line features men's handmade, silk ties, men's leather wallets and key chains, men's and ladies belts, ladies purses, checkbook holders and clutches, and Men's Dress socks.
All of the proucts in the line have a mild Christian theme.
The company has a "silver rivet" with a cross accent that can be found as the most common enhancement to the product line.
"It is a very upscale look" says sales manager, Keith Schwartz.We introduced 18 different men's tie designs in 5 colors per design.
That is over 90 different variations.
According to the company's sales manager, "we have more variations than any of the established companies in the industry and customers are taking notice."
Family Christian stores, the largest chain in the industry, bought the line on the spot.
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Designer Handbags are all the rage
Without a doubt, designer handbags are all the rage!
Women seem to collect them the way young boys collect comic books.
Without a doubt, there is a handbag to suit your many styles and moods, from sophisticated and chic to adventurous and playful.
Designer handbags all have unique traits that distinguish one brand from another.
Designers purposely create unique symbols or details to accentuate the differences between themselves and other designers.
Louis Vuitton is one of the most popular and best-selling handbag designers.
These bags are known for the high standards of quality and state-of-the-art craftsmanship put into each and every design.
Elegant, but astonishingly innovative, Louis Vuitton guarantees perfection in his multitude of high quality products.
Uniquely branded with a patterned design, Louis Vuitton handbags tower above the competition.
Chanel handbags are well known for their clean...
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Hoodia: The Black Magic Of Kalahari To Control Obesity
Kalahari is the desert in the south of African continent. This is the land of many prehistoric tribes. These tribes have established glib relationship with the nature. The existence of these tribes in extreme climate of desert is the proof of this thing. Nomadic tribes go on hunting in the desert without any sufficient food and water; the sole companion on which they rely in this hardship is Hoodia.
This is a succulent plant of Apocynaceae family, which can suppress the diet efficiently....
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How To Choose The Right Television For You
Watching television has progressed from a luxury that only few had in their homes in the middle of the last century to the point where most consumers not only have one television, but often they may have several. And television programming has expanded greatly from just the three big networks to a whole host of other channels as well.And along with this growth of interest in televison programming the technology of televisions has been steadily improving too. Today we have lots of choices to make...
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