Confessions of a Designer Handbag Junkie
As you are likely aware, I am a designer handbag fanatic.
I have been advised by family and friends that this could be developing into a problem, but I am confident that I have it under control.
Sure, I have bounced my rent check to purchase a new purse.
Who hasn't?
There have been times when I have skipped out on my utility bills, so I would have enough cash to buy a new handbag.
Who wouldn't?
I have spent countless nights dreaming about shopping for the latest fashionable designs.
So what if I want to have Kenneth Cole's babies.
I really don't see the problem here.
To make my mother happy, I have made the following pledge (ever-so-loosely based on the "twelve step" program):
My name is Cathy, and I am addicted to designer handbags and high fashion.
I admit that I am powerless over Prada, and that my life has become unmanageable in certain respects.
I have faith that a power greater than Dior can restore my sanity.
I have made a pledge to turn my will and my life over to the power of the House of Gucci.
I have made a searching and fearless inventory of every handbag on bagborroworsteal.com.
I have made an admission to Chloe, myself, and my friend Sara regarding the exact nature of my wrongs.
I am ready for Melie Bianco to remove all these defects of character, and I humbly implore her to remove my shortcomings.
I have made a list of all the handbag designers I have harmed with my caustic language, and I am ready and willing to make amends to them all.
I have gladly continued to take personal inventory of all my designer purses, and when I was wrong it was promptly admitted.
I have sought through prayer and meditation to improve my conscious contact with Vivienne Westwood as I understand her, praying only for knowledge of her will for me and the power to carry that out.
After having this spiritual awakening, I have tried to carry this message other handbag junkies.
I have tried to apply these principles in all my erm?..affairs.
My name is Cathy, and I am addicted to designer handbags and high fashion. .
When she is not dreaming about the perfect purse, she writes for designerhandbags101.com ? a beacon of light in the world of designer handbags, with information about Balenciaga Handbags, Birkin Bags, Zero Halliburton Luggage and more.
Women's Liberation
(ContentDesk) July 20, 2004 -- Women continue to make steady progress towards equality in the workplace. Now women are making progress towards equality on the home front. How? By tapping into their resources, including their husbands. Increasingly, men and women are both juggling the demands of a career and a family. The demands are not equal, however.
Traditionally, women have been the primary caregivers. Still so today. Relinquish that role? Never. We have the natural instincts. But share that role? Now, that makes some sense.The challenge? Let's face it: Most men are not very domestic.
Organize the power tools? Mow the lawn? Great. But change the baby, that's a different story altogether. Not that men don't want to be helpful. They do (really). They just don't always know (or understand) what to do, especially concerning babies, particularly infants.Here's my secret: Help him liberate you.
Impossible? Absolutely not. Give him the tools to be helpful, starting...
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The Yazzy Bag Hits Ricky?s NYC!
New York, NY (ContentDesk) March 1, 2004 ?? The team at Yasmena - the handbag re-invented - announces that Ricky's NYC is carrying the Yazzy Bag at their stores in Manhattan.
Emily Blumenthal, the designer of the Yazzy Bag commented, "We are thrilled to be in Ricky's.
The Yazzy Bag deserves to be in such a fun store!"
Check them out today!The Yasmena and Yazzy Bag are the forerunners of the wristlet trend but with a functional twist - its' unique tail handle gives girls on the go the option of attaching the bag to her finger and having it rest comfortably on top of or in the palm of her hand.The Yazzy Bag can fit also all the essentials she needs: lip gloss, money, credit cards, keys, small compact, mobile phone or even an IPOD, digital camera or MP3 player.
The Yazzy Bag is the perfect gift for all the girls, women and now men in your life.They come in an array of colors and cool, accessible materials such as satin and PVC for women and girls alike.
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Liquor Store Retailers Fight Back Using Biometric Technology
Every liquor store or convenience store nationwide suffers the threat of fines, suspensions, even license revocation for selling alcohol to minors.
Until now, employee discretion, counterfeit IDs, and customer overflow have conspired against them.
But retailers are now protecting themselves and society from the dangers of underage drinking with a new biometric fingerprint identification technology that can verify ID in a fraction of the time it takes to "card" customers.
This speeds checkout while offering enhanced convenience and liability protection.
Return-on-investment for the technology has been as quick as four days.For years, Bob Zenner has battled ID counterfeiters supplying two local colleges.
Yet his liquor store in Alamosa, Colorado was recently closed for three days for a first "selling to minor" offense, involving a minor using fake ID.To avoid future "selling to minor" infractions, Zenner and an independent group of 20 stores...
Liquor Store Retailers Fight Back Using Biometric Technology
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My Swag Bag Aims to Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
(ContentDesk) June 10, 2005 -- My Swag Bag launches its cashback service to the UK market. Offering members ?5 for simply signing up and the chance to win ?2,000 in cash. Mike Fitzgerald, Director of Bone Fish Limited said; "This is a very exciting product. Many other such sites have existed in the past but none have the experience we have. Dating-Central.com has been a successful product for 5 years and we intend to do the same with MySwagBag.com.
By Christmas we intend to have Swag Cards in the wallets and purses of every member on the service."This may seem like a bold statement but Dating-Central has over 1.5 million members, making it one of the biggest dating services in the UK. My Swag Bag will also offer other incentives such as ?5 per friend referred and free weekly offers.My Swag Bag is also actively seeking partners to come on board and offer members significant cashback.For more information, visit www.MySwagBag.com.Contact:Michael...
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Southern Living-featured Designer to Showcase Original Purses at Prestigious Lyndhurst Estate Art Show
Boynton Beach, FL (ContentDesk) May 16, 2006 -- On May 19-21 in Tarrytown, N.Y., at the Lyndhurst Estate, up-and-coming purse designer Dede Atkins will feature purse designs that recently caught the eye of Southern Living magazine editors. The June 2006 issue of Southern Living magazine is set to feature an exclusive interview with the South Florida artist/fashion designer, along with a photo spread of her signature classic wood-box purses. My purses are for those individuals who dare to be different and who dont mind attention because they will get it, said Atkins, who founded the company De-Zines by Dede in 2002. Whatever purse you wear or carry, people stop to look and comment even men. Last winter, Southern Living discovered www.dedepurses.com and sent both a photographer and a journalist to Atkinss studio in Boynton Beach, Florida, to profile the artist, whose purses have evolved to mixed-media designs, including sophisticated...
Southern Living-featured Designer to Showcase Original Purses at Prestigious Lyndhurst Estate Art Show
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Denise & Her Fabulous Handbags are Hitting the Market in What Could Only be Described as Fabulous
Can success happen overnight? Well it certainly seems to be the case for this stay at home mom.
Linda Denise Harris is the creative force behind Her Fabulous Handbags , a website where she sells her line of "handcrafted handbags".When Denise taught herself to sew, there was no stopping her, "I started by making my very first handbag and was soon addicted," she laughingly admits. Today, her handbags can be found all over the States and have even found their way up to Canada. Denise
designs and makes handbags, purses and totes using the finest hand selected fabrics and embellishments available. Most sales are made off her website but opening an exclusive boutique is in the future! Currently you can find her designs at HerFabulousHandbags.com and at select retail establishments.
Denise handcrafts each handbag and she does not use patterns?" I let the fabric guide me, it as if the handbag itself is the creator." This assures you that your "Her Fabulous Handbag" is...
Denise & Her Fabulous Handbags are Hitting the Market in What Could Only be Described as Fabulous
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Sequin Purses
Purses, popularly known as handbags, evolved several centuries ago. What first began as simple pouches made of hide, soon developed into status symbols, adorned with lavish embroidery and precious stones. The earliest purses were simple animal skin pouches that were used during religious ceremonies by the Egyptians and Babylonians. In course of time, they evolved into the expensive designer bags made by fashion houses, that we see today. Although the functionality factor is important, of recent, more emphasis is laid on the style statement.
A purse has essentially been used as an object to carry money, keys, makeup kits and important documents. There are several different types of purses available in the market. Each type has its own unique design and style. Sequin purses are one of the popular styles of purses available. Sequins are shiny, disk shaped beads used for decorative purposes.
These come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Previously, sequins...
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KUA Announces Record Downloads of 2005 Annual Report
Kissimmee, FL (ContentDesk) March 7, 2006 -- Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), Florida's sixth largest community-owned electric utility, today announced the online version of its 2005 annual report has been downloaded more that 1,000 times since its release in February -- an average of 50 downloads each day.Developed as an informational resource and review of KUA's 2005 performance, the 48-page report pays special tribute to the diesel generators at the utility's Roy E. Hansel Generating Station....
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Flax Seed Will Add A Little Extra Flavor To Your Recipes
Flax seed will add a pleasant nutty taste to any recipe. The attractive, round reddish-brown seeds of flax add flavor, extra texture and good nutrition to your breads, cakes, muffins, and other baked goods. That's why flax has been used for many years in multi-grain cereals and snack foods. Flax seed also will give you many vitamins that are otherwise hard to get. When cooking, be aware that flax seed can be used instead of the oil and shortening called for in a recipe.
When substituting...
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An Introduction To Carpet Cleaning
Carpets add beauty to our living room and are comfortable to lie down or sit upon. Maintaining the cleanliness of carpets is essential for any home. Carpets need regular cleaning, as they tend to gather dirt very easily. They are much harder to clean than bare floors. Carpets collect animal fur and are easily stained by spilled drinks.
Dust mites rapidly multiply within carpets and can cause allergies in people prone to asthma attacks.
Cleaning a carpet is an important process...
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