The Man Purse Revisited
Honestly, I don't know what all the fuss is about.
So your man carries a purse?
What's a girl to do?
It's not such a big deal, is it?
Ever since the airing of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry starts carrying a "European Carry-all", the man bag has truly found its place in popular culture.
That particular episode is, by far, my favorite.
The man purse that Jerry was carrying was actually quite nice.
I mean, if you are going to carry a purse it ought to be a nice one.
While the episode elicited a lot of laughter, it brought up some interesting points.
For instance, why do men feel so uncomfortable calling a purse a purse?
Handbag designers take note!
One day in the not-so-distant future, the market for man purses is going to explode.
That's my prediction, for what it's worth.
I think the biggest challenge for designers to overcome when approaching this untapped market, is the marketing angle.
How do you sell a traditionally feminine handbag to a traditionally insecure male?
If designers can manage to get the marketing mix just right, they could reap massive sales.
Man bag?
Murse?
European Carry-all?
Whatever!
At this point, a lot of progressive and adventurous men have started to test the waters.
Although they are more common in Europe, many a man can be spotted in major American metropolitan areas carrying their Murses with pride.
And no, not that kind of pride!
And if I hear the name Metrosexual one more time, I am going to freak out!
To be honest, I feel sorry for those brave men out there.
In the world of women's fashion, we have countless designers to choose from.
We also have dozens of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials to explore.
Most of the Murses I have seen have all been very plain, simple leather.
I think a company like Dolce & Gabbana could lead the way for other designers.
Those lads are flamboyant and masculine at the same time.
Would it be so difficult for them to incorporate those principles into a well crafted, handsome Murse?
Wouldn't it be nice, ladies, if your man could carry your make-up or mobile phone?
Do we dare to dream about a day when our significant other reaches into his Murse and passes us a tissue during one of those horribly depressing chick flicks we all know and love?
Just imagine the possibilities.
I recently convinced my boyfriend to try one out.
I just have to spend a lot more time reassuring him of his manliness.
No big deal?
.
When she is not defending her boyfriend's sexuality to her friends and family, she writes for designerhandbags101.com ? a wonderful online guide to the finest handbags in the world, with information about Furla, Sydney Love, Kooba and more.
Spring into Style
Spring is simply my favorite time of the year.
Every year, around this time, the major fashion houses in the world release their new designs to the hungry masses.
This season is certainly no exception, and some of the bags I have seen so far are simply amazing!
We all have certain designers that we have grown to love and trust, but some of the new players out there have really impressed me this year.
If you love purses and handbags the way I do, check out some of these new releases.
I have always been in love with Prada handbags.
In fact, it was Prada that first inspired my love affair with purses.
To be perfectly honest, I have never seen a Prada bag that I didn't love.
This year they have impressed me to no end.
Words cannot describe the feeling I get when I see this bag.
I am talking about the new Prada/Jute Snakeskin Hobo.
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The Newest Quff Styles Such as Purrty Kitty, In the Doghouse, and Mmmm Chocolate Offer a Stylish New Way to Avoid Hot Cups Burning Your Hands
Quff accessories with names like Purrty Kitty, Funky Ladies, Cute Dinosaurs, In the Jungle, Heaven's Delight, On the Ranch, Friendly Paws, In the Doghouse, Mmmm Chocolate, and Sweet Cherries are just a few of the latest additions to the Fun Quff line-up manufactured by Qumfort Qreations of Sammamish, Washington.
Fun Quff accessories are currently available in 24 unique styles.
The fabric accessories slip onto your hot or cold takeout cup, and keep your hands safe from hot cups or dry from perspiring drinks.
And much like cell phones, purses and PDA's, the Quff gives people an opportunity to stylishly express themselves."Quffs let people carry their hot steaming cup of liquid safely," says Mo Shepard, President, Qumfort Qreations. "And it lets them do it with a touch of flair and style."Quffs are available as wraparound or fitted fabric sleeves that fit both hot or cold take-out beverage cups.
The fun, reusable beverage accessory retains the heat in...
The Newest Quff Styles Such as Purrty Kitty, In the Doghouse, and Mmmm Chocolate Offer a Stylish New Way to Avoid Hot Cups Burning Your Hands
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San Diego County's First eBay Consignment Store to Open.
Vista, CA (ContentDesk) August 18, 2004 -- North County residents and businesses are getting on the eBay bandwagon thanks to 24/7Auctions,
a new eBay drop off location in Vista.. The eBay consignment store, located at 1037 E. Vista Way will begin serving as an e Bay
drop-off location. Now people can sell their items on eBay without doing the work themselves.The new service is ideal for people too busy to manage the logistics of selling on eBay or who don't have daily Internet access. Customers who want to sell on eBay can conveniently drop off their unpacked items at the Store.Based on experience, 24/7 Auctions has a list of accepted items which sell best on eBay.
The store accepts items with an assumed value of at least $50 in the following categories: Computers and networking equipment, electronics, cameras, jewelry, purses and shoes, musical instruments and equipment, sports and hobby equipment, and video game systems.During opening, no payment is necessary...
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Online eFashionHouse Almost Gives Authentic Hermes Designer Handbags Away
(ContentDesk) March 10, 2006 -- No more having to dream about owning a famed Hermes Designer Kelly Bag or Hermes Birkin Bag, eFashionHouse.com is currently running a sale this month to make your Hermes dreams a reality.
With prices on authentic New and Vintage Hermes designer handbags, 100% silk Hermes scarves, Hermes leather gloves and many other Hermes accessories already as much as 75% off retail, eFashionHouse.com sets a new record with automatically increasing savings to an additional 15% off.
To receive an additional 15% savings throughout March 2006, on all authentic Hermes brand merchandise, type in the coupon code 15HERMES at check out.
See why Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffanys) and many other Hollywood Legends have made Hermes their designer purse brand of choice. Hermes is a world reknown fashionista status symbol.
When surveyed recently on the well known Purse Blog, 80% of respondants said Hermes is the bag of choice...
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Chainmaille Artists Maille Mystique Use Cyberspace to Build Friendship, Business
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (ContentDesk) June 22, 2006 - Debra Dale and Carol Branting stumbled into each other two years ago in an online message board for jewelry making enthusiasts and became fast friends. Now the two are business partners but theyve never actually met in person. Despite the distance, the two have created a successful line of high-quality handcrafted chainmaille jewelry and purses using the internet.Dale relocated to Union, Kentucky after her husband was forced to transfer from his job at a plant in Illinois, where she had lived her whole life. "It's been a lonely experience at this stage of my life. Creating chainmaille is calming and therapeutic," says Dale.
Once Dale started experimenting with the technique, she found she had a talent for it.
Branting, of Marshall, Minnesota, is the Maille Mystique web guru and specializes in chainmaille necklaces. Does she ever wish that she could sit down with her partner over a cup of coffee to discuss strategy or share...
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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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Cigarette Cases
There are many cigarette accessories that complete a smoker's kit. Chief among them are cigarette cases, lighters and holders.
Cigarette cases are most useful when cigarettes have to be stored in small amounts while traveling or on a long journey. However, cigarette cases have today achieved the dual usage of not only storing cigarettes in them, but also creating or adding to the personality of the person using the cigarette case.
A cigarette case has become as much of a external symbol as a leather jacket, cell phone or any other external accessory. There are a range of cigarette cases available in the market.
The cases are made to fit various personalities and both genders.
The cigarette cases can fit filtered as well as non-filtered cigarettes. The number of cigarettes that can be stored in a case differs. Normally, they can hold up to eighteen cigarettes.
The cases are made out of a number of materials. Some of the popular...
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Shoes Gone Astray
Dorothy lost hers. I forgot mine. My wife broke hers. I speak of shoes, of course. So why are we all smiling?Dorothy is that sweet little girl who broke in that bustin' bronco of a tornado, landing in Oz and inheriting magic ruby slippers from a dead wicked witch.For most people, the story ends when Dorothy loses her precious slippers somewhere over the scorching desert that surrounds Oz ...
much like a Congressman loses his power when he flies out of Washington and crosses over the...
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Dieting where you do not need to starve yourself
I am somebody who has had an ongoing battle with my weight for most of my life. I have to be very careful what I eat as I seem to gain weight very easily. I have tried many diets, however I wanted to find a way of losing weight without having to starve myself or drink horrible milkshakes etc.I have known and worked with many people and have been amazed at how much they seem to be able to eat without getting fat. I am sure I eat half as much as these people but am still twice their size, it is...
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Are gift baskets suitable for all occasions?
(ContentDesk) January 8 2004--Sending gift baskets online is becoming a rage. Its so easy! Just connect to the Internet, search for "gift baskets" and choose a merchant through whom you want to send your gift basket. You can select a gift basket from the range of samples provided, pay for it with your credit card and your gift basket is on its way.You can send a gift basket for almost any occasion like birthday, anniversary, Mother's day and Valentine's day. "We even offer theme gift baskets....
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NaturalOzone.com Announces Product Expansion
(ContentDesk) July 11, 2004 -- NaturalOzone.com, an online retailer and distributor of ozone generators and machines, announces the addition of new products to its product line."We've been doing some research in our market and customers, and we've found a need to improve product variety," states Joseph Lutes, owner of Natural Ozone and NaturalOzone.comThe current product line at NaturalOzone.com are ozone generators with a production level from 300 mg/hour to 12000 mg/hour. They are targeted...
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Trainers and Speakers Invited to List in New Directory of Training Opportunities for Career Administrative Professionals
Bloomingdale, GA (ContentDesk) June 13, 2006 -- Trainers and speakers are invited to list their businesses and training opportunities relevant to administrative professionals in The 1st Annual Administrative Professionals Digital Guide to Training Opportunities. This new directory will reach administrative professionals and provide them with relevant training resource options and business topic speakers. The directory is being published and distributed by The Effective Admin (
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