Mission Viejo CA. Alive & Kicking Enterprises,Inc., maker of Pouch Pets, recently announced that Pouch Pets, those fun, soft fabric pouch-like handbags in animal shapes, can now be ordered online at www.pouchpets.com just in time for the holidays. "Pouch Pets are unique and each one is cuter than the next," says Gary Geyer, the designer and manufacturer."
There are eleven different Pouch Pets in the line --three different dogs (a Dachshund, a Beagle and a Scottie) a cat, a bunny, a duck, a whale, a dolphin, an elephant, a pig and a hippo.They are all designed in very colorful eye-catching fabrics.
"Girls of all ages seem to want one or another. They all have their favorite," says Geyer."They make great, inexpensive holiday gifts and are very hard to resist if you're a parent or grandparent.
Everyone seems to know a young girl who would love one," says Geyer."We're also getting calls from fund-raising groups and hospitals around the country."Geyer says that they are trying to attract the attention of zoos and aquariums. (Anybody know someone at Anheiser Busch, owner of Busch Gardens and SeaWorld?).
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...
Finding Wholesale Distributors Made Easy
Do you ever wonder why some people can sell items on Ebay cheaper than other people?
The point of selling items on any site or in a brick and mortar store is to make money.
So how can some people sell items so cheap and still make money is the question that begs to be answered.
The short answer is by finding good wholesale distributors.
This morning I googled wholesale distributor and found that 14,000,000 sites were listed.
That's 14 million sites!
And the problem is getting through that mess to find legitimate wholesale distributors that are willing to work with you.
You know, when I first started selling on Ebay, I did what everyone of you has done.
I went to google or msn and typed in wholesale or wholesale distributor, and I expected that it would be easy to find the perfect wholesale distributor for whatever item that I wanted.
Well let me tell you something: there is a lot of garbage out...
BIBLE OF CROSS-BORDER SHOPPING IN CHINA A RUNAWAY SUCCESS!
In fact, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post called the first edition the ?bible of cross-border shopping'. The book sold out in just 10 months. In her current release, The "Updated Version", she mainly focuses on fashion but has also included a new section on buying original Chinese antiques. First time author and Hong Kong resident Ellen McNally says her motivation for writing the book was to make a shopping spree to Shenzhen, a short 40-minute train ride from Hong Kong, a fun and pain free experience. "Tourists and local residents alike have so little time to shop that they want to make their experience efficient and get value for their money.
I want to make it easy for them and give them a comfort level even before they cross the border into China," McNally explains.The first edition was snapped up by English speaking Hong Kong shoppers eager to find bargains in the world's newest shopping Mecca.
Tourists to the area have endorsed the book as well.
"McNally...
Red flags when purchasing Designers Handbags from online auctions
Please Note: It is not our job to stop you or anyone that buys or sells fake LV. We just try to educate the consumer. First of all remember that a handbag reflects your personality! That's why you need an authentic handbag that you will have forever and be proud of. First thing you have to see when you are about to bid on a designer's handbag is: Does the auction states and guarantees that the handbag is authentic or full money bag? If not, you should ask. Make sure you can get a full money back guarantee if the handbag is found to be fake.
Authentic handbag sellers don't mind guaranteeing full money back if the handbag is found to be fake. They know their merchandise and they would not jeopardize their reputation to make $50 extra on a fake. Be extremely cautious if the seller has no feedback. The lower the seller's feedback the greater the risk you are taking in purchasing from him/her. On the other hand, the higher the sellers' positive rating, the more likely you will at least...
Red flags when purchasing Designers Handbags from online auctions
Designer Handbags - Can Men Buy Them?
No, this isn't a question of should we men buy handbags for ourselves.
It's more a query of can we buy them for our wife or girlfriend? (I suspect that in some cases it may
sadly be a question of can we buy them for our wife AND our girlfriend/mistress - but I don't think I'll dwell on that!)
Now -- I'll be the first to admit then when it comes to handbag 'buyable' wives, I'm very lucky.
I can ask my long suffering wife an obviously loaded question such as "So what handbag would you most like to own?" and have her forget the question and answer she gave within a matter of hours.
Looking through a magazine or catalog, idly flicking the pages and throwing in mild questions such as "Do you think that looks nice?" or "Wow -- wouldn't that go with your suede skirt?" are seen by her as nothing more than a passing question, asked in a moment of idle curiosity.
The fact that the queried item then appears for...
BIBLE OF CROSS-BORDER SHOPPING IN CHINA A RUNAWAY SUCCESS!
In fact, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post called the first edition the ?bible of cross-border shopping'. The book sold out in just 10 months. In her current release, The "Updated Version", she mainly focuses on fashion but has also included a new section on buying original Chinese antiques. First time author and Hong Kong resident Ellen McNally says her motivation for writing the book was to make a shopping spree to Shenzhen, a short 40-minute train ride from Hong Kong, a fun and pain free experience. "Tourists and local residents alike have so little time to shop that they want to make their experience efficient and get value for their money.
I want to make it easy for them and give them a comfort level even before they cross the border into China," McNally explains.The first edition was snapped up by English speaking Hong Kong shoppers eager to find bargains in the world's newest shopping Mecca.
Tourists to the area have endorsed the book as well.
"McNally...
Bridal Shops
When a wedding is being planned, an animated discussion about the wedding gown to be worn by the bride is inevitable. This item is of paramount importance to the couple, their families and to friends and well-wishers. But there are many more such important things to be selected and purchased prior to a wedding. Visiting different stores to purchase all the items on the shopping list for a wedding can be overwhelming. For years, wedding planners have wished that the list of items required for a bride were available under one roof.
A bridal shop fulfills this need. As the name suggests, a bridal shop specializes in providing everything needed for a wedding. The experience of shopping for a wedding can be made simple by stepping into a one stop bridal shop.
The shopping list for a wedding includes bridal gowns, bridesmaids' gowns, flower girls dresses, flowers, headpieces, veils and many other accessories. Bridal stores handle fitting and alteration for all kinds of...
Fashion: Revisiting Classics of French Style
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It seems for the last few centuries, the French have had the final word when it comes to fashion and style-Parisian style, in particular, retains its essence of what is the height of couture with its distinctive looks and timeless staples of wardrobe and accessories.
Yet, one does not have to live in Paris to show off their cosmopolitan flair for dress.
The subsequent article reflects on some classic French designers, styles, and elements of a distinctively French wardrobe.
It was Coco Chanel who first gave us a glimpse of that little black dress in 1926.
Chanel is also noted for many other fashion innovations including the two-tone sling back pump, the two-piece tweed suit and a range of clothing that is both elegant and unconstrained.
Adding a little black dress to your wardrobe is a must because that single dress can be worn casually with flats and a sweater or may be transformed...