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High-End vs. Affordable Fashion: Spring 2013 Trends

It's been called "Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony." [Quote: Pantone] Taking a cue from the glimmering, magical city of Oz, emerald is being heralded by Pantone as the Color of the Year 2013. 
 
With it's rich vibrance, emerald is a brilliant shade of green that echoes the first awakenings of spring. Now that we're moving out of the darkness of winter into the bright sunshine-filled days of spring, it's a great time to
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Urban Expressions at it's Best

Hot trendy style for under $40. bucks.  Urban Expression Quilt Dual pocket tote, perfect with jeans or leather. Urban Expression Bags, known for quality give you the high priced celebrity look at affordable everyday low prices.  Checkout this and other Urban Expression Bags at Handbagmadness.com, your one stop shop for trendy fashion handbags that give you the look for less.

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Flower Power ~ Designs by Elsebeth Mousten

Flower Power ~ Designs by Elsebeth Mousten

Traditionally, fashion created for fall and winter months is laden with rich, deep hues, such as brown, dark green, and burgundy. But this season, two cheerful fashion trends incorporate the use of bright colors and floral patterns. These lively bursts of color will certainly brighten up anyone's day, even when the weather outside is cold and dreary.
 
Handbag designer Elsebeth Mousten is on trend this season, creating bold and modern clutches and handbags featuring vibrant colors and playful flor
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The Perfect Print ~ Designs by Elsebeth Mousten

A major accessory trend for fall and winter is the use of bold and dynamic prints. 
Elsebeth Mousten, a handbag designer (originally from Denmark), is on trend this season, creating striking and contemporary clutches and handbags featuring animal prints and geometric patterns. These new additions to her collection were inspired by her sister, who still lives in Denmark. Elsebeth remarks that her sister said, "Everybody has a purse with an animal print on it. Can you make me one?" In addition to w
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Natural Organic Cork Handbags

Fashion creators Ingrid Heinkel and Jetta Hanover owners of Cork Design have released a new line of eco-friendly cork handbags and other cork fashion and home accessories that are stylish as well as functional. Cork is a natural, organic, sustainable product that is soft to the touch, feather light yet durable, fire resistant and waterproof.

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Knapsack $170 - You’ll be able to find plenty of uses for this cork handbag called the Knapsack. Available in the rustic and tiger finishes.

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High-End vs. Affordable Fashion

High-End vs. AFFORDABLE

Just because you want to wear the latest fashion trends and styles, doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune. This week's High-End vs. Affordable style post is a mini fall preview to get you excited about the change of seasons. Although summer is coming to an end in a few weeks, don't despair! There are a number of luxe trends to look forward to. Today's post features some of the biggest accessory trends for fall, including knee high riding boots, animal print bags, and studded cuff bracelets.
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STYLE ESSENTIALS

STYLE ESSENTIALS: 5 Bags Every Woman Should Own

Trends and fads may come and go, but timeless classics are the worthwhile investments that should be kept in your wardrobe, year in and year out. Whether you tend to collect handbags or not, here are the top five bags that every woman should have in her closet. 
1. The LBD's accessory equivalent, otherwise known as the basic black clutch (that can accompany any outfit, day or night). Shown here is a stunning and sleek black leather clutch from Yves Saint Laurent featuring a fold over front closur
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Our mission is to position all of our clients at the highest level of visibility, name recognition, and respect throughout the world. 

A few of our celebrity product placement moments have featured Miley Cyrus, Sophia Bush, Cameron Di

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Purses From the Heart Charity Event

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Last night the Purses from the Heart red carpet charity event was held to benefit the Guard a Heart Foundation, which aims to fight heart disease. The show, held at the glamorous SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, was put on by Causeology and Aviir. The night was full of beautiful people raising money to…


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Made with Love ~ Designs By Elsebeth Mousten
Elsebeth Mousten is the designer of an incredibly charming (and unbelievably affordable) handmade accessory line that includes a range of whimsical patterns and fabrics, from bold contemporary graphics to vintage-inspired florals. 
Originally from Denmark, when Elsebeth moved to the United States with her husband and two children, she knew she wanted to delve into artistic pursuits (having been a creative and crafty person her entire life), which led to designing and creating handmade products. L
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These days you can’t flip through TV channels without someone teaching you how to “Look Good Naked”, telling you “What Not to Wear” or how you can look "10 Years Younger"!  These shows all portray the same message, helping people love the way they look.  Whether you’re changing careers, a new mom struggling with a post baby figure, or a professional seeking a more polished look, a fashion stylist can help you look and feel your best.  A stylist will help you choose clothing, shoes, handbags and

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EDMONTON — Tribal prints, loose, flowing shapes, natural fabrics and other fashion influences from the 1970s are being reinterpreted for today in a modern take on boho chic.

Designers like Michel Kors and Hugo Boss are using patterns — some Navajo-like, some more African-inspired — in dresses and tops, says Tracy Bradley, manager of Blu’s Womenswear downtown. She points to a Kors maxi dress featuring colourful beading and a simple Boss skirt with a gold, black and green tribal print.

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Featured this week on the mannequins it's all about Eileen Fisher. 

Blu's Womens Wear Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher Organic Short Cardigan, Delave Linen U-Neck Dress, Longchamp Designer Handbag, Neosens Leather High Heel Sandal Designer Shoe, Amet & Ladoue Silk Tie Dye Scarf, Kara Ross Hooked Fish Pendant, Wide Section Cuff, Baby Shirt Cuff
Blu's Womens Wear Eileen Fisher, Amet & Ladoue, Kara Ross
Eileen Fisher Organic Short Cardigan, Amet & Ladoue Silk Tie Dye Scarf, Kara Ross Hooked Fish Pendant
Blu's Womens Wear Longchamp Designer Handbag
Longchamp Designer Handbag
Blu's Womens Wear Kara Ross
Kara Ross Hooked Fish Pendant
Blu's Womens Wear Kara Ross
Kara Ross Wide Section Cuff and Bab
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Hot New Colors for Spring

 

2012 spring handbags are finally here and the selection is bigger and brighter that ever.  Great new styles, colors and shapes promise to make this spring one of the hottest in years.  Handbagmadness is your leading online retailer for high quality trendy designer inspired fashion handbags.  Have the high priced celebrity look for less.

 

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Featured this week on the mannequins are Colours, Bold and Bright. Please scroll down to see individual pictures and descriptions.

Blu's Womens Wear Featuring Luisa Cerano and David Meister
Luisa Cerano Cotton Linen Cardigan, David Meister Cotton Print Dress, Hugo Boss “Manhattan” Sandal Designer Shoe. Retro Super Future Sunglasses, Bejewel, Kaleidoscope Necklace, Kaleidoscope Bracelet, Suzi Roher, Patent Leather Belt.


Blu's Womens Wear Featuring Luisa Cerano and David Meister
Luisa Cerano Cotton Linen Cardigan, David Meister Cotton Print Dress. Retro Super Future Sunglasses, Bejewel, Kaleidoscope Necklace, Suzi
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