By AlisonGary(view all posts by AlisonGary)
at 6:56AM Monday October 24, 2011
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Shop Smarter
Saddle bags have returned to fashion, and in a big way. This style of bag marries the preppy trend, the equestrian trend, the collegiate trend and the military trend perfectly. Not only that, a saddle bag is a classic look that can dress up and down with ease and will still look chic seasons after the trend leaves the runway and your glossy fashion magazines.
Changing your bag is a great way to look on-trend for the season without having to revamp your entire wardrobe. Imagine a simple black turtleneck sweater and dark straight jeans with an oversized clutch. Now envision with a slouchy blue leather hobo bag. See that same outfit with a classic saddle bag--amazing how the change of your purse can totally change your personal style!
While there are designer saddle bags available for hundreds of dollars, you can get this same look for far less without sacrificing style. Here are some of my favorite budget-friendly saddle bags.
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By AlisonGary(view all posts by AlisonGary)
at 7:53AM Monday June 13, 2011
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For the past several years, the standard woman's purse has become a status symbol: A way to show off your income and your personal style. Thankfully, Summer 2011 brought handbag trends that are more about shape and style than the designer name on the label.
Below are the five styles of handbags that I find to be the most popular and versatile:
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By AngelaColley(view all posts by AngelaColley)
at 11:00AM Thursday February 9, 2012
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Money Saving Tips
photo courtesy of Mom Smackley at FlickrI tend to hold on to
clothes until they're falling apart – stains on the cuff, rips at the
seam, and faded. In that condition, I don't feel right donating them to a
charity shop. But I also don't feel right just tossing old clothes in
the trash and adding to our ever-growing landfills. So I end up with
bags of unwanted clothes taking up space in my closet.
Recently
I stumbled across the bags while I was spring cleaning. Instead of just
tossing them back in the closet and forgetting for another year, I
decided to do find a way to re-purpose the clothes. Turns out, old
clothes have plenty of new uses, and I've saved a bunch of money reusing
something to boot.
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