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What's Glenda Gies Bag This Spring? The Six F's! Intrigued?

So what’s Glenda Gies up to this spring?  She has been busy adding three new styles to her collection.  A simple and elegant Camille clutch.  The prissy Priscilla shoulder bag with a chain and leather detailed shoulder strap and the Ms. Vivian hobo style shoulder bag with scarf accessory.   Glenda Gies handbags are a mix of old Hollywood glamour and modern day sophistication.  These designer handbags are an instant conversation starter.  If you like flirty, fun, feminine, floral, fashionable, fancy (the six F's) designer handbags Glenda Gies handbags are made for you.   Featured here is the Vivian hobo in a black mosaic chenille. 

   

Can You Guess What Women Carried In Their Handbag In 1945?

Carry Me Please found this article interesting.  It compares what a woman carried sixty five years ago to now. What did women carry in their handbags in 1945?

Then 1945

The typical handbag of a typical
woman in 1945 contained:

One or two lipsticks
A compact(they won't close)
1 fresh handkerchief
2/3 crumpled handkerchiefs
A package of letters
The laundry bill
3 tickets from the cleaner
1 nylon stocking to be repaired
1 address book
1 pack of cigarettes
3 packs of matches
1 leather picture folder
All ration books (including expired ones)
Several cards with address of a furrier, a wholesale place for children's coats, a beauty parlor, a graphologist, etc.
2 scraps of paper with telephone numbers and no names
1 hairnet
1 bottle of vitamins
3 samples of slipcovers
1 fountain pen
2 pencils
1 parcel of V-mail letters covering
several months held by a rubber band.

Now

The typical handbag of
a typical woman today.

ATM Card
Cell Phone / Blackberry
Change Purse
Checkbook
Crumpled Tissues
Hand Cream
Hair Brush
Keys
Lip Balm
Nail File
Makeup case filled to capacity
Pens
Wallet and credit cards

One bag is not enough
Our contents spill over into our tote bags,
where you will find:
Agenda
Bottled Water
Paperback Book/Magazine
Newspaper
Shoes to change at work
Umbrella

Featured bag, Beautiful People, Mary Anne shoulder bag. 

 

   

The contents of a handbag...revealed. The original copy of this article is from the NFAA archives.  Printed January 21, 1945, The New York Times, by Anita Daniel. Handbag History Article

Did You Know The Right Bag Can Actually Make You Look Thinner?

 

 

Did You Know The Right Bag Can Actually Make You Look Thinner? 

Read More And Find Out What Bag You Should Carry for Your Body Type?

Why is it we women will try on 100 pairs of jeans to find the perfect pair?  Because we want them to be the most flattering they can be on our body type.  Well your handbag should be just as flattering as your favorite pair of jeans. 

We tend to pick handbags that are adorably cute or have enough pockets etc.  Did you know that choosing the right bag can actually visually shed pounds?  Now that we have your attention here are a few tips:

• Opposites Attract – Try to pick styles that are opposite of your body frame. Tall and Thin – A slouchy hobo bag, rounded bag or half moon shaped bags will compliment your figure.  Stick with long handles as short handles can make you look even taller unless of course that is the look you’re going for. Choose bags that are wider than they are taller.  Suggestions, Coach Kristen Hobo bag and B. Makowsky North/South (N/S) styles.  
• Short and Voluptuous – A tall and rectangular bag will work for you or a long and sleek clutch can also compliment your body type.  Featured  Valentino clutch
• Petite – A tall rectangular bag will work for you.  Remember a long strap can weigh you down and make you look even shorter.  Shorter handled bags are in your favor.  Suggestion, Beautiful People Rosaline.
• Plus Size – Pick a large structured or boxy bag to balance your curves.  If you carry bags that are too small they can make you look larger and the opposite effect if you carry larger structured bags you will look thinner.  Featured Dolce and Gabbana structured bag.
• Pear shaped – Choose a structured hard body purse or a rectangular bag.  Suggestion, B. Makowsky Rockefeller bag. 
• Large Busted – Your best bet are bags with longer shoulder straps.  Close fitting handbags that rest under the arm will cramp the girls.  Suggestion, Burberry Super Nova Messenger bag.
• Slim waist and want to show it off - Choose a bag that allows the bottom of the bag to stop at your waist.  Suggestion, Karen Wilson black Fanciful Flock handbag.
• If you want to accentuate your cleavage – Choose a close fitting bag with shorter straps allowing it to lie right under your armpit.  Suggestion, Coach  Poppy OP Art Glam Tote.
• Scale – Remember scale is key to finding the right sized bag.  A tall, big boned (as mother used to say) person should not wear a tiny little bag and a tiny, petite woman should not wear an enormous slouchy bag.
• Accentuating the body – When you put on a shoulder bag the bottom of the bag will accentuate whatever part of the body it comes near.  If it hits your waist it will show your waist, if it ends at your butt it will show your butt, hips. 

Everyone – It is always safe to have a neutral everyday bag in black, brown or white then why not experiment with fun, funky, colorful styles.  Choose leather with chunky hardware, material in bright patterns, sequined fabrics, artsy vintage, the choices are non ending, just have fun with your handbag.

Hopefully those tips will help you find the perfect bag or bags.  Handbags featured starting from top to bottom - Coach Kristen hobo bag, B. Makowsky Burbank tote, Dolce and Gabbana structured bag and Valentino bow clutch.   If you need any help finding the perfect bag, please contact a team member at www.CarryMePlease.com and we will be happy to help you.

Big Buddha in Bright Easter Colors - Happy Easter Everyone!

 

 

Nothing says spring and Easter like these Big Buddha Mia bags in Green, Pink and White.  These are fun spring bags to be sure and add that extra zest to your outfits.  These bags come with a removable shoulder strap that can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody.  Remove the strap and it makes a dressy satchel for any occasion.  The 2010 spring collection of Big Buddha bags are full of fun styles and bright colors.  Check them out at www.Carrymeplease.com.   All Facebook fans receive 10% off the Big Buddha collection until midnight Easter Sunday, April 4^th, 2010.  Coupon Code FFEaster2010.  Happy Easter Fans from the Carry Me Please Team.