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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.

Karen Wilson Handbags - The Talk of Cocktail Hour

 

A few years ago designers brought back the structured purse which dates back to our grandmother’s era.  It was hugely successful then and is being brought back again this season.  Toronto-based designer, Karen Wilson has created a wildly successful Classic Collection featuring the structured handbag.  The Fanciful Flock and Martini Me are two structured bags that come complete with the click clack sound of grandma’s purse.     

These trendsetting handbags are guaranteed to turn heads and be the talk of cocktail hour.  Each season Karen Wilson releases a new collection of beautifully handcrafted handbags in unique patterns, accents and colors with serious attention focused on quality and detail.  She adds whimsy and witty touches to some designs while others are breathtakingly elegant, sophisticated and chic. 

All bags are made in limited editions to keep them as exclusive as possible and are made in Canada.  View the rest of the styles at Carry Me Please.  All Carry Me Please Fans receive an additional 25% off retail good until midnight February 14, 2010.  Coupon code "KWilson2010".