Anyway, guess what, Homagians? (that’s an ugly word – we’ll think of a better one) – I won a giveaway at the awesome Indie Fixx a little while ago. And now, this gorgeous bag by drika.b is soon to be in my arms:

If that isn’t a bundle of joy, I don’t know what is.

I’ll update you on its fabulousness when it arrives!

Happy Tuesday,

It’s Black Friday! Are/were you out among the crazies at the crack of dawn? My sister works for a department store, and she has to be there at something like 3:00 am. I’m going to let her represent our family this year

Today marks the start of the Christmas holiday season and all of the holiday parties that come with it. Now, you know I’m partial to mammoth bags, but even I must admit that clutches are perfect for parties. Here are a few that I am drooling over:

Posy Purse

Woven Grey Clutch

Ruffle Wristlet

Wavy Pleats

Pin Tuck Clutch

Ruffled Clutch

Vintage Wool Clutch

Herringbone

Put on your dancing shoes, lovelies – we’re going out on the town!

Happy Shopping!

Behold, the answer to my dilemma, online boutique Ruche! Here is my current wish list:

Twisted rope bracelet

Gray studded pointy heels

Mascarpone ruffle tube dress

Tuxedo ruffle tank

Cafe noir roses dress

A hint of ruffles cardigan

Chiffon blooms ribbon necklace

Rose zipper bag

Blue abule ring

If any of these were to show up at my doorstep I wouldn’t mind. Ahem. Someone forward this to G, stat!

Love,

Laura Aker!!!!

Congrats, my darling! Laura does her own share of “crafting for good” – check out The Preemie Project if you have a minute.

Thanks, everyone, for commenting, and for supporting such a great cause!

Love,

While K’s beautiful bag is undoubtedly beautiful, I have a few of my own beloveds.

My modus operandi in buying purses is usually “Hey, it’s cute! I don’t care if it’s cheaply made. I’ll just ruin it anyway.” This theory was acutely tested in March when A. and I went to New York City for a business/pleasure trip. On our first flight, I somehow dumped orange juice over the entire contents of my adorable purse (a medium-sized, medium-shine fake leather bag with an adorable floppy bow from EXPRESS). By that night, it was starting to smell. Nasty. It was time for a new purse.

Enter, my darling giant:

Walking around Rockefeller Plaza in the frigid March air, this shining beauty beckoned me from the windows of Ann Taylor Loft. I went in, petted it, walked around, aggravated A., petted it some more, and finally decided it was too expensive.

Then we walked to H&M, and I bought a cheap, white purse.

Then we walked back to Ann Taylor Loft, and I bought the giant.

Then we walked back to H&M, and I returned the white scrap. It was the right thing to do.

And guess what? If you are insane and need even more room, the ends unsnap, fold out, and voilà!

Oh, how I love it. And, you know what? Since it was so much more expensive than any of my previous babies, I have treated it much better. We’re together for the long haul, I believe.

Which is not to say that I don’t cheat every once in a while:

I saw this lovely lady in Target a month or so ago, and my heart responded to the siren call of pleather. I needed a little sunshine.

And look – purple insides! It would have been wrong to say no.

So…let’s hear it. Are you emotionally attracted to cheapo bags? Or, do you sigh softly and caress your $445 Kate Spade at night before you say your prayers? Heh heh…right.

Always Double Check the Lid to Your O.J.,

P.S. Don’t forget – it’s not too late to sign up for our GIVEAWAY in support of Stop Traffick Fashion!

Stop Traffick Fashion was founded by Emily Hill to benefit victims of human trafficking.

Her site features an online boutique that carries handbags and jewelry made by survivors of human trafficking or sex slavery and a blog full of information on this important issue. The proceeds generated provide income to men, women, and children as they work to rebuild their lives, and a portion of the revenue is donated to partner organizations that rescue victims and provide training and rehabilitation services. Check out this article for more information (it may take awhile to load…wait for it ).

Here are some of my favorite items:

Arianne Bag

Aaliya Bag

Heidi Bag

Candlelight Earrings

Adriatica Necklace

Blue Sky Bracelet

Homage feels so strongly about this cause that we will be sponsoring a giveaway! That’s right, this red Hana Tote could be yours! (In honor of my good friend, Hana, and red because, well, we like red!)

To win, simply leave a comment in this post. We will announce the winner on Thursday. I encourage you to share Stop Traffick Fashion with your friends and family and keep it in mind for any of your holiday/gift giving/accessory needs. If there is anything we love more than shopping, it’s shopping for a cause!

Post your comments….now!

Happy shopping,

I lusted after it for months after spotting it in the Anthropologie catalog, and when I beheld its glory firsthand during a shopping trip in Soho it HAD to be mine. G (the generous man I married) agreed I could have it as an early birthday present. He knows how to keep this girl happy (wink). I named it The Beautiful Bag and I have carried it every day for over a year, a feat no other bag has accomplished. It has inspired countless comments from strangers (not that I keep track, or anything……)

Even the inside is beautiful.

Thank you, Orla Kiely.

Do you have a favorite bag? Please share!

Love,