Bag Ladies- Handbag Heaven

Bag Ladies:

Handbag Heaven

PSSSST....Here's a little secret?

I am about to let you all in on my dirty little secret.......... I have never paid full price for any of my designer handbags, and about 99% of my designer clothing. I refuse to do so. Much like paying for parking, I don't condone spending obscene amounts of cash when they can surley be found for less. I won't sacrifice style or quality for price either. So, for a fashion snob like me, what is to be done? I simply get that edgy Ed Hardy bag I've been eying at an 85% discount. Want to know how?

Women continually stop me in public and comment on how unique and fabulous my handbags are. I take quite a bit of pride in my extensive bag collection, reason being, I know I got the best deal possible on ALL of them. My trick? I shop TJ-Maxx. I shop there when I have an extra
$15 or even $155. There is always a magnificent find waiting for me, beckoning to me to find it, bring it home and rock it!!!

TJ-Maxx operates differently than "classic" department stores, and here is how they can afford to give you anywhere between a 15-85% discount on a abundance of designer merchandise. Typically merchandise is planned for and bought at least 2 seasons out..... That's over 6 months away people. This means at Christmas-time your favorite local department store is in the midst of buying summer lines. However TJ-Maxx purchases designer leftovers from previous or current seasons, “unpopular” styles, colors and fabrications, surplus merchandise from department stores and manufacturers, merchandise that was unsuccessfully delivered, and sample pieces.

This is fantastic for you, the Style Savvy shopper, because you aren't seeing the same styles and designs that EVERYONE already has already bought. There are some fetching finds, and you need only go and claim them.
Many people are under the impression that TJ-Maxx and other "off price" retailers only sell damaged or defective goods. They are sadly mistaken. The designer merchandise available at TJ-Maxx is in fact the very same merchandise you seen in the "classic" stores, or specialty retailers. So for heaven's sake my fellow Style Savvy shoppers, take advantage of this substantial opportunity, stop by at your local TJ-Maxx and go forth and save.

TIP: If you happen to be feeling bloated or frumpy one morning and cant find anything suitable to wear other then your over sized sweat suit, go monochromatic with a chic all black ensemble. This will give you a slenderizing and elongating effect. Now spice it up with a splash of bold, bright color or a cheeky patterned handbag. This look is not only timeless and classy, but its also an inexpensive way to give your wardrobe a quick face lift when you are in a financial funk.

I blow 5 out of 5 enthusiastic kisses to my Hand Bag Heaven, TJ-Maxx

Here are some designer bags waiting for you. Please, give them a proper home on your sassy arm;

Dooney& Bourke- large wallet, Original Price $175- Style Savvy Price $79.99

Lucky Brand-large butter creme satchel with
eyelets, Original Price $231-Style Savvy Price $ 139.00

United Colors Of Benetton-Large leather satchel, Original Price $99.99-

Style Savvy Price $32.00

Joes-Slate studded tote, Original Price $ 400- Style Savvy Price $229

Kathy Van Zeeland- Feminine and Fashionable Finds!!!!- Original price range $50.00-$134.99
Style Savvy Prices $23.99- $89.99

Betsy Johnson/ Betsyville- Original price range $54.99-$175
Style Savvy Prices $16.99- $79.99

Via Spiga-Original Price $89.00 Style Savvy Price $ 29.00

Francesco Biasia- Original Price$ 150- Style Savvy Price $79

Tangaroa- Original Price $225- Style Savvy Price $129.99

Tiganello- Style Savvy Price $40.99
Reaction Kenneth Cole- Original Price $50.00 Style Savvy Price $16
Chinese Laundry-Style Savvy Price $20.00
Franco Sarto-Style Savvy Price $32.99
Etienne Aigner- Original price $54.00- Style Savvy Price $10
Red Mark Ecko- Original price $65- Style Savvy Price $34.99
Nine West- Original price $72 -Style Savvy Price $24.99
Rampage-Style Savvy Price $34
Tommy Hilfiger-Style Savvy Price $29.99
Guess-Original Price $115- Style Savvy Price $49.99
Reging Italy-Origional Price $179- Style Savvy Price $130
DKNY-Original Price $110- Style Savvy Price $69.99
Liz Claiborne-Style Savvy Price $24.99
Baby Phat-Style Savvy Price $32.99
Izod-Original price $59.99 Style savvy Price $24.99
Rue Princess-Style Savvy Price $19.99
Bonita Bags-Style Savvy Price $12.99
Beverly Feldman- Original Price $235- Style Savvy Price $129.99
Enzo Angiolini-Original Price $98 Style Savvy Price $32
Charls David- Original Price$ 249.99-Style Savvy Price $189
Margot-Original Price $160- Style Savvy Price $80
XOXO-Style Savvy Price $13.99
Ravasi-Original Price $140-Style Savvy Price $79.99
Arcadia-Original Price$ 170- Style Savvy Price $99

Exclusive- Spring 2009 Trends in Handbags:

Colors: Soft Muted Naturals; rose, perry winkle, orchids, sage, stone, beige's,and mustard Adversely Hot Brights: pinks, neon yellows, greens, oranges, and purples

Hardwear: Over sized buckles, chain strap, metallic emblems, zippers, studs in gold and silver

Patterns: floral, animal prints( on their way out), repeat vintage patterns, jacquard, polka dots, brocades, quilting and multi-colored top stitching

Fabrications: high sheen patent leather, soft crushed leather, destroyed leather, soft suedes, canvases,and straw

Styles: Satchels, envelope clutches, totes, hoboes, fold-over totes, wristlets, and box bags