i just had to pass along this amazing offer from Simply Sarah Shaw.  rarely do i see an actual Money Back Guarantee!  what a vote of confidence in your product  – and a nice thing to do for squirmy retailers not sure about a new product.

i sold hundreds of the Handy Hold Alls at ooma.  they are a great item for displaying handbags – and they make outstanding gifts.  i highly recommend them.

here’s the deal:

order 24 Handy Hold Alls by November 7th (this is a quick promo!) and you’ll get:

 - money back guarantee (yes – actual CASH BACK for any items unsold after January 31st)

 - free black mesh holding bags (value $30)

 - ability to re-order in any quantity for the holidays (yes – even just one!)

check out the video for all the details and order page.  Order quickly!  it’s over by Saturday.

with hunger-inducing names like Bistro, Picnic, Alfresco and Trattoria - Lunch a la Mode bags are the answer to the chic, busy woman’s prayers.  Beautiful, sophisticated, functional bags hide a sustainable little secret:  a lunch compartment!

Lunch a la Mode by Amber Pollard provides a simple, yet unmet need for the businesswoman who wants to bring her own lunch without the style-devoid brown bag. 

The bags are classy and timeless in style – a woman could carry hers year round for decades.  but what’s really neat about them is that they include an insulated bag for your lunch that includes an ice pack & beverage holder.

Each of the 4 styles for Fall come in three color choices.  Prices range from $135 – $230 wholesale.  Minimum purchase of 2 bags/per color/style, total $750.  Amber is offering FREE shipping with your first order – OR – a FREE Picnic hobo with minimum purchase of $1500 (thanks for your generous offer, Amber!).  just mention the Proprietress when placing your order.

hey lady!  check out Davey Lady….lots of fun stuff.  i was immediately attracted to her handbag collection - which includes one -of-a-kind pieces (a rarity in this mass produced world).  seriously!  she only uses fabric ONCE for each bag style so that it remains unique.  i think that’s pretty darn cool.  the only bummer is that most people will then miss out on this bag:

and that’s pretty dreamy.  but from the looks of her site – she has a great eye for design and fabric – so i’m sure there are others that will catch your fancy.  the leather bags are divine as well (i especially like the shimmery clutches).

so how does a store place an order with a OOAK designer?  simple.  just contact the designer, Lisa Davey, and she will either send you jpegs of her available fabrics – or if you are in the Bay Area – she’ll pop in and show you in person (you gotta love old fashioned service like that).  her w/s prices are available upon request (retail prices range from $45 – $220).

but wait!  that’s not all!  she is a one woman designing machine.  there’s belts!  jewelry!  baby clothes!  dog accessories!  oh, if only i had the time.  check out her website to see the breadth of her design prowess.

bags!  good lord they can get pricey!  and it goes with you everywhere – so it’s gotta be cool, stylish and unique.  who wants the same old bag that everyone else has?  usually the special ones come attached with a special price.

happily, in the case of LA designer Amy Hall  – creator of the fabulous amykathryn line,  the special price is super affordable (w/s range from $21 – $58!).  she has a thing for prints – which appear in all their glory in the linings (always a lovely surprise, in my opinion) – while the exterior palette remains on trend.

there are a lot of great bags in the Fall collection- including some cross-body styles, diaper/overnite/large bags and some really kicky everyday bags.  her new canvas bags are a great alternative grocery bag for the gal who likes to shop in style.  with a minimum order of only $300 – you’ll be able to test several styles at the incredible prices.  and as you are aware – price is a major motivator these days.

stand-outs include the fun Amaryllis Saffron bag ($39!) - in a rich, vivid mustard – the bag is quite versatile (comes with detachable cross-body strap).  i love that the printed fabrics are custom made and that the bags are made with animal-friendly faux leathers.

Contact Amy directly for line sheets and orders!

 

 

Something darling passed through my inbox this morning.  New handbag line, NOAH (NO Animals Harmed), is not only eco-friendly, but crazy cute.  From their laser edged totes, too sweet butterfly appliques, to wavy Italian canvas  -they provide a really great place to store our everyday essentials while eliciting “where did you get that bag?” envy.  I think these will sell like hotcakes and can’t wait to see what they have in store for Fall.