Blog for a Graduation Gift Idea - She wants a new purse!

She loves to blog. She loves to shop. She waited all year to graduate to make you proud. Give her something she will cherish forever. It's something she really wants. Whether she's into Yoga or an obvious Fashionista, decide the award your girly grad deserves and say "congrats" with an authentic designer handbag for the Class of 2008. You know she really wants a designer purse this year! And, she's all grown up and wants something special. Shopping Online SAVES YOU MONEY! No travel time or gas to buy! Shop from the comfort of home 24/7! All the girls are carrying a new purse to their new job. Your little graduate dreams about a new designer handbag. There are many styles and designs to select in price ranges from under $100 to more than $500. It's up to you. Whatever you pick will be a hit. Some of our favorites are Tano bags, Melie Bianco handbags, Elaine Turner handbags, Pietro Alessandro handbags, Gucci Bags, Prada bags, Fendi bags and many more. And, they are all on Sale! See the coupon codes below and start saving on your graduation gifts for that special gal in your life.

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Graduation is here! She wants a REAL Designer Handbag! Have fun shopping! Here's a series of Graduation Tid-Bits we found amusing and thought you might, too!

Bad Graduation Gift Ideas
by Andy

A Briefcase: Oh, thanks Uncle Frank. You getting me this briefcase ensures that I’m supposed to work the same 9-5 office job that you've worked for that last 25 years while complaining about it and cheating on my wife with my secretary. (Sorry Aunt Jane)

“Planet Earth” on DVD: Am I that hard to shop for? How long did it take you to pick this out at Wal-Mart? Do you think that all I do is get high and watch the Discovery Channel? Well guess what, I DO!

“Planet Earth” on VHS: What? There’s like 20 tapes. Get out of my sight Grandma.

Money: What am I supposed to do with this? It's only four dollars.

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All Sorts of Graduation Ideas
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Graduation Party Ideas
The Traditions of Graduation Party -Traditions are the lifeblood of every college. Traditions connect the students to the past of the college while at the same time preparing them for the future. From the historic to the contemporary, traditions can express a spirit of unity and create a sense of community while providing for loads of fun.

Graduation Planning Checklist - Its Graduation time! You’re planning on hosting a graduation party and you want it to be unique and exciting. Planning any party can be overwhelming and many things can go wrong. So, to be on the safer side, you need to come up with a graduation planning checklist to keep things from bouncing out of control.

The Do’s and Don’ts in the Graduation Party - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and what better excuse to throw a party! Spring is that time of the year for graduation invitations, announcements and gifts. Etiquettes and manners form a very important part of our being social animals.

What To Wear on Your Graduation Day - For 12 (in some cases more) seemingly never-ending years, you obediently went through the schoolyard quarrels, your first boy-girl party, your first date, the Prom, and now finally what you’ve always been waiting for – your Graduation day! This time you’re going to be wearing an outfit that your parents will finally approve of – a gown and a cap ...

Decorating your Graduation Party - So, its graduation day and you’re all set to host a special theme party. Yes, theme parties are fun and a whole lot easier to decorate! Half the fun of hosting a graduation party is decorating the party. You can decorate your room, your lawn, you table, and even your guests! You can turn graduation caps upside down and fill them with balloons or flowers ...

Graduation Speeches Etiquette - The graduation ceremony confirms each student’s quest for knowledge. Traditionally, the ceremony will include a graduation speech that seeks to put each and every students hard work (in some cases, not so hard work) into the perspective of their future. Yes, most of us have heard one or more graduation speeches either as spectators or as graduates ourselves ...

Graduation Gift Ideas - The date is fixed, and the invitations and announcements have already been given out. So, the day has finally come for you students to cry and to cheer and to leave your school or college halls forever. Yes, graduation day is indeed one of the biggest days in everyone’s life. After years and years of hard work, your efforts have finally paid off. You’re happy but ...

Chance to Promote Your Business with Graduation Open House Invitations - Do you plan to host a graduation open house for yourself or one of your children? It may not seem like it could work, but you can actually promote your business when you have an open house. You can start the promotion with something as simple as mention that the open house is being hosted by your business. This will definitely ...

Graduation Announcement Tips, Wording, and Special Poems
Graduation Announcement Wording Tips - Graduation is an important time in life, and should be announced properly. Stationary with crayons and graduation caps on it is an appropriate means of announcing a child graduating from kindergarten. A photo announcement is a nice keepsake for loved ones who are being invited to the graduation ...

Graduation Announcements Wording Ideas - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and you’re busier than ever! Your last year of college is filled with thousands of events and activities that you have never even tried to attempt during your college years. From sending out resumes and applications to asking for letter of recommendation, you have loads ...

Do it yourself Graduation Announcements - A great substitute to printed graduation announcements are announcements that you print by yourself on your personal computer. Not only are these ‘Do-it-yourself’ graduation announcements a lot more economical, but they can also be equally colorful and creative. Start of by using plain white card stock or even plain white paper ...

Sending Graduation Announcements - So, its graduation day and its time to let everyone know that you are a proud graduate. Now that all those seemingly endless years of toil and hard work have finally paid off, it’s finally time to celebrate. First things first, start by sending out graduation invitations and announcements to all your near and dear ones. Most colleges and high schools ...

Graduation Invitations in General and the Etiquette
Graduation Party Invitations - Planning the Party - Everyone who has played a role in the life of the graduate should be sent an invitation to the graduation party. It is understood by most that tickets to commencement are limited, however an open house allows for everyone to congratulate the graduate. - Invitations - You can choose informal themes, such as a backyard ...

Graduation Invitations Etiquette - There is a very good reason why people call graduation ceremonies ‘commencement ceremonies’. This is because graduation does not mark the end; it marks the beginning. Graduation is the achievement of all goals, and rewarding the graduate for his or her hard work is a must. Graduation time is the time to invite friends and family together for an exclusive ...

Choosing Graduation Invitations Theme - Whether for you or a friend, Graduation day is one of the most joyous and welcomed occasions in any student’s life. It marks the end of your educational journey that can sometimes seem to be an endless and intolerable journey. Graduation is a once in a lifetime event, so give this event the honor and prestige that it truly deserves. The very first ...

The Traditions of Graduation Cap & Black Color in Your Invitations - When it comes to graduation invitations or stationary there are some traditions that are still observed by most people. In the majority of samples that you look at while shopping you will find that there are graduation caps in the majority of them. This is simply an obvious choice of décor since it is an invitation for a graduation ...

Graduation Invitations Theme
Casual Graduation Party Ideas - If you want to throw a wonderful party for that special high school or college graduate in your life, don’t assume you have to spend a fortune and put together some very elegant get together. After all, your graduate has already worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment and now just needs some time to relax and unwind. That’s why sometimes a more casual ...

Throwing a Cocktail Theme Graduation Party - Graduating from college is a major accomplishment and is definitely one of the best reasons to have a celebration. However, too many graduation parties are all the same. If you want to throw an amazing party, then you’ll want to take a creative approach with your graduation celebration. One idea is to celebrate with a cocktail theme ...

Throwing a Party for Valedictorians and Summa Cum Laude Graduates - Graduating from high school or college is a huge achievement, but if your student is graduating with honors then that achievement is even more deserving of a special celebration. No ordinary graduation is going to be sufficient. Background on Graduation Honors - If you’re not familiar with all of the “honors” terminology, then ...

Black, Red, and Green for Graduation Invitations - Graduations are one of those major milestones in life that deserve not only to be recognized but also to be celebrated. Whether the student in your life has just earned a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree, or an even higher degree, you’ll want to find a way to show him or her just how proud you are of their hard work ...
Ideas for a Formal Graduation Party - When we think of graduation parties, sometimes we have the impression that all of them are just full of young people drinking too much and playing loud music. And sure some graduation parties would fit that description pretty well, but that isn’t your only option if you’re planning a celebration for a special student in your life ...

Feng Shui Graduation Party Ideas - Celebrating a graduation is a big deal. The family wants to show their pride at how well their student has succeeded. The student wants to know that he or she has done a good job by achieving this important life goal. When you’re planning something this special, then it only makes sense that you should take into consideration every possible way of ...

Creating Tassel as Embellishments For Your Invitations - If you want to create a graduation invitation that is sure to get the attention of those you invite you can do a lot of it yourself. It can be fun to add your own personal touch to it, even if you order the actual stationary and then create a tassel as an embellishment. Everyone associates a tassel with graduation, so this can be a fun addition! If you ...

Clip-Arts for Graduation Invitations - Do you want to add some fun and uniqueness to your graduation invitation but you aren’t sure what may or may not be appropriate? If so, you aren’t alone. The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of fun or original things that you can do; you simply need to infuse your own style into it and get creative. Anything that you can imagine can generally be created ...

Personalize Your Graduation Invitations with Special Inspirations - A graduation invitation can be just a graduation invite, but there are some great things that you can do to add your personal touch and make it interesting and even inspirational to those that you send them to. There is nothing better than sending out invites that have been infused with your own personal style, whatever that may be ...

Differentiating Masculine & Feminine Invitations Theme - Because both men and women graduate from high school as well as college there needs to be a way to differentiate between invitations that are more appropriate for men and those that are more appropriate for women. This is not to say that there aren’t invitations that are appropriate for both genders, but if you want something that ...

Seasonal Graduation Invitations
Show Your Patriotism with Patriotic Graduation Invitations Theme - Over the last couple years the patriotism in our country seems to have been renewed and this includes the young, the old, and everyone in between. If you are graduating from high school or college why not share your patriotism with others with a patriotic invitation theme? Why go drab when you can serve to inspire those that ...

Graduation Photo Christmas Cards - Are you graduating early? Many students that graduate early, graduate in the winter months, which is a great opportunity to do something different with your graduation invitation. You can not only send an invite to all those that you would like to attend your graduation ceremonies; you can send a Christmas greeting at the same time by enclosing a Christmas card with a photo ...

After The Graduation
Sending Graduation Thank You Cards - So, your graduation day has come and gone, the ceremonies were amazing, the graduation party was brilliant, and above all, the graduation gifts were super cool! The graduate is happy, the graduate’s guests are happy, everyone is happy. But, after the ceremony, party and gifts comes the most daunting part – sending out ...

Graduation Photo and your Scrapbooking Project - Honoring the graduate is one of the most important parts of the graduation ceremony. If you’ve organized your photo albums over the years, then everything should be up to date. But, if you are like most of us, then you’re family photos are probably piled up in boxes in the attic. Since you are going to be graduating pretty soon, now ...

Career Guide After Graduation - Transitioning out of college can be both, an exciting as well as a scary experience. There are newer and tougher challenges to face, unwritten laws to be followed, unexplored opportunities for progress – and humiliation – in every nook and cranny. While recent graduates and most other college students are preparing themselves to become experts ...

Reunion Graduate Party Planning - Once you graduate, you only get to see you friends every ten years at each reunion! So you want to have a fun reunion party this time and not a boring formal one? Planning for your reunion would mean coming up with a special plan or an idea for the party. From the decorations to the food and particularly the entertainment, your graduate reunion party ...

Stylish Messenger Bags

Latico Leather Messenger bag

By Chris Rodriquez

Messenger bags are not only an ideal way to transport your items from point A to point B, but they have become somewhat of a fashion statement as well. It used to be that only bicycle messengers would carry these bags, but now everyone from students to business people can be seen carrying their own stylish messenger bag.

Comfort and convenience are of utmost importance and are tastefully combined in these messenger's bags. Men and women from all walks of life can look smart and sophisticated as they go about their daily business with their messenger carrying bag. Manufacturers are starting to create bag styles that appeal to an even broader range of lifestyles. This means there are messenger bags out there to suit everyone's tastes.

The fact that these messenger's bags are made with waterproof vinyl fabric sewn together with heavy duty stitching and protective padding gives you comfort in knowing your precious cargo will be protected from bumps and drops. There is plenty of space in a messenger carrying bag for all of your necessities such as laptops, business files, and other items. With all of the functionality of a briefcase, a messenger bag is more convenient for commuters who travel by foot or bicycle.

If you are looking to purchase a messengers bag, check out the internet for a great selection of brands and prices. Make your commute to work much easier by getting yourself one of these messengers bags, you'll be glad you did!

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Top picks for designer messenger bags:

TANO My Photo messenger bag. A perfect urban style messenger bag in all leather with a zip top and extra long adjustable strap to carry over the shoulder or across your body. Loads of storage pockets for all your little needs. Buckles, straps, zippers, studs and designer bag details you'd expect from Tano. There's a double strap option for carrying this multi-funcitonal Tano bag. Measures about 14 x 1 x 14 inches.

MARC JACOBS pale gray canvas messenger bag. Adjustable shoulder strap is a darker gray with red stripes and a center blue stripe. Strap measures approximately 36 inches long with a 12 inch drop when shortened. Strap measures approximately 60 inches long with a 30 inch drop when fully extended. Hardware is a white cream color. Messenger bag measures approximately 13 inch length by 14 inch tall with a 5 inch depth. Flap over top closure has a full length zipper with two separate pockets.
DIESEL nylon messenger bag in khaki green. The Diesel handbag or messenger bag measures aobut 12 x 12 x 3 inches with a single adjustable strap about 32 inche at its shortest length. Strap extends long enough to carry across the body in a messenger style. Constructed of easy to maintain nylon with a cotton twill strap. Leather trim. Full zip closure top. Front flap front has many extra zip pockets. Inside is fully lined and has more storage pockets.

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'It' bags of 2008

By Ingrid Chua-Go
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—The Chloe Paddington, Balenciaga Motorcycle, Fendi Spy, Chanel 2.55 Reissue. A few years ago, these were the designer “it” bags, the ones that gave birth to the almost unprecedented waiting lists to purchase one, and the ones that also spawned a few thousand fakes.

Since then, Chloe has flooded the bag market with so many Paddington bags which made consumers almost despise the bag—the oversupply of the bag as well as its heavyweight “killed” it for many bag lovers.

Fendi “did” a Chloe with the Spy oversupply, and even took it a few steps further by experimenting with different (bordering on exotic) materials like rabbit fur, denim, sequins. People stuck to the classic leather version at the end of the day, and almost abhorred the presence of the Spy mutants.

The Balenciaga Motorcycle bag has since graduated to become a modern classic and is still very desirable with its new, bright colored versions.

And what of Chanel bags? Well, “Chanel is Chanel” is what you’d hear from the brand’s loyal fans who happen to be the younger bag-loving set these days.

The latest designer names that stayed on the lips of bag hags are Prada, Chanel, Goyard, Hermes and perennial favorite, Louis Vuitton.

Prada Fairy Bag. This deerskin bag is a piece of mobile art, featuring artistic paintings of fairies in jewel and earth tones. A recent trip to Paris and Rome cemented this bag’s position as a “winner”—it was sold out in the Prada boutiques! The best-selling style is a top-handled rectangular zip tote that opens right down to its size for easy accessibility.

Chanel 2.55 Metallic Reissue. Chanel’s recipe for success in its classic bag is to create a few more variations in leather and color for the 2.55 reissue. The reissue has gone from distressed leather, to metallic leather, then patent leather; from “diamond” quilts to “crocodile” quilts; and the latest, to “jigsaw puzzle” quilts. Chanel even upsized the bags, making them more functional and covetable now than ever.

Goyard St. Louis PM Tote. Evidence of this bag’s popularity? The brand is not even officially available in the Philippines, but there are already countless people toting this bag proudly. A few come-ons for this cabas are its hand-painted chevron patterned monograms, custom hand-painting of colored stripes of your choice and your initials, its light-as-a-feather weight, and its coated canvas which makes the bag waterproof and very easy to clean.

Hermes Birkin. In the more recent months, there has been continued clamor for this bag especially with its Spring/Summer-y colors (lagoon blue, curry yellow), and despite its hefty price tag. There are nearly 230 Birkins belonging to the bag population in the city of Manila alone.

Why? Its quality is excellent, with hand-stitched details and the absence of imperfection on the leathers used for the bags. That plus the Birkin has undeniably exuded the impression that the wearer can afford luxury. It is a status symbol.

Louis Vuitton Aquarelle Speedy. This is one of 2008’s most anticipated bags, a product of the collaboration between artist Richard Price and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. The Aquarelle “watercolor” Speedy is a modified style of the classic doctor’s bag, the Speedy, with a striking red acetate frame and karung (water-snake skin) handles. The more “affordable” version of the watercolor Speedy is also coming out the same time, with handles made of natural vachetta (cowhide leather).

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Coach Handbags - An American Classic

Coach Bleeker Signature Shoulder Bag

By J Blu

Designer handbags and accessories have become a fashion statement. Name brand authentic purses and luggage sets have become a symbol of the latest trend and the in crowd. Brands such as Prada, Fendi, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton are splattered all across the media sending fashion loving, money spending people into a shopping frenzy. These people can be seen running to the nearest department store to get the latest trend bag.

The designer brands mentioned previously all have one thing in common... none of them are American. And while there really is nothing wrong with that, let us focus our attention now on a great American company that produces fine quality handbags. Let us talk about Coach.

Coach Handbags and an its Relation to an American Classic Pastime

I see many women, young and older alike, sporting a Coach handbag on their shoulders. Not many of them know, or care to know for that fact, just exactly what the inspiration of Coach handbags were. Well, I can tell you that if you do not already know the answer to the posed subject, you may be very surprised.

According to the official Coach website, Coach was established in 1941. The first every Coach handbag to be made was inspired by a leather baseball glove. Yes, the design of the Coach Chelsea, Coach Hamptons, and even the Coach Ergo lines of handbags was fashioned after a piece of equipment used to play baseball, Americas favorite pastime.

It is very interesting to find out where inventors and designers find their muse. Baseball and fashion seems so odd together, but origins do tend to be ironic at times.

As surprising as that may seem, it is easy to see the resemblance now in the leather purses that Coach manufactures. The quality of the fine leather and the workmanship of the stitching and assembly is near seamless and almost reaches perfection. Surely any fashion enthusiast would be able to appreciate the fine craftsmanship of a bag made by Coach.

Is it Important to Know Where Coach Handbags Stemmed From?

Well, my short answer is no. It may not be important at all to be informed of where Coach handbags originated from. After this article is published, many will go on and perhaps never know about how Coach handbags relate to baseball. The thing is though, once you do know, this knowledge may perhaps give a different perspective of the purse that everyone has with the C monograms on it.

Coach handbags are not just another designer brand name. Instead, Coach handbags are an American classic. This knowledge gives a little added depth to the brand name. It is not just about buying the popular bag that everyone else has, and neither is it a handbag that makes you look like a person in the know about fashion.

Instead, owning a Coach handbag is more about having a piece of American history with you. Knowing how Coach handbags were once engineered and crafted gives off the feeling and aura of those good old-fashioned times. Does that give any more depth to designer handbags? Well, I will leave that up to you to decide.

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American Fashion Designers Purse Blog for Memorial Day Celebration

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Celebrate Memorial Day in style and take an extra 20% off all the American Designers at eFashionHouse.com. We owe a lot to the European influence when it comes to fashion. Yet, the American Designers produce an image we call, "Home." People like Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Melie Bianco and Elaine Turner pave the way for upcoming American fashion influence. Designers like Tano Bags, BCBG, Coach, Dooney & Bourke and Brighton bring a sense of American style and unique image to their collections. We honor all the American Designers this season and celebrate with them for Memorial Day 2008.

Whether you are looking for a new handbag, wallet, tote or leather shoulder bag, you can find a perfect American Designer Handbag for an unbeatable price. But don't lose sight of the true meaning of Memorial Day. We celebrate in honor of many people who have died in military service protecting our country. It's really about honoring our heros.

Yes, we are addicted to fashion, and we admire the creative design process. We are always seeking a bargain, and we shop online for the best deals we can find. So, get ready for Memorial Day with a celebration of American Designers at an additional 20% off, and remember our heros who lived their lives to make America our home.

MORE ABOUT Memorial Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.

Many politicians and community leaders give speeches at community gatherings on Memorial Day.In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. The national Click it or ticket campaign ramps up beginning Memorial Day weekend, noting the beginning of the most dangerous season for auto accidents and other safety related incidents. The USAF "101 Critical days of summer" begin on this day as well. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.

Flags flying at Fort Logan National Cemetery during Memorial Day 2006.Memorial Day formerly occurred on May 30, and some, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), advocate returning to this fixed date, although the significance of the date is tenuous. The VFW stated in a 2002 Memorial Day Address, "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed a lot to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."

Following the end of the Civil War, many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died. Some of the places creating an early memorial day include Charleston, South Carolina; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Carbondale, Illinois; Columbus, Mississippi; many communities in Vermont; and some two dozen other cities and towns. These observances eventually coalesced around Decoration Day, honoring the Union dead, and the several Confederate Memorial Days.

Decoration Day, c. 1900. "You bet I'm goin' to be a soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow up."According to Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first memorial day was observed in 1865 by liberated slaves at the historic race track in Charleston. The site was a former Confederate prison camp as well as a mass grave for Union soldiers who had died while captive. A parade with thousands of freed blacks and Union soldiers was followed by patriotic singing and a picnic.

The official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York. The village was credited with being the birthplace because it observed the day on May 5, 1866, and each year thereafter, and because it is likely that the friendship of General John Murray, a distinguished citizen of Waterloo, and General John A. Logan, who led the call for the day to be observed each year and helped spread the event nationwide, was a key factor in its growth.

General Logan had been impressed by the way the South honored their dead with a special day and decided the Union needed a similar day. Reportedly, Logan said that it was most fitting; that the ancients, especially the Greeks, had honored their dead, particularly their heroes, by chaplets of laurel and flowers, and that he intended to issue an order designating a day for decorating the grave of every soldier in the land, and if he could he would have made it a holiday.

Logan had been the principal speaker in a citywide memorial observation on April 29, 1866, at a cemetery in Carbondale, Illinois, an event that likely gave him the idea to make it a national holiday. On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization, Logan issued a proclamation that "Decoration Day" be observed nationwide. It was observed for the first time on May 30 of the same year; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of a battle. The tombs of fallen Union soldiers were decorated in remembrance of this day.

Many of the states of the U.S. South refused to celebrate Decoration Day, due to lingering hostility towards the Union Army and also because there were very few veterans of the Union Army who lived in the South. A notable exception was Columbus, Mississippi, which on April 25, 1866 at its Decoration Day commemorated both the Union and Confederate casualties buried in its cemetery.

The alternative name of "Memorial Day" was first used in 1882, but did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967 . On June 28, 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend and for the first time recognized Columbus Day as a federal holiday. The holidays included Washington's Birthday (which evolved into Presidents' Day), Veterans Day, and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971 . After some initial confusion and unwillingness to comply at the state level, all fifty states adopted the measure within a few years, although Veterans Day was eventually changed back to its traditional date. Ironically, most corporate businesses no longer close on Columbus Day or Veterans Day, and an increasing number are staying open on President's Day as well. The holiday has endured as one where most businesses stay closed because it marks the beginning of the "summer vacation season" (similar to neighboring Canada's Victoria Day, which occurs on the prior Monday).

Betsey Johnson Handbags - Her Commitment to Stay True

Betsey Johnson Medium Kiss Lock Satchel

By Kenneth Elliot

Over the years Betsey Johnson has stayed ahead of the fashion curve by being true to herself. Following her own rules has taken her to new heights. Known for her celebration of exuberant, Betsey first Rocked the rocking roll fashion industry with her original and unique designs. Betsey has carried this into her Betsey Johnson and Betseyville collections of handbags.

The Betsey Johnson and Betseyville handbag collection features colorful handbags with unique designs from kisses handbags with Betsey's own signature to flowers that seem to wrap around the purse. The Betseyville collection looks to be more of a all cloth line that range in price from the $25 to $100 dollars. These are perfect purses for hanging out around town catching some rays.

The Betsey Johnson handbag collection on the other hand is more of a tradition line with more leather products. You’re not going to see many of the colorful designs in this collection. But there will be intricate leather weaving in this collection. This is the more expensive line with prices that range from $50 to $300 dollars for even higher. These handbags are recommended more for high end functions, executive luncheons or just the dress suit look.

In both of these collections expect to find a large selection of satchels, totes, hobos and buckets handbags. In comparison to Coach or Louis Vuitton I would call this line of handbags more of the fun look. Especially the Betseyville line. The Betsey Johnson line is comparable to Coach in the style and shapes that are provided.

Betsey Johnson handbags are very reasonable in price and are worth the money. They hold up and provide a image that will turn heads. She has taken great care to provide and handbag that will touch the masses no matter what you’re style is. This collection has exactly what you are looking for.

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Bottega Veneta handbags for contemporary style

from Designers & Style

Bottega Veneta is one of the biggest names in fashion playing a significant role in contemporary American style. Bottega Veneta handbags are popular amongst fashion divas around the world because of their stylish and sophisticated look. With more than 30 years of successful accessory design behind them, the next 30 years promises to bring even more success.

Bottega Veneta uses rich colors when designing their handbag lines. Such wonderful colors as sage, olive green, eggplant, mauve, cafe latte, and periwinkle blue are just a taste of what Bottega Veneta has in store for you. Attention to detail by using embossed leathers, beaded embroideries, and striking silver buckles, makes these designer handbags even more of a hot commodity. The creation of handbags using woven leathers, leather and canvas combinations, and other luxury materials is the reason Bottega Veneta remains high on the fashion scale.

Besides their luxury handbag creations, Bottega Veneta also designs coordinated shoes and scarves. So you can have matching shoes and handbags for a collected and coordinated look. With all the great colors and accessories you can be on top of fashion.

If you are looking for a Bottega Veneta handbag, the internet is the best place to find it. The selection is fabulous and the prices are better than retail.

The Fashionista's Guide to Designer Handbags For Every Season

By Alicia M.

GiGiMilan.com


Be the girl with the perfect bag for every season with our great guide. Here are some tips for choosing a great handbag for you!

Autumn

Take a cue from the weather when deciding which bag to accessorize with. In autumn, the leaves have beautiful burnt orange, red and yellow hues. Celebrate fall with pumpkin colored purses, brown leather handbags, and suede camel bags. We suggest medium sized bags so you can show off your great bag, and you'll match the pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner!

Juicy Couture Brown Leather Bowler - 22% Off

Furla Suede Camel Tote - 31% Off

Winter

Think white is just for summer? Think again. The hot trend is to accessorize with white designer handbags in winter. Take the chill away with white handbags. If you're wearing a long white coat, check out black and white handbags so your handbag doesn't get lost in your beautiful coat. If you're donning a dark peacoat, try tan colored bags that really stand out. We recommend hobo bags big enough to fit your scarf and gloves.

Coach Cream Leather Tote - 19% Off

Tano Butterball Leather Hobo - 34% Off

Spring

Hear the birds chirping? Spring has sprung with floral handbags. You don't need to sport a bag with huge flowers all over it - opt for a cream colored bag with hints of floral designs. A bright bag will help you break out of those winter blues and put that smile back on your face! Think colors like light blue, soft pinks, and lavender. Green is also a great color for spring. Be sure your bag is large enough to fit an umbrella for all those pesky April showers!

Gucci Abbey Floral Messenger Bag - 25% Off

Melie Bianco Quilted Chain Hobo - Only $38

Summer

It's getting hot out there! The best designer handbags for summer are light and breezy. You don't need a large leather purse lugging you down. For the day, bright bags are perfect, like lime greens, sky blues, and hot pinks. Just make sure they don't clash with your outfit. For all those summer dinner parties you'll be attending, try stylish, yet classy, python print handbags. And remember to keep your bag small!

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Satchel - 34% Off

Elaine Turner Gretchen Stone Python Evening Bag - 42% Off

We hope we've given you some tips for choosing the perfect bag for every season. Remember to take into account the weather - no one wants to carry around a clunky black bag in spring! You'll be the best accessorized girl on the block!

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I dream I've lost my handbag

Bottega Veneta's icon handbag is called the Veneta Bag shown above

from The Daily Mail

A woman's handbag is usually extremely important to her. It safely carries all those valuable things that she can’t do without and contains them all in one place. So dreams of losing handbags are often connected to themes of loss and lack of containment in general.

Maybe you feel that you are uncontained in some aspect of your life. I wonder whether at some level you are worried about not coping with all the things going on in you world and hence the loss of the handbag symbolises that loss of control. Similarly the packing dream seems like it is do with being over burdened and stressed.

You can't get packed in time and then you lose things or everything goes wrong. It sounds to me like you have got too much on your plate in your life at the moment.

This has led to a series of dreams where you are stressed out and disorganised in various ways. I guess that when you start getting back in control of these waking stresses then your dream world will calm down too.

Discover Why Marc Jacobs Handbags are of the Highest Quality

Marc by Marc Jacobs Satin Bucket Bag - 29% off

By Jack Harmon

Marc Jacobs's handbags are very well known as being very versatile. The products of the Marc Jacobs have become one of the finest products available since 2000.

The finest material is used in order to maintain the high quality in making Jacob's handbags. Many bags offer a good mix of laid back style with a hint of glam that offers incredible versatility.

Take the near neutral beige pink Wham bag, for example: the large, unstructured shape and long knotted leather zipper pull make it a perfect accompaniment to a pair of casual cords and t-shirt. When it comes to handbags, Marc Jacobs takes casual comfort to the highest level of chic. From chunky zipper pulls to carefully placed aged brass embellishments, each handbag offers attention to detail without being presumptuous.

There is another reason for being famous of Marc Jacob's handbags i.e. all the handbags of Marc Jacobs are always come with the new and different styles which always suits most of the women.

And the creativity or new creations of Marc Jacobs has always appealed the youths and trendsetting crowd since 1990s, this is the main cause that has made him a legend in the fashion world among fashion forward celebrities.

Marc Jacobs's handbags are available in a range of materials from classic leathers to modern linen. There is another thing that should be noted about Jacob's handbags are leather patchwork that are usually outfitted with gold fittings and accessories.

Commonly all the Jacobs's handbags are available in different kinds of leathers, one of them is ostrich and the other kinds for more particular consumers.

One important thing is that for every season Jacobs's handbags have different designs. And with this fact it attracts all kinds of women. Jacobs's handbags come in very refreshing colors and also in very casual designs.

Jacob is mainly known for the Excellency in design and for his fashion forward style. With the very bold colors and the unique styles, Jacobs's handbags are made for the women who pride themselves for their uniqueness.

His bags are not only maintains your status among the people that surrounds you but also remind you about your right decision as it always helps you whenever you need it. And it will never let you down.

There are some other products also that are continued by Marc Jacob for his supporters and fans. Jacob was the youngest artist to be awarded The Council of Fashion Designer's of America's (CFDA), Perry Ellis award for New Fashion Talent, a Noble prize of the fashion industry. Jacob has made himself a well known person and continues the path of success.

High quality suede, leathers, corduroy, and other high quality fabrics are used to make Marc Jacobs's handbags. Luxurious liners and durable metal hardware and detailing are part of each bag.

Marc Jacobs's styles showed an ultra-unique sensibility however, some characteristics are like roomy and accessible, subtle but striking details, great range of natural colors.

If you are interested to buy Marc Jacobs bags online. So you may purchase these bags online from the authorized retailers.

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Satin quilted tote bags by Marc Jacobs

This is a big roomy tote that can be carried as a purse or shoulder bag, too. It's not too big, not too small. It's just right! Marc Jacobs makes this inexpensive purses for most of us who can't afford to spend a million bucks for a new designer handbag. So, I've exagerated a little.... no purse is a million dollars, but they may as well be. I still can't afford to pay a few thousand. Here's one you can get for the same price you'd pay for a good dinner out!

Read more details about it here:

MARC JACOBS designer handbags satin tote bag designer purses silver. Marc by Marc Jacobs satin bowler bag brand new this season. Fully lined. Inside pocket. Monogram details. Satin quilted body. Polyurethane trim. Zip top. Guaranteed authentic. Comes with a sleeper bag for storage. The Marc Jacobs handbag measures about 18 x 13 x 8 inches with double straps about 16 inches each with about a 5 inch drop.

Available in gold, silver, brown, dark gray and black!

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