BIG BAG THEORY
Oversized Handbags are a Must for Spring – Make Yours Eco Friendly!
By Bonny Osterhage
A woman’s purse is kind of like one of those clown cars at the circus. Sure, it may look tiny, but open it up and then stand back, as mints, hair accessories, keys, a protein bar, a cell phone, the occasional Lego piece, paper clips, lipstick, wallet and more come tumbling out. There just never seems to be enough room for all the gear we women need to get through our busy days. This Spring promises to change all that with the emergence of big, beautiful, eco fashionable bags with roomy, vast interiors. These bags are designed to hold everything a girl needs, with space left over for everything she wants — because you should never be caught unprepared!
SERIOUSLY?!
We love our dogs as much as the next person, but here is a device we can’t quite figure out. The Pup To Go dog carrier is a harness-type thing that allows you to carry Rover strapped to your body. He rides paws out and face forward, so that he can get a better view of the world. Seriously?! First, you would have to wrestle your dog into this bizarre contraption. Then, if your dog is anything like ours, that puppy would wiggle and squirm the entire time he's supposed to be “riding.” Finally, unless you have one of those “teacup” or “toy” dogs, this looks like a backache waiting to happen. Seriously people — if you are that desperate to take your dog along, it’s called a leash — get one! $125 at www.puptogo.com.
Zip It!
We cannot keep our lips zipped about this unusual bracelet from Alkemie. The reclaimed metal bangle is actually made to look as though it zips around the wrist! A little punk and very eye-catching, we think it’s great worn alone, layered with other bracelets or splurge and buy more than one for a multi-zipper effect. $188 at www.shopbop.com.










