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Is quitting cold turkey the only way to beat handbag addiction?

06.09.2006

Submitted by idealbite on Fri, 06/09/2006 - 5:00pm.
The Bite:

An Ideal Bite team member, Sara, has a problem. She’s addicted to handbags. There are literally not enough days in the month to match the number of clutches in her closet. Until we locate a treatment center for her clutch compulsion, we’re  weaning her with planet-healthy bags by designers with an eco-cause.

The Benefits: 
  • Even manbags (or, if you prefer, murses) come in eco-friendlier styles nowadays. Creative designers are finding innovative ways to incorporate recycled materials into surprisingly stylish bags.
  • Many brands, like the ones we’ve listed below, have made personal commitments to the environment, donating some takings to non-profits.
  • Keep concerned friends and family from intervening in your over-the-shoulder problem!
Personally Speaking: 

For years Jen has carried a fake leather bag she got in Chinatown that is big enough to hold her SIGG bottle (that goes with her wherever she goes) when about town. Heather sneaks her lipstick and wallet into Jen’s bag so she can prance around footloose and bag-free.

Wanna Try: 
  • Aveda Celeb Handbags Auction - designers teamed up with celebs like Kirsten Dunst and Ellen Degeneres to create star-studded handbags that are being auctioned on Ebay right now! All profits go to the NRDC.
  • HER Design Handbags and Laptop Covers - we are all huge fans. Uber-chic and made from organic cotton canvas and tree-tapped wild rubber that is like the softest leather (prices vary,free shipping over $50).
  • Ecoist - uses manufacturer-discarded (not used) candy wrappers and the like to make hot clutches ($58).
  • Vy and Elle Town Traveler - billboards born-again as handbags ($68).
  • Alchemy Goods Haversack - guy-friendly bags made from recycled seatbelts and inner tubes ($88).

Cocktail Fact

Likely the most expensive handbag in the world is Fendi’s “B.Bag,” retailing at$27,700.

Bang For The Bite

Sporting eco-committed designers helps keep the planet from going to hell in a handbag.

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Beven  on June 06, 2009 at 03:25 AM 1
Nice way to share such a good information.you can find stylish & innovative style Hand Bags of quality materials. Online shopping is reliable source of getting quality & innovative style products, Best Shopping Tips & awesome information about Top Shopping Malls
Jane  on June 08, 2009 at 02:58 AM 2
I read this article & it has good topic to discuss. online shopping provides you easiness & you can get good quality products & also compare the prices as well of different companies as well. only shopping is a reliable sources providing quality products & Best Shopping Tips as well
Susan  on August 04, 2009 at 12:45 PM 3
Another option for those that want to be chic yet eco-friendly are the bags & totes at www.ahealthygreenhome.com. These bags are handcrafted from repurposed juice cartons and rice sacks by a fair trade women's co-op in the Philippines. It's a great way to feel good about looking good.
james  on November 01, 2009 at 10:27 PM 4
Fancy & charming bags can have problem like as u said. There are many companies that are providing not only stylish healthy bag but also fascinating Sunglasses as well. There are many sources from where u can get this sort of products like Precision Rifles , quality & fascinating Compass . However, It is not difficult to say that eco friendly, durable stylish bags are really in demand in future. you can also get many products, handbags & gifts from Doll house Miniatures on a single click

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