The contest ends tonight at midnight, so if you haven’t gotten your entries in for being a bag-a-holic, hurry now!

Over at my business blog at Biz Chicks Rule, I talked a little about how my Mother’s Day was, tongue-in-cheek. But what I didn’t share with my readers over there was my Mother’s Day present. I was saving that to share with my fabulous readers here at Banging Bags. You will appreciate this.
I “mentioned” to my husband that I wanted a particular bag for Mother’s Day. More specifically, a Dolce & Gabanna that I had seen in a little specialty boutique here. However, when I looked at the price, I knew it wouldn’t happen, or so I thought. But guess …read more

There has been some activity about this post on “What’s In Your Bag.” What’s even more interesting is seeing the things that peole carry in their bags and the stories behind some of them. It’s also pretty funny to hear “why” they carry some things that they do.
For instance, I carry a few matchbox cars and X-men in my purse to quiet my four-year old when we’re at my daughter’s gym practice. It lasts for about 20 minutes or so.
Then, there’s the anti-bacterial gel I have for when we’re out eating. I use it to wash off the table and …read more

No matter what anyone says, a designer fake-off is not worth your money. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, smells like a duck, it could be a chicken.
Whatever.

[photo source: thestar.com]
Fake designer knock-offs are not worth it, why? Because they may look original, but they tear up quicker, are not nearly as sturdy and often vary in color, stitching and even size. And besides, they ARE knock-offs. ‘Nuff said.
This news story shows me exactly why I am against the whole knock-off idea. The street-retailer who thinks he’s getting away with something by making a fast buck …read more