We’re all familiar with handbag accents like studs, fringes, embroidery and quilted materials, right?
Of course – they’re used in lots of different kinds of handbag lines these days.
There’s a new kind of purse embellishment that’s been popping up lately though…
Animals have been showing up as decorative accents in a few brands of handbags.  Of course, Marc Jacobs created the adorable mouse shoes, but dogs and lambs have been making their presence known as well.

Marc Jacobs had to follow the mouse shoes with a cat of course!  This cotton tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs features a charming cat on the …read more

Blue Q is the source for all kinds of weird and wonderful goodies.  Everything from novelty gum to stickers, fun accessories to eco-friendly bags.
These totes are made using recycled pop bottles and grain sacks – and you’d never guess their origins from their funky style!  As well, Blue Q donates 1% of their profits from these bags to the Nature Conservancy.
It’s a win-win situation – you can support a good cause, keep plastic out the landfills and carry a stylish shopper.

“Miso Pretty“

“Happy Camper“

“Crazy Collage“

images: Blue Q

I love cloth tote bags, and try to bring them with me when I’m out shopping.  But what’s the fun of carrying a boring, plain tote bag?
These charming embellished cotton tote bags from Showpony are a great solution to the problem.  The totes and shoppers are printed with vintage-look pictures, which means you can carry your groceries in a corset:

Or tie a bow around them:

Or even bring your milk home in an antique evening bag:

The totes are made from fair-trade organic cotton and are printed on both sides.
images: Indie Fixx