Shorty Stories

The perfect bag…

November 11, 2010 By CynthiaC 2 Comments

ShareI love bags, probably because it’s hard for me to find good shoes. I guess if I created Carrie Bradshaw rather than Candace Bushnell, I’d make her a bag lover. I’m always looking for the perfect one. I have actually found and pre-ordered one for the spring from 442 McAdam, but what about the winter? The bag I use most [...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Style Tagged With: bag collection, bags, Coach, kate spade, michael kors, neutral colours

20 Fall Handbags You’ll Want Now (PHOTOS)

August 5, 2010 By CynthiaC Leave a Comment

Share These bags are lovely. I really like the Rebecca Minkoff one, but it looks HUGE. Not sure if it’s the best thing for a petite girl like me! Honestly, I wish that they’d add dimensions of each bag to this post…saves you from actually going to the website! Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Filed Under: Accessories, Style, Uncategorized

Allison Izu Kolohe Capris (and 442 McAdam’s Hobette Bag)

July 30, 2010 By CynthiaC 3 Comments

Share and from the other side… Top: Elie Tahari (I think this was S/S 2009) Capris: Allison Izu (size 24/00) Bag: 442 McAdam (Hobette – F/W 2010) My Allison Izu Kolohe Capris have arrived! They’re lower rise pants (the “waist” is right at the hip bone) and fall a couple of inches below the knee. I think they’re [...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Lookbook, Petite Designers, Style Tagged With: 442 McAdam, Allison Izu, capris, denim, Hawaii, Hobette, petite denim, Petite Designers

May Survey Results

June 1, 2010 By CynthiaC Leave a Comment

Share Last month, we asked you whether you found the tote bags popular right now were too big. Results? 46% said that they overwhelmed their bodies. Interestingly, 33% liked them. Another 13% didn’t seem to care – they’ve been using the same bag/purse for years. 6% of you chose other.

Filed Under: Accessories, Poll Results Tagged With: bags, big bags, May results, tote bags

So I got a new bag….

May 10, 2010 By CynthiaC Leave a Comment

ShareA few weeks ago, I asked readers what new bag I should get for summer. Well, here it is… Yes, I know, I said I wasn’t going to get Coach…

Filed Under: Accessories, Shopping, Style Tagged With: bags, Coach, summer bags

Suggest a New Bag for Me!

April 10, 2010 By CynthiaC 4 Comments

Share OK, so I’ve had this Kate Spade bag for seven years – it’s in its last legs and I am looking for something to replace it. It’s for spring/summer use (I have a black bag for winter, which I’ve had since 2005-2006). Any suggestions? I don’t want anything too big – I’m not looking for a tote, so [...]