GUEST POST: How to Choose the Best Quality Handbags

Whether you take your handbag while travelling, for a fine evening party or wandering to get a handbag that serves more than its normal functionality like keeping various bills, receipts, accessories and so on. Then you should make sure to get a right bag that serves all your needs before you buy it. Picking a right quality handbag is one of the important aspects that aid in looking attractive and stylish. Here are a few tips that help you choose the best quality handbags.

§  Look for well finished lint, straps, stitches and edges of the handbag: Hand purses are not just meant for the sake of making a style statement; it carries a lot of load. So, make sure to buy quality ones. Don’t just rely on the words store claims that the bag is a high quality one and don’t tend to buy it immediately without examining the bag properly.  You can even choose a quality bag by examining stitching spaces, sloppy if any. Change it immediately, if you find any kind of damages.

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  Decide on material: Look at material and determine whether the bag is appropriate for your style. Material plays a significant role in ensuring long life to the bag and durability. I is also one of the quality factor.

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Lining: Check for thick and durable lining. Lining that is made up of nylon, leather, wool and vinyl lasts for a longer period. Also inspect for any seams or holes inside or outside the pockets of the bag.

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Decide on a colour: Choosing the colour depends on the occasion when and where you use your bag. If you want to use your handbag for every day needs then try with neutral colours as they would not look very old even after regular use.

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 Size of the bag: Make sure the size of bag suits your body personality. Select bags that are proportional to your body frames. For example, if you are petite try using smaller bags than using bigger handbags that overpower your body frame. A hand bag should not look as if you are carrying luggage.

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Set a budget: Price is also an important issue while buying handbags, to buy a high quality bag; you do not have to break your bank account. Just set a budget to buy a purse within the amount. You need to put a reasonable amount to get high quality handbag and make sure you spend for a well-designed, crafted and a made bag. 

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Test: Check for straps and strap attachment. Consider tugging it gently to test the strength of the stitches and handles. Test clasps and zippers and make sure they work properly.

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Brand name: Most branded bags carry half of the cost of its brand name, although brand bags are good for its durability, you must ensure to check its functions regardless of brand name, high price tag before purchasing.

Handbags are considered accessories for storing things of privacy.

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GUEST POST: Why "Vanity Bag" has become very woman's companion.

Hello Beauties,

I am back with yet another Guest Post from Jenny Oliver. She left school with no idea what the future will bring. Now she is heading towards the health and beauty business.

I do hope you all enjoy reading her post.

For today’s modern woman who wears makeup almost every day, the handy cosmetic bags have become the essential carry-all kit. This indispensable storage item now has come to be known by a lot of names, such as vanity pouch, makeup kit, vanity kit, makeup purse and many others. Ladies bring it everywhere they go, and in the ladies room, the cosmetic pouch serves as a handy-dandy ‘rescue’ kit.

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Because of its compact size, portability and storage function, women have found many other uses for the cosmetic purse. Here are some of the common reasons why the ‘vanity bag’ has become every woman’s companion:

Storage for Makeup
The primary function of the cosmetic purse is clearly for storing makeup and other cosmetic accessories. The compact size of the purse allow for a more organized and systematic storage system. Also, having a smaller, separate bag to place their cosmetic necessities in allows women to pack their cosmetic purses inside their regular, everyday bag. This makes finding cosmetic items easier and faster whenever they need to retouch.
There are also makeup kits that come with different-sized compartments that give added organization and storage functions. These compartments, or pockets, allow women to separate makeup items according to use. This, in turn, makes it easier to know which pocket contains the lipstick, mascara, or eye shadow when these items are needed right away.

Complement’s Personal Style
Cosmetic purses have the inherent ability to enhance a woman’s personal style and preferences. When choosing makeup kits, ladies usually go for the style that closely matches their personality and style. Their selected purse design shows what their fashion preferences are - whether they like being fun with vibrant and loud colors or simple yet elegant with classic styles and hues.

Money Saver
Having a makeup kit also helps women secure all their cosmetic items in one storage place. There will be a decreased chance of losing or misplacing cosmetic items thus, minimizing the need to purchase new cosmetic products every now and then. The cosmetic purse offers a great way to save money, time and effort – all at the same time.

The Travel Buddy
When travelling, having a vanity pouch is very useful whether you apply makeup often or not. These vanity pouches can also be used to store toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo and sanitary napkins. It encourages women to travel light and easy as it serves as all-in-one storage where all personal items can be safely stored.

The Emergency Buddy
Vanity pouches also come in handy as emergency kits that working moms can have for their children whenever they are outside the house or in school. Emergency medicines such as aspirin and paracetamol can be easily stored, including other medical essentials such as bandages, gauze pads and masks. Of course, ladies could also take advantage of this vanity pouch turn into a back-up kit where they can load it with sanitary napkins, tissue, wipes and other feminine stuff.

Eco-Friendly Storage
Even vanity pouches come as eco-friendly products these days where bags are made out of bamboo silk, organic hemp like those from banana and pineapple plants. By advocating these kinds of materials and products, women will be able to help save the environment, while having a stylish and fashionable purse at the same time.

Certainly, cosmetic bags are one of the essentials every modern woman should have. Now it’s clear that it is not just used for storing cosmetics items but also for many other, everyday things. And with the points mentioned above, everything will be easier when it comes to choosing the perfect vanity kit for all your personal needs.

So Now that we know why Vanity Bags are so Handy. I would like to know-- How Many of you always carry your Vanity Bags with you everyday??? 

What do you carry in your Vanity Bag???

GUEST POST:Get the Look:1920s Opulence in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Hello Everyone,

Its been raining Guest Posts on this Blog - Sophie has come up with yet another great article. She is a MSc Graduate who is interested in Fashion, Beauty and Music !!

I hope you enjoy this article...

This Christmas, Leonardo di Caprio and Carey Mulligan will elegantly grace our screens in Baz Luhrmann's much anticipated adaptation of The Great Gatsby.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic story is set among the elitist, party-going crowd of 1920s New York. For fashion lovers the anticipation of the film’s release has caused quite a stir, with the return of roaring 1920s style. Art deco, decadence, female confidence and a touch of sparkle are all the order for the day when trying to recreate an opulent, 1920s look.

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Flapper Dresses

For women the clothing is opulent and stylish, displaying a bit more flesh than ever before, but still fairly tame by today's standards. A knee-length, strapless, flapper dress with a dropped waist is all you need. It's still possible to hunt out vintage pieces from specialist stores. However, the material – typically lace or silk – is often delicate and as a consequence vintage pieces are often in need of repair.

Don't be disheartened, though, because as the 1920s look gathers pace, the high-street stores will be offering their own versions. This type of dress obviously looks best on slimmer, small-chested ladies, but this opulent look can still be created for more voluptuous types. A shift dress will show off your curves and can still be accessorized with all the right pieces.

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Shimmery Accessories

The accessories are where this outfit comes to life and this is where you add the opulence. Diamonds, pearls, diamantes: anything that shimmers. It's all about looking as if you have splashed the cash (even if you haven't) on your outfit.

Dangly pearl earrings, vintage costume rings and a number of pearl bracelets will set this look off perfectly. If you can get hold of one, a feather boa or fake fur wrap will look great, but may be too much if you don't want to take the look too far.

Colours are kept simple in golds, silvers, blacks, whites and nudes, so this should be adhered to with the accessories. This absolutely means no garish colours such as neon pink or lime.

The most important accessory is a glittery hairpiece, which is one of the iconic pieces from the era. Whilst this look is about displaying feminine wiles, it also manages to encompass some confident, masculine themes. Women over thirty had just received the opportunity to vote and were enjoying a new-found confidence. This can be seen in the short boyish haircuts and the masculine cuts of certain outfits. If you don't want to cut your tresses you can pin them up and finish the 'do with a cloche hat for a spot of sophisticated glamour. However you wear your hat or your hairpiece, be sure to finish the look with a feather or two.

If you haven't already seen the trailer for The Great Gatsby, take a peek. The sets and costumes will leave you wanting more and although you have to wait until Christmas to enjoy the film, there's no reason you can't add a dash of deco to your wardrobe while you wait.

  I particularly loved the diamante and shimmery Hairpieces from this era. Which is that one particular addition which you like from this era ???? 

Get Your Glam ON !!!!

Monroe and Main is dedicated to bringing you flattering fashions, fabulous footwear and the latest accessories. Whether you're heading to the office, out on the town, or off on a fun-filled get-away, they can help you put your look together with mix and match staples. 



From casual to career wear, Monroe and Main offer attainable styles that are on trend but never trendy, with distinctively feminine details. Best of all, you don't have to sacrifice comfort for style. They choose apparel that features ultra-feminine styling with a relaxed fit. 

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An all day event exclusive for Monroe and Main Facebook fans to get how-to tips, glam advice for every body shape, and to win glamorous fashions fit for you this holiday season!

Drop in throughout the day to the Monroe and Main Facebook page for everything you need to know to be glamorous for the upcoming holiday season including prizes, live chat with our style expert, photo contest kickoff, and more fun! And special bonus for Twitter followers-a Twitter Party with Heather from The Fabulous Finds blog at 7PM CST-#holidayglam. The fun awaits! RSVP at: www.facebook.com/monroeandmain under Events.

I am very excited to be a part of this event - Are you going to be there ????