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Swag Bag With Style

I'm not a fan of the word "swag" itself - it just isn't very pretty, now, is it? - but the whole concept of "free" stuff makes it easier to take. Who doesn't love free stuff? Party favors? Door prizes? I'm in, with the occasional exception for that which is truly useless or just not my thing.

This summer at the BlogHer conference, I hit the jackpot, just for showing up. I got a Casauri laptop tote bag, quite simply one of the most functional and attractive accessories I have ever owned, courtesy of AOL Body. (They want me to "blog on the go". Get it? Anyway, thanks AOL Body. Got it covered.)

Function is admittedly my priority in this case. My MacBook Pro goes most places with me now that I've gone back to graduate school. These babies aren't cheap - and the information I have stored on it is priceless. Still, most of the bags I found, even in the hip Mac universe, were unattractive, or still too heavy, or both.

The Casauri bag is an excellent solution that doesn't require me to sacrifice style on any level.

This is no surprise, because sisters and co--founders Helena and Emily McHugh are behind the line. Helena is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and Emily hatched the business plan as a project at Columbia University's Business School. One of their bags was the first laptop case ever sold at the MoMA Design Store in New York. Not a bad place to break new ground.

I can't find the exact bag I now carry anywhere online, so it might have been a discontinued or limited-edition item. It has a generously padded inner pocket for my computer, as well as ample room for my charger and even my cell phone and a notebook. It's still made of material lightweight enough to keep it easy on my back, as long as I don't give in to the urge to stuff more of my, er, stuff in it! The other options look equally user-friendly, and I'm especially loving the stripe patterns.

The company's fall specials are worth checking out, and include the green weekend tote pictured here, as well as other selections from their laptop case, carry-on luggage, and gadget accessory lines.

Luna Boston and Careerbags.com have some of their bags on sale now, and CNET offers a review of one of the laptop totes.

Posted by Laurie on October 16, 2007 | Comments (0) | Tell a friend

Get the utlimate Careerbag to benefit Komen

I love, love, LOVE this bag from Careerbags.com. Gorgeous and stylish and big enough for your laptop, it comes in two sizes and both include a handy color-coordinated wristlet.

Even better? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10% of any purchase from the Mobile Edge Komen collection will be donated to the Susan B. Komen Cancer Research Fund.

Posted by Megan on October 26, 2007 | Comments (1) | Tell a friend

No more makeup meltdowns! Thanks IcyBag!

Icy Bag

I live in the South, where it can get ungodly hot in the summer. Even in the winter, the inside of a car can heat up, causing one to drive around with their windows down in 40 degree weather. In the past, if I need to pack makeup in my car for traveling or touch-ups, I had to pack it all in a lunch cooler so it doesn't melt.

Thanks to the Icybag, I no longer have to do that. The bag looks like any other cosmetics bag, but is insulated and comes with a specially sized ice pack.Now I can throw my stuff in the car and not worry about it! It makes a great gift for the woman-on-the-go.

Posted by Michele on November 29, 2007 | Comments (0) | Tell a friend

Little Angry Girls say, "Get Your Own Bag, Bitch!"

Admit it, sometimes being a bitch is fun. You know what's even more fun? Being a Little Angry Girl bitch - it's just somehow much more excusable! My fellow contributor Janet and I were walking around Boston on Friday when we happened upon a selection of Little Angry Girl totes.

I wanted them all, but this Get Your Own Bag Bitch tote is my very favorite. Made out of sturdy cotton, this tote measures 14"x12"x4" and has a super secret side pocket (Oops! I guess it's not secret anymore!).

Pick up a Get Your Own Bag Bitch tote on the Little Angry Girls Store for $24.99 or at Hippy Chix Shop for a cool $20.

Grab one for a friend, or as a holiday treat for yourself, but you should order now because these sassy bags are sure sell out!

Posted by Megan on November 25, 2007 | Comments (3) | Tell a friend

Save the earth with this Earth Friendly Tote - one plastic bag at a time

Ever since I saw An Inconvenient Truth I've been trying to be a little more gentle with mother earth. One of the things I'm doing is carrying reusable tote bags everywhere I go. This handmade Earth Friendly Tote Bag made with organic cotton by Julie-Marie has definitely come in handy.

I leave it in my car, and whenever I hop into a store (which happens, like, ALL THE TIME!) I roll it up and stick in my purse. When the time comes for my purchases to go into a plastic shopping bag, I whip this baby out and decline the shopping bag. While it puts one less plastic shopping bag out there in the earth, it's much sturdier and larger than most shopping bags and even better - I'm not adding to that annoying bag of plastic bags that live in the closet.

And it makes for a great Christmas present for any earth loving recipient on your gift list.

Why not check out all the other cool stuff at Julie-Marie, they've got makeup bags, tote bags, drawstring bags, tissue holders and a whole lot more.

Posted by Megan on December 9, 2007 | Comments (0) | Tell a friend

Hallie says, "I love my lady b!"

Loyal reader Hallie J loves her lady b by Lexie Barnes so much, she had to tell us about it:

"I love my lady b! I got mine for Christmas, but I might need another one in one of the new prints (they aren't available until February). I use it as a knitting bag and it is awesome. It has room for my knitting and has so many pockets for tools and my personal stuff that I don't even need to carry a purse anymore. I just put everything in my lady b and I'm off. Just had to share. I love this bag!!"

Thanks for sharing, Hallie! I love the designs! Be sure to check out the sale page for discounts up to 50% off past fabric designs.

Posted by Megan on January 1, 2008 | Comments (1) | Tell a friend

The Squirrel and the Hedgehog by Mod Cloth: A delightful story

If you're going to go green, you might as well go cute while you're at it. Am I right ladies? Fellow A Girl Must Shop-er Janet (who knows all about my obsessions with all things squirrelly) sent me the link to this squirrel and hedgehog tote by Mod Cloth and I simply must have.

I can certainly justify the purchase since it will help with my resolution to go green this year. I can see it now - The squirrel, the hedgehog and me, living in peaceful harmony.

Posted by Megan on January 17, 2008 | Comments (2) | Tell a friend

Stevester Limited Time Offer

Buy two or more shirts in one order, and get a free tote bag...visit Stevester for choice of tote bag!

I love, love, love, love long sleeve tees! I don't know why...I just do! There's something very cozy about them. Stevester offers long sleeve, short sleeve, scoop neck, v-neck, hoodies (Hooray for Hoodies!), messenger bags and terrific totes!

The happy news is that you get your pick of their totes when you purchase two tees in the same order. Fabulous! It may be difficult to limit yourself to just two, though!

This is a limited time offer! So, hurry! Make your order today!

P.S.
Stevester offers men's styles, too!

Posted by Deborah on February 14, 2008 | Comments (0) | Tell a friend

Go Green for Lunch

With everyone going green these days, may I suggest choosing to go green for lunch! Sandra Kay Creations' adorable fabric lunch bags are oh-so-cute coming in a variety of fabrics. The best part is Sandra Kay Creations is happy to do custom orders. Lovely and cheerful, the perfect new accessory this Spring! I'll take two, please!

Posted by Deborah on March 6, 2008 | Comments (2) | Tell a friend