Photo Purses

Photo Purses are a lot of fun!

Different types of this functional artistic accessory are available.  Some have a photograph permanently embedded into the handbag. Others allow you to customize the item with your own photos. There are benefits to both styles. Of course, the size, shape, style, and material possibilities are the same for both. The difference is

in that the photo insert purse allows you to change the pictures in the clear photo pockets. These handbags come with a variety of clear "windows" for you to choose from. Common styles have one big window, or three running either horizontally or vertically across the bag. Other styles have four or even nine windows. A nine-window purse allows you to make a collage nicely.

Personalized photo purses have the advantage of durability. Your image is permanently put on purse. The weather will not effect the image.

Both kinds are popular because of the customization. You can keep your precious memories out in plain sight. It is a shame that these days so many great family photos are tucked away on a hard drive, rarely to be seen again. With photo handbags you can keep these great memories with you all the time.

Photo Purses Make Great Gifts

Some ideas for these bags are to put a baby photo onto a diaper bag. Another great idea is to use your favorite family vacation photo and put it on a beach bag.

Photo Purses come can are made from many popular materials including leather, microfiber, canvas, and even suede. There is a large variety of shapes available too. From small cell phone cases to oversized tote bags, the technology allows for photos on most any size. Totes, handbags, makeup bags, wallets, and even coin purses are some other types of accessories photo purses come in.

License Plate Handbags Travel With You

License Plate Handbags travel with you, especially when they are made out of car parts! Littleearth is a company that produces eco-friendly purses made out of recycled license plates. The handles are made out of rubber that was once car tires.

You can find great deals on these stylish accessories online. Many of the states come in different styles. Choose your state, or perhaps a state you would like to visit, such as Hawaii. Whichever state you choose, license plate handbags travel with you and make a great eco-statement.

Unique Handbag Styles

Unique handbag styles come in many shapes and sizes.  What makes these handbags unique is a combination of the materials used, design, and customization.  Below is a list of just some of the purse styles available.  Click  on the images to see more.

Cigar Box Purses

The most common materials used for Cigar Box Purses are cardboard or wood. They are beautiful functional works of art. Additionally, this unique handbag is friendly to the environment thanks to recycling. You can find a cigar handbag with different straps, so if you want a clutch or a shoulder bag, you can still own one of these beautiful accessories.

Photo Handbags

Photo purses come in two basic types. The first style has a photo already embellished on the handbag. The other common style has a pocket (or other method) for you to put your own photograph in. This customizable style comes in a lot of varieties from including one photo to adding several, and even creating a collage effect. In addition to the type of photo embellishment, there are unique handbag styles that incorporate the images.

However, larger styles work better because there is more surface area for the pictures. Snaptotes is a company that allows you to easily customize your own bag. Tote bags work well for photo handbags because of the large flat surface area of the side panels.

Dog Handbags

Dog purses are a unique handbag style because of the personalization involved. Many dog lovers choose this style because they are able to express the type of pet they own. Many pet owners are passionate about a specific breed; dog purses are available in many varieties that reflect these breeds.

Monogram Purses

A Monogram Purse reflects the identity of their owner. In addition to the letters and/or words to be put on the handbag, the materials used and even the fonts chosen say something about the owner.

Handmade Purses

Handmade purses are perhaps the most unique handbag style of all because they are really one-of-a-kind works of art. Even when a style or pattern is made in quantity, each one is unique. This is because there are slight differences and "imperfections" that come with making an item by hand. This adds to the beauty and often value of a piece.

Read more about unique handbags here.

Fall Fashion Purses

Summer is coming to an end and its almost time to think of switching to the fall fashion purses.  That brings back such memories for me.  I remember when I was very small and my grandmother was still alive, both my mother and grandmother would both change out their purses as soon as Labor Day was over.  Now that is not the trend.  Women change their purses based more on function than on the calendar.  As the weather turns cooler, fashion turns towards more muted colors and we enjoy cool fall weather and fall fashion purses.

Handmade Purses – Accessory or Art?

Handmade purses combine art and function.  Each one is a unique creation.  A handbag that is handmade becomes a one of a kind accessory to wear proudly or display as art – or both!

When you think of it, a handmade purse is really the ultimate designer purse. It is truly a one of a kind item.  These handbags are made by human hands, not a robot in a factory.  This puts a real personal touch on each and every item.

There is value even in the flaws because they are personally made.  Isn’t it interesting how a human caused flaw can increase the value of an item, but a machine produced flaw causes an item to lose value?  Its reasons such as this that make owning handmade purses more valuable.  Also, because they are handmade, they have value depending on who the designer, artist, or artisan is that produced the handbag.

Some artists and designers have gone on to become quite famous.  Owning an original item from them goes up in value with the popularity of the designer.

Often designers are born out of necessity.  What I mean by this, is creative people who want an item and either can’t find exactly what they want, or cannot afford to buy an item, make their own.  Their creative juices flow and they make such beautiful items that other people admire.

This grows into people asking for the “designer” to make one for them.  This can snowball into a full out career!

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Did you know that the famous fashion designer, Mary McFadden started out making her own clothes?  It is true.  Ms. McFadden said while she was working in Africa as a journalist she had to make her own clothes out of necessity.  Her personal clothes and designs became so popular people literally started buying the clothes off of her back.  (If you would like to read more about Mary McFadden click here.)

So, the next time you see a unique handbag, ask yourself, “Are those handmade purses an accessory or art?”

Vacation Handbags

After visiting family recently near Cape Cod, MA, I realized there should be a new catagory in the designer handbag world for vacation handbags.  After all, we still use handbags on vacation, but the contents are altered to accomodate our activities.  For example, on a recent whale watching trip I used a larger handbag to carry a small waterproof camera.  Other conents we may pack include sun screen, snacks, and even a water bottle.

What handbags do you use when you go on vacation?

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