Sunday 29 April 2012
Saturday 28 April 2012
Matching Handbags to Body Type
We’ve all seen it.
The perfect outfit on the wrong person. We quietly think to ourselves, “that would look great… on someone else.” Problem is, if no one says anything, we will continue to wear the
wrong thing for our body type. We’re here to put an end to this silent
suffering.
Here are some basic tips on how to select the appropriate handbag according to your body type:
Balance
As a rule, tall ladies need larger handbags; small ladies need smaller handbags.
Here are some examples of ladies who get it right.
At 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches tall, Naomi Campbell can pull off this larger Louis Vuitton handbag:
Click here for source.
Here’s Bling Borrowers’ pick for a balanced handbag for a taller woman:
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers. Click here to rent this handbag.
At 5 feet, 2 inches, Reese Witherspoon sticks to smaller handbags:
Photo taken from People.com. Click here for source.
Here’s Bling Borrowers’ pick for a balanced handbag for a smaller woman:
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers. Click here to rent this handbag.
Here are some examples of bags out of balance:
Heidi Montag with her huge Balenciaga Weekender bag:
Katie Holmes with her gigantic Hermes Handbag
Click here for source.
Handle Length
Ladies with larger hips (pear shape) will
want a handbag with a shorter handle. That way, the bag rests on her
waist drawing the eyes upwards, not adding more bulk to the hip area.
Jennifer Lopez with a shorter handled bag that accentuates her waist, not her hips:
Photo taken from Coolspotters.com. Click here for source.
Here is Bling Borrowers’ pick for a short handled handbag for women with pear shapes:
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers. Click here to rent this handbag.
Ladies with larger mid-sections (apple shape)
will look better with a longer handled handbag. This may include
crossbody or messenger type handbags.
Longer shoulder straps allow the handbag to rest below the waist, drawing eyes down and not adding bulk to the mid-section.
Salma Hayek with a longer shoulder strapped handbag to draw the eyes down:
Photo taken from Coolspotters.com. Click here for source.
Here is Bling Borrowers’ pick for a longer shoulder strapped handbag:
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers.com. Click here to rent this handbag.
Function
Women who work in a formal business
setting may want to opt for a more structured handbag, whereas women who are
want a more casual look are better suited to a hobo or less structured
style.
Miranda Kerr demonstrates a more formal look, complete with structured Prada Saffiano Luxe Leather Tote:
Photo taken from Coolspotters.com. Click here for source.
Here is Bling Borrowers’ pick for a structured tote:
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers.com. Click here to rent the handbag.
Renee Zellweger sports a more casual look, complete with a Bottega Veneta hobo:
Photo taken from Purse Forum.com.
Here is Bling Borrowers’ pick for a casual hobo handbag:
Photo taken from Bling Borrowers.com. Click here to rent the handbag.
So, there you have it. Balance, handle length, and function are the three keys to matching a handbag to your body type.
Do you match your handbag to your body type? If not, we encourage you to try it!
If you don’t already own the perfect bag for your body type, rent one from us to see if you like it!
Much love,
The Bling Girls
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Zolani Handbag direct from South Africa now Available for Rent
Ladies love to be the first to discover a new product.
Now, thanks to Oliver’s Farm providing Bling Borrowers with our first handmade Zolani handbag, it’s our pleasure to bring a little South African luxury to you!
Here is an inside look at some photos of the actual factory where the bags are manufactured:
Here’s a small sampling of their luxurious, handmade bags (photos taken from Oliver’s Farm):
However, when I saw the Zolani bag in person, it was simply spectacular! Online pictures just don’t do the handbags justice, as the bags are far superior when you see them in person.
The bag is a show stopping head turner! It is something that all your girlfriends will be envious of… and you will be the first person who discovered it!
Even Christian Louboutin designs with springbok, but his creation will set you back $1595 USD!
Or, if you prefer to own your own, please visit Oliver’s Farm and they can hook you up!
P.S. We think it would make a great addition to any outfit, especially those ladies from Calgary who are planning ahead for The Stampede!
Much Love,
The Bling Girls
We all remember who was the first of our friends to discover make-up, to have a cell phone, and to wear high heels. If we were the first to make the discovery, we felt like a million bucks. If someone else made the discovery first, we were a bit envious!
Now, you can be the first to discover beautiful, handmade handbags from South Africa!
Oliver’s Farm is a new online boutique offering imported, handmade handbags, jewelry, accessories, and hides from around the world. All handbags are individually handmade to exacting standards in South Africa. The bags are produced only from hides certified by government animal-preservation guidelines. These African handbags support job creation within previously disadvantaged communities. Oliver’s Farm is one of the few boutiques outside of South Africa to stock them.
Now, thanks to Oliver’s Farm providing Bling Borrowers with our first handmade Zolani handbag, it’s our pleasure to bring a little South African luxury to you!
Here is an inside look at some photos of the actual factory where the bags are manufactured:
When I first perused the Oliver’s Farm website looking at their wide selection of handmade bags in a variety of prints, I thought all the bags looked lovely. There are bags made from springbok hides and cowhides dyed to look like zebra or nguni prints (all hides are obtained through Government approved herd reduction programs).
Here’s a small sampling of their luxurious, handmade bags (photos taken from Oliver’s Farm):
The Zebra Print Tog Shopper Handbag: $390 USD
The Savannah Springbok Handbag: $360 USD
The Laura Springbok Clutch: $190 USD
The Kristin Nguni Leather Handbag: $380 USD
The bag is a show stopping head turner! It is something that all your girlfriends will be envious of… and you will be the first person who discovered it!
Even Christian Louboutin designs with springbok, but his creation will set you back $1595 USD!
Photo taken from Neiman Marcus. Click on photo to link to source.
Now, you can be the first to carry the drool-worthy springbok Zolani handbag. It is available for rent on our website for as little as $18/week. Check it out on our website here: Zolani Springbok Handbag rental.
Or, if you prefer to own your own, please visit Oliver’s Farm and they can hook you up!
P.S. We think it would make a great addition to any outfit, especially those ladies from Calgary who are planning ahead for The Stampede!
Much Love,
The Bling Girls
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