The Return of Lady Like Structured Handbags

Handbag news flash!!  While the latest handbag styles have trended toward large slouchy bags with big chunky hardware, grommets & more; we are now seeing a resurgence of the more “lady-like” structured handbags.

Like anything in the fashion industry, if you hold onto something long enough it will eventually come back into vogue.  Redolent of the purses our mothers and grandmothers toted around these bags have a vintage feel with a modern twist; they are newly improved and hotter than ever!!!

Some great examples of these revived handbags with fabulous 21^st Century style include:

• The Dooney & Bourke Florentine Flap Satchel:  The Flap Satchel has a very traditional form reminiscent of the structured handbags of the past, but what is different and better about this handbag is the leather. The Florentine’s Vachetta leather is casual, yet elegant, with a rich beautiful texture that is both natural looking and sophisticated, and with a patina that becomes more and more beautiful with age. The stunning but subtle gold hardware Dooney has chosen, adds a distinguished elegance without overpowering the bag; less is truly more in this case, wow!
• The Big Buddha Mia Handbag:  With its’ bell-like shape, distinguished handles, zipper closure and big bow on the front of the bag, this new style from Big Buddha epitomizes the lady-like trend. It has a distinctive shape that is both soft and feminine. The long shoulder strap that comes with the bag gives you the option of wearing it cross body, adding a lot of versatility to this bag for the modern woman on the go!
• Harveys Seatbelt Bags Stella Hobo:  Although it does have the name hobo attached to it, there is not much ‘hobo’ in this handbag!  With a feminine teardrop shape that comes in both small and large sizes, and elegant silver hardware; this satchel style handbag brings you back to the 1950’s and 60’s with a great vintage look that is a little retro, very functional, indestructible and super chic.

I believe absolutely in the power of women today; we can do and be anything we choose. I also believe that we, as women, can still be exquisitely feminine no matter what we do, and that we should embrace that part of ourselves. So jump on board and try out this latest fashion craze, lady-like handbags….. Mom and Grandma would be proud!!!

Harvey’s Seatbeltbag Giveaway Week 4!

We have a winner of the third week’s Mother’s Day Giveaway.  The Boxy Tote in Turquoise goes to Kellen D. Congratulations Kellen, we know this tote bag will go to a very special recipient!

A big thank you to everyone who has participated in our contests. It has been wonderful reading all of your memories and stories of the most important women in your lives. Be sure to try again this week, this is your FINAL chance to win!!

This weeks contest!

Nominate your Mom for a chance to win a Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag! This year, Mother’s Day is May 13^th and Irv’s Luggage is celebrating Moms everywhere by giving away 4 Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags throughout the month of May.

Here’s how to enter:

Every Monday in May we will be GIVING AWAY a brand new Harvey’s Seatbelt Handbag. That means 4 opportunities for you to win a Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag. On Tuesday May 29^th, the last of 4 winners will be selected. Our fourth and final giveaway is for a Buttercup Medium Tote!!

Each week we are giving away a different Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag! We will select a new winner every Monday from the previous week’s responses. If you do not win one week, you can re-enter during the next contest.

Are you ready to win? Answer our question in the comments section below! And don’t forget to check your emails every Monday to see if you’ve won!

Question Four:

Tell us about your “Adopted” Mom – a woman who has influenced your life but is not necessarily your biological mom. She could be an aunt, teacher or a friend’s Mom who means a lot to you. We can’t wait to read your stories!

Show off your Tough Love and Blue Jeans with Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags

Everyone has a moment in their life that defines them. It can force you to change your mind about something or it can reaffirm the choices you have already made. For some, that moment involves a little tough love from a teacher, parent, boss or coach who wants the best for you and hopes to teach you a life lesson.

Think about your own “tough love” moment and who helped shape your choices. Who was most important to you? For me, it was a coach in college. Now try to remember what you were wearing (even if it was a long time ago!) I was wearing a sweatshirt, blue jeans and sneakers.

Back to the future for a moment and as I catch up on the latest leather handbag news, I am quietly reminded of these times with Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags rerelease of two popular handbag collections – Tough Love and Forever Blue Jean.

Harvey’s Tough Love tradition started back in 2005 as a Valentine’s Day Special Edition Seatbeltbag and each collection has been hot ever since! This year Harvey’s is mixing it up with Margot; a fresh collection of mixed sized woven fun and flirty toned Seatbelts in reds, pinks and purples. Margot is accented with Black retro acrylic handles and also comes with a detachable cross-body strap that clips to the exterior d-rings for multiple toting options. The 2012 edition of Tough Love, Margot Medium Tote Mix Weave Tough Love, includes the following seatbelt colors: Cotton Candy, Maroon, Espresso, Razzleberry, Violet, Rose, Scarlet, Ballet, Peony, Red and Black.

Now that we are into the New Year, Harvey’s has introduced their 4th collection of Forever Blue Jean Seatbeltbags. This time available in the Convertible Tote, Large Satchel and matching Clutch Wallet; Forever Blue Jeans is a fun mix of new and vintage blue Seatbelts woven with gray and silver tones! The collection is also lined with a special seamed denim design. Forever Blue Jeans also blends well with any Blue, Black or Storm colored Harvey’s Original Seatbeltbag wallets and accessories – a great gift set idea for any Harvey’s fan!

Whether this is your first Harvey’s purchase or you are a loyal follower, Harvey’s newest versions of Tough Love and Forever Blue Jean will entice you and make you wish for more (especially when Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags are on sale!) Are you tough enough? Shop with Irv’s Luggage and Clutch it up, before this round of Tough Love is gone forever!

We’re giving away a Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag!

November has just begun, but I’m already thinking about what gifts I need for the holidays. What about you? Is there a specific item you’ve had your eye on, just hoping that your husband or kids might catch onto your subtle (or not so subtle) hints??

Irv’s Luggage is giving away a FREE Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags Large Satchel in Storm to one lucky follower!

Entering takes one easy step – tell us which Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag is number one on your holiday wish list and why in the comments section below. It’s that simple! Have more than just one Harvey’s bag on your wish list? We can’t wait to hear about them all!

The winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, November 15^th. You can’t win if you don’t play!!

BRAND NEW Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags

We all know that seatbelts save lives. But did you know that a Seatbelt Bag can save your outfit?

Brand new Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags are available now at Irv’s Luggage and the demand just continues to grow! One of the newest styles available is the Weekender. This bag is not only roomy enough to hold a weekend’s worth of clothes (it’s an oversized duffel bag); it can work as a carry on bag for your upcoming holiday travel. Sized at 22″ x 11″ x 11″ with a detachable adjustable strap, the Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags Weekender comes in two great colors – Treecycle and the brand new color, Storm.

Now, for those of you wondering “What does Storm look like?” look no further. With its slight shading of greys, Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags has re-released Storm, a color that will work as a great neutral – it is a standout color by itself. Storm can also be mixed with Black, Red and Ice Leopard accessories to create the perfect color mix. Woven in their signature style, the large tote, large satchel and clutch wallet in Storm all showcase just how diverse the gradation of colors can be within one Harvey’s handbag. I love carrying a neutral bag in a color like Storm – it’s so versatile: not only can it play up the colors in your clothes, but you can also make it your own by adding a fun accessory to the mix! I think the Large Satchel in Storm might be my new favorite bag, but more on that later …

While I am a sucker for a beautiful neutral bag, I love nothing more than a handbag or wallet in a great print. When I first saw the new Harvey’s Wallet in Ice Leopard, I fell in love. The way that the spotted pattern has no real direction yet flows so perfectly together says a lot about the thought and construction of the piece. And if you love the pattern on the outside, you will be pleasantly surprised by interior of this collection. This “red-hot lining” screams out “I’m an accessory that wants to be seen” and deservedly so. It is the perfect addition to any closet.

Yes, I have already picked out the first outfit I want to wear with the Clutch wallet in Ice Leopard (black pants, white shirt and my favorite leopard flats!), but I can’t stop daydreaming about that Large Satchel in Storm. This bag is the perfect size for someone who needs to carry all of the essentials – wallet, phone, notepad, snacks and maybe even a book or two – without feeling like your handbag is going to burst. The shoulder straps are the perfect length to allow a snug fit under your arm and I LOVE the silver zipper pull with a star cut out at the edge. While the logistics are pretty impressive, the color is what really got me. I love how the color changes in the light – first it’s light grey, then dark blue and almost black in color. Now, tell us what you love most about this bag! And don’t forget to check out the brand new Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags at Irv’s Luggage today!!

Harveys Seatbeltbag Giveaway

We know you love GIVEAWAYS…

So, who wants to win a Harveys Seatbeltbag Minnie Wristlet?!

Irv’s Luggage, is giving away a FREE Minnie Wristlet to a lucky Facebook fan! All you have to do is 1) “like” the Harveys Giveaway page posted on Facebook and 2) write in the comments section the name of your favorite Seatbeltbag and why.  If you have more than one favorite, tell us about it!  We want to hear all about your Haveys Seatbeltbags!

The winner will receive a Harveys Seatbeltbag Mini Wristlet of their choice: Red, Black or Treecycle.

The winner will be randomly selected and notified on 10/25!

Click on facebook to enter, you cannot win unless you play: