Going back to Basics

As the fashion industry continues to collapse, we cannot help but notice the casualties of the recession.

• Saks laying off almost 10% of the work force.
• Macy's shutting down 11 stores.
• Louis Vuitton/Moet Hennessey pulls the plug on eluxury.com
• Neiman Marcus taps into $700 million bond and lays off 3% of work force
• Lisa Kline, Ron Herman, & Sergio Rossi looking to sublease retail stores
• Retailers asking to buy on consignment
• Louis Vuitton cancelled it's flagship store in Tokyo
• NY Fashion Week was scaled back with designers opting out
• LA Fashion Week gone
  
  

Stay the Course-- let's respond with a new careful attitude towards fashion, but more specifically, purses. Simplicity is emphasized by everyday looks. We're responding to a new prudent course of spending. Clothes and accessories are now considered as investments to be worn for several seasons. Go shopping in your closet. What will you find? You will discover more practical clothing and accessories for a variety of roles.

What shoppers will see on the street are more practical purses, lower priced collections, and multi-functional handbags. We're not so fancy anymore.The traditional handbag can serve as a briefcase and laptop bag. The large slouchy tote can morph into a diaper bag, gym and Yoga, and overnight bag.

The new Fall Collection of Palm Beach Purses & EcoChic Purses is full of practical multi-functional handbags at recession proof prices.

Lani Click Consulting

Big Chance for Small Change

Next to Fall, Spring is our favorite season because fashionistas begin to unveil those looks that are sure to thaw us out from the past few winter months. All those dreary greys and blacks become replaced by fresh bright colors and patterns. Winter coats are replaced by light and airy dresses and those chunky snow boots are thrown back into the closet to make way for summer sandals. When this happens we can't help but get excited about the possibilities for pairing our purses with these new looks.

1. The official "IT" color of Spring 2009 is yellow!!! It's also a look that you may be afraid to try out. Before you spend 500 bucks on a bright yellow dress, why not try it out with our "Coolest Radiance" Palm Beach Purse. Try to avoid mixing black with brights, but rather use them to complement white or denim.
   
   
   
   


2. Bright patterned pumps and false eyelashes are a great way to transform your look. You can top off this transformation by finding the perfect bright patterned bag to match those pumps and be noticed.
   
   
   
   


3. We're also hearing about designers being influenced by classic menswear items. We're seeing a lot of blazers, baggy jeans and jackets. You don't want to overdo this look, so always pair something masculine with something feminine. Take a shrunken blazer, pair it with some metallic sandals and a Palm Beach Purse, and you will be sure to turn some heads this season.
   
   
   
   


4. Stand out from the crowd and glam up your look with a pair of oversized earrings. Since there are so many styles to choose from you may have a hard time finding a bag to match them. Instead of spending your whole weekend at the mall, spend 5 minutes online at PalmbeachPurses.com. You can find a bag to match any look and have it shipped to you in no time.
   
   
   
   


5. The most important trend this season is spending wisely. It seems silly to blow your paycheck on a bag during these tough economic times. A bag from PalmBeachPurses.com is a great way to look chic without looking cheap.

Log on to PalmBeachPurses.com and EcoChicPurses.com from now until the end of July and enter the promo code LILLY for a free $5 gift certificate with your purchase of $25 or more.

We want to see how our bag completes your perfect spring look. Send us your pictures and if we use one, we will send you a surprise gift.