Trendspotting

Tote Bags - the Must Have Accessory for Fall

 
Charlotte McKeough was ahead of her time when she reinvented the brown paper shopping bag in 1996. Even New York Magazine agrees totes are this season’s must have fashion accessory. McKeough’s line of “Brave Brown Bags” are a witty play on the classic paper carry-all. But aside from having a sense of humor, these totes are stylish and practical too! Every BBB is made BY HAND using the company’s unique waxed fabric. I love Charlotte’s passion behind keeping the bags rooted deep in artisanal tradition. And so do her followers--BBB has expanded their collection to offer 4 different styles! I’ve gotten so much wear out of my classic BBB, it may be time to brave-up and try out a fabulous new tote for the fall.

Fitness Everyday with Banglz

 

The founders of Simplyweights have found a way to make excersize a part of your daily routine with their new Banglz line of portable weights. Banglz are a fun, functional way of incorporating a little bit of strength resistence into your everyday actions.   Blowdrying your hair?  Put on 1/2 lb banglz for a little resistence, or a 1lb bracelet for even more of a workout!  Not only will these weights fit seamlessly into whatever you do - you can even hide the ankle weights under your pants.  Now you can tone and strengthen your legs while walking back and forth to the printer at work all day!  You can find these nifty portable weights on the Banglz website where you can order your weights in your favorite color and size or even check out other innovative tools that Simplyweights has to offer!

boho magazine - Fashion's First Eco-Friendly Publication

boho magazine, the first "green" fashion/lifestyle publication to be printed entirely on recycled paper with natural soy inks and no glossy finishes, will launch nation wide on August 12th. boho is for the creative, free-spirited women who loves fashion and beauty, but who also wants to make the world a prettier place by giving back and going green.  boho's launch issue spotlights "Fall Fashion," including head-to-toe "green" looks.  Go Green! (Pictured above: boho's Fall cover, Paint by Hand by Lena Corwin, and Coke Bottle Bracelet from designer Amanda Jaron.)