Miscellaneous (Page 5)

No need to write much right now, other than tell you about our new website!

Please welcome Bag That Style, a site devoted to celebrity handbag style. Check us out over there and make sure to check back today to hear more about our giveaways!

We have been keeping everyone following us on Twitter up to date on our latest endeavor. The Purse Blog Team has been hard at work the past few weeks, getting a new website ready for all of you! We will launch the website today at 12:00 p.m. EST. We will be having giveaways on the site, so make sure you check back on PurseBlog or our Twitter page to find the website address at noon EST.

Also, Purse Forum is down for maintenance right now. Vlad seemed to want to guarantee he would not sleep tonight. So on the eve of our new site launch he is also performing some scheduled maintenance and upgrades on the forum. Sit tight!

I think it is fair to say that we are all familiar with the social networking craze. From facebook to twitter, there are countless ways to stay connected and in the loop. Personally, I love it. I love keeping myself up to date with the latest and greatest going on in my friends’ lives. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to hear about an awesome site dedicated to networking in the fashion world! That’s right, HauteNet is the fastest growing professional network for the fashion and beauty industry. The site connects people working in every segment of the fashion industry.

Here at PurseBlog, we love to bring you different aspects of the fashion world. From designer interviews, handbag reviews and fashion related stories we love keeping you in the loop. If you are looking for other ways to stay involved in the fashion world – especially if you are in the market for a job in the fashion world, head over to HauteNet and get connected – for free! And after you’ve signed up, make sure you check out our weekly posts in the Expert Advice section.

Click here to check out HauteNet!

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love when designers take time out of their schedules to get to know their clients. I consider handbag enthusiasts clients, don’t you? Today, Tuesday April 14th, the lovely Monica Botkier will be conducting an online chat over at Luna Boston and will be answering questions from 6-8 pm EST. Head over to Luna Boston, check out the fabulous merchandise they offer and see what information you can find out from Monica.

So, it’s Monday, after a holiday weekend. I know many people made their weekend a long one, and could possibly be dragging their feet today. Well, the good news is we have an amazing opportunity to share with you, a bit of a Monday pick-me-up if you will. A little while back, Megs and Vlad had the chance to interview Kooba’s Creative Director, Abbe Held. They had a great time meeting and getting to know Abbe a bit better. Well, today, if you happen to be in the NYC area, you too can meet Abbe! And for those of you who get a chance to go to this event, please come back and tell all of us about it. Since I can’t make it, I’ll have to be ok with living vicariously.

Who: Kooba Co-founder and Creative Director, Abbe Held

What: Henri Bendel Trunk Show and PA with Abbe Held

When: Monday, April 13, 2009, 4:30- 6:30PM

Where: 712 5th Ave New York, NY 10019 – (212) 245-8346

Why: Come to Henri Bendel’s to see the Spring 2009 line and meet Abbe Held, co-founder and creative director of Kooba! Free Kooba make up pouch with purchase.

Please take a few seconds and vote for Purse Blog at the Annual Glam Awards in the category “Favorite Shopping Publisher”. One vote per day through April 13th!

We are up for an award at the annual Glam Awards. We would love if you all took a few seconds to vote for us. Thank you to all of you who make our site what it is today. And remember to vote once per day (after a 24 hour period from your initial vote).

Please make sure to join our official Purse Blog and Forum Group on Facebook!

Vlad and I have been on the Facebook train since its inception, it being the social media network that begun while we were still in school. It was the “underground secret” when we started. Not so underground anymore. Anyhow, make sure to join us on Facebook and follow us. We will be posting exclusive photos there (more images from our Bag Art categories) along with Facebook giveaways and group discussions.

So if you are on Facebook, be sure to join our group. And if you are not on Facebook, it is time to join!!!