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Bag of the Week - Quality Mending Co. Tote
by Melisa Verrecchia
Apr 27, 2011 3:03 PM PDT
There's always room in our closets for yet another fantastic tote bag. Canvas, cotton or even nylon, leather and suede trimmed ... sometimes sequins, too.
Nowadays, a tote is one of every fashionista's outfits key accessories! It's the perfect piece to carry to work with a cool clutch tucked inside for the evening, or vice versa, stuff the little pouch into your purse for an after work trip to the market or wine shop! Totes are surely at the top of out must-have list!
The Quality Mending Co. Tote is the perfect addition to your growing collection. The NYC vintage resource started making their own heritage bags and stylish city girls can't seem to get enough.
Made of sturdy, high quality canvas, the extra deep bag is trimmed in leather and comes in a deep indigo blue and pretty, subtle summery yellow.
Where to Buy - Madewell
Price - $98.00
Who - Melimeli was the first to add the Quality Mending Co. Tote to the Hive.
Mother's Day Gift Guide for the New Mom
by Melisa Verrecchia
Apr 13, 2011 11:30 AM PDT
The first Mother's Day a new mom celebrates will be one she'll never forget. After those long nine months of carrying baby, and all that extra weigh... she not only finally gets to meet her little bundle of joy, but she joins the ranks a millions of mamas including her own!
It is surely a sentimental time for a new mom, and also a time when she is the one being celebrated. While it's been nine months full of gifts, for the most part, these gifts were for baby.
New moms have a house full of diapers, pacifiers, swaddling blankets and plenty of baby clothes! But it's rare that she's actually received a gift celebrating her new role in life.
So, this May 8, make Mother's Day all about the new mommy in your life! Find the perfect present that€™s just for her, be it sentimental or self indulgent!
Check out the slideshow to see our top gift picks for new moms!
