Andrea Brueckner has quickly made a name for herself in the fashion world. This of course, is no surprise to those of you who are already familiar with Brueckner’s stunning and impeccably designed handbag collections. With Hollywood A-listers such as Beyonce, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Alba toting her designs, Brueckner quickly had the rest of us lusting after her bags as well. For this Holiday season, it’s not much different — Brueckner does what she does best — creates incredibly beautiful handbags that are bound to make us go gaga all over again.

Brueckner’s designs, as always depict incredible detailing and construction, something that is reminiscent from her days of working with menswear tailor Craig Robinson.  Brueckner also uses the tailoring, form and pattern making skills she garnered at the Fashion Institute of Technology most extensively to date, in this particular collection.  The Aspen Lock Laser Cut Black and Gold Day to Evening bags are not just swoon worthy but also highlight her incredible talent and versatility as a designer.

The Aspen Lock Attache Embossed Croc Clutch in red and black are my other favorites in this line. Trendy yet classic, they are ideal clutches to accompany us on a night out. With the practical individual in mind, Brueckner also includes the popular Cardiff Satchel, this time in python to the Holiday collection.  Whether you are going to the gym or away on vacation, the Cardiff Satchel makes a convenient and stylish choice for an everyday bag. Brueckner is such an exciting designer — she always has a surprise or two up her sleeve and every season manages to incorporate her innovating vision to suit the style of every bagista in town. To get additional information on the Holiday 2008 collection and to shop Brueckner’s Summer and Fall lines please visit her website.

Wednesday, July 15, 2008: I have always loved this city and what happened today has made me love it even more. I was walking (or struggling) with my heavy duty homeless bags around the Upper East Side and a woman approached me. May I help you, she asked. Yes, I would like to go as far as Central Park. She was going to Lexington. We started talking and I told her my story. Just before we got to Third and 72, she said that what I needed was acart for all my stuff. I was not going to be able to manage with all the bags by myself. So we went to Gracious Home on East 70th, and she bought me a large cart to put everything in. I was more than grateful to her and told her so. My life has been bad but now it's good, she answered.  I will never forget this gesture, not only bevause it came at a time when a cart was something I really needed, but because it shows kindnesss at its best.

Yesterday I went on a shopping spree...Just a little one, but one that made me feel GREAT (girls, you know what I mean right?). I bought some really great Amy Butler fabric:

And some awesome pink linen to line it:

I'm also looking for some hook/clasps for my new pattern....I'll be able to go ahead with it when I get my grommet press and I can't wait!! I'm going to be doing an entirely different style bag with a nice snug handle made from webbing (a new word I just learned yesterday:). I'm really excited to get onto this project and can't wait to receive my grommet press.

I've also been looking into getting pro business cards done. I don't mind the ones I make for myself, but it'd be great to have some professional looking ones both in finish and design. I've been pricing out a few Etsy businesses, but so far Apples and Chalk Dust looks like the best bet.

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Authentic and stylish handbags were a natural advance patterned from Coco Chanel’s fashion beginning with the same traditions being incorporated into the bags’ designs. Chanel’s purses are an extension of a woman’s wardrobe, along with her shoes and perfumes.

In other ways, Chanel handbags in this new fashion era have changed very little. The Chanel’s timeless fashion bags highlight the collection of many purse fanatics.

There are some aspects of the original handbags that have been maintained this includes:
• Its original quilted leather.
• Its finely textured fabrics.
• The chains.
• The signature symbol of two CC’s.

With a classic and timeless appearance, the Chanel collection this year are still offers similar trends to history, from tweeds to chains that has been always popular in its “little black bag.”

I know its been a while since I posted anything, so this is a place-holding entry while I get all the photos uploaded and downloaded, and, well, loaded.

Last week was AWESOME. I had a workshop to teach at JoAnn Fabrics, so the kids and I did some Funky FIne Arts. It was definitely a challenge from my perspective, because we had a wide age-gap between students. The youngest were 8, the oldest 13. But every day was a blast. Sure, there were stumbling points, but I have to admit I was slightly out of practice with teaching... It was just great to get back into it.

Anyway, Monday was Color Theory (Color wheels, and box collages). Tuesday was Van Gogh (Painted birdhouses, and self-portraits). Wednesday was Michelangelo (Drawing under tables, and painted flower-pots). Thursday was Prehistoric Art ("Cave" drawings with chalk, and terra-cotta clay animals). Friday was a party, and M.c. Escher/ Printmaking (Eating doughnuts and other junkfood and screenprinting on the cheap). In talking to my boss, she really wants me to be teaching class when I have time.  I am really excited about it.

So far this week, I have been taking it easy. I totally loafed around on Saturday. Cleaned the "office" (my studio) on Sunday. Went to the leather store on Monday, and FINALLY (ok, I am very impatient when I am excited) received my package from Matatabi. (I will totally post pictures when they've been loaded.) Her store is full of super-amazing Japanese fabrics, and I LOVE that many of them are Linen or Linen/Cotton blends.

I have also been busy working on a couple of bags which happened to be some of my best ever, and my first time using RIVETS! I figured something very very important out: The rivets WILL NOT set right if you use the WRONG SIZE. Meaning: Don't use MEDIUM rivets when you need SMALL rivets. Its the only thing I would ad to the U-Handblog tutorial, which I linked directly to because I couldn't find the post on her blog. Please be sure to check out the rest of it, it really is fantastic.

I promise to get around to posting some pictures!

When to klearcut to do my hair today ;) reddish . nice ;)

fresher look i feel.

collected my vs bag on sat . love ;)

im thinking if i shld get the other 2 sizes. shld i ???

mine's the smallest.

Anyw im so caught up with online shopping now!!! f21.vs. agneselle. omg!!! big hole in my pocket!!! im so looking forward to payday !! heh

All KREJCI bags are handmade, strong and have a high-quality finish. The objects are rough, but attractive.

These bags are made from the inner tube of a tyre. A gag gift given to Dutch designer Doreen Westphal at Christmas. What a wonderful story of innovation and creativity...

Krejci is available at the following stores in South Africa:

• Croft & Co (66 Tyrone Ave, Parkview, Joburg, T: 011 646 3634)

• Stefania Morland (153 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, T: 021 422 2609).

www.krejci.nl.

servieta barbateasca - men briefcase
dimensiuni - 42x32x10 cm
material - canvas in combinatie cu piele
culori - oliv si/sau antracit