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February 24, 2006

Authentic Designer Handbags? How To Tell

How to Tell if a Web Site Sells Authentic Designer Handbags  
by Henk Devos

There are many web sites out there claiming to sell authentic designer handbags. Unfortunately, many of these web sites, although claiming to sell authentic handbags, are in reality selling fakes. Here are some simple tips that can help you figure out whether a web site is selling authentic goods.

1. Guarantee: A web site selling authentic hand bags will always have a guarantee: Authentic or money back. If this policy is not listed on the web site, contact the web site operators to find out if they offer such a guarantee. If they don't it indicates that they are not so very much convinced that the goods they are selling are really authentic.

2. Quality: If the web site claims that the products being sold are of the best quality, or something along these lines, something is wrong. If they are selling authentic goods, then the quality is constant and is equal to the quality offered by each competitor. If they talk about offering good quality, they are really saying that they have good quality fakes.

3. Chinese connections: Companies based in China are almost always selling fakes. To find out where a company is based, go to http://whois.sc and enter the domain name. You will normally see who registered this domain. If this is an address in China, stay away. The domain information will also include the IP address. Click on this IP address and see it's information. You will, amongst other things, get a location. If the location is in China, stay away.

4. Louis Vuitton: If a web site is selling Louis Vuitton goods, this is usually a very bad sign. The only web sites that sell authentic Louis Vuitton goods are eluxury.com and vuitton.com. Other web sites may have a limited choice available in limited qualities, but even that is exceptional. Some people do sell authentic Louis Vuitton on eBay. These sellers will usually be a member of MyPoupette. Look for the MyPoupette logo before buying Louis Vuitton from eBay.

5. Contact: A trust worthy web site will list a street address. If a web site does not list a street address or phone number, stay away.

6. Return policy: Stay away from web sites that will not take returns.

There is no simply formula that will determine whether a web site sells authentic designer handbags. You always have to use your own judgment. But the above rules should help you make this judgment with better confidence.

About the Author

Henk Devos is the founder of Genuine Designer Bags, a great source for authentic handbags by Fendi, Gucci, JP Tod's, Marc Jacobs and more.


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February 18, 2006

Hairstyle Fashions & Beauty Trends 2006

Best Hairstyle Fashions and Beauty Trends for 2006 

  by David Maillie

Hairstyle and beauty has become quite a fashion statement lately. We have seen prices for a good cut or style skyrocket with no end in sight. Some cuts are going in and out of style every day it seems. As some beauty experts say - your hair can make you or break you. What will be the hot styles and beauty cuts for 2006? Some of these will surprise you.

1) The classic up-do. It has been one of the longest trends but seems to be a temporary style - something to do for a social party or event, but not every day. The hollywood stars like Jessica Simpson and many others sport the updo for Awards banquets and such, but they have personal hair stylists that can have their hair back in whatever style they want the following day. This style is best suited for medium or longer length hair.

2) Hair stenciling for uniqueness - this has been hot overseas in Japan, Milan, Paris, and London and is starting to make its way into the U.S. This is where you or a stylist create a stencil which you then attach to your hair and you use glitter and paint to make a bold, brazen fashion statement. Everything from animal prints (like tiger stripes) to symbols have been used. This works on any length hair, but is more predominantly displayed on shorter hair. Stencils have been used frequently lately on Runway models in shows by Gucci, Calvin Klein, etc...

3) The wedge. This was popular in the 1970's and is once again becoming popular. This was the cutesy do that made the likes of Dorothy Hammil America's sweetheart of that era. This style is gaining popularity amongst 30-40 year olds in search of a short and easily maintained style. The wedge tends to draw attention to your face, not your hair and looks natural. So, if you already have a beautiful face and skin this is a real winner, as it will draw people in to your good looks. We recommend natural, mild makeup with this do.

4) The mullet. Yes, I know we thought it died off in the early 90's, but it is making a surge again. No one knows why, except that is is a very low maintanence style - or basically no style. It is basically a mop of hair for head banging music. "Business in the front and party in the back." It has been popping up all over the south and has been seen on the rise even in New York, Chicago, etc... This is a bad style that just won't go away.

5) The Fullet. The female version of the mullet. Just as bad if not worse, but, once again it is making a comeback. Maybe that means the Bangles will make a comeback also? Heavy makeup is common with this do.

6) The flip. The style from the roaring 20's is back as can be seen at the recent awards shows. This style has always been equated with glitz and glamour. It is another easy style and is easy to maintain. The flip goes with almost any makeup regimen. All the stars have worn this do at one time or another - from Jodie Foster to Rita Garbo.

Most of the hairstyles trends for 2006 are comebacks and are easy dos. Basically, people want something that is easy to manage and want variety - a cut that can be easily tranformed from one style to another for different events or just for that different look. Women also want a style with easy, light makeup. According to numerous fashion sources these hairstyle and light makup trends trends will be the big styles of 2006.

About the Author

David Maillie is a chemist with over 12 years experience in biochemical research and clynical analysis. He is an alumni of Cornell University and specializes in biochemical synthesis for public, private, and governmental skin care interests. He can be reached at http://www.bestskinpeel.com


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February 06, 2006

Don't Buy Fake Designer Handbags

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Fake handbags Giving Designers a Run for Their Money
by Sufi Fanning

Much to the dismay of exclusive designers of high priced fashion accessories, the knock off handbag industry is really starting to come of age. Whether you call them fakes, knock offs, designer replicas, or "designer inspired" products, they are big business. The number of manufacturers of fake handbags has absolutely exploded in the past year, and it seems no one is safe, with replica versions of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, Kate Spade, Coach and just about every big name designer you could name being readily available for purchase.

But are they really a threat to the big design houses? The big design houses would certainly have us believe so, claiming that the fake merchants deprive them of profit, feed off their marketing, and damage their reputations by selling inferior quality handbags and purses which confused consumers think is the real thing. Some even claim that by supporting the knock off industry, consumers are helping to support organized crime. Successful raids and prosecutions of party plan vendors, street and flea market vendors, and online merchants have become a regular event, but this seems to be doing little to stem the tide.

The reasons why designer fakes have become so popular is obvious. Glamorous marketing makes the product desirable, and inhibitive pricing makes it more so. What could be more desirable than something other people can't have? But of course, inhibitive pricing means there are a lot of people who want the merchandise, but can't afford it, which is where the designer replica merchants step in.

The key to avoiding prosecution for knock off merchants is the degree of similarity of their designs to the high priced originals. If the handbag is identical to a Louis Vuitton original, particularly if the logo is used on the handbag or in the advertising material, the makers and sellers are in breach of copyright. But an increasing number of clever designer replica manufacturers are producing handbags which have a very similar look and feel to a Louis Vuitton or a Kate Spade, but without being a close enough copy to warrant a prosecution. What's more, the quality of the products is virtually the same as the originals. At a hundred and twenty dollars or so, rather than a thousand or more, consumers are finding them irresistible.

Author: Sufi Fanning
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January 31, 2006

Louis Vuitton Handbag Buying Tips

  
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  TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAGS FROM AUCTIONS    by Costas Pitas
1) Only e-luxury is authorized to sell brand new Louis Vuitton. It is owned and operated by Louis Vuitton and their associates.

Their prices are as much as you would find them on ebay or other websites anyway, So why not just buying for them, if you want to make sure you are buying authentic. Usually the items offered on ebay will sell at a premium. And if the pictures do not belong to the person that owns the handbag, you never know what you are buying.
2) Most auctions around the internet offer fake Louis Vuitton handbags. Be advised again, LV does not wholesale it’s merchandise and not too many people would have brand new and authentic Louis Vuitton.

3) Please note that many fakes are sold during the weekend at “special discounts”, because the LV lawyers do not work full time during the weekends, so they can sell their merchandise undisrupted.

4) You might consider not purchasing from a non smoke-free home. Did you know that smoke enters the fabric and often leather parts of LV bags and it is not easy to get rid off. In the long run, it decreases the quality of your Louis Vuitton.
5) Sellers with high feedback do not always sell authentic merchandise. Don’t get me wrong, if a seller has high feedback, good for him/her. She/he at least finds a way to keep clients happy even by selling fakes. But make sure you ask questions before bidding. Make sure you can get a money back guarantee if the bag is found to be a fake.
6) If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Check out the prices of similar handbags in the same category. Check out the same handbag at eluxury.com. Too good to be true? It probably is.
7) What you see is not always what you get. The seller might have a picture of an authentic Louis Vuitton. When the auction ends though, he/she sends you the fake. And the story goes on. So, be careful. Even if the picture reflects an authentic LV, you might still get a fake. Not all scammers get caught by eBay police or LV lawyers.

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Please Note: It is not our job to stop you or anyone that buys or sells fake LV. We just try to educate the consumer. These tips are not the only tips you should consider. There are many additional tips that might apply in other certain situations. Use your own discretion when buying form auctions.
Always remember: Your handbag reveals your personality! That’s why you need an authentic designers handbag that will last forever and be proud of.




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January 25, 2006

Accentuate Your Looks With The Right Purse

Accentuate Your Looks With The Right Purse
 by: Ernie Sanders

We're positive that no matter how you see yourself -- trendy, corporate or casual -- your ultimate goal is to look "together" - to look beautiful and elegant in your poise and style of clothing and accessories. You spend hours looking for the right outfit and analyze it many times over to make sure it perfects and gives you that eye catching look. But do you give that same time and scrutiny to your accessories like your purse and handbag before throwing it over your shoulder and leaving the house?

You probably didn't know that a purse can flatten your curves almost as much as the right pair of pants or shirt. Now that we have your attention read on to determine your shape and what type purse you should carry.

Try to choose a purse shape that is the opposite of your body type. While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure. If you are tall and thin, look for the large sloppy bags that lay against you to compliment your figure. If you're short and voluptuous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek.

Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.

Take a look at the five basic body shapes and find the best purse for your shape:

• Narrow Top/Full Bottom

If you have full hips or tummy and small top, draw the eye up with accessories. You should carry a bag with short straps that fits snug under your arm.

• Full Top/Narrow Bottom

If the fullness you carry on top is unwanted (some do pay for it, you know) turn the area into a "no man's land". Nothing should cause the eye to linger so draw the eye downwards by carrying long slouching bags.

• Hour Glass

If you got it girl, flaunt it! This shape best describes a woman who is balanced on top and bottom with a defined waist and is considered the ideal body shape. You can carry off anything—lucky lady!!

• Narrow/Top to Bottom

If you are naturally thin, you have always faced the challenges that come with dressing this body shape. If you are unnaturally thin -- by choice -- you probably, prefer to show it off. The key is to add dimension to your profile. Don’t choose a bag that will hug the body too much. Think unstructured, bulky type purses. Try anything with horizontal detail in the patterns.

• WIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your purse should be. For this body type, shape and color is important. Colors should be muted, monochromatic is best and prints should be kept to a minimum. Draw the eye to the top or center of the torso with a mid-length strap.

Now you know the right purse for you! Always remember to try on the bag—just like you would clothing and shoes. Remember that where the purse touches your body, that part of your body is accentuated. For example, if the purse is under your arm against your breast, the eye is drawn up to the bag.

So take the time to look for the right purse for you—it’s not always the same purse that your best friend carries. A purse should not only carry your personal belongings, it should add to your style and looks.

You can find more information such as this at http://www.igotyourbag.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=13 to help you decide what type of purse truly matches your body and style.

About The Author

Ernie and Mary Helen Sanders are current retailers of purses for the last 3 years. They spend numerous hours researching trends and styles for women. Visit their site for more information on what purses to buy and wear at http://www.igotyourbag.com.

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January 13, 2006

Louis Vuitton Handbag, Purse

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 Louis Vuitton handbag, replica Louis Vuitton purse replicas  
 by suresh kumar daram

Louis Vuitton Replicas for Any Occasion

Whether you are going out for a night on the town or just going to the grocery store, we can provide the perfect Louis Vuitton handbag for you. We offer Louis Vuitton handbags that will fit any occasion. Try a Louis Vuitton replica, which come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. We know that Louis Vuitton purses often come with a hefty price; this is why we offer them to you at a sale price and also at a discount to wholesalers. Select from many Louis Vuitton handbags to fit your needs, from the white Murakami to the Monogram Denim Collection.

The Louis Vuitton Replicas Murakami Collection The white Louis Vuitton Handbags Murakami Collection has a variety of styles you can buy, from the small Pouchette to the larger white Keepall 45 that is perfect for a "carry on" or an overnight bag. This oversize purse includes a luggage tag with a lock and key. The design of this Louis Vuitton purse is perfect for any occasion. In the white Louis Vuitton purse Murakami Collection you also have the Alma. This bag has plenty of space and is made from full cowhide leather. The interior is Raspberry Alacantra. The actual size of this luxurious bag is 12.5 inches by 10 inches. Consider our black Louis Vuitton purse Murakami replicas. In this collection we offer the Papillion that is 10 inches by 6 inches making it the perfect size for any event. This design is sure to catch attention. If you're looking for a Louis Vuitton smaller bag, we also have the Mini Black Sac that is compact in design and will still fit all of those most needed essentials. The size for this beauty is 6" inches by 4"inches The Monogram Louis Vuitton Replicas Collection

Louis Vuitton Replicas also offer a beautiful Monogram Collection that has a style for any event. The Elipse Moyen, a popular Louis Vuitton handbag, has a great look for the best price. Once you select your Louis Vuitton replica, you will wonder why you waited so long to purchase these gorgeous Louis Vuitton handbags. The size of this sleek bag is 12 inches by 15 inches, making them the perfect size for any occasion.

The Louis Vuitton Men's Collection

Select a Men's Wallet, Mage, or Damier Geant Compagnon for that special man in your life. We offer a classic Louis Vuitton Men's Wallet that is pocket sized and provides a place for cards and necessities. Also offered is the Louis Vuitton replica Monogram Cardholder for your entire card holding needs

The Louis Vuitton purse Collection

The newest collection offered includes a fun Louis Vuitton handbag red cherry design suitable for anyone. The single Cherry Pouchette is the perfect Louis Vuitton handbag for spring or summer. You can also select the Sac De No handbag which is small and elegant with a cherry twist or the Cherry Cles handbag that will hold your money or keys discreetly in your purse.

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January 12, 2006

Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel Purse

Purse Envy Syndrome (PES)  
 by Mary Helen Sanders

A dictionary meaning of envy is "a feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions or qualities of another." People have feelings of envy for many reasons. A new emerging form of envy is what I call Purse Envy Syndrome (PES). PES has taken on different facets for different people and taken on various meanings over the last several years. PES has been a male dominated syndrome, though few will admit to it. Men are fascinated with women's purses from the time they are boys. As boys they pull at their mom's purses for attention and sometimes search through the bags searching for the goodies she has stored inside. As they get older, they do the same process with their girlfriends and then their wives. They not only are fascinated with what she carries in her bag, but often ask for her to carry their items in the bag!

Men are not the only ones with PES. Women can have it too! In fact, they get it even worse than men! Women fantasize about carrying designer label purses or one's similar to celebrities. Who wouldn't want a Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Brighton, Coach, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, or Dooney and Bourke? Most women aren't lucky enough to be able to afford the designer labels, but lucky for us, there are very good replicas on the market. If you decide to splurge and buy an authentic designer purse, please buy it from a reputable source. Unfortunately, there are sellers that try to sell replicas as the real thing. There are many reputable sources for buying replicas as well. Replicas should not infringe on the rights on the authentic purse. They should in no way pass themselves off as the real thing.

Women comb through fashion magazines looking for what celebrities are wearing and what accessories they are wearing and carrying. Everyone wants to be able to sport the latest fashions. It seems that one of the best ways for us to do that is to watch the stars and try to mimic their style. It seems each star tries to make their own statement by wearing and carrying different designers, shapes and styles. So how do we keep pace? Again, we luck out! We don't have to keep pace. We choose the styles we like best and go with those.

Women also look to their friends and people they see at the mall or restaurants to find new trends. How many times have you seen someone with a purse and said to yourself, "I wish I knew where she got that purse?" Sometimes you may be brave enough to approach the woman and ask. You should not be afraid to ask someone where they got their purse--it's very flattering! Don't you love it when someone notices what you have on or the shoes or purse you are carrying? Most women are more than happy to tell you where they got their purse. If they won't tell you, try searching the internet--you may luck out and find it yourself!

Women fret about matching their shoes with their purse or finding the right purse to match an outfit. After all, the right purse makes the outfit complete! Rest assured, that in today's world, the purse no longer has to match the shoes! You can be wild and crazy, calm and sedate, conservative or classy--it's all about what makes you feel good about yourself that counts. Your purse says a lot about yourself, so use it to express the many nuances that make you YOU. Carry different purses for different occasions that allow you to show the many sides of you.

So, what is the answer to PES and how do you overcome it? There is no quick answer to this ongoing syndrome. Most men are not going to buy a purse--if they did, they are afraid they would be called a sissy. The man purse is gaining popularity in Europe and Australia, but not likely to gain popularity in the US. Women will always want to look their best and have the latest fashions. PES is here to stay and most likely will grow to overwhelming proportions. My suggestion is to give in to the syndrome and go buy a purse!

About the Author

About the authors: Ernie and Mary Helen Sanders are current retailers of purses for the last 3 years. They spend numerous hours researching trends and styles for women. You can find the perfect purse for you at their website: http://www.igotyourbag.com

 

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