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What Length Should My Crossbody Strap Be?

What Length Should My Crossbody Strap Be?

With an adjustable crossbody strap, you have a variety of options to experiment with until you find the length that perfectly fits your style. There are some suggested standards. Refer to this guide as you chart your own path. When deciding on the resting location of the Italian leather handbag most suitable for you, consider the strap length, the strap width, the drop length, your height, and your curves.   Hang your bag on a doorknob. The strap “drop” ranges from the top center of the bag to the apex where the strap rests on the knob. Some stylists recommend an 18-inch drop for women 5' 2" and shorter....

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Best Bolsa Nova Leather Handbags for Moms

Best Bolsa Nova Leather Handbags for Moms

Being a mom includes looking out for the rest of the fam - especially the little cute ones who haven't a care about planning and might just conk out on you in the middle of nowhere! So, while you may be advised to "pack light," necessity sometimes dictates that you travel with everything but the kitchen sink. Fortunately, at Bolsa Nova Handbags we can suggest 6 large bags that carry a lot, have compartments for easy accessibility, come in a rainbow of colors and are designed to keep you looking good - but prepared for anything. Star tote- Largest size...

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What Is A Hobo Bag?

Some time after the Civil War and peaking during the Great Depression, migrant workers began hopping freight trains to travel for free in search of work elsewhere. Called "hobos", these individuals often bundled their belongings in a sack tied around a stick. In 1936, the first marketed hobo bag was called the Gilda and retailed for thirty-five cents. The style of a pliable material bag that has an expandable body became popular again with the hippie movement. As is typical, useful items move up or down in styling and price to fit varying lifestyles and budget. Today, leather hobo bags...

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Bolsa Nova Handbags & Jen Stock Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Bolsa Nova Handbags & Jen Stock Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Outfit? Check. Hair? Check. Handbag? Let me see. Jewelry? What are my options? Kick off your Holiday gift shopping season by revisiting or getting to know some local outlets and being up close with two boutique brands bringing customers stylish, high-quality, timeless fashion pieces in buttery soft leather handbags and mindful jewelry. Bolsa Nova and Jen Stock are collaborating at 3 Holiday Pop-Up Events: Saturday, November 21st from Noon to 5 p.m. Lotus Breeze Yoga Studio 15 Main Street East Rockaway, NY 11518 Friday, December 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and December 5th from 12 p.m. to 4...

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Why Do We Need Italian Leather Handbags 2020

Italy is renowned for leather shoes, belts and handbags. In 2018, Italy exported leather valued at $4.3 billion. By comparison, the United States was second in exports at $2.0 billion and China was tenth at $625 million. While not the leader in tonnage shipped, Italian leather goods command a premium due to its artisan refinement combined with its fashionable touches. There are a handful of luxury brands that are household names worldwide. However, in scores of cities throughout the Italian landscape, there are hundreds of smaller, family-owned, artisanal leather shops, where comparable, high-quality product is ethically created in small quantities...

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