Baggu Gift Bags
I’ve mentioned Baggu numerous times. I have many of the them. I covet them — no one uses them but me. This year, I’m giving the gift of Baggu by using it as a gift bag instead of paper. Last year Baggu created a video to show how to wrap a boxed item with Baggu and this year here is one on how to wrap a round gift.
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* Get your own Baggu bags
* Learn how to wrap a boxed item from Baggu
* More eco-friendly bag choices
The Man Bag
You know how when you visit Amazon, you’re logged in the website and it provides “recommended” products they think you will like. Today I was there and this man-bag was featured in my recommend products. I don’t know how they new it but they were right. I love it. 
I’m not sure what determines a “man bag”. According to Wiki, the traditional man bag used to be a briefcase but today it is the messenger / reporter bags. I love messenger bags and I don’t think they are strictly masculine. This one would even go with the white tunic I mentioned yesterday!
This dark chestnut Pepita Italian Leather Explorer’s Bag is $129 from Amazon. It is “handmade in Italy using real vegetable-tanned Italian leather” and measures 8.25″ x 4″ x 10.25″; a perfect size for little treasures and every day use.
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* Get your own man bag from Amazon
Lily Ecolo Eco-Friendly Bags
Lily Ecolo, an eco-friendly carry all bag company in Canada has just updated their website. It’s one of my favorite eco-bag companies providing an assortment of bags both in design and size.
I emailed Josee on the weekend to ask her about using a coupon on my blog and she offered Five Favorite Things readers their own coupon. How sweet is that?
If you use the coupon code: plusshe01 you will receive a 10% discount on all the products in the store. There is no minimum purchase. This coupon will expire May 28th 2009.
Here are three of my favorites:
As you can see I seem to have a thing for stripes today. The first item is the Lily Ecolo change purse which sells for $12 Can. The second is the Lily Ecolo mini which sells for $25 and last but certainly not least is the Lily Ecolo uber practical bag for $59. She also has many bags that are black with subtle fabric trim.
Lily and Ecolo will ship to Canada and the United States. Some of the customer service features like faqs and shipping information are still being posted but Josée St-Amand is very quick to reply to any questions via email.
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* Visit Lily & Colo for eco-friendly bags
Baggu Fun
I’m really on a big reusable bag rant lately. And no it’s not just because I created a eco-bag lens. I’ve always loved these types of bags but I’ve found I have a heightened craving for them lately. Which brings me to Baggu.
Baggu offers reusable nylon bags in an fun array of solid colors or stripes (thank you to green thinking for letting me know about them). The bags only cost $8 (less the more you order) and fold up into a handy little pouch. When the bag wears out it can be sent back to Baggu and they’ll recycle it and send out a $1 off coupon for your next purchase.
What I like about these bags is that they are kind of hobo-ish, the colors are fabulous and the company logo is just a little tag instead of a huge brand.
I ordered three bags today (red, black, and peacock) for $22. Shipping was $6.50 ($4 in US). I will update you in the comments when they arrive.
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* Get your own reusable bag from Baggu
* Get Baggu from Amazon
* More Eco-Bags
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Loving Ed
This bag reminds me of the rocking tattoo that I’m too chicken to get.
This Ed Hardy Romy Large Tote is on sale for $220 (regular $250) It’s fully lined and actually has a completely different image on the other side. It’s a combination of durable cloth with leather embellishments. And it’s pretty big – 19.5″ L x 5″ W x 17″.
A nice change to the eco friendly reusable bags offered by the grocer. To coin a phrase… “It’s hot.”
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* Get your own Ed Hardy Love bag from Baghaus
F*@k Plastic Bags
I’m really getting into reuseable bags when shopping but they seam so expensive to me especially since most them are a walking advertisment for the place you bought it from.
BYOB (Buy Your Own Bags) has a number of different options for canvas bags but this one is my favorite. They call it “cheeky”, I call it attitude, baby! The bags are made from 100% cotton and are 17″ tall X 16″ wide X 4″. The straps are wider than your average useable bag and it’s washable.
For the attitude alone it’s worth the $29.99 price tag.
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* Get your own F*@k Plastic Canvas bag from BYOB
Octopus Bag
Kissycake has these totally adorable handbags with animals printed on the front. This octopus one is my favorite. It is a baby blue cotton/polyester blend lined with pink and white cotton gingham. These bags are custom made to your height.
You also have the choice of a giraffe, puppy, bird, monkey mouse, poodle and a bunny for front detail. They are $35.
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* Get your own Octopus Bag from Kisscake
Simple Reversible Hobo Bag
I think I’m a hobo at heart. Ok maybe a 1/4 hobo, I do like to be spoiled after all. It was love at first site for me when I saw this hobo bag by Naea at Barney’s. 
I want to be a designer and design handbags. Not because I’m creative or have any incredible style ideas I want to share with the world; but because this simple little bag costs $250. Just imagine what Naea has in her closet. Sure, it’s reversible. But come on it’s made of viscose.
But still, isn’t it just yummy?
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