Anatomy of a Handbag

Here are descriptions of each style I carry. They are grouped by pattern similarity so you can choose a style, and then a size.

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Tamara Tote: This bag is roomy. It differs from the Jeannette tote in that it is made from separate front, side and bottom panels. $49.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holder
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
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it measures 16" long, 10" tall and 5" deep

Cammie Handbag: This is a purse-size version of the Tamara tote. $44.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holder
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
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it measures 11.5" long, 8" tall and 2" deep.

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Jeannette Tote: This bag is large. It differs from the Tamara tote in that it's made from just two panels that form the front, sides and bottom. $49.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holder
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* zipper, magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* all one color outside or contrasting color on bottom
* it measures 14" long, 10" tall and 4.5" deep.

Sue Tote: This bag is just a little smaller than the Jeannette, and bigger than the Karen, but it's the same pattern. $47.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holder
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* zipper, magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* all one color outside or contrasting color on bottom
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it measures 17" long at the top, tapering to 12.5" long at the bottom, 9.5" tall and 4" deep

Karen Handbag: This is a smaller version of the Jeannette and Sue bags. It's handbag sized. $44.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holder
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* zipper, magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* all one color outside or contrasting color on bottom
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it measures 10" long at the bottom, 13" long at the top, 7.5" tall and 4" deep.

Other styles:

Carmela Handbag: This is the tiniest handbag I carry. It's perfect for going out at night and just taking a few things or for people who don't carry a lot. $30

* fully lined
* one interior pocket
* single fabric straps
* magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* i
t measures 10" long, 6" tall and 3" deep

Gwynne Handbag: This is a deep, spacious handbag. It's square in shape. $44.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holders
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* zipper, magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* all one color outside or contrasting color on bottom
* it measures 13.5" long at top, tapering to 10" long at bottom, 11.5" tall and 4" deep.

Elizabeth Handbag: This purse tapers slightly from the top to the bottom. $44.50

* fully lined
* flap pocket and divided pocket with pen holders
* bamboo handles or fabric straps
* zipper, magnetic snap or ribbon tie closure
* all one color outside or contrasting color on bottom
* i
t measures 15" long at the top, tapering to 9" long at the bottom, 9" tall and 3" deep.

Viola Handbag: A sweet, versatile pleated handbag that will go anywhere! It's spacious yet compact The outside can be made of all one fabric or have a contrasting fabric at the top. $46.50

* fully lined
* magnetic snap closure

* Open pocket and divided pocket with pen holders
* i
t measures 11.5" long at the top, tapering up to 15.5" long at the bottom, 8.5" tall and 3" deep.

Andrea Diaper Tote: Features elasticized interior pockets, perfect for holding sippy cups and wipey containers. Has a large divider that snaps shut and a row of non-elasticized divided pockets for things like cell phones and pens. See the diaper bag page for inside views. $60

* fully lined
* large interior pocket with divided sections that spans each side of bag.
* two fabric straps
* magnetic snap closure

*separated section
*outer pocket with flap
* it measures 17" long, 11" tall and 5" deep.

Cosmetic Bag: I call it a slouchy pouch. It's a roomy cosmetic bag that is wide on the bottom. $15

* fully lined
* zipper closure
* i
t measures 7.5" long, 3.5" tall and 3" deep.

Erin Tote: This tote is tall and deep, but not too wide. It's a great size for a diaper bag or regular tote. $49.50

* fully lined
* large interior pocket with divided sections for things like cell phones, iPods and pens..
* two fabric straps
* magnetic snap

* it measures 15" long, 12.5" tall and 5" deep.

Padded Laptop Tote: This is a lightly padded, thin tote perfect for carrying a laptop or anything else in. It has one long divided pocket that spans one side of the interior, with spaces for iPods, phones, pens and more. $49.50

* fully lined
* large interior pocket with divided sections that spans one side of bag.
* two fabric straps
* zipper

* it measures 19.5" long at top, tapering to 14" long at bottom, 12" tall and 3" deep.

Yoga Bag: The yoga bag features a strap, pocket on outside and a drawstring top. Yoga bags are mostly made to order. $20

* measures 29.5" tall and about 7" in diameter.
* has a pocket with a flap
* drawstring closure.
* It is unlined.

 

A look at the details:

Most bags, excluding the Carmela, can come with either two fabric straps or two rattan or bamboo handles.

They come with a magnetic snap, or ribbon tie closure. Some can have a zipper.

All handbags and totes are fully lined and all, excluding the Carmela -- due to size, come with the following pockets: flap, divided and pen holders.

Flap pocket protects items from falling out.

 

Divided pocket has two compartments for phones/iPods and three pen slots.
Magnetic snap provides easy access.
Some styles have zipper option.
Pretty ribbon tie closures also available