The Ultimate Purse Organizer & Jewelry Traveler

For a few years now, PurseN has been recognized for having taken purse organizers to a whole other level - practical and functional, yet stylish and fashionable. (PurseN oganizers are sold at zoeybloom.net)

PurseN organziers expand to fit larger bags, have tons of pockets and ridged sides that don't flop over. For those who like to change their handbags frequently, these organizers have handles to pull them out easily and insert them into different handbags. They are a godsend for owners of those bags where everything falls into a big pile in the bottom of your bag! While the fabrics and prints change seasonally, the basic style remains the same.

PurseN's latest design is the Tiara Vacationer Jewelry Traveler, and, in our opinion, it is already on its way to becoming even more popular than the organizer! With large see-through windows, you can pack even your large pieces of costume jewelry and easily identify your treasures to wear them out for the day or evening.

Inspired by origami, the sides fold in and overlap; each layer offers more protection for each jewelry item you enclose. The bottom windows snap out completely, and there is even a padded bar in the bottom to hold your rings securely. If you bring chunkier pieces, the bottom of the case can be expanded another inch so as not to overcrowd. At $48, the Tiara Vacationer makes a terrific gift.

The Tiara Vacationer is also available at Zoeybloom.net. We can't wait to see what PurseN comes up with next!

Hammitt Creates Handbag Collection for HBO's Hit Series, True Blood

With well over 7,000,000 likes on Facebook, it's safe to say that the hugely popular HBO series, True Blood, is going to be around for a while. It truly has a loyal following. When HBO went looking for a handbag company to design a unique and edgy collection inspired by the series, they found Hammitt Los Angeles. Handcrafted in the United States, and known for their rich Italian leathers and contemporary urban styling, Hammitt bags had already been featured in contemporary series like 90210, Entourage, Melrose Place & Gossip Girl.

Set to debut this fall, the "Hammitt for True Blood^TM" handbag collection features five handbags, each is named after a different character on the show.

The “Sookie” is based on the main character, Sookie Stackhouse, played by Anna Paquin. Made of pleated dove grey suede, it is a ladylike frame bag made edgy with flat multi-colored rivets on the side gussets. It’s feminine and tough, very much like the Sookie character.

The “Eric” is based on the vampire sheriff, Eric Northman, played by Alexander Skarsgard. This is a crossbody bag and is simple, black, and, appropriately, accented with silver bullet-shaped studs and gold flat rivets on the sides.

The “Alcide,” is inspired by the resident werewolf, Alcide Herveaux. While its exterior of soft leather and faux fur reflects the softer side of the character’s good guy nature, the wolf image printed on the underside of the bag flap and the rivets on the handle reflects his underlying fierce side.

The “Lafayette,” is based on the character, Lafayette Reynolds, the flamboyant cook at Merlotte’s and drug dealer who sells “V” - vampire blood. Like the character, the handbag is flamboyant and fashionable. It features reflective studs, metallic leather with a stamped alligator pattern, alluding the Louisiana bayou and, as a nod to the V dealer, a V-shaped exterior pocket.

“Fangtasia” is a toast to the bar in Shreveport, Louisiana that serves as a hangout for vampires. This bag evokes the Goth nature of the bar with its black leather, rivets, and sexy corseted detailing on the front.

Each bag features a deep red lining printed with the True Blood logo. The bags start at $395 and can be pre-ordered at www.zoeybloom.net

Cool Cases For Credit Cards!

These may be the perfect gift and they are only $39. Made of Swedish aluminum by Ogon, they come in a ton of colors including black, brown and silver; they appeal to women and men alike. The cases are light weight and hold the cards with an accordion style base so you can just flip through them to see all your cards with ease.

Each case holds about seven cards comfortably, but really, how many more does a person need?

Aside from being great looking and functional, the aluminum exterior prohibits radio frequence identity (RFID) theft. Thieves who steal via scanners, through your handbag or pockets, will not be able to obtain your information. Similarly, the magnetic strips will not become accidentally de-magnetized!

Ogon aluminum card cases are available at Zoey Bloom, in Tampa.

New Virginia Laptop Case by Rebecca Minkoff - Function Meets Fabulous

Do you despair of ever finding a great looking laptop case? Well, despair no longer. Rebecca Minkoff has designed your solution, and she has named it New Virginia. No longer will you have to lug your laptop around in a boring, generic black nylon case; it now can be carried as a fashionable and chic accessory.

The New Virginia is made of gorgeous alligator-embossed leather, and it comes in black and teal with gold-tone hardware. It is large enough to hold most 15” laptops, and has padded walls to help soften the inevitable jostling from being carried around. An open, outside pocket provides a place for items that you need quick access to, and there is a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap that gives you a cross-body option to allow you to keep your hands free.

Carrying a laptop everyday can be a drudge; so, at the very least, you should look fantastic doing it. Take the New Virginia laptop case to work, class, or on the plane, and watch heads turn!

What Every Woman Needs - To Keep her Purse off the Ground!

Do you pull up an extra chair at a restaurant just for your handbag? Do you hog an extra seat next to you at the movies to set it on? I'm a little afraid to ask what you do with your handbag when using a public restroom, but if you answered yes to any of the other questions, you need to know about this new product we have received. It solves all of these problems (and more), is inexpensive, and doesn't look like it came from a greeting card store. Watch the video for more information!

The Clipa is strong - it holds up to 45 pounds. There is a non slip pad on each end that will keep your handbag from sliding off and will not scratch your furniture. Mothers of small children can use a Clipa to hang an umbrella or handbag on a stroller at the park, or to hold a diaper bag while changing baby. It even makes a great makeshift coat hook when a hanger can not be found! They sell for $20.

>







Available at Zoey Bloom in Tampa and on their Web site.

Slapper Watches

Fun never had a color before, and it certainly never told the time . . . until now. We love these Slapper watches from TKO. More stylish than their 90's bracelet predecessors, these bold and sassy slap-on timepieces have been modernized to match your every whim. Trade color combinations with a second watch, or purchase an optional accessory pack. The silicone rubber watch bands and casing wraps are all interchangeable! You can pop out the dial, slide it off of the band that worked with yesterday's skinny jeans and tee, and slide it onto the band of the color of your school or favorite team for today's big game. Dial with case measures approximately 1 3/4" and the band is 1" wide - it fits everybody! Each Slapper watch is only $50 and has a 5 year warranty. Three different accessory packages $35.

These fun watches are available at Zoey Bloom

>

Hammitt Good Day LA StyleFile

Here's a great video from an up and coming line of U.S. made handbags. Hammitt Los Angles.