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Helen Kaminski Kwanza

Helen Kaminski Kwanza is a beautiful fine hand woven nappa leather handbag for spring. Size perfectly for an everyday handbag at 11 inches in height, 24 inches in length and 6 inches in depth.

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Eric Javits Clang

New Styles for Spring 2009!

Eric Javits Clang is a gorgeous Spring handbag in a classic shopper style with fun trendy features. Clang is trimmed in Italian patent leather and features many nautical inspired designs including chain link on handles, lock closure, and vertical striped trim that are perfect complement to any Spring wardrobe. Eric Javits Clang is a perfect everyday handbag that fits comfortably over the shoulder. Whether you wear this sleek shopper to work or to the mall, you will find that it's been designed with convenience in mind. Like most Eric Javits handbags, you will find a roomy interior featuring zipper close, multiple pockets, mirror, and key clip. Clang is made of durable and lightweight Squishee material.

Dimensions: 14"L x 9.5"H x 5"W with 10" Handle Drop

Eric Javits Clang is shown in Antique with Black Patent Leather Trim.

Also available in Bark, Frost Stripes with White Patent and Silver Hardware, and Natural Bronze Mix with Black Patent Trim.

Physician Endorsed St. Lucia

Welcome back, I hope everyone enjoyed a great Independence Day weekend! I had a nice and relaxing weekend, and I think we lucked out with the weather. We had a few overcast moments but the thunderstorms stayed away for the most part.

Which brings me to an important reminder: Sun protection is necessary even when it's cloudy out. Clouds may block sunlight, but they do not block all UV A and B rays, which is why it's still possible to get a sunburn on a cloudy day.  In fact, Physician Endorsed Sun Hats come with a credit card sized UV Intensity Meter. You expose the meter to direct sunlight for a few seconds, and it tells you the intensity from Low to Extreme. Also included with a Physician Endorsed hat is complimentary sunscreen sample.

A great Physician Endorsed hat to try is the St. Lucia, a 100% Cotton sun hat with a large 5" brim. St. Lucia is a reversible hat with solid color on one side and a stunning floral print on the opposite. This hat also features a convenient drawstring band at crown for the perfect fit.

Physician Endorsed St. Lucia is Shown in Black Floral, and has a Sun Protection Factor UPF 50+

Helen Kaminski Domenique

I love the low-key, casual look of straw cowboy hats during the Summer. While they are a favorite hat to wear on the beach, they also look great as an everyday hat as well. Try a cowboy hat paired with a sun dress or a t-shirt and jeans on the weekend, or shopping in the afternoon. Cowboy hats are a popular look that has been seen on trendy celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears. A great western style hat to try this Spring or Summer is the Helen Kaminski Domenique.

Helen Kaminski Dominique is a classic western style hat in crochet raffia straw. Designer Helen Kaminski’s Dominique hat has an adjustable sizing drawstring for proper fit and an interior comfort band. Dominique is a simple western style which has an adjustable brim which allows you to personalize your hat to the brim style of your choice.

Helen Kaminski has a wide array of summer handbags perfect complements to any Helen Kaminski summer hat you choose. The Helen Kaminski Vienna is a perfect complement to Helen Kaminski’s Dominique. The Vienna tote has become a Helen Kaminski Signature style, the tote is nicely sized at 11”h x 15”l x 5”d. The Vienna tote is sized perfectly to carry all of your summer essentials.

Helen Kaminski Vienna

One of my favorite, everyday handbags for Summer is the Helen Kaminski Vienna. Vienna is a wide totebag in crochet raffia straw. It's casual, and lightweight, and perfect to tote along to the beach or pool this Summer.  When it comes to handbags, nothing says warm weather, like a great Straw tote...so embrace the season, don't just save the Vienna for weekend excursions. Helen Kaminski Vienna is sleek enough to carry around while shopping, or grabbing lunch with your girl friends. Sized perfectly for everyday use, yet large enough to carry all we need on a hot summer day. Helen Kaminski Vienna features a magnetic snap closure, and reinforced base. Soft leather handles and an inner pocket finish this great Summer bag.

For a larger size, try the Helen Kaminski Lucerne. Vienna is also a perfect complement to Helen Kaminski Spring/ Summer Hat Collection.

Have you gotten your Spring Cleaning done yet? Why not start with cleaning out your pocketbook? With the large handbags we carry around these days- you'll find that there are lots of surprises waiting at the bottom of your everyday bag. Sometimes large bags are a necessity...whether you're toting around things for family, or work..they're convenient but they sure can weigh you down. So for the days when it's just you...whether you're spending a "personal day" shopping, or out at brunch with your girlfriends...here are some small handbags to try out.

Helen Kaminski Small Yuma

New from Helen Kaminski is the Leather Macrame Handbag Collection. Helen Kaminski Yuma has an open weave giving it a very lightweight look and feel; lined with a drawstring cotton interior securing your belongings.

Helen Kaminski Yuma is available in two sizes Small and Large, the Small is a petite handbag sized at 10’h x 10”h x 4”d making this a very nice everyday handbag for summer.

Helen Kaminski Lumina

For a different look by the same designer, Helen Kaminski Lumina is beautiful raffia straw clutch with mother of pearl and metallic ring accents. This clutch is a great alternative to a handbag and great for so many occasions! Wear it to a Spring shower, or carry it to lunch- Lumina is the perfect accessory to complete your Spring look.

Shown in Nut. Lumina features a fully lined interior and magnetic snap closure. Also available in Natural. Dimensions: 5.5"H x 9"L x 3"W

 

    

Helen Kaminski Marsella 14

Helen Kaminski Marsella 14 is an extra large brim sun hat in crochet raffia straw. The Marsella 14 is available in only the Bora Bora Stripe because it is the perfect hat for Bora Bora. Designer Helen Kaminski’s Marsella 14 is the ultimate hat for sun protection. The extra large brim will provide you with complete sun protection, the Marsella 14 is the hat to choose if you are spending long periods of time at the beach, this is the perfect hat for any sailing or boating activities. The Marsella 14 hat has an adjustable sizing drawstring for proper fit, a wire at edge of brim for versatility and interior comfort band.

If you like the Marsella 14 but would prefer a more neutral color try the Melinda 12

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Helen Kaminski has a wide array of summer handbags perfect complements to any Helen Kaminski summer hat you choose. The Helen Kaminski Capella is a nicely sized tote in crochet raffia, with leather tote style handles and a removable canvas with leather trim adjustable handle. The adjustable handle can easily be worn as a messenger style handbag and the Capella is nicely sized at 15”lx19”h.

Other Helen Kaminski Handbags available this are Caroli, Valetta and Avior.

Check out Helen Kaminski’s entire Spring Summer Handbag Collection.

 

Helen Kaminski Classic 5 Row and

Ipanema Handbag

Summer Set

        

Helen Kaminski Classic 5 Row

Helen Kaminski Classic 5 Row is a wide weave raffia braid straw hat. The Helen Kaminski Classic 5 Row is a signature hat style for Designer Helen Kaminski. The Classic 5 Row hat has been updated to fit more with current hat trends. The Classic 5 row hat was once a very heavy hat to wear and now is has been redesigned and has become more lightweight today than in seasons past. The Classic 5 Row hat has an adjustable sizing drawstring for proper fit and an interior comfort band. The Classic 5 Row has its signature grosgrain ribbon available in many colors.

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Helen Kaminski has a wide array of summer handbags perfect complements to any Helen Kaminski summer hat you choose. The Helen Kaminski Ipanema is the perfect complement to the Classic 5 Row hat. The Ipanema is available in two sizes the large Ipanema sized at 11”hx23”lx6”d and the small Ipanema sized at 10”hx19”lx5”d. The Ipanema has natural leather handles and magnetic snap closure. The small tote is perfect for everyday use large enough to tote all you need but not too large. The large tote is nicely sized if you have many things to carry. Chose either size with your Classic 5 Row hat for the perfect set for summer.

The Helen Kaminski Classic 5 row or Classic 6 Row paired with the Ipanema in either the small tote size or large tote size is a great set to have this summer season.

Check out Helen Kaminski’s entire Spring Summer Handbag Collection.

The Helen Kaminski Atacama is a larger sized tote in fine woven napa leather, with leather tote style handles and a removable canvas with leather trim adjustable shoulder handle. The adjustable handle can easily be worn as a messenger style handbag and the Atacama is nicely sized at 14”h x 23”l, a great travel or work tote for the season. The Atacama offers the style and versatility in size and convenience making Atacama a great everyday handbag for the season.

Check out Helen Kaminski’s entire line of summer handbags.

I briefly mentioned the Helen Kaminski Adina 8 and 12 in yesterday's blog...The Helen Kaminski Adina is the ultimate Summer hat.

The Adina looks similar to the best selling Helen Kaminski Bria from Spring 2006, but it has been improved and reinvented in raffia crochet and Irish linen. The Helen Kaminski Adina is a great beach hat because it has the breathable open raffia crochet weave at the crown, and a lightweight Irish cotton brim. The Adina 12 has a wide four inch brim that provides ample shade for your face, neck and shoulders without getting too hot or stuffy after a long day in the sun. You will love the classic Summer of the large linen brim. For those who feel overwhelmed by a large brim, are more active- the Adina 8 has a smaller brim which makes it an ideal city or walking hat. The Helen Kaminski Adina 8 and 12 are both adjustable for perfect fit- just pull or loosen the straw band for comfortable wear.

When the sun goes down, simply roll up your Adina and throw it in your matching Helen Kaminski Raffia Crochet handbag. Helen Kaminski Raffia Crochet hats and handbags are packable and crushable for easy transport- they will not lose their shape- which make them the ideal accessories to take along on vacation.

Helen Kaminski Vienna and Lucerne are a perfect match to the Adina. Helen Kaminski Vienna is a great tote to have for the Summer months- if you're a fan of larger handbags, you will love toting this around daily as it will fit all your necessities and more. Or it can also double a your next Summer beach bag. At 11"H x 15.5"L x 5"W Vienna is the perfect size for your towel, and the Summer basics- sunscreen, water, and a book. 

Helen Kaminski Lucerne is a larger version of the Vienna. It is sized at 12"H x 16.5"L x 7"W with a 10" handle drop. Lucerne will hold everything you need for a weekend trip to the shore, or the multi-tasking mom at the pool. Both Helen Kaminski Vienna and Lucerne Summer bags are in Raffia Crochet with leather handles and available in Natural, Nougat and Bark colors.

Helen Kaminski's Woven Nappa Leather Handbags for Spring

Helen Kaminski makes beautiful leather handbags for Fall, and her Summer raffia straw handbags are instantly recognizable. For Spring, consider Helen Kaminski's collection of fine woven nappa leather handbags. Made with the umost quality and care, these luxurious handbags are chic and stylish for a variety of occasions. These roomy handbags are perfect for the office, but are so fashionable that you will not want to part with them on the weekends. Available in a wide range of basic and Spring colors, these handbags will soon become a favorite in your collection.  Try out a neutral color like Praline (as shown in the Helen Kaminski Allegra above) and your handbag will easily transition into many seasons.

Shown above (left) Helen Kaminski Macau is a single handled hobo style handbag in hand woven napa leather. Macau is nicely sized at 16 inches tall, 15 inches long and 4.5 inches in depth, its single handle has a drop length of 9 inches. Helen Kaminski Macau has a magnetic snap closure and is organized with a zip inside pocket as well as an open easy access inside pocket.

On the right, Helen Kaminski Allegra is a medium sized hand woven napa leather tote style handbag. Allegra is sized nicely at 8.5 inches tall, 12 inches long and 5 inches in depth with two leather handles with a drop length of 5.5 inches. Allegra is nicely organized with zipper pocket and easy access pockets inside and zipper closure.

Two Sets for Easy Summer Style

On the Left: Helen Kaminski Helina
and Helen Kaminski Caroli

Right: Helen Kaminski Salerno
and Helen Kaminski Tana

Two great casual Summer sets by Helen Kaminski.  In Raffia Crochet and Cotton weave, the Helen Kaminski Helina Summer hat and Helen Kaminski Caroli sling bag are great for casual Summer style. A beautiful set that is functional and practical.

Helina is a packable, crushable, and adjustable raffia crochet straw hat. A great lightweight and breathable hat that provides ample protection for any activity.

On the go, Summer style is simple with Helen Kaminski Salerno, a Summer straw hat with squared crown. Helen Kaminski Salerno is a medium brimmed crochet raffia sun hat. Salerno has a cotton weaved band and cotton accent at edge of brim. Designer Helen Kaminski’s Salerno is a great “city” or walking hat, it is lightweight, packable and crushable with a drawstring sizing band for proper fit and interior foam band for comfort.
Helen Kaminski Tana is the perfect size to carry around what you need with ease. This set would be a perfect to bring along on your next vacation. Both sets are packable and crushable.

   

 

Helen Kaminski Lacerta

Lacerta is a western style Summer hat in raffia crochet straw. It is adorned with metal and shell circle detailing. Lacerta is lightweight and completely adjustable and shapeable for a perfect fit.

Available in Natural only.

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Helen Kaminski Avior

Tote bag in raffia crochet straw with leather handles. Dimensions: 16"H x 14"L x 4"W
Check out Helen Kaminski’s entire Spring Summer Handbag Collection.

 

 

Helen Kaminski Valetta
A roomy bag in fine hand woven nape leather with braided leather handles. Valetta is a wonderfully sized tote handbag shown here in White it is also available in Tan, Gold and Slate. The hand woven nappa leather is beautiful, you will not be disappointed with the style and versatility of this handbag.

Shown in Pearl. Also available in Silver, Dune, and Prailine.

Dimensions: 13"H x 18"L x 3"W
Handle Drop: 8.5"

 

 

So I wasn't kidding when I said the cold was here to stay.

Fall is a great time of year to be in New England-  there are fond memories of the gorgeous foliage, apple picking, and of course the baseball games (Go Sox!). But honestly, on a cold rainy weekend like this past one- all I did was stay indoors and envy my friends in warmer climates. During my mini-hibernation this weekend, I did get a chance to study the new Eric Javits 2008 Spring Handbag Collection. Can I just say that you will not be disappointed.

As always, there are great pieces in Eric Javits' patented Squishee material.  This durable, lightweight straw-like material is used in both his Spring hats and handbags. Squishee has a built in memory that allows Eric Javits handbags and hats to keep shape and persevere through daily wear and use, and also crushing and packing. 

A favorite Spring handbag of mine has always been the Eric Javits Squishee Clip- and so I was excited to see the introduction of the Eric Javits Lil' Squishee Clip to the last Spring Handbag Collection. This smaller version of one of its best selling larger counterpart is an easy to wear tote style handbag. The Lil' Squishee Clip features three strong automatic magnetic closures to prevent anything from falling out. The roomy interior includes a cell phone pocket, one zipper pocket and two side pockets. It's a great sized everyday handbag. For the new 2008 Spring season, this tote is now available in 8 great Squishee colors...