Cinda B: Resorter II Bag Review #HolidayGiftGuide2013

Bridging the gap between handbags and travel bags is the Resorter II bag. Versatile enough to lounge by the pool or shop the local market. The secret of our Resorter's success is the removable inner pocket. Just stash your ID, cards, valuables and cash in it, then snap it out to dash in for a latte--no need to carry your whole bag! Available in brown patterns, black patterns, white patterns, grey patterns and more. Get yours today!

Stylish Southern Mama loves to share items that are made right here in the United States! Cinda B is an amazing company that has a variety of designs in a beautiful array of colors!  The holidays are upon us, as hard as that may seem. This year has flown by really fast, but think how amazing it would be to take your own bag from Cinda B to hold your essentials in style on your trips this year!

I loved searching through the website and seeing all the different bags, different colors, in all shapes and sizes. Cosmetic Bags big and small, Laptop Sleeves, beach bags, carry on bags, satchels, lunch bags, diaper bags.. you name it.. Cinda B has it!

Cinda B sent me their Resorter bag in Casablanca Sky Blue. It was definitely hard for me to choose a color because I am a SUCKER for color! I love how modern, beautiful, and remarkable the color varieties are. They definitely know how to color complement! Usually each bag has at least 5-7 color choices, how AWESOME is that?

I was stunned at how spacious and beautifully the Resorter is designed. It is definitely designed with traveling in mind! I have room for at least 5 changes of clothes, a change of shoes, makeup & hair essentials, a book or tablet, and much more!

Cinda B bags are made of beautifully quilted fabric that is high quality and machine washable! The fabric is water and dirt resistant.. I KNOW every single mom reading this just stopped reading and was like “WHATTTTT? You’ve GOT to be kidding me?” I surely am NOT kidding! Resistant to those sticky little fingered people we call kids! OH, and for added effect the fabric will NEVER fade, turning into a dull washed out color! It will always remain the beautiful vibrant color it arrives it.

The line features SO many addictive pieces that you may just turn into a Cinda B hoarder! I am NOT kidding one bit. Most of the bags have the same color lines or something similar that would look amazing with it. So EVERY SINGLE product that they have has the potential of walking its way into your beautifully color coordinated life.

This is a picture of the inside of the bag without anything inside of it. Look how much room is in there! WOW! The beautiful contrasting fabric inside (and on both sides on the outside). That’s what makes these bags so unique and beautiful! I’ve gotten so many “That is absolutely beautiful, where did you get it?”

This is a picture of clothing inside the bag. On the left there are 5 pair of pants with socks and underwear/bra underneath. The right side there are about 8 shirts (I always have a harder time choosing shirts to wear then pants). There is still room to stick MORE. I could easily fit a pair of shoes inside if I wanted.

The bottom (when you turn it inside out) has a cardboard insert. This is TOUGH cardboard, high quality and stiff so it can hold a LOT of weight. I can easily slip the cardboard insert in and out so I can throw the bag in the wash!

There is a detachable zipper pocket. I LOVE this! I can put my makeup/deodorant/hair supplies inside the pocket. When I need it I can just unsnap the pocket and use whatever I need and snap it back into place. That way I don’t have to carry the entire bag with me into the bathroom.

On the other side is 3 pockets (non-detachable). The biggest pocket can hold a phone, small notebook, a lot of pens, or whatever! I put a comb and deep hair treatment inside for right now! Then there is a smaller pocket (I put a tub of vitamins inside it) It could easily fit my flat iron inside of it! Last there is the tiny pen pocket!

There is a deep pocket on each side of the tote. Phones, smaller tablets, keys, sunglasses, coin purses, passports, wallets.. anything you need RIGHT at the tip of your fingers! This tote is nothing short of absolutely fabulous with plenty of pockets, compartments, clasps, zippers, snaps and straps — making them unique, functional and fun!

Get Yours: Cinda B Resorter II Bag $126

The Cinda b bags are created by Atlanta-based designer Cinda Boomershine. Cinda b handbags, totes, travel bags, baby bags and accessories are all custom-designed using the latest durable, poly/nylon fabrics and fashion-forward color schemes, patterns and silhouettes. With active lifestyles in mind, cinda b bags are practical and versatile, yet classy and chic. Each cinda b is personally designed by Cinda Boomershine herself, with the latest trends in style, color and you in mind.

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-Jessica

Custom Family Tree Necklace Review: An Aura of Allure Handmade Wire Jewelry- #HolidayGiftGuide2013

The holidays are right around the corner, I can’t believe it, but it is! It doesn’t seem like this year should be almost gone… but <sigh> it is! So, that means Holidays back to back. In no time it will be Christmas—have you thought about what you’re going to be getting those people on your list?



It doesn’t matter if it’s your sister, best friend, mom, grandma, aunt, or someone you know from work. They would ALL love something from An Aura of Allure Handmade Jewelry. She pre-makes some of her items, and others you can custom order.



All of her items are absolutely beautiful, eye-catching, and stunning. You can find matching pieces to complete an entire look! She makes earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more!



I really love everything she makes! She is dedicated to her work and offers a variety of items!! I love that she makes autism awareness necklace pieces! They are amazing!



Since it’s October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, she has been making these Breast Cancer awareness ribbons. These ribbons can be attached to necklaces or key chains! She even customizes them and can make them for Brain cancer, autism, bladder cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer, If you would like to honor someone you are close to that has fought, is fighting, or lost their fight to breast cancer.. these are beautiful!



I stopped abruptly at these necklaces! They are beautiful! They are called Tree of Life or Family Tree Necklaces. My mom ended up buying herself a Mother’s Day Ring with her 3 kids birthstones in it this year. SOMEONE broke in and stole it, so when I seen this I KNEW that she would love it. I knew it in my heart! I couldn’t replace what had been stolen from her, but I could do my best to make her feel better!



The necklace arrived within just a couple of days and was packaged nicely AND carefully! I opened it up and was amazed at the beauty that this necklace contained! It NOT only has MY birthstone along with my brother and sister, but my son, daughter, and niece! I was SO excited I was jittery, waiting for her to get off work so I could surprise her!



She is going to kill me for posting these pictures because she had just got off work. She had tears in her eyes when she seen what it was. She was definitely heartbroken when she noticed that her ring was missing, so having a necklace with her KIDS and GRANDKIDS birthstones in it meant a lot!



She wears it everywhere, even to work! She loves showing it off and supporting her “family” where ever she may roam . The necklaces are only $15! Get yours! You’ll brighten up the face of someone you love THIS Christmas!



When you use the code Stylish2013 you’ll get 10% off your order until December 31, 2013!
Shop handmade, shop small business this Holiday!


-Jessica

Perfect Party Dresses: 12 Superb Dresses to Smock and Sew edited by Susan O’Connor; Interweave Publishing

With beautiful photographs to inspire you, Perfect Party Dresses will be your guide to making party dresses dreams come true.

The easy to follow instructions for 12 glorious smocked dresses and 3 petticoats include more than 180 step-by-step photographs, full colour smocking graphs, detailed construction diagrams and multi-size liftout patterns.

Learn how to expertly tie a perfect sash bow, and discover helpful hints and tips for finishing touches and care of smocked and embroidered garments. Full-color smocking graphs, detailed construction diagrams and multi-size lift-out patterns.

Learn how to expertly tie a perfect sash bow and discover helpful hints and tips for finishing touches and taking care of smocked and embroidered garments. From birthdays to weddings, this beautiful collection of stunning smocking designs in sizes 2-10 years is sure to provide something spectacular for every special occasion in a young lady's life.

There is absolutely no better way to celebrate a party than with a new party dress. Every girl MUST know this right? The book Perfect Party Dresses is a beautiful collection of 12 really gorgeous dresses for little girls. Most of them have a very vintage feel to the look, which are all striking!

These dresses are beautiful, but they aren’t for beginners. The patterns are advanced, so you’ll need some experience with dress making before tackling any of the projects in this book! The instructions are very detailed and easy to follow along with. Each dress has at least 3-4 really amazing pictures of the dresses on girls so you can get a grasp of the flow of the material and how it looks once it’s completed.

Each dress has the ages that the dress is targeted to (ex. 6-8 years old) so that you know before you have to take measurements. It shows the fabric, notions, AND thread needed to complete each dress. I really appreciate this because I’ve started projects before and had to stop mid-way through because the book or instruction didn’t list a certain notion or a type of thread that I didn’t have and was essential to making it.

The full pattern to every dress is on a huge pullout sheet at the back of the book. This makes it 10x easier for me. I would rather trace patterns from a full pattern. I dislike scanning the smaller patterns and having to zoom and piece the pattern together with paper! That way there are NO creases or pieces running off printer paper. :/

Some of the dresses include embroidery (usually on the bib or sleeves of the dress). Even if you aren’t sure how to embroider the instructions take you step by step (picture and written word).

I love that the back of the book has instructions on how to make sleeve puffs, how to finish a bodice with lace, and how to care for/clean the dresses after they are made. It also gives detailed instructions on French seams, neckline piping, sashes, and so much more!

This book isn’t for beginners, you’ll need sewing experience before whipping anything up out of this book. If you do have the experience, this book is definitely a book you’ll want to add to your collection! If you KNOW someone who enjoys sewing, this book would make an amazing holiday present for them!

Get it: Perfect Party Dresses $22.73

Interweave, Barnes & Noble, & Amazon

About the Author

Susan O'Connor is a world-renowned designer, teacher and the former editor of Australian Smocking & Embroidery (AS&E), and her magnificent smocked garments have been published for 20 years.

 

 

-Jessica