Monday, June 13, 2011

Beg for a Bag GIVEAWAY!!!

Finding the right bag often seems like an endless search. Just when you find one you love, you find something lacking and on the search goes.  It’s a trial and error game that can drain your wallet and energy.
Here are some steps to help you develop a more organized approach.  Investing a little time to really assess your ideal bag before you start your search will save you time, energy and money.
Style preferences:
  • Color
    • What color(s) do you like?
    • What is the color you often carry?
    • Before you decide on a color change, consider how you plan to use it.
  • Shape
    • Lightweight or structured?
  • Opening
    • Do you prefer zip, drawstring, flap, buckle, toggle or magnetic closures
    • Straps
    • Are you into shoulder bags, top handles, clutches, totes?
    • Also consider the strap type …thick, thin or rolled.
  • Extras
    • What are the added items that you love – protective feet on the bottom, cell and zip pockets, external pockets, special details?
  • Load style
    • What works for you?
    • Do you simply need something to hold your wallet and keys, or are you the “carry everything” type?
  • Bag load-ability – Will the bag accommodate your load style, plus how easy can you access everything?
    • Carry everything packers might want to strongly consider lightweight bags with thick or rolled straps.  Rolled straps don’t cut into shoulders or hands.  Thin straps dig into skin the most and work best with the light load carriers.
    • Shoulder bags are good for light to medium loads.
    • Heavy loads constantly carried in the shoulder bags can affect the back.  Strap length is also important.  The longer the straps, the more you feel the weight.
  • Functionality
    • Does this bag work for you?
    • There are two functional points to consider:
      • Fit – Does it fit and complement you? Make sure the bag size in proportion with your build … not too small or large and overwhelming.
      • Also, a shoulder bag tip; the shoulder bag should fall next to a good area for your body.  If I have hips, I want the bag to fall above them to balance them out.  If I have large breasts, I will avoid the short straps so the bag doesn’t draw more attention to that area.
      • Use – How will you use the bag? Daily for work, weekends or special events?  These factors should influence your choice.
  • If your load is light to medium, you might also prefer a structured bag for work.  Test the weight before purchasing.  Tell the salesperson (if around) you’d like to make sure everything fits.
  • Lightweight bags are fine, just put everything in it before purchasing to test how it looks when you carry it and when you put it down.  Have fun with the many choices in colors, materials and shapes.  This is your time to play.
  • Special events – Unless you go to many higher-end events, it might not be worth it to spend a lot on these for one wear.  There are many dressier choices in the low to mid-price range.  Glitter and embellishments are of the current trend, so everyone has some dressier-looking bags these days.
Browsing is a great way to see what’s out there and fine-tune your preferences.  Look at all types of bags and all of the brands.  Being aware of the brands and styles, you’re your preference can help when shopping online.
These tips may seem like a lot to think about, but think of the time and money you’ll save, plus the added bonus of finding your perfect bag.
tips provided by:  http://powertochange.com/life/perfectbag/

Beg for a Bag has handmade bags for your everyday wear; from classes, to the office, to the cafe down the street--Beg for a Bag has the right bag for you!  Beg for a Bag creates handmade Laptop Bags, Messenger Bags, and Purses! Protect your Laptop, iPad, eReader or just carry your stuff with style and comfort! They even just added a brand new Dog Harness!! Now you can carry your stuff and your pup can carry theirs!! PLUS, all bags are 100% handmade using the highest quality material. 




  • Cream Canvas Padded Laptop - Messenger -  Backpack - Overnight Bag - Neo
  • Grey Canvas Padded Laptop - Messenger -  Backpack - Overnight Bag - Neo
  • Amber Pleather Padded Laptop - Messenger -  Backpack - Overnight Bag - Neo
  • Emma - Red Floral Cotton Hobo Slouch Bag with Adjustable Straps
  • Yulie - Burlap Half Moon Shoulder Bag
  • Yulie - Floral Cotton Half Moon Shoulder Bag
  • Sand Padded Laptop - Messenger -  Backpack - Overnight Bag - Neo in Canvas
  • Norma -  Gray Canvas Dog Harness - Medium to Large Dogs
  • iNiko - Grey Canvas Padded iPad, Netbook, eReader Messenger Bag with Adjustable Strap
  • ON SALE 10% -Mula - Light Green Canvas Messenger Bag - Adjustable Strap











Here is a little bit more about Beg for a Bag

In 2005 I created BEGFORABAG, where I design and hand make bags, for all sorts of different needs. 





My bags are versatile and durable and can all be used on a daily basis.

As far as my laptop bags are concerned, trust me, I know that your main concern is to protect your laptop (let's face it, our entire lives are in there), and now you can do it without a square black bag! At my Etsy store you can choose from a variety of handmade padded bags all made to protect your laptop and make it easier to wear!


Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Begforabag



From an early age I realized that I like making crafts.





I began making handmade backpacks for friends who traveled around the world. When my friends came back from abroad they gave me some pointers on how to make the bags better. At that point, I found myself sewing bags for a living.

After five years in New York I opened my first studio (in my home) and started designing fashion bags and in 2005 created BEGFORABAG, where I now design and make my own bags.

My friend and I run my Etsy store together. I'm not very computer nor marketing oriented, so she takes care of all that business, while I mostly sit in the studio sewing away. 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you love my bags as much as I do. New designs come out all the time, thanks to inspirations from friends and life, so keep a look out.




Beg for a Bag sent me the Purple Floral Print Slouch Hobo bag:



BEAUTIFUL print

This bright and versatile hobo slouch bag is great for a day at the office, or a night out on the town with the girls. It's durable and comfortable and can fit everything you need without being bulky or too large!





The bag is made with a cotton print fabric with lots of different and bright flowers. 

It has one large compartment, with a double zipper closure for easy access to all of your items. The strap is adjustable (up to 26" (66cm) in length) with metal buckles. 

There are four exterior pockets 2 on each side - each pocket is about 6" (16cm) deep - and can be used to hold your keys, sunglasses, change, business cards, etc. 


Bag Dimensions: 14.5" width, 8" height, 3.5" depth (37cm width, 21cm height, 9cm depth)




I LOVE MY NEW BAG! 

THANK YOU to Beg for a Bag for sponsoring this giveaway!  Beg for a Bag is offering the winner of this giveaway the Yulie Retro Half Moon Shoulder Bag


The Yulie double strap shoulder bag (aka - purse) may look small, but it would make Mary Poppins proud in both durability, comfort and space!





The retro Yulie is made from a print PVC fabric, with a nylon interior. 

The Yulie includes two outer pockets that, one of which closes with a magnet snap, as well as an inner zip pocket to hold your keys, ID or change. The Yulie has two straps on each side of the bag for comfortable wear over the shoulder. 

The bottom of the bag is lined with water resistant PVC fabric, making the bag extra durable.

The bag measures 10.5"*4.3"*12.5" (32*11*27cm)

 Here is how you enter:
(THE FIRST ENTRY IS REQUIRED)

1.  Follow me through Google Friend Connect.  Leave a comment on this post letting my know that you follow through google friend and provide me with your email address. (one entry)

(THESE ENTRIES ARE OPTIONAL)

2.  Get a friend to follow 'my big girl pants' through Google Friend Connect.  Leave me a comment with the name of the person you recruited and provide with me your email address. (one entry)
3.  Subscribe to my blog via email.  Leave me a comment saying that you have subscribed via email and provide me with your email address.

4.  Follow me on twitter @VanessaIaquinta and tweet this giveaway! Make sure you tag me and leave a comment (with your email) telling me you tweeted this giveaway! You can tweet EVERYDAY and it will count as a new entry EVERYDAY!!!  DO IT!

5.  Follow Beg for a Bag on Twitter and tweet this giveaway tagging Beg for a Bag.  Leave me a comment telling me you follow Beg for a Bag and tweeted the giveaway.  YOU CAN TO THIS EVERYDAY!!!

6.  "Like" Beg for a Bag on FB.  Leave me a comment telling me you "like" Beg for a Bag and provide me with your email address.
7.  Post this giveaway on FB, make sure you tag me ("like" me HERE) and Beg for a Bag. Leave a comment letting me know you posted it on FB and provide me with your email address.

8.  Subscribe to Beg for a Bag blog! Leave me a comment telling me you subscribe and provide me with your email address.

9.  Go to Beg for a Bag Etsy store and "heart" your favorite item AND her store.  Leave me a comment telling me which item you heart and provide me with your email address. (one entry)

10.  BUY something from Beg for a Bag. Leave me a comment telling me you made a purchase and provide me with your email address.  (5 entries--this means, if you purchase something, you must leave me 5 separate comments in order to earn your 5 entries.)

This giveaway will end June 30th at 11:59pm

127 comments:

Katy said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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cman said...

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cman said...

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Now following For Your Everyday GFC.

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