Meet the Designer: Jenny Spring of bragbags australia
DATE: Thursday 18 Nov
TIME: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: The Front Door Gift Shop, Waterford Plaza, Corner Manning Rd & Kent St, Karawara WA
DETAILS: Be our special guest with a glass of Sparkling juice on arrival, while you browse this delightful gift store.
Jenny from bragbags is the featured designer, and will be there to assist you with finding the perfect bag for Summer, or decide on the best handbag organiser to suit your needs.
Special offer: For every $50 you spend, you'll receive a $5 gift cert.
Christmas Craft & Antique Fair
DATE: Friday 19 - Sunday 21 November
TIME: 9:30-4:30
LOCATION: Claremont Showgrounds, Exhibition Centre
DETAILS: 200 crafty stallholders alongside antiques and vintage items. Indoor location, with sandwiches and tea/coffee seating. Be prepared to stay for the day :)
$6 entry fee
Joondalup Upmarket: original and handcrafted
DATE: Friday 19 November
TIME: 6-9pm
LOCATION: Central Walk, Joondalup
DETAILS: More than 40 hand-selected WA's designers and craftspeople with handmade clothing, art, gifts, gourmets and skin care.
Find bragbags opposite "La Vita" Italian restaurant.
Free Entry
http://www.perthupmarket.com/.au/joondalupupmarket.html
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Feel Good Shop Smart
We always feel good at 'bragbags' when we are shopping but we get an extra boost when we know we are shopping ethically as well. With a Christmas shopping list a mile long we have been spending a lot of time checking out some great websites to help you with this task. Remember it’s better to give than to receive but picking yourself up a little something at the same time can’t hurt either.
'Bragbags' is a member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.
Check out their web site below for more information:
http://www.fairtrade.com.au/
We've just been endorsed by the gorgeous AND ethically-based Blue Caravan site.
http://www.bluecaravan.net/
Blue Caravan is an ethical design market stocking contemporary handmade, fair trade and ethical products warmed by independent designers, artists and artisans. Don’t you love that word – warmed? It means beautifully finished, made with heart and bought directly from the designer/maker.
Do you have a fave you can tell us about? Post it here --
'Bragbags' is a member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.
Check out their web site below for more information:
http://www.fairtrade.com.au/
We've just been endorsed by the gorgeous AND ethically-based Blue Caravan site.
http://www.bluecaravan.net/
Blue Caravan is an ethical design market stocking contemporary handmade, fair trade and ethical products warmed by independent designers, artists and artisans. Don’t you love that word – warmed? It means beautifully finished, made with heart and bought directly from the designer/maker.
Do you have a fave you can tell us about? Post it here --
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What was Old is New Again
In the 1970s it was leather jackets and torn jeans, in the 1980s it was short skirts over leggings, lace gloves and lycra, (alas I have much photgraphic evidence of this :()and in the 1990s it was croptops and corduroy.
The fashions of past decades provide haunting memories and flashbacks to some, but are a source of inspiration to others.
Retro fashion is the art of dressing as if you had stepped back to a certain moment in time; it is an attempt to capture the essence and mood of a period.
Retro fashion has never been easier to pull off.
Add some well chosen accessories and you can achieve that retro feel without looking like you are heading off to a bad taste party :)
Check out some of bragbags' retro inspired handbags and eco-friendly jewellery for an easy way to step back in time.
http://bragbags.com.au/products/Carved_Dress_Brooch-101-40.html
http://bragbags.com.au/products/Carved_Flying_Ducks_Brooch-107-40.html
http://bragbags.com.au/products/Vintage_Clutch_Purple-68-12.html
The fashions of past decades provide haunting memories and flashbacks to some, but are a source of inspiration to others.
Retro fashion is the art of dressing as if you had stepped back to a certain moment in time; it is an attempt to capture the essence and mood of a period.
Retro fashion has never been easier to pull off.
Add some well chosen accessories and you can achieve that retro feel without looking like you are heading off to a bad taste party :)
Check out some of bragbags' retro inspired handbags and eco-friendly jewellery for an easy way to step back in time.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Movies and Handbags for October
We love a lot of things at bragbags: Handbags, cupcakes, puppies ... and going to the movies with a cool handbag :). Movies with friends for a chick flick, with the Man Bag for date night, or with the Wristlets to see a great kids movie.
Follow our October movie (and matching handbag) guide below for whats hot -
The Girl Who Played With Fire -
Based on the best selling novel, the second installment in Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy. When a Swedish couple are murdered in their apartment, a nationwide manhunt begins for the prime suspect.
Check our Red Paisley for the fire within you :)
Eat Pray Love -
Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost and confused.
Make sure you are not lost or confused with our 4 in 1 Tote One bag four ways to wear it :)
Going The Distance -
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in this romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of a couple in a long distance relationship.
Do you need to travel for love? Travel in style with our travellers accessories.
Life As We Know It -
In this romantic comedy Katherine Heigl is an upcoming caterer left to raise a baby with Eric Messer after a disastrous first date.
Our Baby To Go organiser will keep the little one in your life ready to go with all their necessities.
Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps -
Michael Douglas is back in his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko who coined the iconic phrase "Greed is good".
One for the boys - take your Man Bag and then get some great gift ideas for him here
Legend of The Guardians - The Owls Of Ga Hoole -
Based on the much loved childrens book this animated fantasy family adventure has something for all ages.
While you're at the movies wear our gorgeous owl pendant
Follow our October movie (and matching handbag) guide below for whats hot -
The Girl Who Played With Fire -
Based on the best selling novel, the second installment in Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy. When a Swedish couple are murdered in their apartment, a nationwide manhunt begins for the prime suspect.
Check our Red Paisley for the fire within you :)
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| Linen Shoulder 3 Ring in Red Paisley |
Eat Pray Love -
Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost and confused.
Make sure you are not lost or confused with our 4 in 1 Tote One bag four ways to wear it :)
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| 4 in 1 Tote |
Going The Distance -
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in this romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of a couple in a long distance relationship.
Do you need to travel for love? Travel in style with our travellers accessories.
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| Organised Chaos ::on holiday travel http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/on_holiday_travel-38-1.html |
Life As We Know It -
In this romantic comedy Katherine Heigl is an upcoming caterer left to raise a baby with Eric Messer after a disastrous first date.
Our Baby To Go organiser will keep the little one in your life ready to go with all their necessities.
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| Baby To Go Organiser http://bragbags.com.au/products/BabyToGo_Baby_Bag_Organiser-106-39.html |
Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps -
Michael Douglas is back in his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko who coined the iconic phrase "Greed is good".
One for the boys - take your Man Bag and then get some great gift ideas for him here
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| Take Charge(r) for men http://bragbags.com.au/products/Take_Charge_r_Bag-179-38.html |
Legend of The Guardians - The Owls Of Ga Hoole -
Based on the much loved childrens book this animated fantasy family adventure has something for all ages.
While you're at the movies wear our gorgeous owl pendant
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| Carved eco-friendly horn Owl necklace http://bragbags.com.au/products/Owl_Necklace-63-41.html |
Monday, September 27, 2010
Holiday Packing Tips
Holidays are meant to be relaxing but the addition of children, dogs, inlaws and packing can mean we end up more frazzled than ever. We can't help you with the rest (especially not the mother in law :)) but we've some advice to help you with packing and staying organised on your trip.
Limit the amount you take. Easier said than done, but by sticking to a few basic color options you will increase your mix and match capacity. Take a neutral coloured bag to pull the looks together.
Roll your clothes. This will maximise the space you do have. Place shoes into shoe bags to prevent dirtying your clean items. bragbags Travel Trio has a shoe bag, wet bikini bag and smalls bag to keep all these items separate and organised.
Keep toiletries in plastic bags to reduce chance of spillage. Imagine arriving at your destination to find your suitcase is full of a broken shampoo bottle and its contents - ARRRGHHHH :(. bragbags cosmetics bag is fully lined in plastic and features handy pockets for all your make up.
Everything in its place. Use charger bags and jewellery rolls to not only store, protect and transfer these items but also to remind you to pack them upon departure.
And remember: a holiday should be just long enough for the boss to miss you, and not long enough for her to discover how well she can get along with out you :))
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Tips for Cleaning Your Handbag
Someone once said a dirty handbag is a sign of a dirty mind. Well, not really, but it is a sign of a dirty handbag :) Look after your handbag and it will not only look great but it will last longer too.
Leather bags should be cleaned only with a specialist leather cleaner.
PU (synthetic) bags may be washed using a mild soapy solution and then dried thoroughly before use or storage. Fragrance free baby wipes can also be used to clean off scuffs and marks from the exterior of your handbag.
Your bag lining can be kept clean by vacuuming it out (once you've removed the important contents!). It is important to protect the inside of your bag from any sharp objects, like pens. Of course we do suggest that using a non-plastic liner will protect the lining as well.
http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Handbag_Organisers-2-1.html
Your bag lining can cost upwards of $50 to replace and as anyone who has seen the Sex and The City finale episode, a ripped lining can be costly in more ways than one. Remember the Carrie necklace lost in the lining of the vintage bag?
Leather bags should be cleaned only with a specialist leather cleaner.
PU (synthetic) bags may be washed using a mild soapy solution and then dried thoroughly before use or storage. Fragrance free baby wipes can also be used to clean off scuffs and marks from the exterior of your handbag.
Your bag lining can be kept clean by vacuuming it out (once you've removed the important contents!). It is important to protect the inside of your bag from any sharp objects, like pens. Of course we do suggest that using a non-plastic liner will protect the lining as well.
Your bag lining can cost upwards of $50 to replace and as anyone who has seen the Sex and The City finale episode, a ripped lining can be costly in more ways than one. Remember the Carrie necklace lost in the lining of the vintage bag?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Summer lovin' had me a blast ... Summer trends
Oh yeah, Summer is coming and you know what that means……SHOPPING!!!
If you need to inject some new seasonal flavour into your wardrobe there is no better way to do that than by a new handbag. And you don’t need to lose 5 kilos for it to fit – bragbags handbags are 100% guaranteed one size fits all!
Here’s our top 3 trends and tips for Summer
Bright colors to liven up a neutral clothing palette http://bragbags.com.au/products/Large_Slouchy_with_Top_Stitch-186-35.html
Cream bags to pair with the floral items starting to appear in the shops http://bragbags.com.au/products/Soft_Knot_Tote-193-35.html
Stripes always feel like Summer for me http://bragbags.com.au/products/Striped_Foldover_with_2_Straps-183-32.html
If you need to inject some new seasonal flavour into your wardrobe there is no better way to do that than by a new handbag. And you don’t need to lose 5 kilos for it to fit – bragbags handbags are 100% guaranteed one size fits all!
Here’s our top 3 trends and tips for Summer
Bright colors to liven up a neutral clothing palette http://bragbags.com.au/products/Large_Slouchy_with_Top_Stitch-186-35.html
Cream bags to pair with the floral items starting to appear in the shops http://bragbags.com.au/products/Soft_Knot_Tote-193-35.html
Stripes always feel like Summer for me http://bragbags.com.au/products/Striped_Foldover_with_2_Straps-183-32.html
Monday, September 6, 2010
How To Organise Your Handbag
Here are some quick tips (thanks to bragbags and Anya Hindmarch)
Don’t Overload Your Bag – A heavy bag is bad for your back not to mention the poor bag itself .
Have A Clear Out – Tidy your handbag out every couple of weeks and don’t forget to bang out all the dust, lint and rubbish from the bottom.
Everything In Its Place – Having a bag organiser is like having an internal filing system and makes it so much easier when transferring your valuables from bag to bag. Its also acts as a reminder on your way out that you have everything you need. An empty phone pocket means you don’t have your phone.
http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Handbag_Organisers-2-1.html
Love Your Bag And Your Bag Will Love You – Don’t use one bag to death then bin it – build up a collection and switch between them regularly. Store them carefully on a handbag hanger between uses. http://bragbags.com.au/products/Silk_Tidy_bags_scarves-95-37.html
Don’t Overload Your Bag – A heavy bag is bad for your back not to mention the poor bag itself .
Have A Clear Out – Tidy your handbag out every couple of weeks and don’t forget to bang out all the dust, lint and rubbish from the bottom.
Everything In Its Place – Having a bag organiser is like having an internal filing system and makes it so much easier when transferring your valuables from bag to bag. Its also acts as a reminder on your way out that you have everything you need. An empty phone pocket means you don’t have your phone.
http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Handbag_Organisers-2-1.html
Love Your Bag And Your Bag Will Love You – Don’t use one bag to death then bin it – build up a collection and switch between them regularly. Store them carefully on a handbag hanger between uses. http://bragbags.com.au/products/Silk_Tidy_bags_scarves-95-37.html
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Last MInute Father's Day Gift Ideas
If you are hunting for that last minute gift, and live in Perth, help is at hand!
The Take Charge(r) bag coordinates with the Navy Sports Bag Organiser is you want to purchase the set. The Sports bag Organiser also comes in a trendy tartan.
Guaranteed to make your Dad smile for Father's Day :)
Both products available in our Organised Chaos Range at http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Organised_Chaos-36-1.html
Choose a handy Take Charge(r) bag or a Man Sports Bag Organiser and he'll be all set for his next trip to the gym, or business travel.
Guaranteed to make your Dad smile for Father's Day :)
Both products available in our Organised Chaos Range at http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Organised_Chaos-36-1.html
Monday, August 30, 2010
Dispelling the BackPack Myth
We get a lot of requests here at bragbags for backpacks as ladies tend to think these are better for their backs.
We can finally dispel that myth for good and offer an alternative that is not only more fashionable but does actually promote better back health.
The messenger bag now has the endorsement of Dr Oz from the Oprah show who has filmed a great segment filled with interesting and relevant facts about your handbag.
For example; did you know your handbag should weigh a maximum of 6.8 kilos – that’s one jack Russell OR 2 newborn babies OR a diary, a phone, an address book, a novel, a makeup bag, a purse, a water bottle.
Check out the full segment below and while we're on the topic of good back health bags, check out bragbags great range of messengers (and some coming soon!) http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Messenger_Crossbody-32-1.html
We can finally dispel that myth for good and offer an alternative that is not only more fashionable but does actually promote better back health.
The messenger bag now has the endorsement of Dr Oz from the Oprah show who has filmed a great segment filled with interesting and relevant facts about your handbag.
For example; did you know your handbag should weigh a maximum of 6.8 kilos – that’s one jack Russell OR 2 newborn babies OR a diary, a phone, an address book, a novel, a makeup bag, a purse, a water bottle.
Check out the full segment below and while we're on the topic of good back health bags, check out bragbags great range of messengers (and some coming soon!) http://bragbags.com.au/catalog/Messenger_Crossbody-32-1.html
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Everything $25 Sample and Seconds Sale
We're having a huge Samples and Seconds sale this Sunday at the Old Perth Road Markets. All our one-off stock is going out for cash-only clearance.
Find us near the Bassendean Hotel between 9-230 this Sunday!
Skip the City to Surf and come find a bargain instead.
For more details --
http://www.oldperthroadmarkets.com.au/
Find us near the Bassendean Hotel between 9-230 this Sunday!
Skip the City to Surf and come find a bargain instead.
For more details --
http://www.oldperthroadmarkets.com.au/
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Free Giveaways on Thursday Late Night Online Shopping
When we say we are trekking to 5000 Facebook fans, we mean it! And instead of begging and pleading you to sign up your friends, we're giving our a FREE product every Thursday night from 9-10pm. So your friends will be SO HAPPY to be a fan on the bragbags Facebook page as well!
Just join up now and you are automatically in to Thursday night Free draw.
Once we hit 5000 fans, we will be doing 5 days of FREE giveaways, yes 5 for 5!
www.facebook.com/bragbagsaustralia
Just join up now and you are automatically in to Thursday night Free draw.
Once we hit 5000 fans, we will be doing 5 days of FREE giveaways, yes 5 for 5!
www.facebook.com/bragbagsaustralia
Saturday, July 10, 2010
New Styles of Handbag Organisers
If you were at Perth Upmarket recently, then you may have seen our newly launched handbag organisers with a zip top. We are responding to my South African friend's request for a super secure organiser for her handbag. She loves our handbags and is my best advertising out there. However, she often worried that if her bag fell over she might lose the contents of her handbag organiser. So we designed a new organiser with a zip top, and now her wallet is safe inside.
It will hit our website soon -- http://www.bragbags.com.au/ so stay tuned. At the moment we've just released this new zip top handbag organiser is slate grey. However, it will be joined soon by numerous new and cheery colours.
It will hit our website soon -- http://www.bragbags.com.au/ so stay tuned. At the moment we've just released this new zip top handbag organiser is slate grey. However, it will be joined soon by numerous new and cheery colours.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Find us at these events June 25-27
Fri-Sun June 25-27
Everywoman Expo, Perth Convention Centre.
Booth 445 near the front entrance
Sunday June 27 Perth Upmarket, UWA
Find us in 2 booths --
- Handbag/scarf/jewels inside at the base of the stairs
- Organisers for home and handbag outside under the ma.rquee.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Design Workshop
Flourish Magazine has come onboard as a sponsor for the Design Workshop. So each attendee will also receive their latest magazine, full of news, recipes and informative articles.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Brooches of Note
More to come!
Friday, March 26, 2010
New Range Launches at Upmarket
We're busy packing and pricing in time for Perth Upmarket on Sunday. Perth Upmarket has moved location to Winthrop Hall at UWA. We think this new location will give some much needed elbow room to our customers. It was pretty cramped at the Town Hall.
Our new range will feature some butter-soft 100% leather handbags. Some of our all time faves have had a remake and they are looking good! Also, we've put in a microsuede lining into these bags which is a really nice luxurious feel and very durable as well!
Our new washed-velvet-silk scarves are ready to go. My favourite colour for this season has to be the green. It will look terrific with jeans on the weekend, or dressed up with greys. I'm going to pop on one of our new quirky brooches -- can't decide between the Adam and Eve or the Retro TV. Maybe I'll wear both!
See you on Sunday!
Photos will come online in about a week. If you can't make it to Upmarket, then Evolve Gifts will have a great range of bags and scarves as well!
Our new range will feature some butter-soft 100% leather handbags. Some of our all time faves have had a remake and they are looking good! Also, we've put in a microsuede lining into these bags which is a really nice luxurious feel and very durable as well!
Our new washed-velvet-silk scarves are ready to go. My favourite colour for this season has to be the green. It will look terrific with jeans on the weekend, or dressed up with greys. I'm going to pop on one of our new quirky brooches -- can't decide between the Adam and Eve or the Retro TV. Maybe I'll wear both!
See you on Sunday!
Photos will come online in about a week. If you can't make it to Upmarket, then Evolve Gifts will have a great range of bags and scarves as well!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New Deluxe Organiser Set released
We've just released our latest in organisers, and this time is a SILK gift set. A coordinated organiser for the handbag, and a organiser for the bedroom!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Winners of Double Pass to Alice in Wonderland
Congratulations to the following bragbags Membership Rewards people who have won a double pass to see Alice in Wonderland preview on March 3rd!
Leanne Kohlscein
Vicki Chantry
Amanda Lewis
Natalee Walker
Kerryn Sivwright
Nicole Moffat
Jill Escott
Janet Pusey
Leonie Hughes
Leanne Kohlscein
Vicki Chantry
Amanda Lewis
Natalee Walker
Kerryn Sivwright
Nicole Moffat
Jill Escott
Janet Pusey
Leonie Hughes
Friday, February 5, 2010
What Magazines Do You Read?
I've been watching that excellent series on the ABC about Mags. Have you? It has burst the bubble on the truth about magazines and why they write (and photograph) what they do. But who is really leading who? Do we, the reader, determine the content, or is it the magazine editor?
The recent episode talked about the celebrity baby making epidemic, and how this could revive or extend a career. Photos of the baby bump, then the baby, then how quickly they get back into shape, then the diet and exercise video and so forth. Why are we so obsessed with looking at these 'famous' people?
When my Yr 9 daughter had to list world-famous Australians for her school homework this week, I was dismayed that the list was like a Hollywood who's who -- Heath Ledger, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman. When I pointed out some of our famous scientists and so forth -- Fiona Woods for example -- she had 'forgotten' them. Note to self: more talk around the dinner table about people who are changing our world (the real world, not the digital world).
Anyway, back to the magazines. "Girl in a Satchel" listed the content on February's magazines. Its alarming! Have a read of it at: http://girlwithasatchel.blogspot.com/
The good ole Australian Women's Weekly is top of the polls with a grand 32% content!
Are we losing the art of reading? Are we buying magazines for the glossy photos, rather than the content?
I buy Vogue, Instyle, Bazaar and Shop Til You Drop magazines for the photos, I'm not ashamed to say it. However, I buy them purely for business reasons, they provide inspirations behind some of our handbag designs. But when I'm just being me, I'm a "Delicious" magazine buyer, because it reminds me about the talented chefs in this world, and I dream about the dinner parties I used to have!
What magazines do you read? We'd love to know ...
Jenny
The recent episode talked about the celebrity baby making epidemic, and how this could revive or extend a career. Photos of the baby bump, then the baby, then how quickly they get back into shape, then the diet and exercise video and so forth. Why are we so obsessed with looking at these 'famous' people?
When my Yr 9 daughter had to list world-famous Australians for her school homework this week, I was dismayed that the list was like a Hollywood who's who -- Heath Ledger, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman. When I pointed out some of our famous scientists and so forth -- Fiona Woods for example -- she had 'forgotten' them. Note to self: more talk around the dinner table about people who are changing our world (the real world, not the digital world).
Anyway, back to the magazines. "Girl in a Satchel" listed the content on February's magazines. Its alarming! Have a read of it at: http://girlwithasatchel.blogspot.com/
The good ole Australian Women's Weekly is top of the polls with a grand 32% content!
Are we losing the art of reading? Are we buying magazines for the glossy photos, rather than the content?
I buy Vogue, Instyle, Bazaar and Shop Til You Drop magazines for the photos, I'm not ashamed to say it. However, I buy them purely for business reasons, they provide inspirations behind some of our handbag designs. But when I'm just being me, I'm a "Delicious" magazine buyer, because it reminds me about the talented chefs in this world, and I dream about the dinner parties I used to have!
What magazines do you read? We'd love to know ...
Jenny
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Feedback on our Bag Organisers
We are always improving our bag organisers, and would appreciate your feedback? If you own one, can you give us any feedback on what you would like to see improved? It might be a new colour, shape, extra pocket, larger pockets ...
For example, our newest organisers arriving at the end of this month will have a strap for keys -- thanks to our customers feedback.
Simply click on the Comments form and fire away!
For example, our newest organisers arriving at the end of this month will have a strap for keys -- thanks to our customers feedback.
Simply click on the Comments form and fire away!
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