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 :))









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.

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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?

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

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.
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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

Last MInute Father's Day Gift Ideas

If you are hunting for that last minute gift, and live in Perth, help is at hand!

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.

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