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

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

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!

The Winning Name

Congratulations to Jo Sanders who won the Name the Nappy Bag organiser contest. Jo has won $50 to spend online. Tracey's winning name was ----

"Baby To Go" Baby Bag Organiser.

Thanks to all the entries, we had a good laugh at some of your more humorous ideas.

And if you look online right now, we've some special details leading into Christmas with our Baby To Go, and also a Mum To Go Set!!

Pre Christmas Sale on Now

Don't miss it, our pre-christmas sale is on right now! Guaranteed delivery before Christmas and Free Shipping within Oz. Don't miss out!

Handbag Design Workshop Winner

Congratulations to Sasha Lee-Steere with her winning Ruffle Tote design! Sasha attended our Upmarket workshop and submitted her design into the competition. Her ruffle bag features softly folded linen ruffles, with a leather handle and strap. Sasha's design was selected out of a group of strong entries because her design was modern and unique.

Help Us Name the New Bag Organiser

Can you help?



We have had our thinking caps on trying to come up with a name for our brand new “turn any bag into a nappy bag” organiser with no luck!  So we thought we'd ask for some help.

Our new 'turn any bag into a nappy bag' organisers will be launched at the very first Junior Upmarket on Sunday 15th November but we don't have a name for this great new product. 

But what’s a good name for it?


Here is your chance to give us your suggestions and if we choose your idea, you'll be rewarded with a $50 gift certificate to use at http://www.bragbags.com.au/.

We are looking for something simple but clever that encapsulates the idea that parents can use it in any bag to organise their child’s belongings whether they are nappy changing items, lotions, bottles, colouring pens, toys or drinks and snacks!


So get your thinking caps on. You can submit as many names as you would like.


Don’t forget to include your email address along with your submissions so we can contact you.

Contest ends November 30,2009.

To enter the contest & submit your product name, simply click on "COMMENTS" at the end of this blog.