A New Look

I thought I'd give my dear LAPOE blog a face lift. Something that says "I'm still connected to the website" (lapoebags.info)but yet still says "I like my freedom." Feel free to give feedback, I'm open.

I have a bunch of new (or rather used) purses to put up on the website so be sure to check back for updates. I really thought I'd be able to get it done this weekend, but as it turned out getting through the weekend felt more like running a marathon. I crossed the finish line. That's what counts!

I would like to also remind you that there are six more days for "Fashion Like Poetry" where you tell me how literally, fashion is like poetry, and I say, you know what that's a really hot answer and then you say, really, because I just came up with that off the cuff, and then I say, wow you're pretty clever, in fact, here's a copy of A Crime And A Simplification Of Something Sublime - hot off the press and then you say Thanks I can't wait to read it I bet it's really good and then I say, it is.

She Stalks ... Poetry

This is another reminder about the "Fashion Like Poetry" contest going on, where all we are asking for is a brief comment to describe how you feel fashion is like poetry for a chance to win an autographed copy of a volume of nuler poetry by Kobina Wright and LB Lacey, titled, "A Crime And A Simplification Of Something Sublime."

This time, I've included a video so that you can get a sneak peek into what nuler poetry sounds like.

Enjoy and good luck!

Fashion Like Poetry

LAPOE, in addition to the Monthly Motto contest, has decided to throw in another contest during the month of March. It’s called, “Fashion Like Poetry,” and to enter, all you have to do is one little thing – post a comment in this section explaining how fashion is like poetry, and you will be entered to win a signed copy of the book titled, A Crime And A Simplification Of Something Sublime by Kobina Wright and LB Lacey.


More About The Book


A Crime And A Simplification of Something Sublime is the first volume that introduces the nuler style, which pours out an overwhelmingly expansive title sequence followed by an extremely short and pithy poem that bends from the tone of the title to an opposing inflection. It is the third collaborative project for Wright and Lacey.

Remember…

All you have to do is place a comment here explaining how fashion is like poetry, and you’ll be entered.

Deadline: March 13, 2009
Good luck!

Valentine's - About Texture This Year

Who decided that Valentine’s day means red and pink? Well I say this year, for me, the theme of the day is not at all about the color, but about the textures. Yes, textures. Plural. No mono-textural element can define me as a person, nor should it define my outfits, or accessories.

This Valentine’s Day is about satin. I doubt I’ll have the opportunity to see my own Valentine, because he lives on the East Coast, and I’m out here on the West, but maybe I’ll get gussied up anyway, mix in a little satin-sumpin’ – sumpin’ and take my daughter out for dinner. Or maybe mocktini’s at home with a romantic tear-jerker. Not sure if I’ll actually need to even use a purse yet for V Day.

My untraditional pick for this Valentine’s Day is this kick-tail-I’m-still-a-woman handbag that reminds me of a female military spy in espadrilles and Channel perfume. It’s olive green utilitarian cotton is a textural contrast to the satin bow in the front and to me, reflects the multiple sides of a complex woman.

Valentine’s Day is about the love, right? Not of only one aspect, but the complete package! Of course this is only one option.

This Bongo Satin Bow bag is at www.lapoebags.info for $17. Let me know what you think of it.

The Angelina Black Matte

Yesterday, my daughter and I sat in the lobby of Goodyear, waiting patiently for someone to look at my car and find out why it has not passed smog. We watched a little basketball on their television set, and did a little reading before we decided to leave and find something to eat. Earlier we made a mad dash out of the house that morning without eating, to make sure we wouldn’t take up our whole day getting the car serviced.

When we got back from lunch, a woman sat at the far end of the leather couch in the lobby watching a commercial. We exchanged smiles as I sat at the other end of the couch. Then I turned to her and said, “I bet they still have it on basketball don’t they.” She laughed and confirmed.

I glanced over at her handbag, as this has become a habit for me to do, and noticed the woman’s very bland looking black purse. I offered her some better reading material than what was available on the coffee table and stuck my nose in my own book. I thought to myself, I should give her a business card before I leave.

Later, I thought that this Angelina Black Matte bag would have been perfect for her. It doesn’t have too many frills, but it is still sophisticated and of good quality – perfect for an “everyday” bag. I forgot to give her the card, so hopefully she read the sign on the side of my car, or will be told about us by one of her friends.

Which reminds me, please tell someone about us!

Orange Stripes in the Rain!

It is raining today where I am, which is cool with me. The high today is supposed to be 65 degrees, which I think is absolutely perfect for a rainy day. So I threw on my blue jeans, boots, and a brown sweater, and as an ode to the grey sky, around my neck hangs a yellow, orange and red scarf. It doesn’t look as crazy as it sounds – I actually think I look quite smashing with all my extra accessories.

Also as an ode to the rain I am featuring a stripped orange bag that is currently in our clearance section for $5. I actually don’t know how it made it to the clearance section, because it has loads of character and is of very good quality. Nevertheless, I’m paying tribute to it today as a reminder that no matter the gray-ness going on all around, your own sunny disposition can’t be ignored.

Sophisticated woman with grown-up plans

I have no plans for New Year’s Eve! There. I admitted it. However, I might just cook up an excuse to get a little dolled up anyway. Maybe I’ll suggest a sleepover for my almost teen daughter… buy a little sparkling apple cider (or blueberry!) and party with the (little) girls!

Maybe I’ll be the drop-off point for all the parents who have elaborate New Year’s Eve plans that I dream about but never attend anymore. Oh, I don’t mind at all! Someone’s gotta be there to help the children celebrate… if they can hang. Someone’s gotta keep the girls from drooling too much over the Jonas Brothers. I’ll do it!

The idea’s all super last minute. I know. And in fact I might just be watching the Twilight Zone marathon on the couch all night who knows. For those of you who are out there wanting to bring in 09 with a little sparkle, I recommend this small white beaded clutch (only $10). It doesn’t quite over-power your own sparkling personality, but it does say that you’re a sophisticated woman with grown-up plans.

Happy New Year!