Check out this Holiday Gift Guide by Cindy's Fab Reviews. It is full of Maggie Bags and other great gift ideas. You can also read about her gift guide in her blog post. Enjoy! ~The Maggie Bags Team Read More »

18 Days until Black Friday 2011 - are you ready? This year will be an excellent year to find great discounts on the products you love. Sometimes it is hard to sift through all the discounts and offers available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers. Planning ahead can save you time and money. The Maggie Bags team is always looking for great deals when we shop too. To help us all we have put together a quick list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal sites. These sites, along with others, provide comprehensive lists of deals, discount codes and coupons. Stores.. Read More »

This fall, trends are changing from the usual darker gray, black and brown hues to brighter, more exciting colors such as yellow, green, and purple. Generally thinking, these colors would only show up in the current tops of the season, but on the contrary, they are in bottoms too! The popular cuts of the season are one shouldered crop tops and dresses, as well as larger, sheer blouses. We also see trends heading back to high waisted pencil skirts and continuing towards straight legged jeans and leggings that began to come back into style last season. When paired together, these.. Read More »

The first day of class can be nerve-racking regardless if you are in middle school, high school, or college. Everyone wants to arrive in their perfect new outfit with all of their new school supplies as well as the perfect bag to pack it all in. This can be the tricky part because you have to consider what you will be carrying around all day to determine size and shape. Here are a few suggestions for picking the perfect bag: Campus Tote: This bag is perfect for stuffing all of your everyday needs in as well as a planner, a.. Read More »

When the snow and leaves clear after winter, many people are ready to shed their heavy coats as well as give their homes a heavy dose of spring cleaning. While sorting through warm clothes to store away and pulling out tank tops and shorts to enjoy the spring sun in, some may find odds and ends in their venture to spring cleanliness such as stained shirts, jeans with holes, plastic shopping bags, old magazines, old craft supplies, mismatched cell phones and chargers, and multitudes of other things, but these are just the beginning of what could be at the bottomless.. Read More »

Going green is the new black. Everyone wants to be more eco friendly and what better way to show the world than through your wardrobe. Here at Maggie bags, we have decided to try and be as “green” as possible this summer. Here are a few tips to get you started when creating your best summer wardrobe yet! Buy Vintage or Used: Through the years we have seen all kinds of trends pop back up from the past. Bell bottom jeans, leopard print, and big hair have all made a full circle and we are seeing them all again. Make.. Read More »

Summer is the time for finding your new favorite outfit, or maybe more than one! You may find yourself shopping all throughout the summer for items here and there, or you may find it all at once. But don't stop at finding the perfect outfit, because no outfit is complete without the perfect bag. And what better way to have a great summer than knowing part of your ensemble is a durable, recycled product, great for the environment. Since summer time usually means more time outside enjoying the weather, take a look at all of the bright colors we have.. Read More »

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Christmas is almost here, and at Maggie Bags, we're already full-swing into the holidays! Here's our challenge to you, Maggie Bag lovers: why not make your Christmas a little 'greener' this year by reusing gift wrap? I know, I know, who wants to wrap presents with crinkled-up, used paper or ribbons from last year's Christmas? But truthfully, just reusing 2 feet of ribbon per person would save enough ribbon to tie a bow around the Earth! Can you imagine how much waste we could save from the millions of yards of gift-wrap thrown away every year? The good news is.. Read More »

Finding a bag that fits your body type is just as important as finding the perfect jeans fit! While a purse is just an accessory, wearing the wrong style, size or shape can turn that fab outfit into drab. Where the handbag “sits” is where the eye will be drawn to. The right choice of handbag can actually accentuate your positive attributes. Before you order a new bag, learn how to choose the right bag for your body type. Consider your body type before purchasing a purse from MaggieBags.net (or any other online retailer). Slender and tall - You can.. Read More »

You know we can't get enough of recycling here at Maggie Bags, and we're constantly looking for new sources of sustainable fashion inspiration! Since our handbags are made by completely revamping rejected seat belt material, we love creative ideas that turn trash into something beautiful and unique. Take a look at this high-fashion jewelry created from bottle caps. Designer Yoak Kotik polishes each piece to perfection and proves that unexpected beauty can be found in everything. Kotik Precious Metals are innovative, and their luxurious look is perfectly balanced with their sustainable, eco-friendly design. Make a bold look with a statement.. Read More »

Finding cute, new fall fashion is half the fun of the season. But finding fall fashion that is eco-friendly, sustainable, and trendy — well, that’s another story. Maggie Bags makes it easy to show your off your stylish and 'green' side, and we love giving you ideas to balance both! Take a look at some of our favorite fall trends. Let us know what yours are too! 1. Neutrals: Simple, easy to match, and flawlessly classic. And we've got the perfect way to incorporate a neutral hue into your every day wardrobe with our light tan Large Tote. 2. Over-the-knee boots: Heighten up.. Read More »

In this non-stop world of technology, it's easy to get caught up in latest trends. Do you really need that new phone that does everything and then some or is your slightly older one doing the job just fine? Resist the urge to upgrade every time your own technology is usurped. With over 130 million cell phones thrown in the trash every year in the United States alone, there's a significant increase in pollution, despite their small size. Cell phones especially pose problems at landfills or when they're burned in municipal waste incinerators because they have toxic chemicals in batteries.. Read More »

Hey Maggie Bag lovers! We wanted to create a new, bigger space to share more insights, ideas, and happenings with all of you, hence our spanking new blog! Stay tuned for updates on all things Maggie Bags, mixed in with our favorite eco-friendly products, articles, and tips. Read More »