At the last Travel Goods Association (TGA) show in Las Vegas, I was delighted to get a preview of Heys USA’s latest addition to their great line of luggage, the Disney Collection. For the young at heart and the big Disney fan, Heys USA brings us a wonderful array of rolling bags, duffles, backpacks, and spinners luggages for toddlers, juveniles and adults. From Disney Princesses, Cars to America’s favorite mouse, Mickey Mouse, these vibrant prints are sure to draw attention everywhere you go and will put a smile on everyone’s faces.

Check out the World’s first fiber optic computer animated carry-on luggage for kids by Heys. These are really cool carry-ons, even I want one! Similar to their popular design of their Designer Disney carry-ons with LED wheels, these are upgraded with cool fiber optic LED animated lights and wheels. There is an accessible on and off switch button in the front of the luggage for the animated lights and it does require 3 “AAA” batteries. Weight at just 4 lbs at at 17″ x 12″ x 9″, your little one will travel in style.

The Designer Disney by Heys toddler and young children collection are mostly made of polycarbonate composite and polyester making it very lightweight and easy to carry for travelers of all ages. The fun Disney characters and prints on the outside of the bag is also seen beautifully crafted inside the bag as well, making it a must have for your young Disney lover and not to mention a good investment. Here are some other great prints you’ll find in their collection below:

The Disney by Heys Spinner Luggage Collection for teens and adults comes in three sizes: 22″, 26″ and 30″ weighing from 6.7 lbs to 11.bs. There is a total of 5 collections including: Mickey Squares, Mickey Magical World, Mickey & Friends Embossed Faces, Tinker Bell Flower, and Mickey Signature. They are also made of polycarbonate composite making it light for traveling and comes with a modern aluminum trolley system with TPR Grip handle. All Heys luggages have a 7 year Worldwide “Better Life” warranty.

Welcome to our 5th episode of What’s in YOUR Bag?  In this episode, we checked out my 2 1/2 yr old daughter, Miss K’s purse to see what a little chic toddler carries around

What does your handbag say about you?

Miss K Handbag Contents:

• Cell Phone
• Sunshine Mirror
• A little Baby Angel
• A Fake Red Lipstick
• Fake set of Keys
• My Little Pony
• Theodore from Alvin and the Chipmunks

Please feel free to comment about our series! Remember to join me, the Bag Fanatic, as I stop random people to check “What’s Inside Your Bag?”. You can be featured next!

LeatherandBags.com will be giving away a bag once a month!

Our featured giveaway for March is this Knomo Quilted 15″ Laptop Bag in Black.

lt’s ultra light and super slim, this bag is the ultimate laptop accessory. With a detachable, adjustable strap and exterior pouch for cables or papers, it even has a retractable padded handle for ease of use. Carry your laptop in style!

Product Features:

• Genuine leather (cow hide) exterior
• Soft fabric lining with scotch guard coating
• Zip compartment
• Back pocket
• Adjustable & detachable shoulder strap with padded handle
• Quilted computer pouch with knomo proprietory protection
• Size 15″ Fits laptops 37 x 27 x 4 cm (14.6 x 10.6 x 1.6 in)
• Outer size 38 x 28 x 4 cm (15.0 x 11.0 x 1.6 in)
• Weight: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lbs)

GIVEAWAY: One Knomo Slim Laptop Case in Black

•    Prize Value: $98
•    How Many Winners: 1
•    End Date: 03/30/10
•    Can Be Won: This giveaway is open to the US Residents only. We will only ship to a US address.

How to ENTER:

1. Visit LeatherandBags.com Facebook Fan Page..and Become a FAN.
2. Leave a comment here, on this post, that you have become a fan, AND…
3. Tell us your most memorable Valentine’s Day moment.
   OR
4. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment on here  about your most memorable Valentine’s Day moment.

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3. Follow Ellington Leather on Twitter: @knomo
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Use the green tweet button on the upper right hand side in this post.
5. You can tweet, blog, and/or Facebook this contest, then link to those posts here.

Don’t forget to leave a separate comment for each bonus entry.

Rules:

• Leave ONE comment for EACH entry.
• Giveaway entries comments will Close on Tuesday, March 30th @ 11:59 PM PST.
• A Winner will be Chosen on March 31, 2010 at Random. Winner will be notified via email. Results of the giveaway will be announced in the comments on this post on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
• LeatherandBags.com reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, or considered spam.
• If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen and notified.

Welcome to our 4th episode of What’s in YOUR Bag?  In this episode, we stopped Theresa Seid, founder of  RockOnMommies (http://www.RockonMommies.com), Host of Girl Chat on MomTV and an NFL ex-cheerleader to dig inside her bag.  You can follow her on twitter: @rockonmommies.

Theresa was a little nervous about what we may find her bag. We were at #cupcakesandcleavage event at the Intimacy Boutique in Fashion Valley mall in San Diego when we started going through the purse. For a petite woman, Theresa sure carries a heavy bag!

What does your handbag say about you?

Theresa Seid Burberry Handbag Contents:

• Coach Sunglasses
• Black Wallet
• Cannon Camera
• Valet ticket
• Toys R Us Reciept
• Smaller camera
• Battery charger for camera
• Colgate Whisps
• Origins Lip Gloss
• MAC skin refresher
• Little Girl’s Sunglasses
• Hair Ties
• Massage Envy Gift Card
• More reciepts
• A key
• Nintendo DS game – Brain Age
• Elf Lip Brush – used also for putting hair in a bun
• Money
• Business cards
• Legoland Passes

Please feel free to comment about our series! Remember to join me, the Bag Fanatic, as I stop random people to check “What’s Inside Your Bag?”. You can be featured next!

Welcome to our 3rd episode of What’s in YOUR Bag? Today’s guest is Kerilyn LaFournaise, founder of KKsWebs, a Social Media marketing company in San Diego. (http://www.kkswebs.com) You can follow her on twitter: @KKsWebs2

Kerilyn was ecstatic that I was going to feature her bag in our series. After following her on twitter, it was nice to meet her in real life at the #cupcakesandcleavage event at the Intimacy Boutique in Fashion Valley mall in San Diego. Who’d knew there was so much hidden inside a small sling bag? Thanks Kerilyn!!

What does your handbag say about you?

Kerilyn LaFournaise Leather Sling Handbag Contents:

• Credit Cards
• Driver’s License
• Extreme Yogurt Card
• Coffee Card
• iPhone w/a Bling Cover
• Business Cards
• Money
• Reciepts
• Valet Parking ticket
• Health Insurance ID
• Lipstick
• Hand Sanitizer Spray
• Kleenex
• Altoid Mints
• Checkbook
• Pens
• Floss/ Brushsticks
• Bath & Body Hand Sanitizer – double use as deodorant
• Colgate Whisps
• Jamba Juice card
• Broken hair clip
• Sweet n Salty Peanut Bar
• Business Card Case holder

Please feel free to comment about our series! Remember to join me, the Bag Fanatic, as I stop random people to check “What’s Inside Your Bag?”.  You can be featured next!

Welcome to our 2nd episode of What’s in YOUR Bag? Today’s guest is Gwenn Barringer, an HIV educator, advocate and speaker from Virginia. I had the pleasure of meeting Gwenn and her wonderful husband Shawn Decker (also an HIV educator, speaker and advocate) yesterday at a speaking engagement entitled ” A Boy, A Girl, A Virus and the Relationship that Happened Anyways”(http://www.shawnandgwenn.com).

Gwenn was a good sport about me going through her bag and emptying all the contents while we were at Pizza Nova. It was interesting to find what a woman carries in her bag while she’s traveling for a week.  Thanks Gwenn!!!

What does your handbag say about you?

Gwenn Barringer Target Handbag Contents:

• My Pet Virus book by Shawn Decker
• Travel/Flight Itinerary
• Hairbrush
• Kleenex
• Hair Clip w/Ponytail holder
• Sunglasses
• Tic Tacs
• Eucerin Hand Cream
• iPhone
• Ear Phones
• Tylenol & Advil
• Waste-less Recyclable Shopping Bag- Strawberry
• Lint sheets
• Blotting shine free papers
• Pens/Sharpie
• Airplane boarding passes
• $5
• MAC Lipgloss
• Hotel Card Key
• Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy
• Keys
• Camera
• Black Wallet
• Tums
• Tampons/Pads

Remember to join me, the Bag Fanatic, as I stop random people to check “What’s Inside Your Bag?”.  You can be featured next!

LeatherandBags.com will be giving away a bag once a month!

Our featured giveaway for February is this Ellington Cannes Purse in Red in recognition of American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day.

Whether you’re going down the street or around the world, this petite purse will keep your essentials close at hand without weighing you down.

Product Features:

• Brighten up any outfit with the Cannes Purse, a classic canvas handbag in vibrant primary colors.
• In bold, bright double-dyed cotton canvas with vegetable-tanned leather accents
• Shoulder strap has decorative loop details
• Zip top closure
• Interior includes zip pocket, two slip pockets, pen loop, and a key leash

GIVEAWAY: One Ellington Cannes Purse in Red

•    Prize Value: $90
•    How Many Winners: 1
•    End Date: 02/15/10
•    Can Be Won: This giveaway is open to the US Residents only. We will only ship to a US address.

How to ENTER:

1. Visit LeatherandBags.com Facebook Fan Page..and Become a FAN.
2. Leave a comment here, on this post, that you have become a fan, AND…
3. Tell us your most memorable Valentine’s Day moment.
   OR
4. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment on here  about your most memorable Valentine’s Day moment.

For extra or bonus entries.

1. Subscribe to LeatherandBags.com TV: http://www.youtube.com/user/leatherandbags#p/u/0/Rs2EEL-v-j4
2. Follow LeatherandBags.com on Twitter: @cathynguyen.
3. Follow Ellington Leather on Twitter: @ms_elli
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Use the green tweet button on the upper right hand side in this post.
5. You can tweet, blog, and/or Facebook this contest, then link to those posts here.

Don’t forget to leave a separate comment for each bonus entry.

Rules:

• Leave ONE comment for EACH entry.
• Giveaway entries comments will Close on Sunday, February 14th @ 11:59 PM PST.
• A Winner will be Chosen on February 15, 2010 at Random. Winner will be notified via email. Results of the giveaway will be announced in the comments on this post on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
• LeatherandBags.com reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, or considered spam.
• If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen and notified.

Like many woman, I love handbags! I also love shoes and makeup! But I really love handbags! When I see a beautiful, trendy, or cute bag, I always take a double look to see if I can recognize who the bag designer is. And if I wasn’t sure, I’d go ask.

But more than my obsession with bags, I always wondered what a person is carrying inside a bag. Don’t you? Call me nosy, snoopy, or  inquisitive, but you can usually can tell a lot about a person either from the shoes that a person wears or from the contents of his/her bag.

So I, Cathy Nguyen aka Bag Fanatic, decided to venture out to find what are people carrying in their bags these days. Will they share their most intimate possessions and spill guts out of their bags? I guess we shall see… In the meantime, check out the contents of my bag in the video below.

What does your handbag say about you?

Cathy Nguyen’s Knomo Rubi Dome Laptop/Handbag Tote Contents:

• Je’Marie Pursehook
• 13″ MacBook Pro Laptop
• iPhone
• iPhone computer charger
• Knomo clutch wallet
• Car Keys
• Bath and Body Hand Sanitizer
• 8 in 1 Card Reader
• Flip Camera
• Canon Digital Camera
• Swarovski Mirror Compact
• 2 MAC lipsticks and 1 MAC Lipglass
• Victoria Secret “PS I Love You” lotion
• Highlighter
• Pen
• Business Cards
• CDS for Updates

Remember to join me, the Bag Fanatic, as I stop random people to check “What’s Inside Your Bag?”.  You can be featured next!

When you’re a traveling and working mother who is constantly on the go, you need a diaper bag or tote that is going to be able to handle the demands of your kids the same way that you need to handle the demands of your hectic life. Being organized and orderly isn’t easy, but with Maelee, it is extremely possible.

When Lindsay Mayer, a mother of two young girls, decided to quit her job in the corporate world in order to find more flexible time to spend with her family, she stumbled upon a job that desperately needed tackling: finding a high style and high quality baby product that fit the bill for organization to its highest degree and potential.

By combining her two daughters’ middle names, “Mae” and “Lee”, she began her own company of diaper bags and totes, naming her collection under the categories of mothers who are “Posh”, “Presh ‘ious’”, and “Plush”.

What makes Maelee so unique are its built in checklists so that packing for your child is no longer an hour task. In addition to the set of labels for baby, toddler, and mommy, organization couldn’t be made any more simply so that caregivers or babysitters can easily find supplies and accessories.

Through Lindsay’s innovative designs and quality materials such as fine leathers and luxurious fabrics, as well as the help of Courtney Bohrer who is her Chief Marketing Mommy, Maelee has flourished through its appeal to mothers who wish to spend less time digging in the diaper bag and more time playing with their kids. Because “when your life is organized, you’re free to be Mom.”

LeatherandBags.com will be giving away a bag once a month!

Our featured giveaway for January is this Ellington Annie Crossbody Bag in Blue.

This chic sling is perfect to keep your valuables during everyday errands or for traveling. The Ellington Annie Crossbody bag is designed with your active lifestyle in mind. Lightweight nylon in pretty colors, a sleek silhouette and an adjustable strap make this bag the perfect mix of playful and practical.

Whether you’re going down the street or around the world, this petite purse will keep your essentials close at hand without weighing you down.

Product Features:

• Easy-to-care for nylon just spot clean as needed with warm water and mild soap
• Contrast-color straps and top-stitching, brushed nickel hardware
• Strap adjusts to shoulder bag or cross-body length, or detach the strap and slip the Annie Purse into a larger bag for organization
• Two exterior zip pockets on front of bag for quick access to cell phone, iPod or wallet
• Exterior slip pocket on back of bag
• Interior has light-colored lining, slip pocket, and clip for key ring
• Dimensions: H 9.5 in / W 7.75 in / Strap drop length 15-27″

GIVEAWAY: One Ellington Annie Crossbody Sling Bag in Blue.

•    Prize Value: $29
•    How Many Winners: 1
•    End Date: 01/31/10
•    Can Be Won: This giveaway is open to the US Residents only. We will only ship to a US address.

How to ENTER:

1. Visit LeatherandBags.com Facebook Fan Page.
2. Become a fan  and write a message on our wall if you’d like.
3. Then leave a comment here, on our post, that you have become a fan and tell us where you’d like to travel with this bag.
4. If you’re already a fan, leave a comment on where you’d like to travel with this bag.

For extra or bonus entries.

1. Follow LeatherandBags.com on Twitter: @cathynguyen.
2. Follow Ellington Leather on Twitter: @ms_elli
3. Tweet about this giveaway. Use the green tweet button on the upper right hand side in this post.
4. Subscribe to LeatherandBags.com TV: http://www.youtube.com/user/leatherandbags#p/u/0/Rs2EEL-v-j4
5. You can tweet, blog, and/or Facebook this contest, then link to those posts here.

Don’t forget to leave a separate comment for each bonus entry. If you use Twitter to tweet us, please comment with your Twitter ID for confirmation.

Rules:

• Leave ONE comment for EACH entry.
• Giveaway entries comments will Close on Sunday, January 31st @ 11:59 PM PST.
• A Winner will be Chosen on February 1, 2010 at Random. Winner will be notified via email. Results of the giveaway will be announced in the comments on this post on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
• LeatherandBags.com reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, or considered spam.
• If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen and notified.