Old clothes get new life as shopping bags amid China environment drive Feb 25, 2008
Yu totes a large bag made of worn-out blue jeans, which she uses instead of taking free plastic bags from retailers. Last month, authorities in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao launched a campaign to encourage citizens to design environmentally friendly shopping bags. (Xinhuanet, China)
Are Mets and Phillies really all that? Feb 19, 2008
Makes him very dangerous with the quality heater he totes around, and its nice to see a guy keeping a sinker low in the zone as opposed to some rather notorious (and not in the DOB-like way, denizens) sinkerball pitchers weve had in the recent past. Of course, Jurrjens being able to fire a fastball 95+ really helps him out and differentiates him from the other guys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
From Male Murse to Manbag Feb 17, 2008
Men's Fashion 2008 - Satchels & Briefcases & Duffle Bags & Totes ... Whilst the wearing of handbags is nothing new to European, Russian and Japanese men, (who have been carrying small male clutch purses for years), the rise in popularity of larger messenger-style satchels or manly totes is something that has become a prominent feature of men s fashion in the last two years. (Suite101.com)
Be My Green Valentine Feb 12, 2008
for vinyl-free and lead-free totes. Aug. 28. (ABC News)
Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008
Chic coverups, straw hats, sunglasses, and beach totes complete your vacation needs. (Plane fare sold separately. (Boston Globe)
see the latest fashion news Jan 18, 2008
For spring, she's created a line of totes, clutches, and shoulder bags in the brand's signature silhouettes, rendered in all-natural fabrics. The shapely designs, in woven cotton or Philippine abaca, are coated in paraffin wax, which make them not only water resistant and durable, but also entirely chemical-free. (Style.com)
La Di Da Gifts and Boutique Jan 17, 2008
The boutique offers items such as fold up totes for the beach, hand painted glassware, tableware, wine stoppers and much more. Costume and hand-crafted jewelry, hand-knit shawls, artwork, antiques, evening bags, candles and clothing are just a few of the items customers will find at La Di Da Gifts and Boutique. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Before the pageantry comes the preparation: Behind the curtain, pageant contestants have their own routine for getting ready Jan 15, 2008
The totes carry contestants tools (and tricks) of the trade a veritable arsenal of makeup, hair spray, creams and curling irons, all aimed at wrapping their act in a sheen of glitz and spritz for judges watchful eyes. Yoshimura, 20, was crowned Miss Muscatine 2008 later in the evening at the 43rd annual pageant. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
What's in & out in 2008 Jan 10, 2008
Belted dresses/Trapeze dresses Fitted tops/Baby-doll tops Prints (abstract, floral, animal) /Stripes, dots Bright colors (yellow, coral, fuchsia, emerald) /muted colors Long dresses /Miniskirts Full-leg trousers/Skinny pants Higher waistbands /Super-low waistbands Bermuda shorts /Short shorts Gladiator sandals /Ballet flats Hidden platforms /Stiletto pumps Patent leather /Distressed leather Trench coats /Puffer jackets Sleek totes /Bags with multiple pockets, buckles, zippers Bold necklaces,... (AZCentral -- Style)
Georgia Cancer Specialists to Sponsor Sixth Annual 'Totes 2 Tots' Suitcase Drive for Foster Children Jan 10, 2008
ATLANTA, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) -- the largest private oncology/ hematology practice in the Southeast -- will team up with WSB-TV for the sixth annual "Totes 2 Tots" suitcase drive ... "Totes 2 Tots" delivers new or nearly new suitcases to foster children in Georgia, many of whom must shuffle their belongings from home to home in garbage bags during frequent relocations ... The Totes program has also gained the avid support of Governor Sonny Perdue and First Lady... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Make new start by creatively hiding your knitting stash Jan 9, 2008
These totes are semi-clear so you can see your project hanging in the closet, pattern and yarn stored together and waiting for the day you want to work. I now have several storage totes hanging neatly over my drawer units ... The best part is that they also make nice totes for taking your project along with you, and you can just grab and go. (Anchorage Daily News)
Are plastic grocery bags endangered? Dec 22, 2007
has just stopped using plastic bags at its flagship store in Austin, Texas, and will offer customers a choice of recycled paper bags or reusable, more rigid plastic totes (you ll have to buy the reusable containers) ... Already, some shoppers are choosing to bring their own cloth bags or hard plastic totes to Atlanta grocery stores ... My husband and I have been using canvas totes for a couple of years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Womens Bag Fashion Trends 2008 Dec 14, 2007
Elfin British model, Kate Moss is rarely seen separated from her oversized Chloe Betty and Cameron Diaz regularly totes her Burberry Knight Studded Bag. Overweight and Oversized Bags Command Respect. (Suite101.com)
Nonprofit Holiday Wish List Dec 11, 2007
Five large Rubbermaid totes. File cabinet. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Homemade goods for the holiday Annual craft fair offers a wide range of unique gifts Dec 8, 2007
Megan Avery, of M Avery Designs, will offer custom handbags, purses and totes. Barbara Street, a photographer from Hoboken, will also be bringing her work. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
'Show them the money' Dec 4, 2007
I could see the Dogs running ball upwards of 40 times in this game, which would mean plenty of totes for all and the more the merrier. By Great Quote. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eco-Friendly Philly Shopping Trip Dec 2, 2007
Black Cat (3424 Sansom Street) features Sustainably Chic Bags, one-of-a-kind string totes which are hand-embellished with handmade artisan buttons, vintage trims and findings from all over the world. The bags aren t only good to look at; you can cart up to 40 pounds of whatever will fit into them. (Suite101.com)
Doane group wants to turn trash into treasure Dec 2, 2007
The school's environment-focused Roots s club, of which Doane is vice president, wants to spearhead an effort to curb plastic waste, encouraging Nebraskans to learn how to convert plastic shopping bags into sturdy totes ... And they do last: Roots s faculty adviser Brad Elder says the totes, which take only a couple hours to make, can easily hold up to four hefty biology textbooks ... Of course, the totes also serve better purposes cleaning up the environment and protecting wildlife. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Grocery stores aim to lure holiday shoppers Nov 30, 2007
For the eco-chic set, Barneys New York is selling reusable shopping totes by upscale designers as an alternative. So far, the Barneys New York store label organic hemp shopping bags are selling briskly at $295. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Viktor & Rolf to design bags for Samsonite Nov 27, 2007
Bottoli said that the collection will include beauty cases, boarding bags and travel totes, with a focus on soft pieces, while McQueen's luggage is hard-edged. He is convinced that the partnership is a big commercial opportunity, as the Viktor & Rolf collection will go into all 57 of the Samsonite Black Label stores. (International Herald Tribune)
There's green, chic appeal in reincarnation Nov 27, 2007
There are colorful vinyl handbags and totes made from recycled billboard materials and tires; old propane tanks turned into artsy fire pits for your backyard; beautiful bamboo furniture; rings, brooches and pendants made from vintage buttons and kitschy bottle caps; vases and carafes crafted from wine bottles; yummy-smelling soy and beeswax candles with organic cotton wicks and random items -- from CD racks to jewelry -- made of bike parts. Circular also carries a huge collection of bamboo and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Shopping Spree: 44 of the best gifts to give and receive this holiday Nov 26, 2007
These patent totes have got posh in the bag. Tech Toys. (Teen Vogue)
Downtown yarn shop is a knitter's dream Nov 20, 2007
This technique is used for hats, totes and bags. One true advantage of a visit to the Yarn Basket is that every yarn Wilder carries can be viewed "made up" into a bag, sweater, vest, mittens, or socks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
9 Ways to Use One Less Plastic Bag Nov 19, 2007
You can use canvas or other totes for clothes and holiday shopping, too. Double up. (Boston Globe)
A cleaner environment is in the bag Nov 12, 2007
Stanley says she felt the canvas totes on the market were unstylish and unwieldy, with their thin straps and extra bulk, so she set out to build a better bag that was both practical and fashionable. The bags, featuring Stanley's intricately designed threadwork, recycle as much of the jacket as possible, including zippers and pockets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Five Years In The Bag Nov 9, 2007
Twenty two shoes celebrates 5th anniversary with green totes ... Twenty two shoes celebrates 5th anniversary with green totes ... What has Silverman even more jazzed at the moment are not the celebrities, or even the shoes, but a line of cotton totes with striking graphics designed by his sister-in-law, illustrator and artist Louise Bonnet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Twenty two shoes celebrates 5th anniversary with green totes Nov 9, 2007
What has Silverman even more jazzed at the moment are not the celebrities, or even the shoes, but a line of cotton totes with striking graphics designed by his sister-in-law, illustrator and artist Louise Bonnet. Some of the whimsical designs, created to commemorate Twenty two shoes' fifth anniversary, double as advertising for the store, but not all. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On fashion's lower end Nov 6, 2007
com, for instance, sells crocheted items and offers patterns for a variety of objects, including baby bibs, coasters, lunch sacks, totes and even a bag keeper for holding--what else. --plastic bags. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Paris, Milan, Mica Lane Oct 19, 2007
Her Mica Lane showroom is a testament to that, the metal shelves filled with snakeskin clutches, shoulder bags and totes in blacks, golds and blues. And though skin is trendy, it also has staying power, she said. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Paris Fashion Week pulls out all the bells, whistles ... and bags Oct 9, 2007
For next spring, he sent out totes and handbags featuring bleeding stains of color and sentences lifted from Prince's work. Clothing carried on the half-dressed theme that Jacobs explored with his eponymous line in New York last month. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fall's Luxurious Extras Oct 4, 2007
Their quilted totes and black sunglasses add instant chic. They also came out with some great brooches. (Suite101.com)
Viktor & Rolf: Mime but no irony Oct 3, 2007
Viktor & Rolf: Mime but no irony - International Herald Tribune. Viktor & Rolf's runway. (International Herald Tribune)
The luxury world Oct 1, 2007
They come as mighty totes heavy with metal or as tiny clutches embedded with crystal. The shock is not that they now have prime place behind the plate glass. (International Herald Tribune)
Just say, "No plastic, please" Sep 12, 2007
The uproar over Anya Hindmarch's hip, $15 rectangular cotton totes printed with "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" is one example ... Others hawk their eco-totes for charity ... Proceeds from sales of her $60 eco-totes go to the WFP, which in 2006 provided 16 million children worldwide with school meals. (The News-Herald)
Information mailed to Dolgeville residents about new sold waste program Sep 11, 2007
Totes are 16 per month for a 32-gallon tote, 21 ... Small pieces of wood, lumber or construction debris can be placed in totes or village trash bags ... Empty totes or cans must be removed from the curbside by 8 p.m. Monday. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
White collections raise some green for environmental causes Sep 10, 2007
The tees, totes and designer limited editions will be displayed by invitation only through Monday at Industria Superstudio in Manhattan. . (International Herald Tribune)
First day of school goes smoothly in WeehawkenKids, parents, even teachers prepared for first day anxieties Sep 9, 2007
Hundreds of kids were sporting those new totes. Webster School Principal Tony Colasurdo began his third year at the school that houses Weehawken's youngsters from Pre-K through second grade. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
A new trend: Happy kidsSmooth first day of school in NB, Guttenberg Sep 9, 2007
Hundreds of kids were sporting those new totes. According to Klein School's new principal Pedro Garrido, the first day of school went off without a glitch. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Taking a load off students Aug 16, 2007
Wearing khaki shorts and running shoes, Nelms, NCCU's new chancellor, was a tornado of activity Wednesday, bounding from one student to the next, grabbing totes, ironing boards and bags of clothes and running them up three, four and even five flights of stairs. Who needs an elevator when you've got a Chicago Marathon on your resume. (News & Observer)
How to find the right lunch box Aug 12, 2007
The utilitarian look of plainer lunch totes works fine for most people, but if you need to make a fashion statement when carting your lunch to the office, consider some of more chic designs. For women, The Container Store offers a Built NY-designed neoprene Lunch Bag ($24. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Paper, Plastic or Prada? Aug 3, 2007
Grocery shopping gets chic with eco-friendly designer totes to bag your greens, here an Anya Hindmarch bag ... And to add irony to injury, some of the I'm Not a Plastic Bag totes sold after the near riot in Hong Kong were triple-wrapped in plastic bags in an effort to keep their new owners from being mugged on their way home ... Grocery shopping gets chic with eco-friendly designer totes to bag your greens, here an Anya Hindmarch bag. (Time.com)
Comic-Con attracts Batmans, Frodos Jul 28, 2007
(Some waited in hour-long lines for the free totes. . (CNN -- Showbiz)
Saving the planet (One trendy bag at a time) Jul 26, 2007
For evidence, consider the events of last week, when hundreds of people in and around New York raced to Whole Foods stores in hopes of purchasing one of Anya Hindmarch's $15 "I'm not a plastic bag" cotton totes ... Hindmarch's cheeky totes are presumably so coveted because she also designs handbags that cost hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars ... At Motley in the South End, owner Doug Palardy carries several totes by Jack Spade, a label known for making utilitarian bags for men. (Boston Globe -- Living)
'Green' Designer Bag Frenzy Turns Into Wet Mess Jul 19, 2007
Within two hours, 20,000 totes sold out and plenty of people were left outside, on-line, soaking wet and disappointed ... And yes, the furor seemed to rise as soon as several stars snatched them up, and when the world saw Keira Knightly trotting around with the totes, it seems everyone else wanted one also. (CBS 2, NY)
Ogunquit: Marge Tyrus Jul 13, 2007
Their current endeavor is the sale of tote bag's bearing the artwork of the Perkins Cove Bridge, Ogunquit's famous landmark, created by local internationally known artist Norman West who generously donated his art for the totes. The bags are available in natural color and in light blue, with handles that adapt easily to use over the shoulder or casually from the hand - perfect size for file folders, lunch for the beach, baby's needs, shopping, and much more. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Summer's Chic $15 Bag Jun 21, 2007
But none of these do-good totes have approached the success of "I Am Not A Plastic Bag." If you weren't in line Wednesday morning, you still have a shot. On July 18 a new edition of the bag is launching at Whole Foods Markets on the East Coast. (Time.com)
Plastic bag revolt spreads across Britain Jun 20, 2007
Supermarkets and other retailers are experimenting with plastic-bag-free days, reusable totes, or even buy-your-own bags to discourage usage. Retailer Sainsbury introduced a limited-edition reusable cotton bag with the logo "I am not a plastic bag," emblazoned on it. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
$800 Grocery Bag? Jun 20, 2007
" Hindmarch's limited-edition canvas bag caused a sensation when it launched in the U.K. in March as part of a nonprofit collaboration with We Are What We Do, a group that encourages individuals to take everyday actions to change the world. (Story continues below) Advertisements More than 80,000 people lined up to buy one of around 25,000 bags, which retail for $15. Some of them turned up on eBay reselling for nearly $800. A few thousand of the bags will go on sale Wednesday morning in New York... (Fox News)
Promotional Products Company Launches "Green" Product Line May 29, 2007
The Icebox's green apparel line includes 100% certified, organic cotton t-shirts for men and women, fleece, hats, bags and totes in a variety of colors. All apparel is enzyme-washed and dyed using non-toxic materials that use less water and energy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dressing Stylishly In Middle-Age May 28, 2007
Transparent lucite on shoes, totes, necklaces, bracelets and eyewear. Head pieces: patterned scarves, turbans, fabric flowers, and bow tied scarves. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cool 2 Wear: Baggage check May 21, 2007
Hartmann has worked with Halston, Lambertson-Truex and, most recently, Sally Spicer, the diaper-bag maker to the stars, who created a dragonfly print for totes, satchels and rollers. Other standouts include Orla Kiely (the London-based handbag designer who covered a wheelie vinyl travel case in an electric-blue car print), Rimowa (a German line made of superlight polycarbonate), and Zero Halliburton (the American brand -- no relation, by the by, to the Halliburton that used to employ Vice... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Go big with bags May 10, 2007
Stores are full of practical totes that cradle paperwork, slouchy bags that hold your workout gear and chic satchels that carry whatever you might need for a day trip. Choose a purse that's proportionate to your size (yes, there is such a thing as too big) and avoid overstuffing. (AZCentral -- Style)
Le Mars Girl Scout wins top award May 8, 2007
She displayed and presented her Gold Award project, "Totes for Tots," during the Girl Scout Recognition Banquet. Melissa s titled her Gold Award project "Totes for Tots." She researched, discussed and implemented her project with the help of area ministers in Le Mars ... "Totes for Tots" are handmade bags, each of a different style, that are located in the entrance of a church s sanctuary. (Sioux City Journal)
Shoppers going green with reusable grocery bags by Stella McCartney, other fashion designers May 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES A trip to the grocery store is becoming a lot more fashionable as consumers look to designer totes to bag their greens and express their style ... While the designer bags are eye-catching, cheaper totes are also grabbing attention. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The Skinny: America's Friend In France May 8, 2007
Faced with the dilemma of choosing paper (which kills trees) or plastic (which clog landfills and takes hundreds of years to decompose), some eco-friendly shoppers are turning to reusable totes for their shopping chores. But it's not just the simple canvas bags commonly seen at farmers markets or health food co-ops. (CBS News)
Totes goods, saves the planet, costs a bunch May 7, 2007
Until recently, those sturdy cloth totes that are common in Europe were mostly confined in this country to farmers markets and health food co-ops (and even there, only in the sternest, oat-iest styles and colors) ... Los Angeles County is studying options ranging from an outright ban to better education on recycling; the city of Los Angeles is considering a pilot program with the state in which grocery chains would distribute reusable, subsidized canvas totes ... At Trader Joe's near Orange... (Los Angeles Times)
Shopping bags get a fashion boost May 7, 2007
Totes goods, saves the planet, costs a bunch - Los Angeles Times ... Totes goods, saves the planet, costs a bunch ... Until recently, those sturdy cloth totes that are common in Europe were mostly confined in this country to farmers markets and health food co-ops (and even there, only in the sternest, oat-iest styles and colors). (Los Angeles Times)
Spring sales abloom for the savvy Apr 26, 2007
If you take your luggage seriously, then stop by Kiva Designs Warehouse Moving Sale next week, when the company will be pricing one-of-a-kind samples, overruns and discontinued items of all types of travel gear and accessories, luggage, backpacks, duffels, totes and even a really cool convertible poncho at 30 to 90 percent off. Kiva Designs Warehouse Sale: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5-6. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Naval gazing: Stylish looks for spring Apr 25, 2007
com; totes by Uncommongoods. com; dress by Shopintuition. (USA Today -- Life)
Bag the diapers Apr 24, 2007
They come in herringbone, faux fur, leather and Asian-inspired prints, in styles from totes to modern backpacks that appeal not only to moms, but dads, too ... Her totes, whether they're a dark hobo style or playful blue- and-green plaid with white trim, run about $25 to $30 ... The leather totes made by born out of necessity could transition into a travel bag. (Fresno Bee)
How to be a green non-profit Apr 21, 2007
You know those free totes you always get whenever you attend a conference. Instead of plastic (or even paper), use those when you are buying your non-profits supplies, snacks, or what have you. (Suite101.com)
Sony Pictures and Nickelodeon Select KooKoo Bear Kids Merchandise as Grand Prize For Sweepstakes Promoting "Are We Done Yet?" Apr 17, 2007
Hollywood stars, such as Mira Sorvino, Jennie Garth, and Britney Spears and ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, seek out the exceptional designer items such as Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic luxurious bedding, Fleurville Diaper Jam Bags for Dads (and Moms), Boxy Backpacks and Toddle Totes by Petunia Pickle Bottom, and whimsical pillows from Traditions by Pamela Kline. Custom designed specialties by KooKoo Bear Kids include timeless, wooden furniture, snuggly blankets for infants, zippered... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Local knitter sells designs locally and through Internet Apr 16, 2007
With knitting needles she creates stuffed poodles and dinosaurs for children and satchels, totes and purses for her girlfriends. Now she is taking her designs to the Internet in hopes of turning a hobby into her livelihood. (Cadillac News, MI)
World's Most Extravagant Handbags Apr 2, 2007
With six-figure totes such as these flying off shelves like crinkly hot cakes, it s a wonder there are any reptiles left. "People want to spend their money on frivolous things," says Pamela Danziger, author of Why People Buy Things They Don't Need and founder of luxury good research company Unity Marketing. (Forbes)
Packing Wisely Mar 14, 2007
Here Are The Best Duffels, Totes And Knapsacks. Real Simple Magazine Has Some Important Questions And Answers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
