It's my bag, baby!…read more
I stumbled across Bella Bags while looking at Yahoo Green for some alternative shopping. I needed a small gym bag for the essentials: water, phone, keys, telemetry strap and iPod, but wanted something handmade or organic. I also wanted something that didn't look like a boring gym bag. I typed in organic gym bags and Bella Bags popped up. Boy am I glad it did! Can you say cute couture? These bags have some real sass and style; they're not your usual run of the mill blah bags.
Bella Bags' sister website, begreenshopgreen.com sells the Organic Ts and shopping sacks, while Marcia takes care of the fashion! I'll admit, the web site's design is a bit simplistic, but where the website lacks, Marcia makes up for it with awesome quality and great products.
There's no Bella Bags store yet, but Marcia told me that one is in the works. For now, you'll have to shop on the web or visit one of the stores that sells Bella Bags, like Candy-Plum in NY, Le Petit Garage in NJ or Berkshire Fine Handcrafts in MA.
My bag came in 3 days after I ordered it and I was in love! It's the perfect size and so unique. I had some burning questions when I went back to the website, though. I e-mailed Marcia to inquire as to why the photo of my bag was no longer up. She got back to me right away; here's the transcript, you might find it helpful:
"Hello Angela -
First, I'm so glad you are happy with your gym bag! All of my bags are one-of-a kind, so once a bag is sold - the exact same bag (fabrics and layout) will not be made again ... that is why your particular bag has been removed from the items available for purchase.
I completely understand your frustration when it comes to seeing something you want but being unable to purchase it! The pictures of the bags on the main page of the boutique are just an example of the styles - unfortunately, if I were to put pictures of bags that are currently available, I would have to change the picture daily or even several times a day as the bags sell!
I do make custom bags - so if you like a particular style and fabric, I can make it like you want it. It just won't be exactly the same as any other bag I have previously made! I currently have a several week waiting list for a custom bag, but if you are still interested - let me know!
Thank you again for your order and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me again!
Have a lovely day!
Kindest Regards,
Marcia
Bella Bags "
What a sweet gal! Now that I know that the bags are here one day and gone the next - I'm so obsessed!! I've found a few more that I'm in love with and I just don't know what I'll do if they end up on someone else's arm.
Hi Piggy Bank, meet Hammer. Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark!