Thursday, September 3, 2009

LaurAnn Handbags Goes Global With Online Store


We are excited to announce the opening of our online store at http://www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com/.

If you haven’t been able to make it to a LaurAnn show or our show dates haven’t meshed with your pay schedule, you can now shop LaurAnn handbags online whenever and wherever the spirit moves you. No matter where in the world you are, LaurAnn is just a click of a mouse away.

Our online store is hosted by Etsy.com, a community of artisans and retailers specializing in handmade goods. Through Etsy, we are now able to accept credit and debit card payments in a secure environment.


We are always adding new bags to the store. Make http://www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com/ one of your Internet favorites so you can visit frequently.

Don’t just sit there! Grab some coffee or a cocktail and let the shopping begin!!

Fresh and Fabulous Fall 2009

For Fall, LaurAnn created some new shapes and breathed new life into some old favorites. While blacks and browns are solid standbys, bright colors are the big story for fall. In addition to our favorite ultrasuedes and upholstery fabrics, you will find buttery soft leathers and exquisite genuine suedes.


Shop LaurAnn at http://www.laurannhandbags.etsy.com/ today!


The Isla


This lightweight and roomy bag is back for fall. Even though its name is reminiscent of summer days past, it's still the perfect carryall for any season.

  • Isla in genuine cerulean blue genuine suede
  • Zipper patch pocket detail on front
  • Silver stud detailing and silver hardware
  • Metallic silver alligator print lining
  • Interior zipper pocket and two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Dimensions: 12 inch height x 16.5 inch width. 13.5 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $150.00

The Geo

This geometrically shaped bag will carry you from office to evening. It is sure to bring you all manner of positive attention.



  • Geo in light gray ostrich embossed vinyl
  • Gray jacquard lining
  • Silver hardware
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Strap can be tucked into the bag to convert to a clutch.
  • Dimensions: 12.5 inch width x 10 inch height. 15 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $100.00



  • Geo in buttery genuine brown leather
  • Gray crackle print ultrasuede lining
  • Interior zippered pocket and two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Dimensions: 12.5 inch width x 10 inch height. 8 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $130.00
The Eclipse

The contract peek-a-boo flap on this bag is the perfect pick-me-up for dreary autumn days.


  • Eclipse in giraffe print upholstery fabric with aligator embossed genuine leather trim
  • Cheery yellow ultrasuede lining
  • Gold hardware
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Dimensions: 10 inch height x 15.5 inch width x .75 inch depth. 9 inch shoulder strap.
  • Price: $90.00

  • ROLL TIDE!!! Put your University of Alabama school spirit out for all to see!
  • Eclipse in black and white houndstooth upholstery fabric and genuine leather strap
  • Red dupioni silk lining
  • Silver hardware with silver Big Al pendant on silver bead chain
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets for personal electronics.
  • Dimensions: 10 inch height x 12.5 inch width. 15 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: By special order only. Contact us at laurannhandbags@gmail.com to place your order.
The Rendezvous

This luxuriously cavernous bag will help you make a clean fall getaway. While it is large enough to hold the essentials for an overnight stay away from home, it is stylish enough to keep your business out of the street. The interior boasts a zippered pocket as well as two additional patch pockets for easy access to your cell phones, iPods and other small personal electronics.




  • Rendezvous in brown and tan woven upholstery fabric with leaf motif
  • Beige dupioni silk lining
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets
  • Dimensions: 14.25 inch height x 24.5 inch width x 6 inch depth. 15 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $125.00

The Mini Rendezvous

A smaller but equally luxurious version of the Rendezvous, the Mini Rendezvous is the perfect size hobo for those of us who feel naked if we are not toting everything we need, including the proverbial kitchen sink. The interior boasts a zippered pocket as well as two additional patch pockets for easy access to your cell phones, iPods and other small personal electronics.


  • Mini Rendezvous in black leathered ultrasuede fabric
  • Iridescent orange dupioni silk lining
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Dimensions: 14.25 inch height x 18 inch width x 6 inch depth. 15 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $90.00

The Wesley

Named after the West Highland Terrier who is the official LaurAnn mascot, this cute bag is still a LaurAnn favorite. The roomy interior also has a zippered pocket, perfect for hiding little treats.



  • Wesley in metallic copper satin polyurethane
  • Gold stud trim on exterior pocket
  • Gold chain shoulder strap
  • Beige and rose floral silk lining
  • Interior zippered pocket with two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • Dimensions: 14.5 inch height x 15.0 inch width. 17 inch shoulder strap drop.
  • Price: $120.00

The Dana O

This bag is patterned after one of the bags we created for Queen Latifah. It's the perfect bag to carry when you want to feel like royalty.


  • Dana O in yellow buttery soft genuine leather
  • Yellow ultrasuede lining
  • Two patch pockets for personal electronics
  • Gold "Laugh" charm trim
  • Gold chain shoulder strap
  • Magnetic strap closure
  • Dimensions: 10 inch width x 13 inch height. 17 inch shoulder strap drop
  • Price: $80.00

LaurAnn Now Accepts PayPal

LaurAnn is pleased to announce that we now accept payments via PayPal. This easy-to-use service allows you to send us payments over a secure Web site with credit cards, debit cards or electronic checks.


To send us a payment, visit http://www.paypal.com/, click the Send button and enter LaurAnnHandbags@gmail.com in the To box.