One Of A Kind Christmas Show 2010

I am looking forward to the One of A Kind Christmas Show and Sale this year. I will visit old favourites and new discoveries.

Cha Cha

Foxy Originals Jewelry

 

Spa Sisters

Skinlicious

Hoi Bo

Show Dates, Hours & Venue Information

2010 One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale

Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, December 5, 2010
Weekdays and Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 

100 Princes' Blvd., Toronto ON M6K 3C3 Canada

Cha Cha Samples Sale

I have been fighting temptation for a long time. There is currently a sale on the Cha Cha Samples store on Etsy. Items for previous seasons are on sale.

One Of A Kind Show Spring Show 2010

Winner: One of a Kind Toronto Tickets

This is the second time that I won a pair of tickets to the One of a Kind Show. I also won tickets for the Christmas Show last year. When I read the email I had forgotten that I had entered the contest on the blog Lipstick Powder N Paint.

A friend and I went to the show on Saturday. It was not as busy as I expected. It made it a whole lot easy to browse the aisles.  These are pictures of the items that I purchased.

Foxy Originals - Wearable Words Bracelet "Live, Love Laugh"

Spa Sisters - Bath & Body Products (1st time at the show)

The vanilla fudge body meringue spells AMAZING!!!

Skinlicious - Soap

I could not go to the show without getting this handmade soap.

Cha Cha - White Pouch

I added one more item to my collection of Cha Cha bags.

Hoi Bo

I discovered a new handbag company. I saw the most GORGEOUS handbag. I had to walk away before I was tempted to make a purchase. If I purchase one handbag this year I would buy one of their bags. I wish I had taken a picture.

55 Mill St., Historic Distillery District Studio 111, 

Toronto Ontario Canada

Tel: 416.888.8270

www.hoibo.com

Canvas and Leather Cha Cha Wristlet

I had to run some errands today, so I decided to use the new wristlet I purchased early this month. This canvas and leather wristlet is from Cha Cha. There is currently a sample sale at the Cha Cha Etsy site. The wristlet was $25.00 (U.S.).

I was pleasantly surprised at the size when it arrived. It is bigger than any wristlet that I own. It was able to hold my wallet, keys, cellphone, bus pass (with holder), lip balm and a notebook and pen.  It can also be used as a clutch.

Dimensions: 13 x 8 (LxH)

One Of A Kind Show And Sale 2009

Yesterday I entered a contest on the Cha Cha blog. I was lucky enough to win two tickets to the One of A Kind Show and Sale 2009 in Toronto. I can't wait to check out the new items that Cha Cha has, as well as the other artisans. Hopefully I find a cool new bag. I better start saving money now.

Date: Thursday November 26 to Sunday December 6, 2009
Location: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

Website:  http://www.oneofakindshow.com/

Etsy SALE Entourage Canvas Tote with braided straps-by CHA CHA

I finally purchased a Cha Cha bag this year. I purchased the Entourage Canvas Tote tonight. It was on sale for $55.00 U.S. on the Etsy website. I would love to get the leather version.

This version is made of soft tan canvas, includes two inside pockets, one flat, one zipper, double braided straps, and zipper closure.

Dimensions:
(LxWxH): 13”x4”x 16"
Straps: 20"
Number of Pockets: 2
Colour: Tan

Tote Bag Frenzy

No one should have this many tote bags. It is mind boggling.

1 Addition Elle

2 Winners

2 Noah's Natural Foods

1 Body Shop

1 Harrods

1 Shopper's Drug Mart

1 Marc by Marc Jacobs

3 Environmental Phrases

1 Whole Foods

3 President's Choice

1 A&P/Dominion

1 Dollarama

3 Film Festival

1 Toronto Public Library

3 Cha Cha

1 United Nations

1 London

2 Black

1 Birds

1 Brown

1 Longchamp

Total - 32 tote bags in one container

Cha Cha Summer Sale

To clear out the summer stock, Cha Cha handbags is having a sale this week.

The bags are $95.00 and less.

I am still trying to find a summer bag.

Website: Cha Cha on Etsy

Cha Cha Sale on Etsy

DISCOUNT CODE for Etsy Users:
If you see a bag in the chachalifestye.com shop, use discount code ETSY at the check out and receive a 20% discount.

Of course the bag that I wanted in blueberry is no longer available. Just my luck!

Stella- 3 in 1 Leather Shopper

Spring Cleaning...In My Closet

It drives me crazy when I grab a bag from the top shelf in my closet and other bags fall off of the shelf. I think it is time to do some spring cleaning in my closet. Does it mean that I have too many bags? I don't think so.

For Spring/Summer I would like to get a bag with colour. All of the bags that I carry during the week are either brown or black. Boring. I used to have bags in many colours - red, blue, green, orange. I must have given them all away. For a while I have had my eye on this bag.

Stella- 3 in 1 Leather Shopper in Blueberry by CHA CHA - $275 US on the Etsy website.

Entourage City Tote In Canvas

The designer of Cha Cha has created the entourage city tote in canvas for those who prefer vegan friendly products. I would love to have this bag in leather.

Note: The bag is 99% vegan. The leather Cha Cha patch was sewn on the inside of the bag.

Shop in Canadian prices here 
Shop in US prices here 

Such A Long Journey

It has been a long week. It started out with computer problems and ended quietly falling asleep in front of the television. I was so busy this week that I did not get a chance to read emails for three days. 

Net-A-Porter.Com - The Bag Guide 

Six style guides 

The New Neutral

The Forever Bag

The Bright Bag

The Textured Bag

The Day Clutch

The Animal Print Bag

Future Shop Web Deals 

Shop the latest markdowns at eLuxury

The Stella 3 in 1 bag from the Cha Cha Spring 2009 collection

Spring Trends Guide from Sweetspot.ca

2009 Collection from Cha Cha

The 2009 collection from Cha Cha will be available March 2, 2009. I am quite interested to see the new designs. I have been a fan of the handbag and accessories line for two years. Great quality handbags.

The 2009 collection will be available at chachalifestyle.com. Check out the website for a sneak peak.

Cha Cha samples are available at Etsy - chachasamples.etsy.com

Blog: chachalifestyle.blogspot.com

Recessionista???

When I travel I carry almost everything that I own. Basically, I am not a light traveller. The last time I went on vacation I had one large suitcase, a carry-on bag and my purse. I had to carry three heavy bags in two hands. I decided that the next time I go on trip that I would have to get a new bag. I wanted something like a messenger bag that was functional. I have checked out different websites and browsed in some stores, but I have not been able to find anything that I like.

Last night a thought came to me. Why spend money on a new bag when I could just use one that I already own? I have several bags that had a shoulder strap attached. I would take the strap off as it always got in the way. I decided to look for the strap for my Roots bag. I could not find it, but I found the strap for my brown Lululemon bag. I decided to attach the strap to a large leather Cha Cha bag which had a short shoulder strap. I was so amazed at how good the bag looked. It is a large bag that is very roomy and would be great for travelling. Sometimes when you are looking for something you would be surprised what you can find in your closet. Did I just have a recessionista moment? I saved myself some money.

Impulse Shopping

Everyday on my way into work, I pass a perfume store that also sells handbags. Today I noticed a bag that I had to stop in to look at quickly. I had just purchased my lunch and wanted to get back to the office to eat it while it was still hot. It was a brown patent leather bag from Chinese Laundry. It was chained down so I could not get a good look at the bag. I told the salesperson that I would come back after work. I returned to the store, but she must have been on break as the doors were closed. I thought that it was a sign not to buy the bag. I am guilty of impulse shopping.

This evening when I was reading my emails I almost jumped out of my chair when I read the email from chachasamples.com that they were having a sale until December 3rd. Just one more day to decide if I should get a new bag. Early birthday gift for myself.

P.S. By the time I posted this blog the item that I wanted at chachasamples.com was sold. It has not been my day.

Free Shipping at Cha Cha

If you would like a hand crafted one of a kind leather bag or accessories, then check out Cha Cha.

Free shipping for the holiday season. Use code FREE SHIP at the checkout.

What Not to Wear

I am half way through my 30 day challenge and I have tried to keep my mind off of bags. I stay away from the bag section at Winners and I do not go to the cha cha website everyday like I used to. Lately, I have been doing a lot of people watching. The following is what I have observed:

(1) I have found candidates for "What not to Wear". Too many people wearing clothes that do not fit

(2) I lived through the 80's so I do not want to live through it again

(3) When will the big bag craze end. I used to be the only person carrying a big bag before this craze began. Every other person is carrying the TNA bag from Aritzia. What do they have in there? They will end up like me and have to go to a chiropractor for years with no results.

(4) Your shoe does not have to be the same colour as your bag. Today I saw someone with neon green shoes and bag.

(5) I do not follow trends so I am very tired of seeing guys and girls wearing the Houndstooth Desert Scarf otherwise known as the Kaffiyeh. It is a traditional symbol of Palestinian nationalism. Unless you are aware of the cause do not wear the item. That is like people wearing t-shirts with the image of Che Guevara.

Cha Cha Samples

I have lost count at the number of pieces that I have purchased from cha cha in the last year. The quality of the bags are amazing. The cha cha samples site is selling sample pieces and older stock at a discounted price. Of course I could not resist. I had to buy a bag. I can't wait until it arrives.

Cha Cha bag giveaway

I discovered the accessory line cha cha last year. The designer Lori Chalmers had a studio sale and I cannot pass up a sale on bags. Of course I purchased a bag and it was later named after me. I have since purchased other items. I am addicted.   If you purchase a cha cha bag you have the knowledge that only a few pieces have been made in that style. The bags are beautifully crafted. You can visit the website: http://chachalifestyle.blogspot.com. 

Starting in July cha cha will be giving away a bag a month. In order to win a handbag, you must be on the mailing list. Send your email address to: lori@chachalifestyle.com

The Bag Lady

I started the new year with the promise to myself that I would not buy anymore handbags. I am known as "the baglady". I have more bags than one person should have in every shape, size and colour. I am a shopaholic and I love handbags. Unfortunately, the temptation is too great. My favourite bags of the moment are from cha cha.