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SEARCHIf we could carry the world in our purses, we would. But since we can’t, here’s an assortment of bag-friendly products — from mini mints to compact mirrors — that clients won’t be able to resist.
The Clipa is an on-the-go purse hanger that doubles as a bracelet. Users can hook them to tabletops, chairs, or counters. Its design is unobtrusive, and Clipas come in multiple finishes to match a variety of handbags. Each Clipa holds up to 45 pounds.
AllThingsTrendy.com’s Anthony David Crystal Compact Mirrors are accented with Swarovski Crystals. Equipped with a magnifying and regular mirror, they come in a variety of colors and shapes and include a signature pouch and gift box. Featured above are the pink heart, round emerald, and leopard mirrors.
http://www.allthingstrendy.com/catalog/
Handmade coin purses from Sewnsational are small and cute — customers will want to take them everywhere. Detailed inside and out with designer fabric and a signature ribbon zipper pull, each purse comes with a “lucky penny” inside.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewnsational
Moleskine has developed a completely new concept for city travelers, the City Notebook. This pocket-sized pad is equipped with a small map and ample writing space. It’s great for planning a trip, staying organized, or just having a place to jot down ideas on the go.
http://www.moleskine.com/web/us/
Hint Mint’s mini sugar-free mints and classic mints, available in an assortment of pleasant flavors, make great boutique products. They are 100% vegan and kosher, and fit snugly in a back pocket or purse — Mini Mints are the size of a matchbook.
Cacee Inc. has introduced purse-compatible 1-oz. bottles of its ultra moisturizing Sheer Butter Body Cream. The lotion line moisturizes skin without leaving an oily feel and is good for hands, feet, and body. The collection of 10 exotic scents includes Guava-Mangosteen, Tangerine-Lemongrass, Honey-Milk Butter, Lavender-Jojoba, and Raspberry Holiday.
Hand-poured Melange Perfumes are designed to fit into any handbag. Solid perfume Blending Palettes contain four scents that can be custom-blended at a client’s fingertips. Each scent is available alone as a solid perfume single. Alcohol-free Roll-Ons are the company’s most popular product containing coconut oil and kukui nut oil fractions.
http://www.melangeperfume.com/
Decorative Design Works revives beautiful bits of great design from the past and repurposes them for modern tastes. Everything from mirrors to pill cases are made one at a time using a unique dye imprinting method that allows for a range of color and detail.
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