Sacramento Paper-Check Us Out!!
Mar 12, 09:54 AM by Merle O'Brien
Check this out--OlovesM Eco Bags are making their way into more and more stores and on shoulders! We made the Fashion Section of the Sacramento Paper--Here is the article from the paper as well as link right to the paper:
Looking Good: Just for fun -- new bags and flops
By Leigh Grogan - lgrogan@sacbee.com
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Story appeared in SCENE section, Page E3
http://www.sacbee.com/153/story/777317.html
This is the actual paper- the bags look SO good!!
Looking Good is always on the lookout for really cute accessories.
And we have found two lines that are must-haves: OlovesM eco-fashion bags and Hotflops flip-flops, the newest take on the popular footwear.
OlovesM bags are the brainchild of Merle OBrien, who was taking a yoga class in her hometown of Aspen, Colo. While in a downward dog pose, a thought came to mind:
"What happens to the (yoga) mats that are no longer used or thrown out?"
She did her research and found out that many of the yoga mats are made from PVC and are tossed into landfills. She got hold of the companies and had them send her the mats destined for the garbage.
Sport/Diaper Purple
(Photo credit:Renee Bonnafon / rbonnafon@sacbee.com)
A year later, they are being turned into sassy, hip bags that combine not only the yoga mat material but brightly colored prints, stripes and florals.
The bags come in several sizes, including the large Sundance bag, which was all the swag rage at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
There are four collections, which include bags in multiple sizes – from messengers and totes to clutches and mini-bags.
Faux Fur Lime Clutch
(Photo credit:Renee Bonnafon / rbonnafon@sacbee.com)
Locally, two stores carry certain bags from the OlovesM line: Fleet Feet Outdoor for Women on J Street in Sacramento and Placerville Clothing Co., 327 Main St., Placerville.
OlovesM bags come in a variety of sizes and colors, priced from $20 to $87.
Bernie Bag
(Photo Credit: Renee Bonnafon / rbonnafon@sacbee.com)
The other fun find is Hotflops, which are being carried exclusively in Sacramento at Casey's Hallmark, 4379 Arden Way. The flops come in a variety of styles, including "fishflops" and "fruitflops," in adult sizes small, medium and large. They cost $29.95 a pair.
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