Miche Fearless Details and Styling Tips ~ Join Our Party Today!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kat McCarthy

Take a closer look at the Miche Fearless Collection, and see those Interchangeable Handles in action! Today through midnight is the last day to join our Online Miche Party! Place your order through this link today to help Janis McCarthy add to her Miche collection, and to be entered to win a free purse charm!

Fierce fashion styles and fast shipping! What more could a girl want? I placed my order for items from the new Miche Fearless collection on Wednesday, and was playing with the new shells and handles Friday! Fantastic! And I just love them! Let’s take a look at ways to accessorize the new Fearless shells, and also how the new handles can dress up an old favorite.

Long time readers will know of my love affair with animal prints. Miche Demi Kendra is absolutely fabulous! The oversized rivets and the clasp on her front strap are in the rich, antique brass tones used throughout the Fearless line, and they are set off beautifully by the Interchangeable Handles with antique brass chains. I used the black strap with Kendra to pick up the black of her front belt detail and the banding at the top. I also have more black in my wardrobe. The brown strap is just as lovely with the brass chains and Kendra’s leopard print - I would recommend it if you wear more earth tones. Remember – with the Interchangeable Handles, you get both a set of 2 grained black straps and a set of 2 croc textured brown straps. Kendra has a lovely sheen, but is not “shiny”

Miche Demi Eve is utterly chic, simply sophisticated and I just love her! To set off her intricate weaving and cording detail, I am carrying her with the Black Rope Handles attached to 2 of the silver chains from the set of Interchangeable Handles. Although I usually use a 1.5″ carabiner ring to attach the handle when I carry the Demi hobo-style, in this case, I found the length to be best when I attached just the chains and rope handles without the additional carabiner. Below, you have a

close up of that wonderful weaving and cording detail I have written about. The cording has a twisted texture that goes beautifully with the Black Rope Handle. The gentle gathers along each side just add to Eve’s easy glamour. The purse charm shown is a Kat’s Kreations in black, white and silver, but I have also enjoyed using the Miche Taffy charmer all in white. Perfect for when I am wearing all black and white. There are no side pockets for Eve, but she does have a zippered back pocket.

As much as I love the new Interchangeable Handles with the new shells, they also really dress up those I already have! Below, I want to show you two ways of using the antique brass to light up an old flame:

To the right, you see one of my favorite Classic shells, the Miche Raquel with the brown straps and antique brass chains of the Interchangeable Handles. The abstract animal print (what else?) of Raquel gleams with gold and bronze and copper tones set off to perfection by the antique brass chains.

Perhaps you prefer the shorter handles of the Classic, making it a true handbag. Or simply want to enjoy the new options but need to keep the budget in check. Look how simply changing out the silver carabiner rings for those now available in antique brass adds a new dimension of richness to a bag that is already so lovely. The pack of 4 1-inch antique brass carabiner rings is just $5.95 and an easy way to give an updated look to a favorite in your collection.

If you love the new Miche Interchangeable Handles as much as I do, you will enjoy seeing what a pretty package they arrive in. If a friend or family member is a fellow Miche lover, look what a gift-ready package these handles make!

Simply add a bow and you have a sure-fire terrific gift for anyone who loves her Miche bag!

** Please Join Our Online Miche Party and be entered to win a free purse charm! **

So far, our Online Miche Party is going well! Orders from both invited guests and blog readers – thank you all! I have been asked to extend the party for a few more days, so now the party doesn’t end tonight, but be sure to get your order in before it does!

You know you want to order from the newest Miche Line. Wouldn’t it be great to have your order help another Miche lover add to her own collection with free product? Your order won’t cost you a penny more, and will ship just as fast! It also will earn an entry into a drawing for a free, handmade, Kat’s Kreation’s purse charm – who can resist a little bling? You will receive an additional entry for each $25 in product ordered.

Janis McCarthy, my sister-in-law and our Online Miche Party Hostess, is facing a number of challenges in her life, both personal and professional. She continues to inspire me with her spirit and optimism, and her absolute determination to not just survive the storms, but to thrive – in style! Please join me in making her party a terrific success!

Ready to order? Please do so by joining our Online Party! Your order will benefit Janis when you enter my online Miche store by clicking on a party link, or by selecting “Attach to a Party” in your shopping bag prior to checking out.

As always – I am here for you! Would you prefer to place your order by phone? Call me – Kat at 760.845.0621. Or visit my online Miche store to order! Do you have questions, a suggestion or comment about what you would like to see covered here? To leave a comment, just click on the comment bubble to the right of the title of this post. Tell me what you think of the new Miche fearless line! Or Contact me – I am your Miche representative! Call Kat at 760.845.0621 or send me an e-mail at [email protected].

This is your day – make it wonderful!

Kat

Miche Bags ~ So Simple… So Chic… So You!

Miche August Fearless Collection Colors ~ Join our Party!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kat McCarthy

The new Miche Collection – Fearless – is full of vibrant colors, edgy styling and intricate detailing. Enjoy the colors of the fall season and remain fiercely, even fearlessly fashionable! Join in our online Miche Party and be entered to win a free purse charm!

When first looking at the August 2012 Miche collection, before you really see the wonderful details or really take in the clever hardware and the edgy styling points you are immediately immersed in color. Rich shades, many hues, and lots of lush color. In my previous article, I focused on some of the fabulous patterns to be found in the collection. Today is about the color palette. This collection is inspired by the rich colors of the African sunset and the wild textures of the Australian Outback: strong yet beautiful. Glorious!

The rich ochre, faux leather of the Miche Prima Breanne, reminiscent of the sunsets over the Kalahari desert, is lightly marbled in its texture. Contrasting black stitching lends interesting shape and slight gathering. The antique brass Miche name plate is a perfect highlight for this shell, like the last glint of the setting sun. $39.95

Wonderful with the Interchangeable shells with antique brass chains.

Rich teal in pebbled faux leather is gathered in lush ripples and folds that catch the light on Miche Demi Clover. Adding to the color depth of this bag, there is a feather-light rubbing of bronze that seems almost hand done. You won’t notice it if you don’t look closely, instead the bag just looks incredibly rich and sumptuous. $39.95 Gorgeous as is, even better with Interchangeable handles with silver chains or Black Rope Handles

Miche Demi Myranda, shown left with the Interchangeable handles with antique brass chains, is a luscious color of plum flavored with candied raspberries. Her faux leather is lightly marbled in texture, and gathered in multiple generous pleats along the front and sides. An open pocket in the back supplies a surprise detail – just the right size to keep your cell phone handy. $39.95

For a less expensive option to continue the antique brass details, use the carabiner rings in antique brass, either a set of 4 1-inch rings for $5.95, or 4 1.5-inch rings for $8.95 with the handles you already have.

Miche Demi Flo is rendered in a glowing goldenrod yellow, contrasted with white stitching in a fanciful diamond pattern. A lovely color for autumn, reminiscent of turning leaves, this is also perfect for spring and summer’s floral tones. $34.95

So pretty for fall with the Black Rope Handles, try the Linked Fashion Handles in White in summer to bring out the decorative stitching.

The black of ebony and obsidian are not bleak, but almost seem to glow with life. That is the sense you get with the exquisite Miche Demi Eve. $34.95 Her super soft, richly grained faux leather gleams as the light catches on the gentle gathers and the intricate weaving with black cording detail. I love this bag, and I style her with the Black Rope Handles attached to the silver chains of the Interchangeable Handles. Magical!

The Interchangeable Handles with Antique Brass and/or Silver Chain Handles provide a wonderful way to further accessorize and complement the coloration of your new Miche bags as well as your old favorites. The antique brass looks just that. Not simply a flat color tone, instead both the carabiners and the chains appear irregularly colored and aged, giving them a very rich look. The silver chains are far nicer in weight, shape and quality than the chain handles that have been retired. And the softly grained black straps and those in croc textured brown are a very upscale element to add to your total look. For a set of silver chains and 2 straps each of black and brown, the price is $24.95. The same is true for the set with the antique brass chains. For the total set – both silver chains and antique brass, and the straps in both black and brown, $39.95.

* Are you ready to party? Join our Online Miche Party and maybe win purse bling! *

You know you want to order from the newest Miche Line. Wouldn’t it be great to have your order help another Miche lover add to her own collection with free product? Your order won’t cost a penny more, and will ship just as fast! It also will earn an entry into a free drawing for a handmade, Kat’s Kreation’s purse charm – who can resist a little bling? You will receive an additional entry for each $25 in product ordered.

As always – I am here for you! Prefer to place your order by phone? Call me – Kat at 760.845.0621. Or visit my online Miche store to order! Do you have questions, a suggestion or comment about what you would like to see covered here? To leave a comment, just click on the comment bubble to the right of the title of this post. Tell me what you think of the new Miche fearless line! Or Contact me – I am your Miche representative! Call Kat at 760.845.0621 or send me an e-mail at [email protected].

Until Tuesday ~ Have fun and stay fabulous!

Kat

Miche Bags ~ So Simple… So Chic… So You!

Feeling Fearless! Miche August 2012 Collection & Party!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kat McCarthy

The newest Miche line – Fearless – is dedicated to you! The feel of this collection comes from the women we know who inspire us as they show courage and independence in everything they do, big and small. Come join our online party, be entered in a drawing for a free purse charm, and explore the Fearless line!

Are you facing times of change, challenges in your family life or in the work place? Do you need to call upon inner strength to see your way through the day, yet do so in style? Miche’s Fearless is for you! Also drawing upon the glorious colors of the African sunset and the wild textures of the Australian Outback for inspiration – the line is remarkable. For this post, we are examining some of the potent patterns included in Fearless. Enjoy!

Above is the beautiful Miche Demi Renae $39.95 with the new Interchangeable Handles in Antique Brass. A snake skin patterned bag in neutral colors that makes a real statement. To the right, I am holding my new favorite, Demi Joella, with the Black Rope Handles and silver carabiner rings. OK – actually, I am not quite that tall. Also, I’m a bit more blond… and I haven’t received my Joella yet… and I have never been to the African veld. But otherwise – that is so totally me! I will style my Miche Demi Joella $34.95 with the Black Rope Handles. Fabulous, isn’t she?

The entire Miche Fearless line is all about strength in femininity, independence, finding your own style and having confidence! I have fallen in love with the Miche Demi Kendra – beautiful leopard print with bold antique brass hardware on an unusual front strap. I will definitely use the Interchangeable handles with the antique brass chains for Kendra! $34.95

Miche Demi Tina is the essence of Fearless! Cranberry red leopard print faux leather embellished with royal purple piping and zippered accents. A chic juxtaposition of playful and intensity. When you are utterly comfortable with who you are and what you can accomplish – or simply want to convey that impression until it becomes true – Tina is the bag for you.

Shown with one of the Interchangeable Handles with the black strap and silver handles attached at each end, to carry her hobo-style, Tina is a joy to hold and behold. $34.95

The newest line of Miche Hope shells in denim blue and pale, dove grey are embellished with words of encouragement: Hope * Love * Joy * Laugh * Sunshine * Dream! Available in all 4 sizes, I will style these with the Interchangeable handles in silver. Casual, upbeat, versatile, fun, this is the every day bag that will lift your spirits while it carries your daily necessities.

So what’s the deal with the new Miche Interchangeable Handles? Here are the details:

The Interchangeable Handles bring the customizability of the Miche Bags to a whole new level. First, there are 3 handles sets. You can select the silver chains set, which comes with a set of 2 supple, subtly textured black strap handles and a set of 2 croc textured rich brown strap handles, and 4 silver chains. The same set is available with the antique brass chains, and the 2 brown and 2 black straps. Each of these sets are $24.95 and offer tremendous options in styling your current Miche bags, and those that are new that you will soon be purchasing.

If you are like me, and just need it all, there is a set for us, too! The Interchangeable Handles with both antique brass and silver handles also includes both the black and the brown straps. All for $39.95. The combined length of one of these chain handles is 26.5 inches, with a handle drop of 12.5 inches. The straps are .75 inch wide. These handles are truly upscale in appearance and feel.

There are also new, antique brass carabiner rings in the 1-inch and 1.5-inch sizes. A set of 4 1-inch carabiner rings, in either silver or antique brass is $5.95. For the 4 1.5-inch rings, in either color, $8.95. This is an inexpensive way to continue the antique brass hardware accents through the bag by attaching your current handles using the antique brass rings.

Ready to order? Please do so by joining our Online Party! When you enter my online Miche store by clicking on a party link, or by selecting “Attach to a Party” in your shopping bag prior to checking out, your order benefits a fellow Miche Lover, helping her to add to her collection with free Miche product!

Janis McCarthy, our Online Miche Party Hostess, is facing a number of challenges in her life, both personal and professional. She continues to inspire me with her spirit and optimism, and her absolute determination to not just survive the storms, but to thrive – in style! Please join me in making her party a terrific success!

The party continues through August 7th. Your order will not cost a penny more, and it will ship just as fast as ever. And every party order is entered into a drawing to win a free, hand-made, Kat’s Kreations purse charm. There is an additional entry for each $25 in product ordered.

Until next time ~ This is your day ~ make it fabulous!

Kat

Miche Bags ~ So Simple… So Chic… So You!

Retired Miche Demi Shells are back for Summer! Get yours now!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kat McCarthy

The Hottest Miche Bag Demi Shells for Summer are back for a limited time! Get yours now while supplies last!

This news is just in! The above retired Demi shells are now back for a limited time! The lovely, sunny Demi Summer, the cool blue Kris, the floral Ivy, The bluey-green Margaret and the soft pink Martha are all now available to order for a limited time and in short supply. Get yours now while the one you love is still available!

“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day… When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May” And you will too with the sunshine bright retired Miche Demi Summer now available to order!

Miche Demi Kris is a cool, Tiffany blue, just perfect to keep up with your busy pace and look great doing so. Retired Miche Demi Kris is available to order for a limited time!

Were you heart-broken as I was when you thought you had seen the last of Miche Demi Ivy? Now is your chance to make every day a garden party! Order Retired Miche Demi Ivy now while the limited supplies last!

The chic Miche Demi Margaret, shown left with the Black Rope Handles, is a boon companion for summer, and a bright accent in winter. Her small bow tie features always makes me feel she is smiling at me. Retired Miche Demi shell Margaret is available to order! Only for a limited time.

Pretty in pink, and tuxedo pleating, Miche Demi Martha is lovely for any occasion, year round. Order retired Miche Demi shell Martha while supplies last!

These retired Demi shells are the hottest Miche shells for the summer season! I didn’t expect to see them back, and have just learned of their return. Why were they retired? Why are they back? I don’t know. The only thing that is certain is that they will not last long! Get your favorite retired Demi shell while supplies last! Do you need to wait ’til pay day, but are afraid you will miss your chance? Contact me! I will order your shells for you, and send them when you are ready to pay. I am your Miche Representative, and I believe in giving you great customer service in addition to an exceptional product!

** Free Coin Purse with $60 Miche Bag order! **

How amazing! Another chance at the retired Demi shells you missed out on, and a free gift with a $60 order before tax and shipping! Just place your order through my Online Miche store, or call me if you prefer to order by phone: 760.845.0621. Send me your order number, and I will send you one of these adorable coin purses I have fallen in love with. They come in many styles, colors and patterns and I love them all – I hope you will too!

If you have any questions, or I can assist you in any way – please contact me! I am your Miche representative and I am here for you! Just call Kat 760.845.0621, or write to me: [email protected]. If you would like to post a comment, just click on the bubble to the right of the title of this post and type away! I look forward to hearing from you!

Remember you are beautiful! Enjoy it!

Kat

How to Accessorize ~ Miche Bags and More!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kat McCarthy

Fashion accessories are like the cherry on the top of a hot fudge sundae! That finishing touch that makes the entire impression really pop. With your choice of accessories like belts, scarves, shoes, handbags and jewelry, you can refine or even completely change the look of an outfit.

Every girl needs — and deserves! — a classic Little Black Dress. But your use of accessories will express your individual style and personality. Is Cool Sophistication your style? If so, Miche Classic Silvia is a great bag for you. Or are you feeling more Cool and Quirky? Miche Classic Jasmine certainly fits the bill. The right accessories let you be either!

Accessories are your friends! They can express your personality, tailor your look to suit different occasions and highlight your best features.

Everyone has at least one feature they really like about themselves. What is yours? Do you have great legs? Wear skirts and shorts more often and accessorize with cute shoes, strappy sandals or an anklet to bring them more attention! Are beautiful eyes or a killer smile among your gifts? Intriguing earrings and short necklaces will keep the focus on your face. Do you have a tiny waist? Cinch it with a wide belt, or thread a colorful scarf through your belt loops. Are you blessed with beautiful hair? Lucky you! Add a jeweled comb or fresh flower to really flaunt it.

Even your accessories can have accessories. Layer bangle bracelets, or add a charm – adding sparkle and music to your every gesture. Go from comfy to classy by adding silk roses to the front of ballet style flats. Add a scarf or some bling or a great shell to a cute purse to make that most functional of accessories more fashionable. Notice how the Miche Black Rope Handles make both purses shown above even more special than they look with their standard handles.

Most important — have fun with fashion. Don’t worry so much about the rules! Katharine Hepburn, a great beauty and trend setter said “If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” When you are having fun, you smile — and that is truly your greatest accessory of all.

Remember, my Miche May Charms promotion is continuing through May 31st. Just place an order through my online store — or directly through me — of $60 or more, and you will get a free purse charm! Just send me an e-mail with your order number and the word Charm! in the subject line. [email protected] Your new purse bling will be on its way to you within 48 hours.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions! I am your Miche Representative, and here to help!

If you are looking for the Miche Black Rope Handles or the Miche Pewter Rope Handles, and they are not in the online store — contact me! I have both in stock, and can have them sent right out to you.

If you have questions about how to use accessories to express your own style, or about Miche products or promotions, please contact me, Kat McCarthy your Miche Representative. Call me at 760.845.0621, or write to me at [email protected] If you are ready to go shopping, just click here, or on the Shop Online button in the upper right of your screen.

Remember that you’re beautiful! Enjoy it!

Kat