Our Love Affair With Coach Just Got More Interesting…

Every since I was a tiny Tiny Lil Bit, I had dreams of being a fashion designer. Lack of talent be damned, I carried that notebook around like crazy. I would draw dresses, handbags and even shoes (that come to think of it were just tennis shoes colored with various flowers…oh my creativity). Needless to say, becoming a fashion designer, whether shoes handbags or beautiful clothing, is a tough world to be in.

Nowadays it seems all you have to do is be a celebrity to design your own handbags. Suffice to say, most of the time these celebrities have someone else design the bag for them so they can slap their name on the label and call it their own.

Wouldn’t you want a chance? Well, Coach is now giving all of those wannabe fashionistas, designers, and simple Coach lovers, their chance to have a stake in handbag fame.

Now through August 4^th, Coach is offering you a chance to design your own tote. The grand prize winner will have: 

Their design manufactured as a limited edition item to be sold in Coach stores and online at Coach.com, plus a celebratory event at their local Coach store to launch it. If that is not enough, a $2,500 dollar shopping spree that you can spend on even more Coach goodies (if you are feeling generous, I love their new Carly bag in navy blue ) 

If my designs didn’t look like mush on a handbag, I might have a fighting chance. I would rather sit back and watch some real designers get a chance anyhow.

If you think you have what it takes and want this once-in-a-lifetime chance, or just want to vote for your future favorite handbag, click here for complete information and rules. 

Design a Coach Tote  Sponsored by Coach

 

I Want It Now

Chinese artist Yang Guang has had his images exhibited in many permanent collections of several contemporary art museums.

This photographer prints his computer-generated images on special aluminum foil. Excuse me, why didn’t I think of that? If you hang it up on the wall with lights placed so it hits the sheen, you will get a beautiful iridescent green glow. Play up the contrast with a neutral wall. Entryways or living rooms work best. Bedrooms might be too mellow for this print as it captures a lot of light.

Keep an eye on this photographer / artist. As Crate and Barrel often gets the glory of doing, is introducing new artists into the popular realm. Before many furniture designers and interior artists make it big, they often get exclusive contracts with Crate and Barrel. Jump on this artist before those prices go up.