Hey it’s that time of year again, for some motherly love and appreciation! In celebration of mommies dearest; we’ve put together something for each and every different persona of mothers available based on *drumroll* the characters of Desperate Housewives; well minus their desperations of course for we love to love their wardrobe! *grin*

Lynette the Super Mom; she’s basically the all-rounder mom. This mama juggles everything from a 9-5 career, goes home in time to cook, deals with her kid’s homework and still finds time to pamper herself. Her style is a bit eclectic sophisticated, simple and casual or even OTT. Bags for these moms are something that’s a little bit of everything, has many compartments, usually faux meets casual fabrics and material and nothing too luxurious. It’s the bag that takes her from day to night without a single glitch, a house packed and ready to go of course!

Bree the Domestic Goddess; she is perfectionist who sees into every detail that transform a house into a home. She runs the house like she’s running an organization, everything proper organized, and perfectly in place. For these moms, bags that are very sophisticated yet purposeful are recommended. Something with a designer air to it to give a hint of classiness. For someone this obsessively in control, the bag has to hold well together, so think structure like satchels (nothing lazy and slouchy!). It can be big, it can be small but in the end, it’s the perfect details like intricate weavings on the Bottega and petal ruffles on the Valentino that will touch her heart.

Susan the Mom Next Door; is basically the down- to-earth working mom though not exactly domesticated. She works hard to keep her family together so she’s tough like that. Her style is much more casual and an expression of her personality. We suggest a simple, functional yet feminine bag for these moms that fit her lifestyle yet celebrates the woman she is. Stay away from loud, fancy or too bold colours. Medium-sized shoulder bags, hobos or totes are a sure-win here.

Gabrielle the Hot Mama; is what we call the trophy wife or mom. She’s got great style to boot and sashays around household chores like the queen of the house! Not to be messed with, she’s of course the domesticated version of a femme fatale. Moms like these always have a strong personal style that shouts out loud. As chic and as fashionable as any of us younger generations, she’s not afraid to try out the new styles and fashions. So we agreed for bags that has the va-va voom factor and makes a bold statement to the world. Think bold colours, limited edition designers, metallics and big brand names from the likes of Chanel, Prada and LVs.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Luv, Alice

Good Morning upper east-siders! Spring is here again as young lovebirds flock the local cafes and malls for a little holiday. Spotted down Fifth Avenue, superstar HD looking fabulously ready for a flirty day out on the park with a gorgeously in bloom Brown Valentino Petals!

  (image courtesy of “Bag That Style”)

Oopsie Daisy! Looks like I’ve had one too many series of the Gossip Girl show! Alright, now, back to business. ;)

Now that flowers are in bloom, petals and romantic ruffles have made way as a statement piece in the fashion scene! Bright colours of course are essential statement makers of the season! And guess what, AliceWonders.com too has got a thing or two down in their rabbit hole to complement the month April with all things Spring. We’ve got new looks this month and we’re talking bags, of course!

Spring being our main course, we’ve got plenty of florals and colours to brighten up your wardrobe. Inspirations frnom Valentino’s Petals, Fendi Spybags to the all colourful Balenciagas would surely entice just about anyone with a flirty flouncy attitude!

Rose Petals and Buds in bloom…

What better way to kick in the Spring vibes, than wearing rosette ruffles? We have just the answer with our Valentino-inspired line-up this season. Valentino bags are often so ornate and decorative that it’s hard to imagine them being worn casually, but that’s exactly what Duff does here, and she does it very successfully. Nice, comfortable with romantic ruffles: all the makings of a timeless ladylike handbag.

Spring Show-stoppers…

Mention colourful bags and Balenciaga might come into your mind. They make everything from blacks, browns, and beiges to the brightest (and best) brights in the business. Jewel tones, neons, anything you want. Add that to the classic Motorcycle design, and you have a winner for all fashion-istas. That is why this season AliceWonders.com will start bringing the love for these classic designs…and we promise many many more colours to come!

Off-season sales up to 70%!

Pssst, another good news would be the “Off With Their Price” sales at up to 70% off! Which we’re having from the NOW till 30^th April 2010, the Red Queen has certainly lost her head this time. *wink*

Happy Spring Shopping!

Xoxo,

Alice

Trends We Love: Jumpsuits

If you buy only one piece of to update your wardrobe to jumpstart the new year, make it the jumpsuit. This season’s trends in sleek, sexy jumpsuits are a far cry from the flying suit styles of the 70s.

Like it or not, the jumpsuits are back on the fashion radar. We are loving these numbers because they are everything fashion should be; flattering, easy to wear, sexy and hip. This season’s trend is catching on fast with celebrities seen sporting this enthralling number. Our favourites include: Terri Seymore, Rihanna (in a playsuit) and Monica. Each define how the jumpsuit trouser legs can be wide, cuffed, or narrow, with a variation in length from, floor hugging, cut offs, play suits, knee length or three quarter length.

Don’t be put off jumpsuits when you see a shapeless mass on the hanger in a store.  These are garments, which need bodies to fill them, and heels that stride out, only then will the jumpsuit burst into life. 

Here is Alice’s inspiration on how to wear a designer inspired jumpsuit that wont cost an arm or a leg, right here at AliceWonders.com =)

Click here to browse our jumpsuit collection.

xoxo, Alice

This unique laptop bag is sure to capture your heart, eyh?   *giggles

Find no other carrying the same laptop bag as you! Be unique and stand out from the crowd!

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Product:Sail With Me Laptop Backpack << Click for more details!  :)

You like the flowers illustrated on the laptop bag above but you’re hunting for a laptop case instead of a bag, no worries, Alice has found the solution for you!!

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This laptop hardcase is made of high quality material and is sure to protect your precious laptop!

Product: Veronica Blue Flowers 12-13" Laptop Hardcase << Click for more details!

View our whole collection of laptop bags/sleeve/tote/backpack/hardcase at this LINK!

Time to get a new home for your precious laptop?

We have some new laptop bags in store (and more to come!)  *giggles

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Introducing: Fair Lady Multi-compartment Laptop Tote << Click to see the details!

Next will be: Vela Black Laptop Backpack << Click Click Click!

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Psssst: Don’t forget to join in our on going contest in Facebook!

Its easy! Just snap a picture of yourself with any of AliceWonders’s bag(s), and you’ll get RM10 Cash Voucher!!

If you’re the grand prize winner, you get a FREE bag of your choice!

Yups you heard it right, FREE bag again!! 

Hmmm.. I suppose the Mad Hatter is already in the Christmas mood!  :P

Link to Alice Wonders’s fan page on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/AliceWonderscom/44703573360?ref=ts

A tribute to: Margaret Thatcher

Women started to enter traditional male white collar positions in huge numbers. Ladies played down their femininity donning graceful version of men’s suits.

Of course, no one resembles Women Power better than the only woman who has served as the British Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party – Margaret Thatcher.

Inspiration Quote: “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t”

The bag: A seriously (chic) corporate bag

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A tribute to: Madame Curie

At a time when women in society were hobbling in Paul Poiret’s floor-length pencil skirts to stay au courant, Marie Curie opted instead to stay locked in her laboratory studying uranium rays. Marie Curie remains a true inspiration to all women.

Not only was she the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize , Marie Curie is one of the only two people in history who have been awarded a Nobel Prize in two different fields (Physics, Chemistry)

The bag: Smartly adorable mini briefcase

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A tribute to: Madonna

Even when she was broke, unknown, and surviving on popcorn, she had mastered the art of creating wannabes. And in a matter of months, girls would be mobbing Macy’s for fingerless gloves and tying rags in their hair just like their new hero. It was Madonna, of course. Before Lady Gaga was even born, there was Madonna, the original risk-taker.

Madonna created a demand for herself simply by existing. While she often shocks & surprises, she manages to pull off each look attempted with incredible flair & panache. Through taking these fashion risks, she inspires entire generations of women to imitate her.

P.S. She likes to sing “My Way” by Frank Sinatra in the shower.

Inspirational Quote: “I’ve been popular & unpopular, successful & unsuccessful, loved & loathed, & I know how meaningless it all is. Therefore, I feel free to take whatever risks I want.”

The bag: Take a risk and stand out!

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Fact 1. They can get out of shape from your sleep.

Sleeping facedown won’t deflate your breasts, but it can make them misshapen over time. The best sleeping position is to sleep on your side, with a pillow under them for support as you sleep.

Fact 2. They hate to bounce around.

Running and aerobics can cause your breasts to bounce around, inadequate support will result in breast sagging earlier, and breast pain the next day. Wear a sturdier sports bra that has underwire and moulded cups, no matter what your size.

Fact 3. But the right exercise can give them a little lift.

Breasts contain no muscle tissue, so there’s no exercise that can change their shape. But you can make them look firmer or perkier by regularly exercising the pectoral muscle Push-ups and chest presses are your best boobs boosting bets.

Fact 4. Breasts get fatter as you get older.

When you’re in your twenties, your mammary glands are comprised of fat, milk glands and collagen. As you get older, the collagen and milk glands get replaced by – you guessed it – more fat. Unfortunately, the fat doesn’t make the breasts larger. It makes them sag more. (Note – don’t think that the extra fat in the breast makes you weigh a lot more. Breast fat doesn’t add that much girth to your body. An “A” cup weighs in at a quarter of a pound while a “D” cup is about one pound.)

Fact 5. Watch out, they can get sunburned even if you’re not topless.

Apply sunscreen lotion with a minimum SPF 15 plus UVA and UVB protection each time you hit the great outdoors in your bathing suit. Without it, premature wrinkling and brown spots most probably will find their way onto your precious pair.

Fact 6. Cleavage is not determined by breast size.

2 women with same cup size may not have the same cleavage. Woman’s breasts that are fuller in the middle will have greater cleavage. Woman with only an A or B cup but with her breasts naturally set close together, can have nice cleavage too. In addition, if your body is narrow below your shoulders, you’ll have an easier time creating a deeper valley between your 2 peaks.

Fact 7. The left is usually larger.

No two breasts are exactly the same size, and it is usually your left breast that is bigger than the right side. However, often the difference is so slight, you’d never notice they are of different sizes.

Fact 8. Take them to see your doctor at the right time.

Because your boobs are at their smoothest and least tender the week after your period, it’s the best time to have your doctor check out any unusual lumpiness or swelling.

This Oct, AliceWonders.com reminds to all women (and men!) to conduct regular breast self examination i.e. "check your boobies". You can even join in our campaign here

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We are also selling pink ribbon products where RM10-15 will be donated to National Cancer Society Malaysia to help fight breast cancer. You can shop for them here.

xoxo,

Alice

A tribute to: Amelia Earhart

With her leather jacket, scarf and close-cropped hair—Amelia Earhart became the first female aviator to fly a solo transatlantic flight, redefining expectations of women along the way. Till date, she still serves as a reminder of female fearlessness and that anything is possible.

The bag: Drawstrings bucket bags

Ever since Alexander Wang came out with his handbag line, the too-cool totes have been seen on celebs from Mary-Kate Olsen to Kristin Cavallari, blogged about to death, and coveted by yours truly. One of our favorites was the ‘Diego’ bag– a drawstring bucket bag that would have been simply and absolutely perfect with any outfit!

Drawstring bags always remind me of the purses my mother had in the 90s, so while their modern cousins have retro roots, they’re totally current and fashion-forward.

Drawstring closures are handy when you need to pack a whole day’s worth of stuff without jamming a zipper *wink. Best of all, they come in all different styles from totes to hobo bags!

Check out our website for more drawstring bags! (Check it out NOW)

Be sure to grab it quick!

I am strong, 
I am invincible,
I am woman!

We can do anything! That’s the message of the century’s female risk takers, rule breakers and style makers. From being the most influential pop icon to leading a country with steely determination, we have proven ourselves as not only the fairer sex, but also the one who has more fun!

AliceWonders.com pays tribute to these true inspirations, by dedicating our latest vintage collection to these women, each bag representing an iconic women. We hope that these daily reads will keep you feeling empowered, or how Helen Reddy puts it…“I’m strong, invincible, ‘cos I am woman!”

xoxo,

Alice

*SCREAMS IN EXCITEMENT*

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The Coco Series are finally back, like finally    :P

Alice has managed to get some stock in from the supplier, with help from the Mad Hatter, of course =)

Left to Right : Coco White Quilted Chain Bag, Coco Tira-Miss-You Quilted Chain Bag, Coco Black Quilted Chain Bag, Coco Stripy Zebra Flap Shoulder Bag, Coco Red Quilted Chain Bag 

(Click on the name of the bags, and you’ll get to see the measurements, etc)

Congrats to those who managed to purchase the bags at Pre-Order rate, however for those who didn’t manage to get it before 5th October, no worries! You can get them on our website now!

Hurry! There’s very limited pieces left. Soon its going to out-of-stock =(

Grab yours now! =D

She was famous for changing the way women dressed.

Her little black dresses were best accessorized with a swipe of red lipstick, a golden tan, a sporty bobbed coif and plenty of stunning jewellery.

With time came changes, In addition to her beloved jersey, the bag was made in silk(for evening) or leather(for day).

Using a running stitch, she quilted the bag in a diamond or herringbone pattern.

In February 1955, the bag was equipped with eyelets through which its leather-threaded chain strap was inserted.

Voila! The 2.55(named after the date of its creation) – was born  *applause*

Wonder what Alice is talking about?

Stay tuned ;)

When you need me, zip-me-up to expand me.

When you don’t need thatttt much space to store your tiny items, simply zip-me-up and keep me away!

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Equipped with a front flap cover and expandable main storage compartment, what other bags are better than this multi-compartments bag for a day out? Be it cycling or even picnic with Alice and her friends, bring this Vintage cutie along and zip zip zip awayyy~

Handy and practical, sounds like what Tweedledee and Tweedledum love! *smirk

Realllly limited pieces available! ::> Gentle reminder by the Mad Hatter!

Measurements:

Length: 8 inches / 20 cm

Height: 10 inches / 25 cm

Depth: 1 inch / 2.5 cm

Depth(when expanded): 2.5 inches / 6.5 cm

Verdict: Zip-Me-Up, Pick-Me-Up!  (Pick-Me-Up NOW)

News of the day from The Royal Gazette:

Alice, together along with the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit brought a new bag into the store for you lucky ladies out there.

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This bag is not like the ordinary bags you see on the street, it is individually different, with unique news printing on it

You can be sure that there will be no one else with the exact same bag as yours!  *wink

Its attractive design will definitely make you even more outstanding :)

Measurements:

Width: 35 cm / 13.5 inches

Height: 28 cm / 11 inches

Depth: 10 cm / 4 inches

Verdict: Be the news flash!

This series has only been up in the website this morning ( 2 hours ago) and we’ve received orders already! o.0

Its selling out reallly fast!!

Ladies out there, be sure to grab this quick!  ;)

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It comes in 3 different colors, catered for all you ladies out there!

Stunning Red, Delicate White and Gorgeous Black – Sure to steal your heart away  *grins*

It has 2 compartments, both top zipped and each compartment has one inner pocket!

Its gold chain strap is sure to make your whole outfit more outstanding and eye-catching!

Love being the centre of attraction like the Mad Hatter? Well you have an ultimate solution now, bring this lovely Mademoiselle Bucket Bag to work and WOW everyone in the office  ;)

Measurements:

Height: 11inches / 28cm

Length: 13inches / 33cm

Depth: 5.5inches / 14cm

Total length of strap from one end to the other: 24inches / 60cm

Verdict: Who says working ladies can’t have attractive bags? Prove them wrong!  (Buy me NOW)

YOU HAVE : Almost the same briefcase as everyone else (You know, the typical hand carry light brown ones.)

YOU WANT : Something more special. Perhaps with designs? Or at least different colors. Say you’re into RED, or BLACK or even WHITE!

Solution suggested by Alice : BUY THIS VINTAGE BRIEFCASE!

Its firm structure makes it so much easier to carry around!

If you are looking for something realllyyyy different from the rest, do have a look at our Vintage Geographia Briefcase!  ;)

Comes in 5 different shade of colors:

1) Black for the Classy

2) White for the Sweet Ladies

3) Red for the Bold

4) Brown for the Vintage Lovers

5) Geographia for the Adventurous

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Measurements:

Height: 10in (25.5cm)

Length: 13in (33cm)

Width: 3.5in (8cm)

Verdict: Its time to add in some new briefcases!  (Buy me NOW)

The funny thing about vintage is that there really isn’t a specific history or timeline to it!

Essentially, vintage is anythings that belonged to another era.

It’s not necessarily haute couture vintage only that sells as vintage, but often just good brand names or custom made garments that are either unusual examples of an era’s fashions or more often very typical items of an era that have a certain style and design value, making them the staple of the vintage trade today.

Such items have that elusive quality that made them just as desirable in their heyday.

At some point in the early noughties,Vintage — a term more often applied to wine and cars — became the smuggest word in fashion.

Ask a woman where she bought a particular cute dress from, and expect to see a smug smile that implies “you know you want it, but you can’t have it” and an answer in that same smug tone that matches her smug smile,

“It’s vintage”

Vintage meant you had found it yourself by truffling it out in an obscure junk shop or underground fashionista jumble sale.

It said: “I am an original — an individual — not a catwalk clone.”

Which is why vintage bags are so in demand at the moment!

Got a special occasion coming up? Why not make an entrance with a smashing vintage Dior from the 1930’s? Or a sexy YSL from the 1950s?

OR just opt to stand out from the crowd in a vintage leather for the ultimate laid back chic look!

The great thing about vintage is that because it is so limited in supply, you are bound to be carrying a one-of-a-kind design foreign to most major clothing stores like topshop and forever 21.

No worries about seeing some other girl on the streets carrying the same bag or clashing outfits with you!!

Vintage generally goes well with everything and anything!  It is normally so neutral in nature that it complements most outfits, styles and designs.

Which is why this week is dedicated to the fashion your mum and grandmum and great-grandmum idolized in their day!

Watch out for more gorgeous bags coming your way! Brought in by the one and only,

Alice!

xoxo

Don’t you just wish you were a young little girl all over again?

Let Alice remind you of something: Nobody is ever too old to learn!

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The Mad Hatter found this piece of vintage backpack that is purrrrrr-fect for you ladies out there who wants to experience the feeling of “schooling” all over again  ;)

Two choices for you to choose from, whether you prefer pure brown, or would you opt for the striped one, its totally up to you!

Measurements:

Before expand

Height: 11.5in / 29cm

Length: 13in / 33cm

Depth: 5.5in / 14cm

After expansion

Height: 11.5in / 29cm

Length: 13in / 33cm

Depth: 9in / 23cm

Verdict: Bags like this come once in a lifetime, grab this golden opportunity and make sure you lay your hands on them! Your unique taste is sure to turn heads wherever you do  ;)  (Buy me NOW)