Here I go again - featuring another fabulous handbag + company! Let me introduce you to Chocolate Handbags. Based in New York, NY, Chocolate Handbags' products are often seen in boutiques, but can now be found at Dillard's department stores. They are committed to providing beautiful, quality, functional handbags that can go from day to night.
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I was thrilled to receive Style #70104 - which is a part of their new Summer Romance Collection. (It came protected in its dust-bag)...
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What first drew me to this when looking on their site was the shape + vintage-feel it had. I love the lace and embroidery detailing...
The one somewhat misleading aspect is that the color that I chose is called pink online -- although, it is much more of a tan/beige color. This was not a surprise to me when I got it, because on their website the photo pictured is true-to-color. (I'm just surprised they call it pink)
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The inside has several pockets & the bottom has those cute little feet that I love! ;-)
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One of my favorite things about this bag is that they top (around the zipper) has rigid-structuring - allowing for it to stay open nicely when unzipped. The top of the bag doesn't just flop open - as I've photographed below.
I am thrilled with my new Chocolate Handbag! I plan to use this for the remainder of the summer and then start using it again next spring.
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Giveaway! I am thrilled to be able to offer a giveaway too! One winner will receive the same bag that I reviewed (well, not mine in particular - a brand new one) - Style #70104 ($99 value).
mandatory: Visit Chocolate Handbags + comment with something that you think is swell!
(you may come back + answer this differently daily)
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- follow this blog
- become a Chocolate Handbags facebook fan
- blog about this giveaway
- tweet about this giveaway (daily entries allowed!) - Sample Tweet: Head on over to @SwellSwag to enter to win a $99 handbag from @ChocolateHndBgs! http://bit.ly/n3hyb3 #giveaway
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last day to enter: 7-31-11
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Chocolate Handbags sent me the bag to review & is also supplying the prize. I was not compensated monetarily.
Oh my!! That is one adorable bag. Believe it or not this is the first time I'm hearing of the brand Chocolate. I'm intrigued and heading on over to their website now. Thanks so much!
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I love that they have so many AFFORDaBLE bags that don't look cheap!! their sale page has many options as well. good find! zsor98@hotmail.com
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Love the 70102!
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That is a lovely bag! So pretty. :) The 70001 style is really cute, too.
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Loving 70077.
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I love that cross body bag with the bow that's coming in september. Super cute!
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ReplyDeleteI love that bag!!! I also think number 86590 is swell!!
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Love the 70039 bag among so many others - great prices.
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This bag is beautiful!! I also like #70096 in purple.Thanks for the giveaway,I would love a new purse
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I SUPER LOVE Product Code: 70076.
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I really like 70105. What a fun color!
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I love this bag: http://www.chocolatehandbags.com/product_p/90015x.htm. So cute and so reasonably priced.
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the 70104 is my favorite
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I really like #70087
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Lovely bags. I haven't had a new bag in years.
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love the 70095 style
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I love their bags! 70090 love it!
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My absolute favorite bag is the Faux Fur for $39.00 Product Code: 53737. I love small bags and really think the white fur is super SWELL!! Would love that bag!
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I love style #70101. The taupe is gorgeous. I own several Chocolate handbags.. Pamela, Bella, Rosey, just to name a few.
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ReplyDeleteOf the other Chocolate Bag items on their site... I love the general aesthetic they have, it very much matches up to my own personal style. :) I can't afford any of their purses now, but someday I'll be able to, and I'll definitely order one! I'm a facebook fan of theirs as well. If you had a facebook page for your blog, I'd become a fan of that too so I could keep up with you.
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I love the 70073 bag.
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7/23: I really like the 54540 style tote. Even though it has green, it seems to be neutral enough to go with many outfits!
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I adore the handbag you are giving away but the 86557 style bag is cute too!
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I am in love with the 55747. I can;t wait til it comes out!! So cute!
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I love the liners of all their purses but 86602 handbag is my favorite because it would match my brown shoes.
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I love 70096 :)
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I love the 70002 satchel!
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7/24: I like style 70102 it's neutral grey but is unique with pearls and a zipper and pleated cloth detail !
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I really love 70104... Swell is an understatement of what I think about these handbags! Not only are they ALL GORGEOUS... They are so unique as well and that is swell :)
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I love this bag! The prices seem very reasonable too! In was just thinking this weekend that I need to pul a different purse out and how great would it be to win one! Thanks for the chance.
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I love 70091!
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I like the 70095 style
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I love style 70091 because it's so unique! Adore the croco!
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I love this one http://www.chocolatehandbags.com/product_p/86590.htm The 86590 style!
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BAG!!! PLEASE PICK ME SO I CAN SWAW IN THIS FAB CHOCOLATE BAG!!!
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