Go ahead.. be Hip!

The Hip Bag is the hottest handbag trend for summer—hands down. Or rather, hands off! You can wear it cross-body or over your arm and still keep your hands free for carrying a beach bag and soda.

The Hip Bag’s greatest attraction is that it’s a small, easy-to-carry purse that still offers plenty of storage space for essentials. There are lots of styles to choose from, but what they all have in common is the bag falls to your hip…hence the name!

A Hip Bag is the perfect choice for you when . . .

. . . you’re just bopping around town

. . . you want an accent piece to complement that simple little sundress

. . . you’re going to a summer barbecue

. . . it’s date night and you have tickets to the twilight concert in the park

. . . you want to enjoy freedom on the go and still keep valuables secure

Now go take on summer!

Behind the Name: Debbie

Debbie Stitt is a shining example of how much adversity can polish a person. Her son Eric’s near-drowning accident at a friend’s pool in the mid-90s left him severely brain damaged. Then, six years later, he passed away. She struggled with self-confidence and felt she wasn’t good or smart enough. Facing impending layoffs, Debbie resigned rather than take a computer test to prove her competence.

“Not long after [this event] she found me and became a Miche [Representative]. she has learned to do the system now on her own, understands levels and can text and email,” writes her friend and Miche Advisor Sherry Roberts. She further relates that with the loss of her son, Debbie found hope in Miche and has blossomed as a result.

Sherry continues, “Debbie is my human butterfly . . . she spreads her wings each day . . . fluttering about finding her place in the world not only as a mother, wife, employee and Miche [Representative] but as a woman—an intelligent woman who can dream the once impossible dreams she never even knew she had.”

Thomas Carlyle once said, “Adversity is the diamond dust that Heaven polishes its jewels with.” As the muse behind the naming of this June 2013 release Miche Shell, Debbie is a true jewel of a woman and an inspiration to many.

(Purchase your Debbie Shell starting June 1st 2013!)

Miche's new June 2013 releases!

And just a heads up warning, these items have limited quantities 

and will go QUICKLY!! Especially the Men's Tester Line and Americana Shells!

So if you are wanting to add these into your collection, I recommend

being online at www.FunBagBiz.com first thing Saturday, June 1st! Good luck!

Summer Fashion Passport

Get noticed this summer. Here’s how: safari prints. Snakeskin in subtle colors will add some bite to your style. This print is vogue this season and you’ll see it in balmy combinations inspired from far-flung excursions. From shiny metallic to glossy faux leather, luxurious silks to understated cottons, snakeskin is in.

Don’t have plans to head out to an exotic location this year? Add this safari trend to your summer look effortlessly without even dusting off your passport. Here are some easy accessory ideas to make you look like you’ve been touring the Serengeti:

1. Bangles. Trends from high-end designers show snakeskin arm charms in a variety of colors.
2. Handbags. Cream snakeskin and pleats make this style one you can wear with anything from safari khakis to that little black dress.
3. Pumps. Metallic snakeskin strappy sandals to a peep-toe high gloss in bright hues make this a simple style to step into.

What other ways have you seen snakeskin this season? Tell us your favorite ways to wear this style.

Behind the Name: Marlena

It has been said that when all hell breaks loose, the people who stand by you without flinching are your family. When Marlena Kaufman and Amy Craft’s father, Guy Consentino’s world fell apart, they were there for him. Diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2011, Guy underwent chemotherapy with his two daughters by his side. Amy Craft and her younger sister Marlenawatched their father go from bad to worse. The chemo had weakened Guy’s heart, causing him to suffer a massive heart attack in March 2012. The doctors didn’t expect him to live through the night. The two daughters witnessed a miracle—he lived for nearly four more months.

During all this emotional tension Marlena was halfway through her first pregnancy and sending her husband Chris off to serve our country with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan. Amy writes of her sister, “She did what any strong woman would do: [she] worked full time managing a salon supplier and helped take care of our terminally-ill father, all while knowing her husband was going to leave before [their baby] Derek was born.”

Marlena’s successful C-section brought a healthy baby boy into the world on July 20, 2012. The next day, her father passed away.

Marlena was consoled and buoyed up by the return of her husband for a few weeks and then sent him back to Afghanistan. She continues to fearlessly push ahead. Amy writes, “As the one who introduced me to Miche bags about a year and a half ago, she is one trendy woman who has been through so much. This determination, caring and extremely blunt attitude is all packed into a 5-foot shell with flaming red hair!”

Marlena’s unflinching fortitude is our inspiration behind this Shell. We’re sure Guy would be proud.

Behind the Name: Jordan

The Slabacks wanted children. When the couple’s hopes seemed to be completely lost—along came Jordan.

“She is my first adoption miracle, my angel, the precious baby God gave to me and my husband when we thought we might never become parents,” writes Miche Representative Kami Slaback as she suggests her daughter’s name be considered as a Miche Shell design.

Now a charming little girl of five, Jordan brings her family joy every day.

“Jordan is a sweet, fun, deliciously happy little girl who loves animals. She’ll kiss a frog or lizard just as soon as she will a puppy or kitten, but horses are her favorite! Jordan is just girly enough—she won’t fuss with hair bows and doesn’t care too much about shoes, but she beams and twirls when she wears a pretty dress,” explains Kami of her treasured daughter.

“That’s my girl!” We agree with you, Kami—she’s perfect.

The Jordan Shell for Demi was created with this delightful girl in mind. Kami states that Jordan is a big Miche fan, “Her favorite Shells are the brightly-colored ones: pink, purple, blue, and green. When I am about to purchase a new Petite Shell for her or my kit, I’ll ask her which one she likes. She makes me smile from ear to ear when she says, ‘I can’t decide. I want ALL of them!’”

Bright & Cheeky for Summer 2013

Funky prints are a summer blockbuster. Whether you wear it in bright shades or subtle hues, tie-die and kaleidoscope prints add spunk to your look. Almost any bold print goes with a neutral palette. If you want to branch out, here are some other ways to wear eye-popping prints:

1. Sport a pair of cheeky printed skinny jeans with an understated shirt.
2. Pop on a pair of power-printed pumps. If you match a color from the print with your outfit, you’ll pull off this style seamlessly.
3. Carry a bright, cheery handbag. A print reminiscent of your childhood kaleidoscope (like this one!) is fun and effortless.
4. Downplay any bold print with a menswear-inspired navy blazer. This look incorporates both feminine and classic looks.

New May 2013 releases

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