Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Nicole Miller Addison Crossbody Handbag Giveaway!


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Monthly Featured Handbag In The Spotlight Is Back! 

Butterflies my apologies, this is one of our longest standing regular Features (monthly since 2009) and because of my back-to-back hospitalizations the feature took a hiatus during the summer this year and this is the longest time that has ever elapsed without us featuring a new Handbag of the Month. I am super excited to be bringing this feature back! A HUGE Thank You to Nicole Miller, the bags sent to me for review arrived quite awhile ago, but with me being in the hospital I had to push back the Feature, so I thank them AND YOU so much for your respective patience.

I can tell you that it is going to be so worth the wait! Nicole Miller's team totally surprised me, when they sent me not one, but 5 bags! And because I made you guys wait so long, I'm giving you the Featured Bag which you will see after the review bags. Here is what I received:

Nicole Miller Lexi Techno Metal Clutch:

Top Left: Lexi Techno Metal Clutch in Black closed, Top Right: Nicole Miller Lexi Techno Metal Clutch in Black Open to show organizational components and strap. Above: Nicole Miller Lexi Techno Metal Clutch in Teal - Don't you just love the rouching detail?


As a public transportation commuter here in New York City, I have always featured crossbody handbags and owned no clutches. I normally carry so much with me that clutches have never been truly practical for my lifestyle. But now as a blogger with many event invites and many of them cocktail evening events, I had been needing a clutch and was in the market for one when the amazing package arrived from Nicole Miller. The Lexi Techno Metal Clutches are fantastic, they have the chain strap which allows me to have my hands free when I need to, and they have a sophisticated styling that allows them to be paired with almost any evening outfit in your closet. A good clutch really is an Accessories Wardrobe Staple. Oddly enough my Grandmother and Mom both have an assortment of great clutches, and it's one thing I didn't have in my wardrobe until now. And I think Nicole Miller may have created a Monster, because now I find myself seriously looking at clutches!

The Nicole Miller Lexi Techno Metal Clutch is a Structured techno metal box clutch with rouching detail and an 18” drop down chain shoulder strap, distressed nickel hardware finish and a Clasp Closure.

Product Specifications:

Dimensions: 6.6" x 4" x 1.8"
Strap Drop Length: 18"
Weight: 13 oz
Material: Fabric/Polyester/Metallic Nylon/Elastane
Warranty: This manufacturer does not have a warranty
Linear Inches: 12.40"
SKU: NM200T
Catalog Number: CT38-208519

Nicole Miller Lexi Sting Ray Clutch

Lexi Stingray Clutch in Black and bronze, Top: Inner Organizational Lining


Black Stingray with Black Lamb Leather, It is a structured Box Clutch with Optional Drop Down Jewelry Shoulder Strap, this super snazzy clutch is all blinged out for evening! Its the one you wear when you are making a statement with not only your Fashion Tastes but your Fashion Accessories as well. If any clutch can call itself A Statement Clutch, Nicole Millers Lexi Sting Ray Clutch certainly can.

And if you think its pretty in Black, check her out in Bronze!

Isn't  she a total chic showoff? ;)


The girl with no clutches, now has 4, and not just any four, four amazing wardrobe boosters in the Nicole Miller Lexi! Both the Lexi Techno Metal Clutch and the Lexi Stingray have received numerous compliments when Ive worn them out on the town. Im partial to the Techno Metal Clutch in the Teal, and while I love the Stingray in both colors, the Bronze really does stand out a bit more. And since my wardrobe does have a lot of dark colors, having the clutch in black is almost an essential.

Nicole Miller Handbags Addison Mini Crossbody 

Collage of Nicole Miller Addison Mini Crossbody bag with Bicycle Chain

  
And now, its time for YOU, I am giving you the bag that when Nicole Miller was asked about what are the hottest accessories shoes and bags of the season, she answered My bicycle chain bags. I love them and they look really new.

I have to admit I highly agree, there is something so punk and unexpected about the Addison Mini Crossbody bicycle chain handbag, it's that detail on the mixed strap, part bike chain, part leather, and it an almost silver and bronze color to the bag, its tough meets city chic in a way that totally works, it literally just ups the cool factor of your outfit 100%

Product Features:

  • 25" shoulder drop.
  • Bike chain crossbody strap.
  • Magnetic closure.
  • Distressed nickel hardware finish.
  • Interior lining
  • Inside features multipurpose slide pocket, slide cell phone pocket, and large zip pocket
  • Mini embossed hamovey leather crossbody with bike chain strap detail


Product Specifications
Dimensions:
9" x 5.63" x 1"
Strap Drop Length:
25"
Weight:
1 lb, 3 oz
Material:
Leather Hamovey Embossed
Warranty:
This manufacturer does not have a warranty
Linear Inches:
15.6250"
SKU:
NM104B
Catalog Number:
CT38-208514















She asked us to share the Addison Bag with our readers which leaves me with the clutch bags. The ones way out of my comfort zone. But I have been rocking them at events lately and getting tons of compliments about them! This has totally re-shaped my attitude on the clutch style! I think 2013 will be me with more clutch style bags! (even if I have to carry a little less to pull it off!)

My Take:

I have greatly enjoyed being able to try out a wide variety of Nicole Miller handbag styles, they are fashion forward, well-designed and super stylish! I know you are going to love your bag as much as I do mine! You can check out all the photos in full size on our pinterest page HERE (and feel free to re-forward the giveaway graphic by pinning it to your wall for another extra credit by leaving us the link to your pin here as a comment, see pinterest board for full details on how to get a Pinterest method of extra credit for this giveaway)

You Can Win the Addison Bicycle Chain Crossbody by Nicole Miller in the Center!


Win It:

Follow the directions carefully in the Rafflecopter Widget below to gain entry. The main entry is super simple, make sure you are following via Google Friends Direct on the upper right hand side of the page and leave your Google Friends name and your email in the widget, easy peasy! That's the only mandatory entry, then we provide some fun and simple extra credits as a way of gaining more entries! You can actually tweet twice a day, but the widget will only let you write one tweet, so you can leave the second tweet as a comment entry! For those doing the vote extra credit, in case you have trouble clicking over to the page where you need to go vote, press HERE, then come back and leave the name you commented under and how much the vote went up to after you voted.

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored giveaway, the sponsor, Nicole Miller, has provided handbags for review as well as providing a handbag for the giveaway. However, all opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own!

40 comments:

  1. My favorite was my B.Makowsky red leather bag that I got for Christmas last year (it just broke last month boo hoo). It was such a great deep red color and it was ultra soft and functional too!
    love it I'm still mourning its demise.

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    1. Oh No, if it broke from the strap you could always take it to your local shoe repair shop! Many of them will fix handbags too!

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  2. Tracy Your Toshiba link isn't working...

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    1. I put it in again, it should be working now, just let me know if you are still having trouble with it, just in case, here it is again: http://www.thebigreboot.biz/entries/508

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  3. You successfully fueled the following blog: http://ascendingbutterfly.blogspot.com.

    Thanks for introducing me to this- I signed up too! BB2U

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    1. Send me your link, I'll fuel ya right back!

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  4. My favorite bag is a Stone Mountain black leather tote bag that I have had for ages and still looks beautiful. Right now I carry a "vintage" (haha! that's how old it is, but I love it, too!)smallish Coach purse just big enough for the essentials, so everything else is in my tote, and it goes most everywhere with me.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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    1. I haven't tried out Stone Mountain yet, but after your rave review I will certainly have to look into them!

      Coach is certainly an iconic brand, I'd love to have them collaborate with us for the Featured Monthly Handbag in the Spotlight! :)

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  5. I love that bicycle chain strap and the stingray clutches are gorgeous. My favorite bag of all time was a bucket style that cinched with a drawstring. It was black leather and I remember wanting it for a while. My stepfather got it for my birthday and it was such an extravagant gift, I was really surprised. I carried it for years.

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    1. Sounds like you have a wonderful Step Dad! Do you have any pictures of yourself with it? Tag us on twitter and send us your twit pic!

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  6. I have a Birkin-style leather bag that I absolutely love because of its classic styling and it can hold a lot!

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    1. That style is an absolute classic, you can take it so easily and effortlessly from day to night! That they are super functional, and a great investment and accessories wardrobe staple!

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  7. my fave was an xoxo bag. It was cute and lasted a long time

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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    1. Sounds like a cute bag! I love when I get good use and good wear out of a bag!

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  8. Hello, I've never had a bag that cost over $60. Can't say I've had a real favorite. I like the one I have now which is just a Fossil found at Macy's clearance table. Thanks for a great giveaway!

    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. @trishden - Fossil makes super cute bags and I love, love, love Macy's for great deals, I just got some great buys from the Herald Square store last weekend!

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  9. My Favourite bag is my Givenchy Nightengale. I use it only in winter as it's black.

    Terri P
    pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com

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  10. @Terri P Lucky Girl! That's a gorgeous bag, I love it in Python!

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  11. The best handbag i ever owned was a faux leather one I found at the thrift store. Alas! It broke last month. :(

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    1. @Brutus Duffy - Oh No! Around here our shoe repair shops also repair handbags, if you love the bag it might be worth it to have it fixed!

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  12. My favorite handbag is my Dooney and Bourke signature East/West satchel. I've had it for three years and it still looks brand new, plus it goes with everything!

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    1. @MC Chau - I love Dooney bags! And I also have an eye for East/West type satchels, we've featured a few really great ones here! I love when you get so much versatility from a bag when it really goes with almost everything in your wardrobe!

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  13. My favorite handbag that I've ever had was a little dark brown Steve Madden number. My mom loved it so much I ended up having to give it to her.

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    1. @Che V - Steve Madden makes some really great bags, and it's very nice of you to give yours to your mom!

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  14. Repinned on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/pin/233272455670306758/

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    1. @MC Chau - Thanks for the Re-Pin!

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  15. Pinned the giveaway on pinterest:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/233272455670306758/

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    1. I love handbags of all kinds!Love your handbag giveaways.Would love to add this to my collection!!

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    2. @MC Chau - Thanks for the Pin!

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  16. My favorite bag is my Isabelle Fiore purse - covered in fun hardware, every time I wear it I get compliments because it's so different.
    xx, Maiah

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    1. @maiah - It's always fun when the accessories turn heads! :)

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  17. I have a black leather Botkier purse that is my all-time favorite. In fact, I just pulled it out yesterday!

    I love how roomy it is, how the inner pockets perfectly hold my things and all of the gold accents, snaps and chains.

    Thanks!

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    1. @Katy I love Botkier! And me being a city girl, roomy bags with tons of organizational pockets is a MUST!

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  18. I usually spend a minimal amount on my bags, so I havent really had any favorites, but I did have a really unique Coach change purse that my husband bought me. It had a weird kind abstract textured butterfly on it, I loved it because it was so different looking & it was a gift from him that he chose on his own. I used it so much the clasp would no longer stay closed & it was kind of grungy looking.

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  19. I hate to say this but I've never had a purse that has been a particular favorite. Just run on the mill black purses all the way around

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  20. My favorite bag was a Coach handbag that I was given as a gift. Unfortunately, it was stolen at my workplace last year =( I liked it because the colors went with everything and it was compact but spacious inside.

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  21. my favorite handbag is a parazul bag that I won it is the best I have ever owned mine usually come from kmart..lol

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  22. My fave was a beautiful Gucci tote that lasted for many, many years of work and travel. Maybe I should have held onto the (generous) boyfriend who gave it to me!

    mybeachylife at gmail dot com

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  23. I have never had a favorite handbag nor a designer bag until just recently I received a Tommy Hilfiger black Signature Jacquard Tote with Tassel. I just switched purses today. It's a beautiful bag and has so much room, so I guess it's now my favorite.

    Wanda McHenry

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  24. My favorite handbag I have ever owned is my current one because my friend gave it to me.

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