JANE MARVEL http://janemarvel.com/blog Handbags for the classy and the sassy Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:29:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 Labor Day… http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=121 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=121#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:29:20 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=121 Well, it’s that time of year again, isn’t it?  It’s always filled with such mixed feelings for me: sad to leave the summer behind but excited about new beginnings for our children and ourselves… I have come to feel that the best thing about fall is changing into our fall clothes!  taking the warm comfy sweaters out of the mothballs, looking forward to pulling on those favorite jeans… and of course treating ourselves to a few new goodies!  Over the knee boots, cool military jackets:  there are so many great new styles! 

To make the transition a little easier, we thought we’d do a sale on our fun backpacks: hopefully some of you have taken advantage of  the sale, or are thinking of it:  our backpacks have a padded compartment for 15″ laptops to fit securely and super padded handles for extra support on your backs.  Loads of fun patterns are still left, so enjoy!

Also, forward us your pictures on facebook!  We always love to see how our friends are wearing their Jane Marvels, so let’s see ‘em!!

I hope everyone has a happy, safe and dry weekend!!!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=121 0 What are you BBQ’ing? http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=118 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=118#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:49:19 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=118 I am sure you, like me, love to barbecue in the summer, and August is such a great month for eating fresh, delicious fruits and veggies!  In New York, we are LOVING the locally grown corn and tomatoes!  Here was something we tried yesterday:  some fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and juicy heirloom tomatoes on a huge ciabatta loaf, with a little extra virgin olive oil - put it on the grill for 5-10 minutes (watch it as everyone’s grill is different), and YUM!  Send us your favorite easy-peasy summer recipes: we’d love to hear what you’re cooking!!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=118 0 Thank you all for making us laugh! http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=111 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=111#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:11:12 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=111 Congratulations to all our facebook winners for sharing your “Funniest Stories of the Summer”!  We all had such a good time reading your posts (please feel free to check them out:  www.facebook.com/pages/Jane-Marvel/93285647418?ref=ts.   I love that so many of them were embarrassing stories: there’s something so fun about laughing at others’ mishaps, but the best part is when we can laugh at ourselves!  We were more than happy to give away zip pouches to all our contributors: how could we pick???  Keep tuning in – we’ll keep running promotions all summer!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=111 0 Come see our NEW Wheeled Duffel in City View Magazine! http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=102 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=102#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:09:28 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=102 cravings-cv-july2010 (2)

Our NEW Wheeled Duffel was just featured in July’s issue of City View Magazine!    Shown in “Sunshine”.  And by the way,congratulations to our 3 lucky FACEBOOK FAN winners who each just won one of these duffels.  PLEASE NOTE that the correct purchase price is actually $165.00 and the free gift that comes with this bag is the sleep mask!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=102 0 A Note About Our Free Gifts! or… Why Are We Giving Away Stuff? http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=98 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=98#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:03:01 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=98 We all love swag, right? Well, the idea to do a Free gift In Every Bag came about because I thought it would be fun for all our JANE MARVEL customers to get a little swag every time they purchased one of our bags. First we start with our clear zip pouch: all the free gifts come in one! The size is 8″x8″, which is exactly quart-sized for all airline regulations. Then, depending on the bag you order, you get a different free gift: we have cosmetic mirrors, sleep masks, eyeglass cases, mousepads and cd/dvd holders! So whether you get a purse, travel bag, computer bag, etc., you will get something awesome and free…
We know we don’t HAVE to do this, but we are happy to give all you girls a little extra something – just because we felt like it. Enjoy!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=98 0 Just in time for summer fun… New Products! http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=96 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=96#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:13:44 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=96 Living in New York City, we get to see the most stylish women! Such eye candy: in the subway, on the street… It’s great to see such personal expression, and so inspiring for a designer!  I am thrilled to say that we are introducing a whole set of new products, available immediately.  I have added several new shapes of bags as well as the introduction of nylon in 4 colors.  What a logical addition to the laminated canvas: it’s also lightweight and easy to clean… And of course reasonably priced (would you expect anything else from us?).  Along with 3 new bags, we also have a new duffel, a wheeled duffel and a great new computer sleeve! We would love your feedback…!!!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=96 0 Finally! It’s summer… http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=95 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=95#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:38:18 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=95 I am so happy it is finally summer! All those cold New York mornings, the dog walks with 2 mufflers, the hey-I-thought-these-boots-were-waterproof moments are a distant memory: it’s warm! Fireflies, barbeques, friends and family…. Ah!!!
So what are we at Jane Marvel wearing for summer? I took a poll:
JILL – I am always carrying my All Day Long – works great at the beach!
CATHI – I like the Satchel since I can take it to work and put all the kids’ stuff in too!
JACKI – The Jitney of course!!
Let us know what you’re carrying!
But most of all, enjoy…

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=95 0 Our Giveaway to DRESS FOR SUCCESS http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=90 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=90#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:13:46 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=90 Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone feels rested and positive, and ready to make 2010 a great year.
As many of you may have noticed, we introduced our “Dress For Success” collaboration at the end of 2009: we have partnered with this wonderful organization in the past, and feel that they are a terrific asset for women across the country. For those of you unfamiliar, the mission of Dress for Success is “to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.” Our pledge was to donate 2 computer bags for every one that was ordered on our site. The response was wonderful! We have already donated over 100 computer bags. Because of the positive response from all our customers, we have decided to continue to give. So spread the word! We’ll keep going for as long as we can… We at Jane Marvel believe that positive self-esteem is essential to personal growth: i know that when i feel pulled together and professional, i always feel more confident walking into a meeting or an interview. Of course our computer bags are not just for computers since you can use them as a basic briefcase or paper carrier. Please send us your feedback! And let’s hope this year holds great promise for us all.
Stay warm!

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=90 0 Happy Holidays to all! http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=88 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=88#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:53:11 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=88 It has been a tumultuous year, hasn’t it?  I don’t think I am the only one looking forward to a “new leaf” in 2010!  And now that the holidays are upon us, I know that I am counting my blessings for all the goodness and joy in my life that helps to sustain me.

All of us at Jane Marvel would like to wish you a healthy, safe and joyous holiday season.

Jane, Jill, Cathi, Hillary, Michelle, Florence and Rebecca

]]> http://janemarvel.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=88 0 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=86 http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=86#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:07:29 +0000 Jane http://janemarvel.com/blog/?p=86 The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer was in New York this past Saturday and Sunday, and as I watched the mothers, daughters, children, neighbors and friends I felt so inspired:  their slogan is “In It To End It” which is such a pure and simple sentiment.  Sadly, we have all probably been touched by this disease in some way or another.  This year we are donating 20% of all sales of Satchels to the Breast Cancer Research Fund to help eradicate this killer from all our lives.

We also keep a link on the home page of our website that allows you to fund a free mammogram.  Please take  a moment and click on that link: you will be directed to www.breastcancersite.com and in one brief moment you will have funded a mammogram for someone who can’t afford it.

If we all take little baby steps, soon we’ll be one giant step closer to finding a cure.  And that is something to hope for.

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