Handbags are the preferred purchase among women, survey shows


Women love their handbags! That’s the outcome revealed by a recent survey conducted by a popular shopping app in the UK, saveme4later.com, which polled 2000 of their users on their buying habits. Purchasing a new handbag came in ahead of shoes, concert tickets, jeans, jewelry and chocolates among the items women most like to buy for themselves.

A recent story in the UK’s Doncaster Free Press reviewed the survey and reported that, “Women get more pleasure from buying a handbag than from any other item.”

“Instead of splashing their cash impulsively, most women now spend a lot of time carefully thinking before they buy a new handbag and are more likely to return to view the desired product on a couple of occasions before purchasing” writes the Free Press. Adding that in these tougher economic times, “81 percent of women said they were more careful with what they buy now than five years ago and say they put more thought in to their spending.”

JPK Paris 75 Bucket Handbag

We know that’s true. Women still want their fashionable accessories, but they want them for a good price. A little bit of money needs to go a long way for  thrifty fashion mavens shopping for the best deals, which is why at Silverhooks.com we offer so many well-priced, fashionable purse accessories.

As the survey revealed, women get pleasure from  buying purses – but when you observe women sitting in a restaurant, theater, bar or public event, you can see how awfully they treat their precious handbags. In the absence of an empty chair, stool or table, they often have no choice than to lay their purses on dirty floors, sandwiched between seats or slung over sticky chairs and dripping wet raincoats. When out in public, there is almost never a good place to put a purse so it ends up on the dirtiest place in the room: the floor. Why do women treat something that gives them so much pleasure so poorly? The mission at Silverhooks.com is to provide a way for customers to give their favorite accessory the treatment it deserves by providing a fashionable way for women to enjoy their pricey handbags, while keeping them safe from potential thieves and clean from dirty floors.

Aqua Crystal Classic Purse Hook

Aqua Crystal Classic Purse Hook

No doubt every woman who carries a bag has had moments when she’s needed to put her purse down, but had nowhere to do so. Public restrooms with no hook on the door present a real challenge. Do you try to balance your purse on the rounded toilet paper holder or set it on the wet, toilet-paper-covered floor? Thankfully, there is an easy and accessible answer to every woman’s purse problem: purse hooks! Silverhooks has over 100 purse hook and hangers available in a variety of styles, decorative embellishments and colors to fit every woman’s fashion preferences.

Pink Fumi Bracelet Purse Hook

The classic purse hooks come in convenient carrying pouches so that you can quickly

retrieve your hook and safely hang your purse out of harm’s way. Bracelet purse hangers not only look like pretty fashion accessories, but they double as a purse hanger when you need it. For the smaller slim evening clutches that don’t offer room for more than keys, lipstick and a cell phone, a folding purse hanger would be best.

Folding Purse Hook

Shopping for the things women love is a way for hardworking women to release some tension. A woman’s purse is where she keeps her life: makeup, wallet, photos, pens, business cards, cell phone – everything. Purses become an extension of herself, as they travel with her everywhere she goes. Keep your favorite functional fashion accessory clean and safe with the right purse hook.  View a wide selection of purse hangers at www.Silverhooks.com.

At Silverhooks.com, we take purse fashion to a whole new level.

Pashminas: The Latest Winter Trend


 

Jennifer Aniston Rocks a Daytime Pashmina



 

This is the perfect time of year to wrap yourself in a luxuriously soft and feminine pashmina scarf.  Pashmina is light as a feather, while offering warmth, style and sophistication to any woman’s wardrobe.

A pashmina scarf, is more generously sized than a typical neck scarf, as it drapes effortlessly and beautifully around a woman’s neck and shoulders without looking or feeling heavy or stifling. This allows a well-dressed woman to wrap herself in the comfort of pashmina alone or beneath her coat or jacket for outdoors, while remaining cozy and stylish as she transitions indoors, still wrapped in her elegant pashmina scarf to ward off the chill caused by fluctuating indoor temperatures.

Nikki Hilton wears a Grey Pashmina while out for the day.

At Silverhooks.com, our popular line of colorful solids and beautifully patterned pashmina scarves measure an ample 72 by 24.5 inches to envelop your shoulders or drape softly around your neck without the heavy bulk traditional scarves tend to deliver. The braided fringe edges give our scarves a fashionable finished look that will compliment both dressed up and dressed down ensembles. Pashmina scarves look just as great over the shoulders of an evening gown or simply wrapped around a casual turtleneck or blouse paired with boots and jeans. How ever you wear yours, you will love the versatility and stylish functionality of a pashmina scarf from Silverhooks!

Our quality solid colored pashmina scarves come in both light and dark pinks, grey, white, beige, purple, aqua, brown, black and red. Also, new to Silverhooks.com, we carry a chic selection of attractive floral, black and white plaid, zebra and paisley print pashmina scarves.

Cameron Diaz wears a red pashmina at an evening event.

At Silverhooks.com we want to help you adorn your wardrobe beautifully with quality, functional and fashionable accessories – including purses, wallets, hats, belts, cellular and handbag accessories, and a large selection of crystal embellished items, such as key chains, cosmetic cases and our popular purse hooks. And remember, shipping is free for retail orders of $50 or more!

 

 

 

 

Mary Poppins needed one of these!


Keeping a purse organized is tough – especially if you have a deep bag that lacks enough pockets. If you carry your life in your bag, like I do, you know that having a big bag with lots of easy access pockets is essential. Nevertheless, handbag designers don’t always go for function as much as they do for form.

I have several favorite bags that I rotate into whatever is the current season. But trying to find my keys in them is like searching through Mary Poppins’ carpetbag for a safety pin. Women everywhere can identify with Mary Poppins when she reaches into her purse and pulls out a Tiffany floor lamp. My own purse is part briefcase, part overnight bag, part communications center – and I never know what lurks at the bottom.

The diversity and quantity of things women carry in their bags is material used for sitcoms. We’ve all seen the scene where a harried woman empties her purse onto a table in search of a stray aspirin. Everyone around her marvels at what she’s revealed about herself when the contents of her purse are exposed.

I recently purchased three purse hooks from Silverhooks.com. I was keeping one and giving the other two to girlfriends who’s birthday’s were near, and I picked up one of their purse organizers – in hopes of putting some order to the jumble of objects I carry in my purse.

The Silverhooks organizer is a soft-sided, simple container that has loads of pockets in varying sizes. I like the elastic handles for easy lifting into and out of my purses. Mine is made of embossed, leather-like vinyl and acetate – which makes it really easy to wipe clean while still looking fashionable.

I loaded mine up with:

2 checkbooks
A small notebook
2 pens
My wallet
3 makeup brushes
All the makeup I’d need if I were trapped in my office for a week
A hairbrush
Large hair clip
A tin of Altoids®
Eye drops
My trusty purse hook
A flash drive
My iPhone
Earbuds
And – of course, my keys.

Currently, I am swapping out 5 different purses to coordinate with my winter outfits. What used to be an exercise in futility – trying to shift what I needed from one bag to another – now takes me 3 seconds to accomplish with my purse organizer. I just lift the organizer from one purse and drop it into another and I am on my way – unless, I misplace my keys in the house again.

Purse Organizers

By Kathleen May, fashion, food, wine & entertainment reviewer & blogger for KatalystBlog.com & others.

 

Rhinestone Crystal Lanyards: Functional & Fashionable!


Crystal Lanyards

6 Pack Crystal Lanyards

Whether you’re no stranger to high fashion glitzy glamor or just searching for an introduction to some subtle sparkle, our gorgeous Rhinestone Crystal Lanyards are the perfect addition to your personal collection of accessories.

Rhinestone Crystal Lanyards are a classy and functional way to hang ID badges, cards, keys, cell phones, cameras or anything else you can imagine. Use it to conveniently swipe your badge at work, wear your name tag at conventions, hold your pass at concerts, carry your ID while breaking a sweat at the gym, or store your keys while enjoying a night out with your closest gal pals. Upon returning home, hand your items onto a hook, door knob, or staircase for easy access the next day.

All of our lanyards are 36” in length, affixed with 2 rows of high quality acrylic crystal rhinestones and a base which includes 3 attachments: a silver key ring, a lobster claw hook, and a nylon hoop cord making this item super versatile!!

No longer fret about losing those small personal items in the black hole that is the bottom of your purse. Simply tie one end to your purse strap and tuck your valuables inside. Keep your essentials contained with this handy lanyard and never have to go nose diving again… unless of course you’re into extreme underwater adventures. =D

These eye-catching rhinestone lanyards are available in pink, black, copper, clear, turquoise and multicolor.  So go ahead and grab one in every color to add flair to your business attire, casual jeans, evening wear and more. You’ll dazzle your colleagues, friends and even strangers when they catch a glimmer of this treasured jewel.

Between meeting that pressing deadline and picking up dry cleaning for your evening event who can afford wasting precious minutes searching for misplaced keys or a disappearing cell phone? Snatch up a Rhinestone Crystal Lanyard if you want a fashionable solution to save some time and keep track of your essentials and maybe you’ll even have extra time to enjoy a latte.

My Big Fat Awesome Wallet


Is your purse filled with receipts? Do you feel that you do not have enough storage space to fit all your belongings neatly? If so, the Mundi Big Fat Wallet may be the perfect wallet for you.  This wallet has everything you could need to stay organized when you’re on the go.  With features such as extra card inserts, calculator, agenda, photo book, card pockets, check book holder, pen holder, and many compartments for receipts and money, it is amazing how Mundi was able to fit everything into one wallet and still make it stylish.  The wallet comes in many colors and patterns to suit every personality.

Keeping your loved ones in mind is very important to all of us and you definitely don’t want ruin your pictures by crushing them in your wallet. In the Big Fat wallet there is a special section to keep photos of your loved without them getting damaged.  They stay safe and are easy to show off in four separated slots.

Have you ever been to the mall or grocery store when you realize having a calculator would be a great help? The calculator in this wallet is nice and small and has it is own compartment.  It is flat so it does not take up much room in the wallet.  It’s handy for calculating how much you are going to spend, how much tip is needed, how much discount you will be getting on an item and much more.

Carrying an agenda and a phone book can be very heavy in your purse. The big fat wallet is fabulous because it has everything you need that fits perfectly in the wallet. It is big enough to write down all the necessary information to plan your day and it is small and light weight making it a great way to stay organized.  You will never miss a meeting or a lunch date with this wallet. It will be easy for you to remember everything that you have planned.

Finding a wallet with enough card space can be difficult. This wallet has 8 credit card slots and an identification slot as well. The wallet also has a zipper compartment that holds two large pockets that can hold any other cards like business cards, and grocery reward cards. This makes it easy to separate the cards that are used often from the cards that are used less.

Having a wallet that does not hold a checkbook can be miserable. It is inconvenient and problematic. The checkbook can get ripped or damaged in your bag, and even be misplaced.  The great thing about the big fat wallet is the checkbook can easily be secured and stowed away in your wallet with your money. That way when you pay for any product you are buying you just have to grab your wallet instead of grabbing your checkbook separately. The pen holder in the wallet makes it easy to sign checks as well. You don’t have to be worried about losing your pen when it is already inside your wallet.

The My Big Fat Wallet by Mundi is a great wallet that can fit into most handbags and can even be carried on its own.  It holds all of your daily necessities for a day of shopping making it the perfect accessory.  It is available in leather and faux croco patterns in a variety of colors.  There are also two styles that differ in the closure one with a dual zipper option or the other has a flap and zipper as well.  Both styles have the same features that will make this one of the best wallets you’ve ever carried.

San Diego Hat Company Makes Traveling In Style a Breeze


We at SilverHooks are pleased to be carrying San Diego Hat Company’s line of Roll Up Ultrabraid Visors.  As we get into the sunny season, this wide brim visor is perfect for traveling, a day by the pool, outdoor shopping, gardening, and always protecting your face from the sun.  This hat is an essential for all these activities.

Traveling to a warm beach climate is always exciting, especially when you are departing from a cold wintry location.  You are all set to go, beach hat in hand and no place to put it.  You don’t want to wear it in the airport and if you put it in your luggage it will get smashed. This is where the Ultrabraid Visor comes in handy.   The San Diego Hat Company Ultrabraid Visor rolls up so it can easily be stowed away without being crushed. A discreet rubber band is attached to the hat to secure the roll when not in use.  It is small enough to fit in any crevice in your luggage or carry on.  Once you arrive at your destination, unroll the hat, secure the Velcro tabs and your face is instantly shaded from the sun.

The Ultrabraid Visor is a wide 4″ brim that is UPF 50 which will help protect from harmful rays.  A garment with a UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it.  In other words, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation.

This visor is small, compact and can easily be stored away in your purse, beach bag or diaper bag.  This comes in handy when you spend part of your day at the pool and then head straight to the mall for a bit of shopping.  Wear the hat when you need it and store it away in your handbag when you don’t.

If you are concerned it will not match all your outfits you have nothing to worry about. The Ultrabraid Visor is available in a variety of colors including multiblack, multinatural, and white.  These neutral colors make it easy to wear with any outfit.

This hat is wonderful for the summer season.  It is perfect for the traveling, the beach, the mall, gardening, and will protect your face from the strong UV rays in all situations.  The fun does not stop at the Ultrabraid Visor.  Check out our website for a variety of styles from the San Diego Hat Company.

The Perfect Clutch


I am pleased to share my thoughts on a product that is definitely one of my favorite handbags at SilverHooks. If you like to get compliments than this is the bag for you! It is called the envelope clutch and it comes in black and gold. This bag is much more then just a purse. It has a strap that detaches and allows you to wear it as a clutch, shoulder bag, or cross body bag!

The envelope clutch comes in neutral colors that match every outfit. Many popular magazines have been showing envelope clutches as the hot item of the season! The majority of these bags being shown are 10 times the price of this affordable bag. This gorgeous clutch is only $24.99 on SilverHooks.com. Clutches used to be a type of handbag for special occasions only. Now the new trend is to wear it every day to finish off even casual outfits. This bag is definitely going to be used a lot and you will be happy you purchased it!

The black clutch is the perfect size. The lightweight purse only weighs 9.3 ounces and measures 14″ x 7.5″x 1.5″. The strap is the best part of this bag because you can be hands free to hold items, shop, carry drinks, food, and many other activities. The clutch has two large pockets. It resembles the picture that is shown of the Marc Jacobs clutch. One of the reasons why this is an amazing handbag is because you’re able to section off your belongings. You can put the items that you are going to grab more often in the front pocket and the items that you will use less can go in the back so you can keep things organized.

There are so many reasons why this clutch is a must buy! The clutch has a beautiful weave texture to it with the perfect amount of room for all of your essentials. From my own experience I get so many compliments on this bag that it amazes me. People always ask me what expensive designer brand makes it. I have actually purchased this bag 6 times because I have been asked to purchase it for my family and friends! It is definitely one of the best items we carry at SilverHooks.

Reading Accessories


A New Year is here and it is time to start making all of our New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to maintain but with time and practice it can be easily done. During, this winter season grabbing a book and curling up to next by the fire place sounds like a great evening. Trying to balance our busy schedules for reading can get difficult. At SilverHooks we just want to make this process as effortless as we can.

A common New Year’s resolution is to read more often. SilverHooks is going to help you do this with style. At SilverHooks we carry many items to make your reading fun and easy! We carry book marks and glasses hooks that are extremely affordable and fashionable. Here are some stylish ways to keep your New Year’s resolution in an effortless way.

Have you ever grabbed a book with pages that are torn, folded, and bent? SilverHooks has the solution for you! We carry beautiful book marks that can make sure your pages remain crisp and intact. We currently carry two fabulous book marks. One book mark is the perfect way to keep that special someone in mind. A swirl pattern covers the front of this faux leather book mark while a space at the top allows you to insert your favorite photo. This book mark comes in white, aqua, blue and green. We also carry another book mark that is very stylish. This metal bookmark features an enamel flower with six clear crystals in the center. The thin arm of the book mark is design to fit in the crease of any book. We also carry a matching purse hook with this book mark that will make a great gift! This beautiful flower book mark is available in pink, purple, teal and yellow.

We also carry eye glasses hooks that will help you find your glasses easily. This is not only for reading but can be used any time you’re looking for your spectacles. We carry two types of eye glass holders. One of them is a brooch that makes a lovely statement on its own and also serves a great function! A hook slides out of the back of the brooch when you need to hang your glasses. Once you are ready to wear your glasses, the hook can be pushed back in and then you have a lovely brooch! A strong magnet holds the brooch in place. This item is meant to be worn on a shirt but can also be used on some handbags or other fabric surfaces. The brooch has a white or black pearl in the center and the pearl is surrounded by clear crystals. The second eye glass hook we carry at SilverHooks is a bit smaller and serves the same function. A magnetic back attached to a cord is placed on the back of your lapel, pocket or collar. The decorative magnetic crystal front creates a loop to hang your eyeglasses when they are not in use. Your glasses are securely in place and easily accessible when you need them. Both of these eye glass hooks will help you keep track of your glasses and look fashionable at the same time.

Have you ever stepped on your glasses, sat on them, crushed them, or dropped them? The glasses hook is a perfect invention to protect your glasses from this occurring to you! It is functional and stylish. Ladies this item does not need to only be used when you are reading but any time to keep your glasses safe. Next time you’re reading a book make sure to not ruin your pages by using a SilverHooks book mark. We have one that will remind you of a great memory or a person you love in your life by placing a photo in the book mark. We also have a stylish book mark that is a gorgeous crystal flower.

These items will help you read in style. They are all fashionable and functional items to have. They can be used on an everyday basis to make your life just a bit easier. What are you waiting for? Check us out on www.SilverHooks.com and get your reading accessories now! These are the must have items of the season!

SilverHooks on HSN!


On December 3, 2010 SilverHooks was featured on the Home Shopping Network at 5pm EST time with Colin Cowie selling our beautiful crystal pens. The segment showed off our crystal pens in two packages. One set of pens contained one silver pen and one gold pen. The second set contained one green pen and one hot pink pen.

Ladies we all have pens in our purse, office, and home. When someone asks to use your pen do you want to hand them an ugly pen? What if someone hands you a pen that they chewed on? That is disgusting! Be proud to hand over a dazzling pen to a friend. A nice pen goes a long way. It is easy to find with the crystals on it and it writes smoothly. They make great gifts as well because everyone needs a pen. It is a great way to make everyday essentials special!

These crystal pens are covered in small single colored crystals. This package either contains one gold and one silver pen or a hot pink pen and a green. The pink and green pens have clear crystals on the top middle and tip. The crystals on all these pens are attached by hand and wear well with light to regular use. These pens have black ink that can easily be replaced. (Replacement ink not included.)
Everyone needs pens. Instead of having boring pens make sure to get a special crystal pen. No matter what you will need to buy a pen. Instead of buying a lot of cheap pens and losing them you should get a crystal pen that you will want to hold on to! They also make perfect gifts because pens are an essential to everyone. Get your beautiful crystal pens today!
HSN clip of crystal pens

Make a Statement, Show Off Some Croc


Business Card Case

Business Card Case

It can be hard to find time to pick up the latest magazines to catch up on all the fashion trends. At SilverHooks we are here to help you! Many magazines seem to be obsessed with alligator croc accessories this season. Croc is shown on many different accessories but the most common is a croc clutch. Many designers like Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Chloe and Nancy Gonzalez are showing beautiful croc items for the fall.

We at SilverHooks are always up with the latest trends and we want to help everyone do the same without spending a fortune. SilverHooks offers many croc clutches in a variety of colors including red, pink, gold, brown, tan and black. All of the clutch wallets are so hot it is unbelievable that they are so affordable! They can be carried alone as a clutch or slipped into any purse to be used as a wallet. It is so compact and functional! The clutch opens with a simple push of a button and opens completely flat for superior access. It is the must have fall accessory this season.

If a clutch is too small for all of your daily belongings, we also carry croc handbags as well. Two styles of handbags have the perfect touch of croc for the season. We carry the Chloe that has a dark brown faux croc print flap and a front pocket with a magnetic snap closure. The brown faux croc finish is featured on the straps, trim, corners and on the base of the handbag. This handbag features two small straps that are perfect to be held by hand or the elbow and also comes with a detachable strap. A zipper side pocket is featured on one side and two open pockets are on the other. This purse has a zipper closure and silver color metal hardware. This bag is also available in white with the brown croc accents.

Additionally, the Maggie features croc print at the top, strap, and base of the handbag. This roomy handbag features two small straps that are perfect to be held by hand or the elbow and also comes with a detachable strap. Inside, the bag has a center zipper compartment and storage space on each side and two open spaces and a zipper pocket are also featured. This purse has a zipper closure and silver color metal hardware. This handbag is available in black with brown croc touches and also in pink.

Silverhooks has all the perfect croc accessories for fall! When changing your handbag the croc purse organizers is the perfect assistant! This functional and fashionable croc organizer can make your job of changing your purse much easier and is available in a variety of colors; pink, purple, brown, grey, and white. The inside of this handy organizer features three separate sections. A zipper pocket on the inside and added storage on the exterior! Whether you are changing handbags for fashion or for function this organizer is a must have accessory.
Traveling in style can be difficult and to keep everything nice and organized is the way to do it. To keep your passport and other travel documents together we carry a croc passport cover. This alligator passport cover is sleek and sophisticated. It will hold a passport securely and also provide 2 additional pockets in the front and 3 on the inside to store additional forms and other travel necessities.

Croc Cosmetic Case

Croc Cosmetic Case

When traveling ladies we also must carry our bathroom necessities. This roll up cosmetic bag is a perfect way to store your items. This bag can makes sure all your items stay stored away neatly in your luggage. This croc cosmetic case features 4 zippered sections inside. It also has durable velcro strips to secure this case closed. A faux patent strap is stitched to the top for easy transportation.

We all hate that feeling of digging through our purse looking for a business card, only to find that the one you have left is wrinkled or bent. SilverHooks wants to help protect your professional image and show that you are up to date with what is going on in the world and that you take your professional life seriously. We carry a croc business card cases that are a unique design that can hold up to 22 business cards securely! The double sided opening allows you to access your cards easily. This product is also great for storing credit cards as it can hold up to 7 cards securely. An internal magnet secures the case closed. This case is available in brown, black, red and pink.

Croc is the craze of the season so make sure to get yours today. Silverhooks is your go to place for fashionable and affordable croc accessories. Visit our website for more information on all of our croc products. Also, don’t forget to follow us on twitter to get your daily trend updates!