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stripykat solves your fashion problems and conundrums - hopefully; we're not really promising anything here -   with our handy lists of top fashion guidance:


Bullet Nine Reasons to Buy Handmade

Hey, we may be slightly biased here at stripykat, but we think handmade products from independent retailers rocks. Find out why more>>

 

The bloke's perspective

stripykat's resident bloke Tim gives his perspective on handbags, accessories and other girly accoutrements:


Bullet What makes a good handbag?

As bloke I'm singularly under-qualified to write about what makes a good handbag. As I've mentioned before in an earlier article, us blokes are content to merely stuff our pockets with the junk we need to carry with us. We might end up looking somewhat lumpy but so what? more>>


Bullet What's inside a woman's handbag?

Tim Brown braces himself and explores the mysteries of what is contained within the dark secret that is the woman's handbag. Prepare to be astonished. more>>

 

Bullet The bloke's guide to buying handbags

It is a universally acknowledged fact that the duties of the husband or boyfriend are more multitudinous and labyrinthine than applying for a mortgage or changing your energy supplier. In this article Tim Brown explores the misery and despond that is buying a present for a loved one. more>>


Bullet The history of handbags

In this article Tim Brown explores the colourful and intriguing history of the handbag from the ancient annals of history to the modern day. Travelling through time from the pyramids of Egypt, Tim reflects on handbags through the ages and postulates on their future. more>>

Fashion articles

Newsletters


Bullet Market Research

 I have been brave and set up an online questionnaire for stripykat.   Market research is a worthwhile, valuable way of finding out exactly what your customer wants and desires from a product or company. more>>

 

Bullet Happy Elevens’s

Happy 2011, I hope what ever you wish for comes true, and you all have a very merry 2011! As a little gift to all you lovely people there is 15% off selected bags and accessories, so check out the bargains. more>>

 

Bullet Hot Cocoa

This newsletter is brought to you while listening to Annie Lennox, looking outside at the crisp white snow that has managed to swallow up our garden bench. more>>

 

Bullet Countdown

X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing?  Simon Cowell or Brucie, I am in no doubt this is a question that splits a lot of households throughout Britain every Saturday night. more>>

 

Bullet Makeover

stripykat has visited the beauticians and come out looking oh so gorgeous, sleek and sophisticated and is now ready for a small aperitif and a sit down.  more>>

 

Bullet Horseplay

Tim and I have been on holiday to the gorgeous Lake District.  I have been there so many times as a lot of my family are there, but I’ve never really appreciated the beauty of the place.  more>>


Bullet Anyone for Pimm's?

I never realised Croquet was such a ruthless sport! The sun was shining the birdswere singing, kites were flying and my new sparkly shoes were being worn in on thesoft green grass of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.  more>>


Bullet The Weather Girls

Dear Mr Weatherman, I remember way back when I was at school revising for my exams and spending much of the revision leave lying in the back garden working by the light of the sun - doing my part for the environment by keeping electricity costs down, it was not to sunbathe! more>>

 

Bullet Bags of Style

Hello and welcome to the April newsletter from stripykat. Tim and I have just returned from a lovely week's holiday in a little village called Low Row in Yorkshire. more>>


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