I admit it -- I L*O*V*E Handbags! So, Please allow me to introduce you to...
Marissa Designs by Marissa del Rosario! I discovered these wonderful bags whilst cruising the 'Net one evening. I was so taken by them... they are just beautiful!
Handbags to reinvent, express & complement your style! -- that's Marissa's motto. She succeeds! Her handbags are sleek, sophisticated, and stylish -- but never out-of-touch or too-too-much. Simple yet elegant are her designs and it shows in the quality of workmanship.
Marissa Designs by Marissa del Rosario! I discovered these wonderful bags whilst cruising the 'Net one evening. I was so taken by them... they are just beautiful!
Handbags to reinvent, express & complement your style! -- that's Marissa's motto. She succeeds! Her handbags are sleek, sophisticated, and stylish -- but never out-of-touch or too-too-much. Simple yet elegant are her designs and it shows in the quality of workmanship.
Liz and I received the Soho Satchel in Berry Black from the Zip Line for this review.
Soho Satchel Specifications:
•zipper detail on front slip pocket arranged in 4 rows (silver/gold/gold/silver); front only
•soft matte leather
•east west zipper closure
•soft handles with hidden D-rings for shoulder strap
•16” drop for shoulder strap
•dome feet
•inside slip & zipper pocket
•turquoise fabric lining
•13.5” L x 10” H x 4” W
It comes in colours: Latte Beige, Cherry Red, and Berry Black.
Liz and I really love this bag. It's medium-sized -- perfect for us!
Not too big that things get lost inside it and not so small that nothing fits!
The Matte Leather feels like butter to the touch -- so luxurious!
But the one feature that most grabbed my attention?
The interior lining! The lining is a deep, turquoise blue.
I am so pleased that it's made of bengaline -- a sturdy fabric that's treated so that it doesn't fray. It stands up well to evryday wear and tear. Bengaline lasts and this is a bag we intend to use for years.
Brava, Marissa!
I've taken this bag out several times now and received so many compliments! Women are drawn to it -- the lines, the leather, the sheer beauty of the design. It is a very appealing work of handbag art. The fact that it serves it's function well is a big plus, of course!
I managed to get everything I need into the bag and still had room to spare: phone, notebook, pens, keys, clutch, brush...
Liz had all that plus her make-up bag! :0
So, you ask, who IS Marissa del Rosario?
A mother of two balancing a family, her nursing career, and her dreams, Marissa began her company in earnest upon her birthday in 2007. Having held design aspirations her entire life, Marissa embarked upon a new journey to realize her unique vision, and, through her story and handbags, to help other women realize their own. For Marissa’s creations brilliantly withstand easy categorization, lending themselves to both a night out on the town and a night in with the family and friends.
Having already completed her first collection, Marissa enters the new year with her second collection of bags, entitled Zip Line. With the design emphasis placed upon the zipper, Marissa transforms the functional into a work of art, delicately lining the soft leather outside of her bags with ornamental two-toned zipper lines. Further offsetting the nature of the zipper, hers are bags that grow with you, their curvaceous forms undermining the traditional assumptions of what a hand bag should be. There are no ‘shoulds’ for Marissa Del Rosario, only a world of possibilities.
Brava, Marissa!
I've taken this bag out several times now and received so many compliments! Women are drawn to it -- the lines, the leather, the sheer beauty of the design. It is a very appealing work of handbag art. The fact that it serves it's function well is a big plus, of course!
I managed to get everything I need into the bag and still had room to spare: phone, notebook, pens, keys, clutch, brush...
Liz had all that plus her make-up bag! :0
So, you ask, who IS Marissa del Rosario?
A mother of two balancing a family, her nursing career, and her dreams, Marissa began her company in earnest upon her birthday in 2007. Having held design aspirations her entire life, Marissa embarked upon a new journey to realize her unique vision, and, through her story and handbags, to help other women realize their own. For Marissa’s creations brilliantly withstand easy categorization, lending themselves to both a night out on the town and a night in with the family and friends.
Having already completed her first collection, Marissa enters the new year with her second collection of bags, entitled Zip Line. With the design emphasis placed upon the zipper, Marissa transforms the functional into a work of art, delicately lining the soft leather outside of her bags with ornamental two-toned zipper lines. Further offsetting the nature of the zipper, hers are bags that grow with you, their curvaceous forms undermining the traditional assumptions of what a hand bag should be. There are no ‘shoulds’ for Marissa Del Rosario, only a world of possibilities.
Marissa says, "Be you. Be yourself. Be an original."
Marissa Del Rosario is a handbag company that empowers the individual.
You can connect with Marissa on these Social Pages: Facebook and Twitter.
Marissa Designs has been featured at the Handbago Blog and Mission Closet.
You can purchase Marissa's Handbags at these fine stores:
Daisy Fashion Boutique
550 Deep Valley Dr. #266
Rolling Hills, Estates, CA 90274
Backspace
351 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-2208
Marissa has graciously offered one of our readers the chance to own one of these breath-taking handbags.
She is giving one reader the stunning Melrose Day Bag (Turquoise)!
Melrose Day Bag Specifications:
•double zipper detail with pleats x 4, front only
•all metallic leather colors with silver zipper detail only
•matte leather colors in silver/gold pattern x 4
•zipper closure
•handles with zipper detail
•8" shoulder drop
•inside slip pockets for cell phone, zipper pocket
•turquoise fabric lining
•16.5" L x 10" H
Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win this gorgeous handbag!
Open to USA and CANADA only, please.
***NOTICE: You *MUST* leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***
Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Tell me which of Marissa's Handbags (other than the Melrose) you would like to have and in what colour!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Follow Marissa Designs on Facebook and post on her Wall -- tell her Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!
2. Follow @MarissaDRosario on Twitter
3. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)
4. Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs (Located on sidebar)
5. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)
6. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter
7. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @MarissaDRosario Win The Melrose Day Bag from Gathering My Roses! Ends 5/31/10 http://bit.ly/cvSd1k
8. Post the link to this contest on your blog and / or Facebook and link back here!
9. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.
This contest will be open from Monday, May 17th until Monday, May 31st. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 1st.
DISCLOSURE: We received a complimentary SoHo Satchel for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the item.
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i love berry black soho satchel!
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I like the Nazare satchel in RED!
What a gorgeous bag! In my favorite family of colors, too! (turquoise, teals and aquas - I LOVE those colors!)
Another one that I'd love to wear is the Somerset Hobo - in the cherry red, so I could pair it with a darker color and just make it pop!
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The Somerset Hobo in cherry red is my favorite!
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Follow Marissa Designs on Facebook and post on her Wall- j osborne
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I love the somerset hobo bag in brown. It's gorgeous.
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I like the Somerset Hobo in Cherry
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I also like the Madison Baguette in Latte Beige
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I like Marissa Designs on facebook (Jessica Wagner) and told her you sent me
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I'm a facebook fan of Gathering My Roses (Jessica Wagner)
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I like the Somerset Hobo in Cherry Red the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
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I love the Somerset Hobo in Cognac.
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I like the Somerset Hobo in Cognac Brown.
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i love the Somerset Hobo in latte beige!
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Like Marissa Del Rosario Designs and commented on their wall ~ Huguette En
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I tweeted: http://twitter.com/antispamgirl/statuses/14770120474 . Thank you!
I like the somerset hobo.
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I'm a Google follower.
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I love the Somerset Hobo in cherry red. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
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i loved the dover tote! in....hm, gray for sure!
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I follow on Google Friend Connect. Thanks for the extra entry. ybutler@oppcatv,cin
I also love the Nazone Satchel #N8040 two toned brown,Thanks for the entry. ybutler@oppcatav.com
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Following on networked blogs ~ Huguette En
Following Marissa del Rosario on twitter - @henglish
I would love the Nazare satchel in red patent croc leather
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I Follow Marissa Designs on Facebook and posted on the Wall (bunnyb Baxter)
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I follow Gathering My Roses via google friend connect
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I like the Bristol Baguette in Pewter. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I like the Sierra Cross body is cherry red!
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I like the Sierra Cross Body in black.
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Sierra Cross body cherry red
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I like the Soho Satchel in berry black.
I like the Somerset Hobo in cognac brown.
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I'd love to own the Sierra Cross Body!
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I really like the Soho Satchel!
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I like the Soho Satchel in cherry red.
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Somerset Hobo in Cherry Red is my favorite.
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I follow via GFC.
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I follow @MarissaDRosario on Twitter
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Love the Somerset Hobo in Red! vickers_73460 AT yahoo DOT com
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I like the "Somerset Hobo" and the "Rhodes Tote".
I bet the Rhodes tote would look even better in white!
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i love the cherry red somerset hobo!
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I love the Rhodes Tote in azure blue!
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I like the Sierra Crossbody in Red.
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I like the Rhodes tote in berry black
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I like the Rhodes tote in Blue
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The Somerset Hobo looks like a great bag
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I love the Somerset Hobo Bag in Cherry Red... I also love the turquoise interior!
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follow Gathering My Roses on Google Connect
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follow on networked blog
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I follow marissa on twitter (pauline15)
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I like the Sierra Cross body in red
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I'm following you on Twitter (I'm @ThriftyJinxy).
I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.
I like the Soho Satchel in Berry Black!!
I like the Somerset Hobo in chocolate.
I also like the Somerset in Latte
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Dover tote in
Gold suede and black patent leather
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I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of Marissa designs and wrote on their wall
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I'd like the Somerset Hobo in cognac brown.
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I follow on networked blogs (Anne Jolly)
ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
I follow on twitter, lunaj1456
I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly)
Following Marissa Designs on Facebook and post on her Wall, id- Valancia Arrelya
Following @MarissaDRosario on Twitter, id-skyxsky27
I'm following you publicly through google friend connect.
I'm Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs, id- Valancia Arrelya
I Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook,, id- Valancia Arrelya
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Followin @GeorgiaMist on Twitter,, id-skyxsky27
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I tweeted: http://twitter.com/antispamgirl/statuses/15114133174 . Thank you!
Soho Satchel in berry black.
I like the somserset hobo!
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Somerset Hobo
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My favorite is the Somerset Hobo in Cognac Brown.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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