Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Marissa Designs: Review & Giveaway CLOSED!

CLOSED!!!


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.




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.





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.

448 comments:

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following Marissa D Rosario via Twitter as jlsc123.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Twitter as jlsc123.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Networked Blogs.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

Sarah Z said...

Love the Bristol Baguette in cognac brown!
Thanks - Sarah Z
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Rachel G said...

Daily tweet http://twitter.com/Rachelie123/status/15131305335

susitravl said...

I like the Somerset Hobo in Cognac Brown.

susitravl said...

Follow @MarissaDRosario on Twitter

susitravl said...

Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect

susitravl said...

Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

susitravl said...

fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook

cman said...

Bristol Baguette in pearl pewter.

MyCatKevin said...

The Sierra Cross body in Berry Black!

Jordan B

oneadem@gmail.com

sarbear3490 said...

I like the Soho Satchel in Berry Black!

sarbear3490 said...

FB fan of Marissa Del Rosario and wrote on their wall. my name: Sarah U.

sarbear3490 said...

following you via GFC

sarbear3490 said...

Following MarissaDRosario on twitter. my sn: sarbear3490

sarbear3490 said...

FB fan of Gathering Roses. My name: Sarah U.

Judy G said...

second daily tweet - http://twitter.com/jtgreenw/status/15140346863

Vittoria said...

dt http://twitter.com/DolphinV27/status/15144243227

DolphinV27@aol.com

Valeen said...

I love the Somerset Hobo in cherry red!

Thanks for a great giveaway!

sweepyhead at gmail dot com

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I like the Sierra Cross body in berry black.

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I follow Marissa D Rosario on Twitter. (jennireesa)

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I follow Georgia Mist on Twitter.
(jennireesa)

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I follow Gathering My Roses via Google Friend Connect.

Sand said...

I adore the Rhodes Tote.

Unknown said...

I love the Dover Tote in Gols Suede.
fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Following you on Twitter
@fatmeatloaf1

Unknown said...

Following Marissa on Twitter
@fatmeatloaf1

Kim Benton said...

Somerset Hobo in Cognac Brown. Thanks so much for this offer. camsgram@kc.rr.com

Unknown said...

Tweet:http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/15149931181

Bridget3496 said...

I also love the Bristol Baguette in Pewter

brdgcombs at aol dot com

Bridget3496 said...

Like Marissa on FB- Bridget Combs and told her you sent me

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Bridget3496 said...

follow you on network blogs- Bridget Combs

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Bridget3496 said...

follow you on GFC

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Bridget3496 said...

follow Marissa on twitter- @bridget3496

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Bridget3496 said...

follow you on twitter- @bridget3496

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Bridget3496 said...

Like you on FB- Bridget Combs

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Bridget3496 said...

tweet http://twitter.com/bridget3496/status/15150585204

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Anonymous said...

Their Madison Baguette in berry black is very nice looking

ardy22 at earthlink dot net

Anonymous said...

FOLLOW THEM TWITTER

ARDY22

Anonymous said...

FACEBOOK FAN OF THEM AND LEFT COMMENT

RICH HICKS

Anonymous said...

follow networked blogs

rich hicks

Anonymous said...

follow you google friend

ardy22

Anonymous said...

tweet

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Anonymous said...

follow georgiamist twitter

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Anonymous said...

shared facebook

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Anonymous said...

I would like to have the Somerset Hobo in latte beige. garrettsambo@aol.com

Bridget3496 said...

tweet #2 http://twitter.com/bridget3496/status/15153470364

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