cinda b buzz - Part 3

This Holiday Relax (and win a fabulous Yoga Bag)

November 20, 2012

We know how it goes – Thanksgiving for most of us is a joyous, but stress inducing annual event. From trying to get the house ready for company, to traveling to see loved ones – even under the best circumstances it’s enough to make your jaws clench and your head pound. And with all the Black Friday promotions starting so early this year, getting into stores and trying to find the best bargains amid all the chaos and crowds will be an added challenge.

Instead of losing your cool, take a deep breath and go to your happy place (unless you’re in the middle of the freeway, then you better pull over). I love this serene, if not a little intimidating, image of the woman by the stream above. While I know I can’t stand on my hands like that, I know I’ll be imagining the sound and the warm spray of the water at some point over the next few days.

Need some ideas for relaxing poses this weekend? Fitness Magazine has 5 really great ones. You can also try Alternate Nostril Breathing to calm your nerves just about anywhere.

When you come back, if you’re devoted to yoga, or want to try it out, we have just the bag for you! Our Yoga Bag was featured in Working Mother Magazine’s Gift Guide for good reason. Lightweight and roomy enough to hold a mat, a towel, and change of clothes, it’s also machine washable. An interior zippered pocket is great for holding jewelry and accessories, while its exterior pocket is ideal for keys or a gym pass

We’re giving away one of these gorgeous Yoga Bags to a lucky reader – just comment below and we’ll pick a winner next Monday November 26th. We’ll post the name here so be sure to check back to see if you’ve won. We’re showing the Scala Ivory colorway below, but you can choose any of the patterns available.

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Thanks to all who entered! Our winner is Shari who wrote: “My New Year’s resolution is to exercise more regularly and destress! I’ve never done yoga but signed up for a class in January. If I show up with the coolest yoga bag, will they all be jealous and presume I know what I’m doing? “

Shari, please email us with your pick of colorway and shipping address: press@cindab.com

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Traveling for Turkey Day

November 16, 2012

If you’re jetting off for Thanksgiving next week and need to update your travel bags, consider a neat stack from our Empire Slate, Jet Set, or Mod Tortoise colorways.

Start with our new Carry-On Rolly – this beauty is a neat duffle on wheels that features a wide mouth opening for easy packing. Pair it with our new Super Tote II which features the all important luggage strap – a great feature that lets you slip the bag over the Rolly’s telescoping handle, making dashing through the airport that much easier. Lots of pockets matched with our signature lightweight, water resistant fabric make this one of our bestsellers. The Super Tote II also makes a great gym, book, or shopping tote that you can carry all year long.

Other great bags that work well throughout the year are our gorgeous Resorter II, which doubles as a spa bag or pool tote – the removable inner pocket keeps valuables safe for quick trips to the bar or gift shop. Our Garment Bag That Grows makes packing long dresses and suits a breeze – and for city girls use it to pick up your dry cleaning while dashing around during the day – it’ll keep it nice and safe. A don’t forget our much loved Horizontal Tote for shopping on Black Friday. It’ll hold your wallet, keys and gloves as well as smaller purchases without weighing you down while you dash around.

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Bond Girl Beauty ~ Ursula Andress

November 8, 2012

There’s been so much going on lately that we almost forgot one of our favorite obsessions – beauty! With the new James Bond film, Skyfall officially set to open in the US in just a few hours, we couldn’t help but think about all those glamorous Bond Girl’s from over the years. While many have done the honor, perhaps none is quite as iconic as the first one, Ursula Andress in Dr. No. Playing Honey Ryder, a shell diver, Ursula was known for her high cheekbones and gloriously full hair.

While it’s been about 50 years since Dr. No was released, Honey Ryder’s look is still as classically inspiring as ever.

To get the look, focus on eyes, in particular eye lashes, with just a hit of smoky eyeliner, a dusting of natural blush at the cheeks, and a kiss of color on the lips. We love this new Naked Color Palette from Urban Decay

When you’re ready for a Bond style adventure, just pop it all into our Train Case in Scala.

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cinda b Factory Sale 2012 is on!

November 7, 2012

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Fall Lookbook: Uptown Wristlet

November 1, 2012

One of our favorite cinda b pieces is the versatile and adorable Uptown Wristlet. It’s super light thanks to our quilted fabric, but has room for all the little essentials. Take it shopping, or pair it with your favorite Little Black Dress. It comes in 11 colorways, so there are endless options! Shown above on Cinda Boomershine (as Bentley looks on) in Mod Tortoise; below in Jet Set.