The definition of shopping to men and women are two completely different things. There are, of course, men that like to shop, but they are the minority shoppers and most just go get what they need and don’t stray from that purpose.  Our Sharon Barber Purses facebook fans agreed and these are a few of their comments. Here’s what these women said about shopping.

• I consider shopping a pastime, even if I don’t buy anything I love to go and see whats available. ~ Carol
• I just love shopping. ~ Susan
• Born to shop. ~ Terri

According to the Urban Dictionary:

For Females, shopping is …

A lifestyle, a pastime. No. A downright obsession. Whether it’s shoes, purses, clothes, body lotions or for a new boyfriend, women can never get enough shopping.

For Males, shopping is …

An occasional trip to the supermarket for something along the lines of booze, chips and possibly some soda.

I personally think shopping is great exercise, enjoyable and a fun way to get some girl time with your friends. What do you think?

Happy Shopping!

You have a special occasion to attend and, of course, for most girls our first thought is how to dress and what to wear. It depends on the occasion. Is it a wedding? Is it a party at the home of your boss. Is it to meet your future in-laws? You don’t want to over dress or under dress, so it’s a good idea to ask what the dress code is. Contact the host, or if you will be dining at an unfamiliar restaurant, call them to inquire.

For women, one thing that will take you just about anywhere is the simple little black dress. It can be dressed up or down using the right accessories. Pearls are always a great pairing for a little black dress. Using colorful scarfs and jewelry would give you some eye catching accents. Gold and / or silver are a safe bet and pop with a black dress or outfit. Make sure that your shoes are comfortable and easy to walk in. You could choose to wear any color shoe, just be sure that they compliment your other accessories.

If it’s a special occasion, the last thing you want to be concerned about is keeping up with and carrying around a big purse or leaving your purse with all of your valuables in it unattended. Choose to carry a smaller purse and only keep what your really need for the occasion in it. The color doesn’t have to match your shoes, but it does need to be compatible with the other colors you choose. Just as you can’t go wrong with a little black dress, you cant’ go wrong with a little black purse. With a transformable purse, you can simply dress your purse in black. Keep it simple and have fun.

A Mother is most commonly what we call a woman who has given birth to a child. But, there is much more to being a Mother than just giving birth to the child. Raising a little girl, or little boy, can be the most difficult part. Many women, and sometimes men, fill that role when the biological Mother is unable to raise the child for a multitude of different reasons. It is a huge commitment and not an easy task, so it is even more admirable when someone else steps up to the challenge and accepts the responsibility.

We, at Sharon Barber Purses, wish all Mothers the happiest and a fun Mother’s Day.

Honoring All Mothers:

• Biological Mothers
• Step Mothers
• Adoptive Mothers
• Surrogate Mothers
• Foster Mothers 
• Grandmother Mothers (raised their own children and raising their children’s children)
• Father Mothers (raising their children and doing double duty as Father and Mother)
• Other Mothers (men or women that may not be related to the child, but raising the child)

Have we missed any Mothers? What about the one in the image? We would love to hear from you. Contact us here.

Nursing has to be one of the toughest jobs and there are plenty of sick people to take care of, but many prospective nurses purses are too slim to pay for nursing education costs. Unfortunately, the salaries are not as high as they should be for this admirable career that is not for everyone. Nurses have to be flexible with their time and there is a need for nurses every day and every hour of every year. Many nurses are required to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

There are however some very dedicated men, but a higher number of women, that have chosen to become nurses for reasons above and beyond the money. It takes a very special person that enjoys helping people and making a difference in their lives, to become a good nurse. No other profession offers the opportunity to make such a profound difference on the lives of people who truly need and appreciate it. Good nurses greatly contribute to the success and stability of the mental and physical well being of their patients. They give a piece of their heart to each of their patents.

We, here at Sharon Barber Purses, salute these “angels in comfortable shoes”, not only during this National Nurse Appreciation Week, but all year long.  Thank you nurses for all you do! Some of us just couldn’t do it and we admire you.

A consumer becomes an agent for conservation by buying at least one eco product, and becomes an agent for conservation. Buying women’s eco fashion accessories vs mass produced ones made from plastics, or other non-biodecradable materials, actually contributes to the protection of our environment and helps to ensure the survival of wildlife and our universe.

Having a particular day to celebrate Earth Day and to raise awareness is a very good reminder for us, but being diligent and looking for ways every day to reduce our footprint is what we should strive for. Remember the three R’s.

• Reduce
• Reuse
• Recycle

Eco fashion and responsible eco fashion manufacturing methods are always in style, as they should be. Today, Earth Day, and everyday we should choose wisely. It feels good to do the right thing. Become an agent for conservation. We are proud to offer eco fashion accessories for women and little girls, here at Sharon Barber Purses.

Have fun accessorizing, but be responsible and choose eco fashion.

It’s finally beginning to feel like Spring. There is a touch green on the trees and colorful flowers are beginning to emerge, here in central Arkansas. Did you know that some flowers need to be planted each spring, while others pop up all by themselves year after year? Some of them are annual plants and some are perennial plants. A good way to remember the difference is to think of the P in perennial as P in permanent.

Annual plants and flowers last only one year. They grow from seed, bloom, produce seeds and die in one growing season and then need to be replanted each spring. They are a favorite of gardeners because they provide beautiful colors and bloom for a long time, usually from spring through fall. Some favorite annuals are zinnias, petunias and marigolds.

Perennial plants blooms return year after year, but the blooms do not last long on many of them. Some favorite perennials are the iris, lily and roses. A favorite of ours is The Rose of Sharon. It flowers in late summer to fall when few other shrubs are in bloom and it’s flower colors include blue, pink, red, lavender, purple, and white

A fresh Spring fashion trend we love is dressing and accessorizing with floral prints inspired by nature. They give women and girls a delicate feminine look. There are endless possibilities in color combinations and patterns with floral designs in fabrics. A favorite floral color combination of ours is a fun simple style with contrasting purple and yellow, as shown here on our featured purse. Have fun and dress your purse in florals.

What is brocade? There’s no clear-cut definition, but it is a rich fabric with ornate and elaborate embroidery.

Brocade is a class of richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads. The name, related to the same root as the word “broccoli,” comes from Italian broccato meaning “embossed cloth,” originally past participle of the verb broccare “to stud, set with nails,” from brocco, “small nail,” from Latin broccus, “projecting, pointed.”  according to Wikipedia. You can read more about it’s origin here.

If you are a woman that wants something subtle in your fashion wardrobe, then brocade is not for you. This luxurious fashion fabric was originally worn by elite aristocrats and monarchs, so of course this style is regal, sophisticated, and is an attention grabber. If you’re not quite comfortable in a breathtaking busy brocade dress, you can still spoil yourself with the regal treat of brocade in a purse wrap with matching strap. You’re sure to have admirers for your fabulous and adventurous taste in handbags.

Even the most casual girls and women can rock this opulent style with touches of brocade detail in your accessories. Commission your own purse with your brocade of choice. You can find out how to order yours here. Be unique and add one lavish brocade piece into your everyday style. It’s an effortless way to get you noticed using just a hint of the brocade trend.

Spring cleaning most commonly refers to the yearly act of cleaning a house from top to bottom which would take place in the first warm days of the year typically in spring, hence the name. However it has also come to be synonymous with any kind of heavy duty cleaning or organizing enterprise. During the 19th century in America, prior to the invention of the vacuum cleaner, March was often the best time for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors (but not warm enough for insects to be a problem), and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house.

Spring is the perfect time to clean up, freshen up and minimize the contents of your purse. Women’s purses and the contents of their purse have more germs than we care to acknowledge. It’s not just the outside of the purse that accumulates dirt and germs. The inside gets a lot of activity and collects germs from your hand constantly reaching in to retrieve items and to put them back. Think of all the many different places you visit and pay for something. Not to be OCD about it, but be aware and lessen your chances of illness spread by others. Do yourself and your health a favor by clearing out all of the duplicate and non-essential items. Clean the items you choose to put back in your purse, as well as the inside and outside of the purse itself.

With the rising number of gadgets and accessories many women keep in their purse, you could be carrying around several pounds of weight on your shoulders every day. All of the extra make-up and other items add up. There really isn’t a need to carry all of your make-up with you at one time. While you may not feel the effects of this right now, a heavy handbag can eventually lead to serious back problems and neck pain as well as poor posture.

The contents of your purse will expand to fill all available space. Carry a smaller purse, carry less and have more fun.

 Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities. What’s better than a unique handcrafted work of art? Owning an original painting or handcrafted piece that no one else owns, is certainly desirable. Women’s wearable art is available in clothing, jewelry and fashion accessories, such as purses. They are fashion accessories that are created by talented artists and artisans. Items may be similar, but no two are exactly alike and most are limited quantities. Expect to pay more, but they will retain their value and in the long run are an excellent choice and a good investment.

“One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.”  ~Oscar Wilde

Here at Sharon Barber Purses, we think you should be a work of art and also wear a work of art. Everyone is unique and special in their own way, a unique creation, a work of art. No one wants to wear the same thing as anyone else. So girls, have fun and wear arm art, own original art and be a work of art.

Green is the color most commonly associated with nature, the environmental movement, spring, hope and envy. Green in women’s fashion is a trend that comes and goes. Emerald green is the 2013 color of the year, as proclaimed by Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color. Emerald is a lively, radiant, lush green, according to Pantone.

“The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”

Many baby-boomer grandmothers today remember when the color green became a wildly popular hue in the 1960′s styles. Shades of lime, leaf and chartreuse perfectly captured that go-go, psychedelic groove. At the end of the 1980s, green once again surfaced on the fashion scene. American designers such as Calvin Klein and Anne Klein featured a multitude of shades, from apple to lichen.

The color green will be in out out of trend, but this Sharon Barber purse is dressed in green today. Are you wearing green today?

Bill Blass said it best with this quote, “When in doubt, wear red”.

Red is such a rich color and your eye is instantly drawn to it. It is a powerful color and very desirable in women’s fashion. Women that do not feel comfortable wearing a dress or complete outfit in the color red, would be better off to choose fashion accessories to add to their neutrals or prints. A red belt, red scarf or red purse would give you the same eye appeal without an overload of the color.

Red excites the emotions.

Red motivates us to take action.

Red attracts attention.

Red denotes strength.

Red is energizing.

Red is confident.

Dress in the powerful color red and dress your Sharon Barber Purse in Lucky Leopard, or dress in basic black and dress your Sharon Barber Purse in red. Look your best and have fun.

Sharon Barber Purses celebrates International Women’s Day by recognizing that every women and every girl, no matter where they live, has the ability to make a positive impact on their family and on society. Women and girls all over the world have the ability and they should have equal rights in their families, work place and politics. Trail blazers have made the way to bring about changes and rights for many of us, but there is still a long way to go.

International Women’s Day, the 8th of March, originally commemorated the working rights protests led by female garment workers in the United States. It is now a world-wide celebration to commemorate the advancements made in human rights and to discuss the challenges women continue to face in politics, education, employment, and other areas of daily life.

Happy International Women’s Day!