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Handbag Helper

Like many fashion-conscious actresses, Rose McGowan has an extensive collection of handbags. What’s unexpected, however, is her stylish solution for keeping them looking good over time. After all, when you splurge on a pricey purse with a high-fashion logo (or even if you opt for a convincing knockoff from Canal Street), you want to minimize the wear-and-tear.

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Rose McGowan

“These were really popular in the '30s, and I love the '30s,” Rose says of her bag caddies, which she designs with her galpal Natasha Andres. They’re art deco-inspired, chic and surprisingly sturdy little hangers that easily attach to a restaurant table; as an added bonus, they’re decorated with semi-precious stones and come inside a totally cute canister. They strike me as the perfect stocking stuffers for the hip girls on your holiday shopping list—especially if they live in New York. At the space-challenged hot spots in this city, there’s rarely room for a bag on the banquette.

“You can’t stick your bag on the floor—it’s disgusting. And if you try putting it behind your back, it can fall off your chair,” Rose says, explaining some the potential perils (not to mention the possibility that someone might try to steal it).

The caddies come in five different varieties, with names like Pink Savannah, Mint Julep and Scarlett O—apparently, Rose and Natasha have a soft spot for Southern belles. How to choose which style is right for you? Fortunately their Web site, Pinken Mint (so named because the arm of the caddy is encircled with pink- and mint-colored rings), features a witty personality quiz to help you decide, as well as these words of wisdom: “A purse is a symbol of who you are. Your identity, health, beauty, fortune—all have a place in your purse, and it should therefore never be put at risk or sat upon.”

-- James Patrick Herman

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Wow!! Its really wonderful.......

Posted by: Seana | December 31, 2007

I have good collection of handbags...I love them....

Posted by: Lenora | October 19, 2007

Adore the packaging, so cute! Taking the quiz is really fun, especially when you try and change your answers to get the color you want. Good job ladies. Congradulations on finally getting your dream off the ground.

Posted by: Cathy & Leanne | December 30, 2006

Every girl on my Christmas list is getting a purse caddy this year. And a few boys too !

Posted by: Andrew | December 21, 2006

I love the purse caddy. What a great thing to bring back. It's not only really useful, it's also good feng shui.

Posted by: Camilla | December 21, 2006

sooooooo chic. i hope they get even more colors. purple would be fierce.

Posted by: ana | December 21, 2006

I love my purse caddy - thanks, ladies! I've seen them around, but they are all very cheapy and tacky. Yours is the only one that's In Style...lol

Posted by: Audrey | December 20, 2006

i love,love,love the idea of a purse caddy and i'm ordering 2 right now. what a fabulous find! rose is so creative and i've always followed her fashion lead. she is an original. rory b

Posted by: rory bueneman | December 20, 2006

Rose and Natasha's purse hangers are modern-day woman problem-solving at its best, n'est c'e' pas? Obviously the ladies put a lot of thought into the engineering, design, usability, and overall chicness. Ooh-la-la, I want them all. Off to shop!

Posted by: TerriLee | December 19, 2006

What a wonderful way to protect my investments! Worrying about what I will have the displeasure of finding on the bottom of my purse after dining out is no longer a concern.
Way to bring back a classic!

Posted by: Flor Maria | December 19, 2006

These are genius! I bought one and love it, so I bought a bunch for the girls at my office and they are all using them now. No moe ruining my expensive bags by putting them on the floor. Thanks Rose!!!!

Posted by: Kristy | December 19, 2006

i love my purse caddy!! i bring it everywhere i go. it's cute and it sure does comes in handy

Posted by: kelly | December 19, 2006

i love these purse caddies!! they are the perfect accessory for a girl about town. i use mine daily and am always getting questioned about them by other bag obsessed girls when i am out.. a must have for any woman who loves bags.. and honestly don't we all!

Posted by: gloria | December 19, 2006

Really girls, you have priced yourself out of the stratophere. Do you want to sell them or keep them?
I personally would have bought 18, but not at 89ea.
I think that all women have thought of your idea at one time or another, and yes you acted, but might want to rethink your price.
Sincerely, Susie

Posted by: susan wagner | December 19, 2006

I LOVE my Pinken Mint purse hanger : ) I used to hate putting my handbag on grotty floors or on the back of my chair and then feeling like I had to check it every 5 mins to see it was stolen or kicked over. My purse hanger looks so chic too, I am constantly complemented which makes me feel good!

Posted by: Fiona Horne | December 19, 2006

omigoodness!!!!!!! i have 3 sisters and they're each getting one for Xmas! perfect!

Posted by: eva | December 19, 2006

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