The Basement of the Bargains

Just because you’re on the move doesn’t mean you don’t want to look your best. When getting from point A to point B, it’s important to have a way to protect your most precious possessions…or at least your beauty products.

Well, I found the perfect solution at Nordstrom, and it’s even on sale!

The Roll-Top Tote by Japonesque is a Nordstrom exclusive that will serve your needs beautifully. On the outside, it’s a demure little black soft-sided bag measuring 9 1/2″w x 8″h x 6 1/2″d with a neat handle and double zippers. Open up the roll top closure, though, and, well, take a look for yourself:

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With the price of gas right now, a lot of people are staying home for the summer. That means luggage languishes waiting to be taken home by someone who will love it…and then taken somewhere slightly more interesting.

This 4-piece luggage set by US Traveller, for instance, looks ready to go nearly anywhere. What’s more, it’s distinctive enough that it’s unlikely to get confused for someone else’s bags at airport baggage claim! Shown here in chocolate/pink, it also comes in navy/baby blue or spice/orange. It’s made of sturdy 1200 denier polyester with retractable handles and in-line wheels for easy maneouvering in busy terminals.

Comes with a 21″ upright, 26″ upright, 30″ upright, and matching tote to carry on with you. Oh, and a six-year warranty. Not bad.

But best of all, it’s on a great sale at Overstock.com. Originally priced at $599.99, Overstock.com has slashed the price to just $124.99. At that price, you’ll have enough left over to actually get a ticket to ride!

When one is living the superfantastic life, one may find oneself gadding hither, thither and yon for brief visits to interesting places. And when one’s stay is not long, there is no point in taking a great deal of baggage. Besides, we all have heard dread tales of people who boarded the plane only to discover when they reached Boca that their luggage missed the flight.

Either way, we can all use a good carry on bag to hold the bare necessities of a short stay. The best carry on bags are roomy yet compact, well-organized, and unlikely to be mistaken for anyone else’s carry on bag on the plane. After all, I once read the sad tale of a lady who was travelling to appear in one of Andy Warhol’s films. She put her costume of a silver mini-dress, matching go-go boots and silver wig in a simple black carry on bag and boarded her flight, then grabbed her bag (as she thought) when she left, only to discover at the hotel that ‘her’ bag now mysteriously contained a man’s dress shirt, a shaving kit, and boxer shorts of a most conservative style!

This would never have happened had the lady been carrying this elegant yet unmistakable Dr. Zhivago carry on bag from Viva Terra.

This sturdy yet elegant doctor’s-style bag is covered in recycled vintage wool tweed with a secure brass latch. Two outside pockets conveniently carry your tickets, maps, and other things you may need to reach quickly. Inside, there are another six roomy, zippered pockets to hold your cosmetics, jewelry, etc. as well as a change of clothes. And I guarantee it won’t be mistaken for anyone else’s luggage!

Best of all, this handsome, practical, and eco-friendly bag is also on sale. Originally priced at $289.00, it’s now half off for just $144.00!