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{introducing the NEW! Glam Tote by Gussy Sews}

January 30, 2012 · 20 Comments
Filed Under: Gussy, new product

Ahhh! Friends, I am in happiness HEAVEN here! Back in November, when I started planning the shop re-launch, I knew it would take my team and I a couple of weeks to get over 330 items sewn and in-stock/ready-to-ship, and as the big date neared {January 23!} I knew we were cutting it close to finishing on-time because we were yet to launch our new line of bags.

I decided to give myself permission to keep the new bags a secret for 1 more week, buying us a few more work days to perfect them. It was also important that we didn’t have too big of a product push that an item went unnoticed ;]

But the time is here… and I’m *so excited* to introduce to you our NEW! Glam Tote! This bag is a bit more polished and slim than anything we’ve ever carried, but still holds a 13″ MacBook with plenty of room {don’t worry —wink!}. Carry it as an every day bag with your essentials inside or use it as a work/laptop bag. Either is perfect ♥

The design for this bag came to me during a daydream… I think it’s perfect, I just love the size and the sassy side ruffle, plus the tapering, slim straps and of course the fun inside lining!

Here are the measurements: 11″ at the top + widens to 13.25″ at the bottom x 15″ long {top to bottom}, bag is 2.75″ thick; 2 shoulder straps measuring 1.5″ x 23″.

See all three Glam Tote colors here!

So happy you’re here to celebrate this new Gussy item with me!!! I’m feeling so inspired by our new fabrics, prices, ready-to-ship collection ~ and now our new GLAM TOTES! xoxo

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  1. Brooke McGlothlin (@BrookeWrites) says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:36 am

    Beautiful! I love it :) You’re something special friend :)

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  2. Monika says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:39 am

    They are really beautiful!
    best Monika

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    • Gussy Sews says

      January 30, 2012 at 11:41 am

      monika — so great to see your name here :)
      how are things going???
      xoxo

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  3. Kindred Spirits says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:18 am

    How exciting for team Gussy!! They are devine and I can see why you are so happy-well done x

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  4. Nadir@StitchSense says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:19 am

    They’re beautiful! I’m loving the new colors!

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  5. Franchesca says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I am in LURVE! Off to shop :]

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    • Gussy Sews says

      January 30, 2012 at 10:57 am

      <3 <3 you're gonna lurrrrrve it!

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  6. Lindsey s says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:07 am

    So pretty! You are such an inspiration!

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  7. the olive tree says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:23 am

    love it!!

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  8. Diana (Shopladylike) says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:27 am

    These bags needed their own introduction! I love them!

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  9. Sue says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Love, love, love it! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L! :-)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      January 30, 2012 at 10:58 am

      oh sue, you’re totally making me smile! THANK YOU! :) :)

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  10. Rachel @evienlizzie.com says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:13 am

    WOW, wow!!! Love the shape and the fabric!

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  11. Sue says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:31 am

    okay – – couldn’t help it – just bought one. :-)

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  12. Monika says

    January 30, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Gussy, thank you so much :) Things are going good right now. I had a hard time but now is everything just fine. I really like what you do, you did so big move! love Monika

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  13. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    These are so cute! I can’t WAIT to open one in the mail!

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  14. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Love these, Gussy!! You’re so talented. :)

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  15. Martial says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I didn’t mention annhityg in my post this week either I did on my blog; it’s utterly heartbreaking, I cried most of my weekend and just hugged my kids. I can not fathom how those families are carrying on. I sincerely hope that the gun-control debate eventuates, something needs to be done.I hope you can still wear this dress without the connection, hopefully wear it in honor of those lives lost?

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  16. Emir says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Great find Maria! I will be in Sonoma in July and am hoping to hit a few antquie stores, there seems to be quite a few. Not sure that we’ll have time to visit the beach and find Patine, but it looks incredible!

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