Monday February 11, 2008
I don’t need a slew of egghead economists to tell me a recession is louis vuitton pursesnear: Marc hath spoken. For his Fall 2008 show last Friday, Marc Jacobs sent out oversized coats, prim dresses and slouchy pants, all in a subdued palette of murky colors. While Marc dubbed his collection “calm,” I take it to mean that we’ll need all those bulky layers to hide under while the economy grinds to a halt.louis vuitton purses
Or maybe not. If Oscar de la Renta and his other endorsers of elegance have their way this fall we’ll be wallowing in velvet and fur, oblivious to housing market busts and job losses. Other designers also pulled out the stops with enough fantasy — like feathers and brocade — to keep us distracted from broader money woes.

According to Canadian physiotherapist Shelly Malcolm Beazley, “The type of injuries that result from big bags would be shoulder and neck strains because the muscles that help to raise the shoulder when you are carrying a purse attach to your shoulder blade and your neck.” Not only that, but this strain is transferred to other areas as well, like the ankles and feet—especially if you’re wearing some hot heels to match that faboosh replica Louis Vuitton Neverfull. The sort of physical stress caused by lifting big heavy handbags can cause permanent problems. Who knew? But if you look at what’s hot right now, from Hermes to Louis Vuitton handbags, it’s most definitely big handbags. And ladies aren’t carrying around big empty sacks; they’re filling those babies to the brim, and their backs and necks are suffering as a result. Thus, I’d like to offer a few pointers to help you reduce your load a little bit and hopefully give your back some much needed repose—while still looking fabulous of course.

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• Stick to essentials: Obviously you’re going to want to carry your makeup kit, your credit cards, keys, and cell phone around with you, but do you really need to bring that tire iron everywhere you go? Before you leave the house, take a look in your bag and ask yourself if it’s all really necessary.

• Opt for a wider strap: Ultimately style is going to be the deciding factor for style of strap, but the truth is that longer, wider straps (especially ones that cross over your opposite shoulder) are better for your back and neck than short, skinny ones. For example, your chiropractor will appreciate the long, wide straps featured on many of the Spring 2010 Louis Vuitton handbags over those of the classic Louis Vuitton Neverfull or Speedy 30. Just saying!

• Switch shoulders: To some, this may sound silly, to others, totally obvious. By alternating every 10 minutes or so which shoulder you carry your handbag on, you can reduce the strain significantly—and at least have a symmetrically messed-up back!