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NYC... A bit tired and beat-up---our nylon roll pack bag-that's too messy to carry as a purse-so we recruited as our travel kit-packed with toiletries, make-up, sunscreen, toothbrush---a few of each of course...etc. That stuff. Even TSA plastic bed ready. The Situation...in need of replacement First we took this.... And THAT new multi-compartment Lilypond Nightingale Toiletry Bag in a pretty cayenne red/slate grey.... AND took all this stuff... 100% recycled CYCLEPOND™ exterior and contrast interior lining, adjustment hook, lots of compartments including mesh, main compartment with loops for secure storage And organized by function---into this...with room to spare including both compartments in the flap zipper top and another spacious mesh zipped pocket outside the main compartment...empty. !!!! YES!!! For info on the Spring 2013 collection...delivering now at online retailers like Zappos, Amazon and AvidMaxOutfitters.com   ... our prior re...

 Outdoor Retailer/SLC + Midtown/NYC Leather free haulers ---practical, durable and blessed with style---are a chic alternative to animal skin carry-alls. We recently previewed the Spring 2013 collections of two brands that we've favored for a few seasons, Lilypond and Olivia + Joy ...both at very accessible prices. The hip factor of going vegan/eco is catching on--- Stella McCartney  has always had a cruelty free brand of accessories,  and now-the luxury Italian label Bottega Veneta ---offers up a stunning satchel made from Japanese Washi paper. Bravo to the consumer demand for leather alternatives even grabs the eyeballs of that leather goods stalwart. Both selections are incredibly expensive though; we are sure there's a reason why- beyond a pricey marketing budget. Lilypond 's bags, totes, and accessories are largely made with recycled PET---aka a recycled fabric named CYCLEPOND™-on the exterior and interior. Highlights: FIREFLY- exterior of CYCLEPOND™ co...