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According to Fundera - USA based, women owned businesses generate $18 trillion.  An interesting stat there -for International Women's Day... and an inspiration for "Great Things For Spring" For Travelers: Our fav scrunchie maker Pomchies- courtesy of  Arizona based Heather Clark...marvelously pivoted towards mask making with a fashion flair ...with  chic practical  (washable) offerings. We absolutely heart these colorful (and print/shade coordinated) double (fit standard sized filters) and cool to the touch single masks, woven lanyards with claw attachments (POM MASK KEEPERS) and adorable mini cheerleader pom poms' luggage identifyers (POM-ID)---that are PERFECT for that next trip out of airport.   On an actual commercial flight airplane.  OH...the possibilities .  Animal prints, neutrals, fav school colors, or bright neons...a plethora of outfit coordinated accessories -made from material 'extras'...by POMCHIES ...(on Amazon too). Note: Masks are not ...

Bouncy all over temperatures +weather conditions-can disrupt wardrobe rotations-but accessory wise-we couldn't think of a more perfect duo of haulers-that will work year round. Practical and chic ...by Thale Blanc On the right-the classic "AUDREY" glittery gold crystals-makes this as much as a cool gals' handbag-as well as a ladies who lunch type- day to night option. Our favorite-the RACER BACKPACK DISCRETE ($995) elegant trapezoid-shaped backpack (adjustable straps, cushioned back, "macaron" handle)...with 'stud technique' details-is an ideal city choice that will synch with everything we wear- from heavier neutral basics to  flowery springtime separates. BONUS POINTS: top of the line materials (made in Italy),  beautifully lined, satisfying 'click' closures, and enough room inside (interior slot pockets) to haul around urban necessities for those who lack a car trunk to stash the 'extras.'

Part Three Under the radar brands that make the best ... Yoga mat strap carrier-Thalé Blanc  vegan leather tabs- adjustable strap...w/ a clip to attach keys etc. CHIC! $64 Experienced D1 Crew Team approved...WaterRower is truly superior-pulling  the patented waterfly wheel is the closest experience rowing wise- to actually being on the water outside- really amazing. And a full body workout (pretty much). Bonus...vertically stores instead of being a wet laundry hanging rack (hogging up a lot of floor space). German engineering came up with this-and the water (and container) need only one easily placed chloride tablet every bunch of months to keep it clean. Several models available-including different ethically sourced hardwood frames, stainless steel -pictured-as well as high rise -pictured- and low rise (on the floor) models. FYI: A cherry model  made in the USA is featured in the MOMA DESIGN STORE   Smiles earned- SOULGANI ACTIVEWEAR separates hav...

Perrelet, Mastoloni, MCM, Khirma Eliazov, Thalé Blanc, Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont  There's something about after Labor Day-that signals back to school AND back to work. Students may start a calendar year in late August-and employees still toil away -the higher ups   vacaying those weeks leading up to September... But there is a noticeable psychological shift -and a different sartorial approach as to what to wear. No matter how summery hot the weather still is. Not in the mood to try on or wear a Fall wardrobe is understandable. …Accessories are the best way to get ready for back to work. Plenty of people no longer wear or ever even wore watches. Us included- except when we are racing. However the handsome Swiss made Perrelet wrist timepieces might cause a re-think on that-as these showcase watches are marvelous functional statement accessories with details aficionados will give a nod to… a bump up from  just telling the time-with decent good-looks-something ...