*Closed* Mad by Design and Twisted Orchid Review & Giveaway

I LOVE handbags!!! For me, they're just like shoes -- you can never have enough!! I think that most of us girls probably feel that same way! I mean, handbags are quite fabulous, right? Who doesn't love them?!

Well, I recently come across Twisted Orchid, a company that offers a really nice selection of stylish handbags, and I have since fallen in love with SO many of their bags! They have so many bags to choose from! They offer animal friendly leather handbags, eco-friendly bamboo handbags, cute clutches, & so much more!! Everything is available at pretty reasonable prices, too!


About Twisted Orchid (from their website):

Twisted Orchid is a premium shopping destination for stylishly chic purses and handbags. From the pages of People Style Watch to Lucky, Elle and Oprah, trendspotters and fashion provocateurs alike are buzzing about our incredible selection. Based in Chicago, it is our commitment to supply fashion-savvy women with must-have styles at a great value. Our attention to quality and detail is high, so rest assured you will be impressed with the glamour and luxury that is a cornerstone of every Twisted Orchid Handbag and accessory. So whether you're an accessory gal who wants to test out a trend before deciding on a big splurge, or you're a fashionista who prefers to shop for fabulous steals - Twisted has the right piece just for you.

Here's a few of their items that I adore:

Carmine Red Large Tote


Black Ink Satchel


Havana Egg Shell


Cognac Wristlet


Cabaret Traveler
Aren't those bags just gorgeous?!


I was given the opportunity to review one of the fabulous bags from Twisted Orchid. They sent me the Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag by Mad by Design to review. (Thank you so much, Twisted Orchid!!)

Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag

Description (from their website): This animal friendly leather tote is a great everyday bag to add to your collection. Both stylish and versatile there is plenty of room to carry all of your essentials plus multiple strap options.

Dimensions: 17”x14”x5"

Also available in: Dove Gray, Primrose Yellow, & Vulcan Black

I couldn't be happier with this bag! First of all, it's pink!! I'm a big fan of pink! It's my favorite color! I think this light shade is really pretty, and it's more of a classic shade of pink. I love all the little details on the bag, like the the buckles and silver studs. It is a gorgeous bag, but it's also very well made, too! It's really soft and is made from animal friendly leather! The handles are quite sturdy! I was pleased to see that, in addition to the handles, it came with a removable shoulder strap! That makes it really versatile, allowing you to easily wear the bag different ways. The bag uses a magnetic closure, which I think is a nice feature and allows you to easily open and close your bag and get to your stuff without a problem. Also, the bag is very generous with storage space, which I love! There are zippers and pockets all over the place - inside and out! One of my favorite things about this tote is the size of this thing!! It is an oversized tote, but this one is super HUGE!! I'm able to store EVERYTHING I need in it, and it still has plenty of room for more! Another great thing about this bag, is that it's really easy to clean -- just wipe it with a damp cloth and the job is done!







The interior is so roomy!

Even with my laptop in the bag, there's still room!

It looks so cute! I *heart* it!


Connect with Twisted Orchid:

• Visit the Twisted Orchid website.
• Follow Twisted Orchid on Twitter.
• Become a fan of ("like") Twisted Orchid on Facebook -- You should definitely check out their page! They are actually one of the few retailers that has a fully functional shopping cart on their Facebook page! How cool is that?!

Buy It!

As you can see, Twisted Orchid really does have a great selection of items! So, you can get FREE shipping when you order a Mad by Design product from Twisted Orchid! You may want to check out Twisted Orchid the next time your planning to purchase a new handbag. Or, since Mother's day will be coming up soon, perhaps, you'll find something that might just make the perfect gift for the mother in your life. Also, if you adored the lovely bag that I reviewed, the Mad by Design Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag, it is available for $72 on Twisted Orchid.

Win It!

Twisted Orchid is generously giving one lucky reader any Mad by Design handbag of their choice (up to $75.00)!

*Main Entry*

Visit Twisted Orchid and leave a comment telling us which Mad by Design handbag is your favorite.

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Enter to #win a stylish Mad by Design handbag from @TwistedOrchids at @AllRubyCakes! http://bit.ly/aVAzJZ Ends 5/22! #giveaway

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM (CST) on May 22, 2010.The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Also, if you’re the winner, we need a way to contact you, so please make sure that you have your email address somewhere we can see it (either in your comment or in your profile). The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on All Ruby Cakes. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US residents only!

Disclosure: Twisted Orchid provided me with the Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag free of charge in exchange for this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions are my own.