Small purses with lovely details give Western style a modern flair!  Each is tooled embossed leather and decorated uniquely with Swarovski crystals, turquoise and other stones, leather stitching and metalwork.  Straps are long ball chain with leather at the shoulder for comfort, or tuck the strap into the bag to carry as a small clutch.  There is enough space for your iPhone, lipstick, keys and credit card.   (So you’ll need to tuck your flask in your boot, gals.)  Handmade, $269 each.

You don’t have to dance to have Texas style (but it helps) if you swing a western bag across your shoulder.  This one is tooled leather with pockets and a longer, adjustable strap.  It fits comfortably across your body and holds all your stuff.   $99.50. 

A new bag is always a welcome gift.  Ann’s has very colorful new styles that Mom will love, especially if you fill it with goodies!  Come choose one at Ann’s and we’ll help you select a few items to hide inside, too.  There are many to choose from, here are just a few:

Ann's Loop Shopper is insulated with strong handles and end pockets. Use is to keep food hot or cold in transit, or just as a handy tote for anything you like. Comes in several bright colors including a multi print and basic black, $42.50.

She will love this carry-all with pull handle and sturdy wheels! Just tuck things inside, pull the drawstring top closed to keep items covered and she's on her way. Shoulder strap makes picking it up for stairs convenient. Pull handle folds down. $167.50 each.

Cheerful shoulder tote in floral multi colored print holds lots and folds flat when not in use, $29.99.

Natural straw tote, $39.50

Long handled straw tote with lavender Gerber daisy, $29.50

Ann’s new Texas Chic handbags are here!  These pocket-sized bags are textured, real leather with Swarovski crystals, turquoise and lavish detail.  The tooled metal gives a boho feel, and the ball-chain straps are long enough to swing the bag across your shoulder to wear stylishly on one side.  Handmade in USA.  Wear them year round, $269 each.

Treat yourself to a new handbag!  The classic quilted purse goes with anything in any season.   They make lovely gifts…who doesn’t need an elegant small purse?  $149.50 each.

White quilted handbag has detachable, adjustable shoulder strap and shorter strap with chain detail. White with contrast stitching.

Quilted purse has adjustable chain shoulder strap. Pewter with contrast stitching.

Quilted black purse with adjustable chain shoulder strap.

It’s Rodeo time in Houston, and if you don’t have a new Urban Cowgirl Hat or leather handbag, you can gallop on over to Ann’s and buy one.   Of course, Texas gals wear this stuff all the time.  Rodeo is just a great excuse to buy a new one….or a gift for a friend.

New hats and leather items just in!

Fashion hats for cowgirls bend and shape to just the way you like 'em.

New leather bags with western look arrived last week!

Travel in western style with Ann's red leather duffle bag!

Elegant and classic, these evening bags have long straps and a soft shape.  Choose one in a spring color, just in time for Oscar night!  You’re going, aren’t you?  Be stylish.  Come see us. 

For your reading pleasure on this cold, rainy Sunday, how about some classic black and white accessories?  These could go with a white shirt and jeans or  dressed up for a formal occassion.  Stay warm!

Necklace from Simon Sebbag is two pieces. The leather necklace has a silver clasp (comes in many colors besides black) and is $79.50. The silver bead is sold separately; choose from many large beads similar. This one is $91.50.

Black beaded necklace with large silver cross from Simon Sebbag is very lightweight and as comfortable as it is elegant to wear. $249

This striking piece is a handbag! Called "Zanara" from Timmy Woods, this wooden handbag is hand carved and hand painted. $315

New this year at Ann’s are colorful wallets and small purses from Mywalit.  Beautifully made in intricate detail, these colorful accessories have lots of compartments to store all your cards and wallet items.  You’ll love the surprise of very soft leather opened to reveal eye-popping color every time you take them out of your bag.  Some of the ARE bags!  So why not pick up a few for gifts?  Be warned: you’ll want one for yourself, too!  Put on your sunglasses, here come the pictures:

$184.50

$115.00

$52.50 each

$131.50

$96.50

$139.50. Available in other colors as well.

Minaudieres (“mihn-aw-dee-AYs”) are exquisite, small evening clutches that a lady carries to a formal event.  Meant to be more of an accessory than anything else, they do have room for her cell phone and a lipstick.  (Used to be, back in the olden days, you tucked a quarter in there for the pay phone to call a cab, or your Daddy, to come get you if your escort’s behavior was less than acceptable.)    These jewelled and glittery tiny treasures have a shoulder strap that can be attached or neatly tucked inside the bag, allowing versatility of wear.  Many women collect these small purses, and they are much copied.    But the real thing is of high-quality craftsmanship and the wearer enjoys them for many years, then gives them to her daughters, to be envied by all as “vintage”.

Don’t make her wait to inherit!  Treat her to one of Ann’s very special evening minaudieres right now!  Ours are made-in-America and ready for your Christmas purchase.  We only have a few, they are special, and only one of each kind.   We will be happy to gift-wrap for you.  Come shop for Christmas at Ann’s!