Linda Lovemade x Mata Hari Handbag Collaboration

Hong Kong based handbag brand Mata Hari has collaborated with Ladies Lotto LA member Linda Nguyen (also known as Linda Lovemade) to present the “Linda” handbag as part of their Stylist Series for their fall 2010 collection.

The "Linda" is an accessory that embodies Linda's fun, modern and creative lifestyle. “I would describe the Lovemade design aesthetic as being focused on unique silhouettes, mixed with versatile and technical features. For this collaboration with Mata Hari, I wanted to create an original hand bag design that was unique in shape, function and detail while maintaining a luxury feel” says Linda.

The shape of the bag was inspired by the Lovemade heart logo and is available in two different colorways:

COLOR ME BAD - black suede base with magenta, and pastel shades of blue, yellow and purple leather appliqued on the surface of the bag in a mosaic-style pattern.

PEEK-A-BOO - a subtle and classic option, made of custom perforated leather with underlying gold foil that shines while peek-a-booing through the holes.

Other features include gold hardware, a detachable shoulder strap to transform the bag into a clutch, zipper detail at the bottom of bag with optional chain hanging detail and zipped pockets.

The bags will be available July 2010 and will retail for $90 so it won't burn a hole in your pocket. Snag the bags at Lovemade or 80's Purple.

For inquiries, please email Heart@Love-Made.com

If you're new to the blog or group, you should know Linda and her business partner Tammy have been holding it down on the west coast for Ladies Lotto!

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH - December 2007

Nana Sananikone, Montreal Quebec
Chapter: LLMTL

Nana is the brains, beauty and creative whirlwind behind Industry and Miel Clothing. She is a mother of 2 children (um, RESPECT) and has a serious weakness for footwear. She is full of input, insights and laughter at the Ladies Lotto meetings. She’s also a great recruiter bringing new and lovely inspiring ladies on board. A real motivator and enthusiast, bringing freebies for all the ladies. Amazingly enough, she has attended nearly all of the Ladies Lotto meetings in between her hectic travel schedules. Her time is limited but the time she devotes to us is precious and her advice, always honest!!

Special thanks to Miriam Blier for nominating Nana. And THANK YOU to Nana for gracing Ladies Lotto with her presence and involvement!


Vanessa Escamilla, Brooklyn, NY
Chapter: LLNY

Presently holding it down as an Event Manager with Mirrorball in NYC. Vanessa has been working in the Event/Marketing industry for 3+ years. Current and past clients include Organic Valley, Red Bull, Tiger Beer, Dos Equis, Amstel Light, and DC Shoes. She is also known to freelance as an event photographer, model for the likes of Ed Hardy and from time to time hold down the door for special events (Nylon, Stuff Magazine). In her free time, you can find her networking and entertaining friends and clients around town, catching a good show, or traveling.

Vanessa is a regular contributor to the LL group list and we appreciate the altruistic spirit in which she lives life. Thanks for being apart of Ladies Lotto Vanessa!

www.vanessanewyorkcity.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/vanessa_nyc

Linda Nguyen, Los Angeles, CA
Chapter: LLLA

One can say a lot of things about Ms. Nguyen. She's the Ladies Lotto Los Angeles Director with a diplomatic edge and overwhelming appeal. She's one of the most culturally influential Ladies Lotto members to date.

Chances are you've been effected by Linda's vision as she works with pret a port brands such as OBEY, Burton as well as her own company LOVEMADE (check them out - http://www.love-made.com). Linda's involved with 80's Purple in LA as well as any cool event you've attended in LA recently. Currently Linda is pretty much the brains behind a new women's line at Burton traveling to far away places such as Hong Kong, Tokyo and Vermont.

There's a lot more she's accomplished as well as more in store. Thanks for literally spearheading the LLLA chapter. How you can handle it all still remains a mystery!