RUSH HOUR: Jenni Chan Damask Wheeled Suitcase

Start revving your engines, Twitter mavens, because every Friday afternoon, you've got somewhere to be.

It's no secret that we love a good giveaway. So in the spirit of all things swag, we're switching up the game with Rush Hour, a Twitter giveaway that will have you racing to the finish for sweet finds — think statement-making dresses, covetable designer accessories, and tons more! This week’s prize? An original Jenni Chan-designed damask rolling suitcase.


We’re all about traveling in style, and we’ve been especially inspired by the bags featured in our Luggage Week sales. And little says ‘chic and convenient’ better than a super-cute carry-on. This 21-inch rolling suitcase, in a stylish black and white damask, fits perfectly in overhead bins on airplanes, making it the ideal accessory for all your getaways.

For a chance to win this eye-catching bag, tune in to our Twitter feed and look for the hashtag #RUSHHOUR. We'll randomly pick ONE ideeli followers to win when they tweet us the answer to the contest question.

What's the contest question, you ask? Get on Twitter and find out!

Here's a recap:

1. Follow us @ideeli on Twitter.

2. Tune in 9am-6pm every Friday for a surprise giveaway lasting just 1 hour.

3. We'll announce the contest question when we announce the giveaway.

4. Tweet your answer with the hash tag #RUSHHOUR to enter the giveaway (or if you're just excited, we won't mind)
.
5. We'll announce winners soon after the contest ends.


Sound good? Do you feel the need for speed? See you at Rush Hour!

*Winners will be chosen at random, and must be 18 years of age and over. Item subject to final availability. Contest only open to U.S. residents. Sorry, but we cannot ship outside the U.S. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced via Twitter and will have 7 days to claim their prize. After 7 days new winners will be chosen. Winners must be followers of ideeli's Twitter account at time of drawing.

ideeli Debut: Must-Have Bags from Kooba

A good bag will go anywhere. It dresses up, it dresses down, and streamlines its way through the ordinary days that fall somewhere in-between. And for the woman who wants her bag to match her personality, no “it” bag will do. That’s where Kooba comes in. The luxury design house launched in 1998 with one mission: Create timeless, vintage-inspired bags perfect for everyday use, but with an endlessly covetable appeal.

Today, Kooba creates bags adored by women around the world. Which is why we’re so excited to have them as an ideeli debut today. In celebration of the brand’s ideeli debut, Los Angeles-based writer Maegan Tintari of the blog . . . Love Maegan styled 3 Kooba bags featured in our sale. Here’s a look at the 3 bags she mixed with her refined Cali-cool aesthetic:

Alexander
"The Alexander bag in Mulberry is a classic hobo with a twist! I love the squared-off bottom and all the zipper compartments in the front. It's the perfect bag for everyday use."
Jude
"Too bad Coachella is over! This lightweight and streamlined shoulder bag is perfect for carrying essentials at a day-long event or festival."

Cally
"The perfect ‘carry-all,’ this classically shaped north-south handbag holds everything I need to take with me when I'm on the go and looks chic with just about everything in my closet."


Want your own? Score these bags and more at our Kooba sale (ending May 10 at 10AM).

Our Top Carry-On Packing Tips

There’s little we love more than a jaunt out-of-town, whether for a weekend at the beach or a week in Paris or London. All of the airplane carry-on restrictions in recent years have been cramping our packing style, though – it’s hard enough to fit all our shoes and outfits in one bag, and we hate having to check a weekender just because of our hair products. Which is why we’ve compiled a collection of our favorite packing tips to help you be efficient, stylish, and not have to check a bag on your next trip.

1. Pick Your Bag
The most important part of packing is the bag; without the right bag, clever tricks only go so far. If you’re just going for a couple days, we’d opt for a classic shoulder bag like this sturdy Bric’s piece or this gorgeous leather Claire Chase duffel. This expandable Tumi roller might make it harder for you to find overhead bin space (and you might even have to gate-check), but it might be beautiful enough to be worth it.


2. Only the Essentials
Your mom probably told you this more than once, but we have to echo her: Lay out everything you want to take on the trip; then only bring half of it. Even if you’re going for three weeks and plan to check a bag, you’ll have a chance to do laundry. If you’re just going for three days, you don’t need enough clothes for nine.

3. Roll Your Clothes
Not only does rolling your clothes help them fit in smaller spaces (and more of them), but it helps keep them from getting too wrinkled, and definitely helps prevent the hard creases you get from regular folding.


4. Circumvent the No-Liquids Rule
No, we’re not suggesting that you just bring all the liquids you want in your carry-on. Rather, even many of our favorite designer toiletries and hair products offer travel-sized versions; if you can’t find what you’re looking for, any pharmacy sells small bottles into which you can decant. If you don’t even want to deal with those, plan to stay at a hotel (or with friends) with quality in-room toiletries.

Need a new bag? You’re in luck! This week we’re featuring some of the best brands in luggage — Tumi, Victorinox, Nicole Miller, and more — with our Luggage Week series. Bon voyage!

RUSH HOUR: Flora Bella Paper Straw Hat

Start revving your engines, Twitter mavens, because every Friday afternoon, you've got somewhere to be.

It's no secret that we love a good giveaway. So in the spirit of all things swag, we're switching up the game with Rush Hour, a Twitter giveaway that will have you racing to the finish for sweet finds — think statement-making dresses, covetable designer accessories, and tons more! This week’s prize? A hot pink, floppy-brimmed hat from celeb-favorite Flora Bella.


Whether you’re heading to the Kentucky Derby this weekend or planning to spend your whole summer on the beach, a wide-brimmed topper takes your look to the next level. It’s the perfect accessory for sunny days, protecting your skin and adding a dose of glamour to your look. Best of all, this paper straw version from Flora Bella brings extra vibrance thanks to its hot pink stripes.

For a chance to win this stylish sun hat, tune in to our Twitter feed and look for the hashtag #RUSHHOUR. We'll randomly pick ONE ideeli followers to win when they tweet us the answer to the contest question.

What's the contest question, you ask? Get on Twitter and find out!

Here's a recap:

1. Follow us @ideeli on Twitter.

2. Tune in 9am-6pm every Friday for a surprise giveaway lasting just 1 hour.

3. We'll announce the contest question when we announce the giveaway.

4. Tweet your answer with the hash tag #RUSHHOUR to enter the giveaway (or if you're just excited, we won't mind)
.
5. We'll announce winners soon after the contest ends.


Sound good? Do you feel the need for speed? See you at Rush Hour!

*Winners will be chosen at random, and must be 18 years of age and over. Item subject to final availability. Contest only open to U.S. residents. Sorry, but we cannot ship outside the U.S. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced via Twitter and will have 7 days to claim their prize. After 7 days new winners will be chosen. Winners must be followers of ideeli's Twitter account at time of drawing.

Celebrate May (downloadable prints available)

Hooray for May! And why wouldn't we be excited? Summer’s on the horizon and Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and graduations are on the schedule. And that means one thing here at ideeli (and we suspect everywhere): Time to celebrate! Whether your month is busy, busy or wide open, join in the festivities with our downloadable prints. Even the most ordinary, office-bound days will get a lift with the sunny yellow and magenta pink of this party-ready room.

These bright prints, downloadable for desktop, iPhone, iPad, and even Facebook timeline backgrounds, mean this celebration will last all month long!

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Let us glam up your gadgets every month! Keep an eye out for new photos that inspire us in June.