Bag it!

You know the Black Shop woman. She earns her own money, can talk to you about the most current of events, does brilliantly in board meetings, is hilarious when swapping gossip and perpetually looks chic even while she does the grocery!

The Black Shop Goddess is, as everyone knows, uber-model Tina Maristela-Ocampo whose cadre of style experts makes shopping a breeze for the shops’ loyal customers.

These days, Black Shop has added bags to its collection of fashion items. Well-crafted, elegantly styled and wonderfully affordable, Black Shop’s bags are in complete harmony with the store’s belief that one needs not spend a million bucks to look like one!

"The great thing about bags is that you can pick one up without having to worry about adhering to a particular size," Tina explains. "Bags have become such an important accessory to the modern woman. The type of bag you choose also says a lot about your personality. Are you the whimsical type who would like floral embroidery on her bag straps? Are you the classical type that invests in a style that would match most of the pieces in your wardrobe? Or are you the utilitarian type that goes strictly on durability, storage space and ease?"

Tina advises changing bags every week at the very least so as not to wear them out. Equally important is storing bags at dry areas, preferably stuffing the interior with paper to maintain their shape.

"We have had a loyal following through the years. The Black Shop woman knows that our items are well-thought of and that when she wears an item, from our store–whether it be a dress, a brooch or a bag, she would definitely look stylish."

Now you know why style is already in the bag.