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YOU HAVE THE POWER!

 

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MORE FANS = MORE feNa!

 

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Thank you, we are grateful for your choice to TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

 

Now let's blow past that 1,000 mark... 

 



longevity

 

lon-gev-i-ty

a long individual life

 

As I was marveling at how awesome I felt in a pair of sweats I

found in the closet from the early 90s this weekend, I smiled at the

memory of why I had them in the first place.

I was at a tennis tournament in Laramie, WY and even though it was Fall,

it was snowing.  My Mom insisted I cover up my legs & headed

out to buy me a pair of dreaded sweats - something I don't normally wear.

 

So why do I still have them?  Through all the years of cleaning out closets

they've traveled with me to college at Arizona and now 13+ years

in San Diego.

 

As I pondered this question, I looked around at things I have.

A wrist watch, also from the 90s, that I love because it hangs just right on

my wrist and has all the features I need.

A pair of Nike's from 10 years ago that serve their purpose perfectly when I'm not

in my usual high heels or flip flops.

Jewelry from highschool or college that continues to compliment

any outfit with style.

 

It's simple. I like things that not only last, but stay relevant.

Because they've stayed with me for more than a season, everything has a

memory & a story attached to it, which I appreciate.

It's very much part of who I am and have always been, and it's something

that I intrinsically instill into the feNa brand.

 

Twenty years from now, I want you to be able to pick up your feNa clutch

and marvel at how fantastic it has worn through the years,

how fabulous it looks with your current fashion....

and to smile at the memory of when you got it.

 

Cheers to longevity!

xo

♥



follow me to happiness

 

Hotel Del Coronado

I wish I could count how many times I've visited.

To sit. To sip. To gaze. To gawk.

To always be happy.

 

I can now share a glimpse into one of my favorite places

with you, as they just launched a new webcam.

 

Look for me on the deck this weekend...

xoxo 



yes, it'll fit

You'll be amazed at what fits in a feNa clutch!

E S S E N T I A L S

Even our smallest clutches hold all of your must-haves with style.
Designed with daily function on our minds - they can carry
reusable shopping bags and cameras too!

 

R E A D Y   F O R   A N Y T H I N G

Our mid-sized clutches fit all of your essentials PLUS more!
Don't worry about losing your glasses or missing your
favorite hand cream - we've got you covered!



B U S I N E S S   O R   P L E A S U R E

Looking for something bigger & wishing you could tote more items
with style? Our largest clutch is happy to oblige!
With the easy-to-open hidden magnet closure - your iPad, favorite
book and must-have snack will be at your fingertips in no time.




We pride ourselves in providing excellent design and fabulous
function - offering something
"for everything N anything!"

Find your perfect style HERE.

Lil bits of Chic ♥: Safari Chic

Paulina @ Lil bits of Chic took her inspiration for her latest style blog post from our
GRATITUDE in caramel clutch!  Looking "Safari Chic" in San Diego, she mixes

beautiful earthtones and nature inspired jewelry to create this

fresh, fabulous look.

See the full post and more photos here:

Paus lil bits of Chic ♥: Safari Chic

feNa friends

Did you know we love to post pictures of our

feNa friends with their clutches?

Send us your photos to info@feNadesigns.com

and we'll feature you in our "Look of the Day: feNa friends"

post on Facebook!

This week we have a special shout-out to my friend

Tracey, who's getting married this weekend!!!

Thanks for being our feNa friend - we can't wait to see your photos!!

xo



loyalty

If you have a great product and I like what you stand for,

I'm stickin' with you.

Loyalty. 

It's on the top of the priority list over here.

The goal is to make feNa the first place you look for a clutch.

Once you see all the styles and colors you won't be able to decide.

So you'll get one. But you love it so much that you need another one in

a different color.  And another one in a different style for a

different occasion. And at least two more for friends or family gifts.

Then starts a new season with new styles and colors.

And so the cycle continues....

But the best part of all that, is what you like even more:

Our infinite positive voice,

the unique feNa story,

the high level of value for our product,

and the amazing amount of fun we like to have while

engaging WITH you and starting what we trust is a

life-long relationship.

  

I know a bit about loyalty because this is just how I'm programmed.

It's comforting to know what I'm getting, and it feels great to

continually support companies that have treated me well.

The first brand I can remember being loyal to is Nike.

"Just do it" - I was already hooked.

Then came their fun tennis shoe designs in the 90's.

. I would get so excited for that shopping trip every year before

the new tennis season to see what they came up with next. 

Key factors to loyalty:

Fun designs. Never disappointed. Fit perfect every time. Comfortable. Lasted the season.

Then came their commitment to become more

environmentally responsible with their designs and manufacturing.

Even better. They've got me for life.

I've never worn another brand of tennis shoes since my first

happy experience with them 20+ years ago!

The same is true for my relationships with Toyota/Lexus

Nokia, T-Mobile, & Dyson, to name a few.

I love the innovative spirit, I've always been treated well,

and of course I enjoy the products.

It's a great way to get and keep my attention.

I hope to do the same for you at feNa!

xo



earth day every day

When we take the time to look around and soak in

our beautiful surroundings, there is so much to be

thankful for and preserve for the future.

In celebration of Earth Day, I'd like to share

22 ways I show it I love it:

1. People go crazy for napkins at a restaurant for some reason -

always picking up more than they need. I take these unused

piles home with me & haven't had to buy napkins for years. 

I use them as paper towels for cleaning as well.

2. If I'm waiting for the water to get hot to do dishes, I fill up 2

pitchers I use to water plants - this way I'm not wasting

water down the drain.

3. I try not to consume beverages in plastic bottles.  I bring my reusable

earthlust bottle with me everywhere and drink a lot of water.

4. I use an aquasana water filter at home that hooks to my faucet.

5. I don't buy anything (food, beauty products, etc.), until I am 100% out -

I find I waste a lot less this way, squeezing every bit out of each thing.

6. I use rechargeable batteries, even for my camera!

7. I print on both sides of the paper whenever I can, and cut up used paper

or envelopes to use for notes and lists, then recycle.

8. I diligently unplug the phone charger when it's not in use - my

phone even tells me when it's charged and to unplug it!.

9. I use reusable shopping bags for everything. The grocery store,

the drug store, and the mall.

10. I always do all my laundry with cold water.

11.  I save every piece of gift wrap I've received and reuse it.

I haven't bought gift wrapping for probably 6-7 years!

12.  I changed 95% of my light bulbs to CFL's.

13. I take home products that can be recycled that establishments

or other people don't have the ability to recycle.

14.  You name it, I recycle it.

15.  I try to save errands for one trip, driving less frequently.

16.  I use things multiple times before trashing (e.g. both sides

of the cotton pad or eye makeup remover pad).

17.  I am a supporter of drinking local beer/wine, wherever I am.

Lowers the carbon footprint!

18.  I turn off the faucet when brushing my teeth.

19.  I pay bills online and use checks sparingly.

20.  I took myself off the junk mail list and the phone book list.

With the exception of those pesky local coupons,

it has worked for years!

21.  I won't ever leave lights on when I'm not home or in that

particular room.

22.  Most importantly, I recognize, appreciate, enjoy and praise this

wildly beautiful earth we live on and love to capture it in

nature photography whenever I can.

Please tell me your tips in the comments and I'll

try to incorporate them into my life as well!

name first, design second

When the idea of creating handbags started to bloom

in the early-mid 2000's, my mind started to race

for names. 

Using my own name was never an option.

I love it so much and want to keep it all to myself.

I remember the moment I came up with feNa - late at night

as I was ready to fall asleep (this is when most

of my great ideas happen).  I vividly remember having

a conversation with myself about what I wanted my brand to be.

Even though I was designing clutches only, I didn't want

to leave out a substantial part of the market

that carried handbags.  At first I thought:

"for everyone N anyone" ?

No, because that wouldn't really be true.

So I started to think

1) about everything a consumer would need to carry

&

2) how I wanted to create something that easily translated from day

to night....a clutch that was....

It came to me clear as day so I hopped out of bed

and ran to get a notebook to write it down.

I wanted my clutches to be

"for everything N anything"

Short version pronounced (f - ee - nuh)

Immediately, I knew the "f" "e" and "a" had to be lower case

and the "N" had to be upper case.

Fast forward about 7-8 years and the name is the only

thing that hasn't changed in development of the brand.

That's when you know it's right....

what's in my bag

It's a curiosity many people have:

"What's in your bag?"

This is, mind you, where it all started:

My own personal need for a beautiful clutch that could carry all

my essentials from day to night with ease & style.

It's what you've always wondered about, so

here is your up close & personal look inside my bag:

I've been carrying the GLORIOUS in smoke for quite some time now,

I find it goes with 95% of what I wear.

(Will be back in stock soon for all those asking for it!)

The two interior open pockets separate my business cc's from my personal cc's.

Clean and simple.

The interior zipper pocket holds my lip gloss and 

can'tgoanywherewithoutone tissue.

My Hawaii key chain and sparkly business card holder both double

as a mirror - an absolute must have!

Oh...what is that you're laughing at???

Yes, that is a good old-fashioned phone you're looking at. It's not

"smart," but it works perfectly for me and I won't upgrade until

absolutely necessary.

If you've ever texted me, now you know why it takes so long to respond. 

Unless it's a quick "yes" or "no" answer,

talking on the phone is actually more efficient and my

preferred method of correspondence!

(G A S P !!)

Don't worry, as noted in our ABOUT page, although I'm a bit old-fashioned,

I do embrace innovation/technology and design the clutches to fit all the latest gadgets!

(For example: our TRIUMPHANT will fit an iPad!)

And finally...yes, there is evidence that I am one of the

gagillions that partook in the historical

Mega Millions lottery last week.

Didn't you?