Websites, and Facebook, and Twitter Oh My!

As many of you have noticed, I haven't been the best with keeping on top of my blog and my website hasn't been updated in awhile. I am still here and my business is still going strong. My old computer died a couple of months ago and I am now the happy owner of an Apple MacBook Pro. I love it so much, but there has been a bit of a learning curve going from a PC to a MAC. I am not able to access my original CarissaBlack.com website anymore and therefore, it remains in a state of neglect. I have been playing around with different hosting sites, but haven't settled on any one just yet. I have so many ideas for this year and can't wait to share them all with you. Be patient with me as I find my way in the world of websites. In the meantime, continue to follow me at Make sure to like my fan page to be the first to see great specials and my newest projects.

Wanderlust...I have it!

Wanderlust: a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.

Yep! That's me right now. I love the cold and snow, but think I may be ready for a change. I came across this picture and just loved it. Wish I was the gypsy girl on this gypsy wagon.

The Collection

This photo just shows a small sampling of what I have in store for the spring. I am really into travel bags right now. I think all of the snow is making me want to jet set off to a tropical paradise. I have been playing with different designs and have settled on a couple that I think are super functional and really cute.

Last Night

I thought I heard her last night.... Maybe it was just a sound on the wind.....

Gypsy Girl

You know you are a little bit curious. Who is she? Where did she come from? Where is she going? She is adventurous, beautiful, intriguing. She wanders from place to place taking the best from life. Find your inner gypsy girl. Grab your bags and see where she takes you. Carissa Black, Spring/Summer 2011.

Winterfair 2010

Just did my first show. All in all pretty good. I found it to be a great learning experience.

Shop Spotlight #2 Brazen Betties

"Be fearless without being foolish." That is the idea behind Brazen Betties, a fabulous boutique located in Torrington, CT. The owner, Julia Sloan, has such an eye for fashion. Her shop features clothing, accessories, home accents, and artwork created by connecticut designers and artists only. It will serve as one of the only outlets in Connecticut that fashion designers have for exposure and exhibition in the state. Some of the artists you can find there include Daniela Vlad Sudios, Past Forward, Rebecca Reinbold Couture, and you can also find my bags.

If you find yourself in the area, you have to stop in. You can also visit Brazen Betties on the web at
http://www.brazenbetties.com/home.php