Fashion Wire Daily NY December 4, 2001 - Nothing ruins... an outfit like an oversized, overstuffed bag. But how is one supposed to go from the boardroom to a holiday bash without lugging around a powder room's worth of supplies? FWD has sought out some mini bags to fit the essentials - phone, money, keys and lippy - so you can ditch the big bag at work and arrive at your evening shindig streamlined and stylish. [...] Big with stars like Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Calista Flockhart, designer Poppie Harris's mini handbags, called the poppie bag, can be hand held or attached to a belt loop depending on the occasion. The silk lined, hand sewn, crystal studded strap bags come in a choice of red and black patent leather, blue python, hand painted camouflage and zebra stripe, and an array of colored distressed leathers. " What gets me excited is merging fashion and functionality; that's really where the inspiration for the poppie bag began," says Harris. " What really sets the poppie bag apart is the fact that everybody is looking for something like this, a mini bag for the bare essentials. My line right now is intended to allow people to match the bag to their outfit, personality, attire, occasion or mood. I'm multi-tasking everyday and I want easy access without compromising my glamour." Harris is working on expanding the fabrics and materials she works with and producing some special evening bags. "I am fascinated with evening bags and am looking to reinvent the experience. Something that looks just as hot with jeans as it would with a Valentino or Yves Saint Laurent gown," she says. Harris also plans to put her penchant for lace and lingerie, cultivated during her time in France, to work on future poppie bags. "I like the idea of having an elegant exterior while keeping something special on the inside 'just for you,'" she hints, "...a beautiful lace clutch lined in a delicate lamb skin." Poppiebags at Barneys, Henri Bendels, Bergdorf Goodman and select boutiques.