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A handbag’s tale

Most shops are mired in the no-man’s-land of winter sales—that bleak time between holiday gift gluttony and shiny new spring lines. But don’t despair: A new handbag can breathe life back into a winter-weary wardrobe, and there are plenty of interesting finds to be had.

Second-hand news: a Fendi bag at Excellent Seconds (959 Merrimon Ave., #4, 251-2332); a vintage patent-leather pocketbook and a L’Oneil art bag at Rags Reborn Eco Chic Boutique (1 Walnut St., 253-4488).

The very fabric: a Maruca tapestry satchel at Amore (58 N. Lexington Ave., 236-0072); hemp messenger bags by Splaff at Spiritex (61 1/2 N. Lexington Ave., 254-8949).

Brighten up: a cheerful aqua hobo at Kenneth Mack’s Jewelry & Fine Art Gallery (10 Wall St., 258-1855); a green leather satchel at News of the Blue Sky (32 N. Lexington Ave., 255-8844).

Try this on

• Zakya (61 Haywood St., 254-9890) holds a pre-Valentine’s Day trunk show on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Browse Valentine-inspired handmade jewelry, sculpture, fashion bags, knits and drawings by local artists.

• Bliss Salon (147 4th Ave. W., Hendersonville, 692-4452) is pairing up with Bares it ALL (baresitall.com) for a breast-cancer fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Pink Benefit—a runway fashion show—features former America’s Next Top Model contestant Kathy Hoxit. Also, volunteers will receive dramatic haircuts on stage to benefit hair-prosthetic organization Locks of Love (locksoflove.org). The black- (or pink)-tie event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Bliss Salon; tickets are $50.

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall
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