After scouring the internet, magazines, and shops for the latest and greatest “Handbag of the Month” to bring you, I stumbled upon a wonderful, innovative company called Solas at the recent Shecky’s Girls Night Out event that my fellow Beauty Chatters Leeann, Jacquie, Stephanie, and I attended.

Catching my attention for not just its stunning style, the Lush Tote by Solas, as I came to find out, had much more to offer. First created in 2004, by Kara Kurcz and her then boyfriend (now husband) Brian Lee, the idea behind Solas was developed when Brian, seeing Kara stumble through her purse for her keys in the dark, suggested she use his cell phone light to help her see better.

And thus, Solas was born.

With the idea of fashion meeting technology, Kara and Brian created an amazingly stylish and original purse. In every purse, the Solas light technology is implanted along the top lining. When the purse is opened, the lights are illuminated so that the inside of the bag, and all of its contents, are visible no matter if you are outside or in a dark restaurant. Being battery operated, you could keep your batteries for up to one year, depending on how often you leave your bag open.

Realizing that color could “inspire your whole day,” Kara decided upon putting different colored lights in each bag. Kara wants women to feel good about themselves and their bodies, and that’s why she has focused her attention on the bright encouraging lights inside the bag.

“It’s great to actually be able to see what’s in your bag. But not only that, the light is a daily reminder to light up YOURSELF from the inside out,” says Iris Sasser, Solas Design Assistant.

But the revolutionary technologies inserted into the alluring bag aren’t the only reason that this is currently the “it” handbag on my list. Whether you want a fun color like purple, a purse to wear on your shoulder, or bag for a night out on the town, Solas has it all. With fine Italian leather draping the bags, you will be sure to receive a finely made purse that will last for years to come. And that is why I have picked the Solas Lush Tote for this month’s “Handbag of the Month.”

With Britney Spears and her little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, as their first big celebrity clients, Solas has become a well-known name. Priced at a reasonable $269, this bag is available in purple, white, licorice, and cognac. Standing at 15 inches by 12.5 inches, with a framed center compartment and two side compartments, this purse will be able to hold all of your day’s belongings at work or on the run. And since lighting color varies in each purse, you will be sure to find a hue that truly inspires you!

To purchase one of these irresistible bags, you may order online at Solas, or find an authorized Solas dealer near you. With a T-shirt line and a fashion and beauty blog on the rise, Solas has only upward to go.

So be sure to get your Lush Tote today! 

Photo Credit: Solas Fashion