One of the pleasures of blogging is getting to meet people from around the world; Lisette Moraga is no exception as she hails from Caracas, Venezuela and contacted me recently about her LaLá handbags and plushes. A fashion designer with a degree in literature, Lisette has a vibrant, distinctive style that has a distinct South American flavor. I love her use of colors such as hot pinks, yellows and greens, as well as polkadots, hearts and bright floral patterns.

Many of her totes are sold as combos; that is, if you buy the bag you’ll also get a ponytail clip as well as one of her totally cute dolls (presently, you can choose from a doggy or penguin, which each also come with a felt appliqué). For more information, you can visit Lisette’s homepage, her bilingual blog, or her Etsy store.