Lug Video Contest Spoiler Alert: EVERYBODY WINS!

I just love a good Lug contest, but this time our fearless leaders, Ami and Jason, have really outdone themselves! Why, you ask? Because for this contest EVERYBODY WINS! That's right, EV-ERY-BO-DY. Just submit a short video (30 seconds or less) telling us why you love Lug and how you LIVE LIFE IN COLOR! The more creative, unique, magnificent, marvelous, awe-inspiring the video, the better! Every Lug Nut who submits a video and "likes" Lug on FB will get a $20 Lug gift card, and as if that wasn't awesome enough, you will be entered to win the grand prize, the big kahuna, the mac daddy of all Lug prizes ... drumroll ... a Lug prize pack valued at $500!!!

The Deets:

1. Submit your video to splash@luglife.com by August 7. Remember: 30 seconds or less!

2. Voting takes place throughout the month of August on Facebook, so be sure to tell all your friends to "like" Lug then "like" your video.

3. The grand prize winner will be announced September 1.

Now, go ahead and get your Spielberg on!

Lug Goes Zen on Friday Mornings

As part of Lug's get-fit commitment, the team has started up "Friday Morning Yoga" at the office gym. Doesn't that just sound perfect? After a hectic week of work designing awesome bags, satchels, totes, and accessories, Luggers can head to the gym for a morning of calm and rejuvenation to gear up for an exciting weekend outside of the office. Even the office mascot, Brooklynn, centers her chi! (She couldn't be more adorable, right?)

Happy Friday, everyone! I guess all that's left to say is ohmmmmmm ....

Capital Hoedown: Country Stars Line Up!

There's less than a month, now, before we head to Ottawa for the Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival. .... WE CAN'T WAIT!!! (!!!) .... But I guess we have to. So while we wait, I figured we might as well get super excited about the lineup. Without further ado, THE LINEUP! Now, what you're going to want to do is go here and download lots of songs by all the artists so that you can sing right along. (I'm learning the words to this one right now.)

SOOOO EXCITED!!!

Who is your favorite artist in the lineup?

One More NEW From Lug: All-New Taxicab Tote!

If you like our original Taxi Tote, you'll love the new and improved Taxicab! It's got the same classic shape as the original, but the new quilted fabric gives it a fresh, more sophisticated look. We kept all of the original features, like the three front pockets, water bottle pocket, and luggage strap, but we kicked it up a notch by repositioning its accessory pockets, making this classic tote even more clever. We can't wait for you to see it in person!

More NEW from Lug: Introducing the Mambo Sun Tote!

I don't know where you live, but down in Texas, it's HOT, HOT, HOT! And when it's HOT, HOT, HOT, there's nothing better than a beach or a pool, or, heck, even a sprinkler in the backyard. ... While we can't bring the beach to you, we can supply the perfect tote to bring to the beach! Enter the Mambo Sun Tote. It's super lightweight but big enough for beach towels. Plus, it's got soft-lined pockets for gadgets, and three front pockets to keep other beach/pool essentials (magazines, sunglasses, etc.). There's even a removable mirror and a key fob! We can't wait for you to see this cute bag's new quilted clover fabric detail in person. You'll be mad about Mambo too!

Available this Friday!!!

More NEW from Lug: Introducing the Shimmy Shoulder Pack!

Add a little Shimmy to your shake with our newest shoulder pack! This lightweight bag will keep that pep in your step. Though it may be small in stature, it's big on organization, with all the clever features you've come to expect from a Lug bag—durable, fully adjustable strap, hidden water bottle pocket, cell phone pocket, soft-lined pockets, and a removable key fob. The deep front pocket has a magnetic closure for quiet access. And just like the Two-Step, the Shimmy features our new quilted clover fabric motif. Cute to boot!

Available July 15!

More NEW from Lug: Introducing the Two-Step Cosmetic Case

All of the Lug ladies are cheering for this one! Our new-for-fall Two-Step Cosmetic Case is large enough to corral even the biggest collection of cosmetics. It's got two separate compartments, each with a clear plastic coating for easy cleaning, keeping this bag looking great. The larger bottom are has a zip pocket and clever elastic straps to keep products in place, and the top section has another big zip pocket and brush holders to keep your makeup brushes organized. It also comes with a bonus Clearview Envenlope! Don't you just love it when we add extras?

And check out the too-cute quilted clover motif, our new fabric accent for fall 2011. We hope you LOVE IT!

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Happy Canada Day, everyone! We hope you have a wonderful day full of parades, festivals, barbeque, and fireworks. ... And if you see Wills and Kate up there, be sure to say hi!