Houston-based handbag designer Elaine Turner, launched her new store this month at NorthPark Center. The Dallas-based flagship store which was previously located on Preston Road, has been transformed into a tropical and luxury shopping destination; perfect for complete escapism from shopping mall drudgery.

Elaine Turner turned a life-long dream to start her own business into reality back in 2000, with the inspiration of designing a handbag collection that was rooted in classicism yet elegant and contemporary. The collections are uniquely designed with painted grass cloth bags that have become a well-known signature look, mixed with genuine exotic skins such as ostrich, crocodile and python.

So if you have a spring in your step with preconceived notions of shopping in a tropical destination then visit this new luxurious store and feel perfectly at ease surrounded by palm trees, zebra prints and bamboo, while picking out your favorite spring accoutrement. The Spring 2007 collections, contain deliciously tropical-induced handbags from collections aptly named – The Moroccan Sands, The Tuscan Sun, The St.Tropez, The Mediterranean Dream and The Zulu Beach Collection.

Grass cloth totes with multi-stripe handles and antique brass hardware, the collection is available in Papaya, Sun Yellow, Sand Dollar and Coffee Bean. Prices range from $150 - $245.

Elaine Turner handbags are also available at select Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales and over 150 specialty stores across the nation.

Visit Elaine Turner at NorthPark Center or shop online at:-
www.ElaineTurner.com