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| By Sandy Lo Editor-In-Chief April 2008 |
Littrell evolved the style of her bags as her son grew and now she even uses it as a
purse. Unlike most lines who think that adding multiple pockets to a bag will improve
organization, Wylee Bags are expandable and contain two hidden pockets in the
front. Littrell boasts her bags are both functional and stylish. Along with the bags,
Wylee also carries jewelry, hats, and soon to come, T-shirts. Portions of the
proceeds from any of the jewelry that features a heart will be donated to Brian Littrell’s
Healthy Heart Club charity.
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Leighanne Littrell may be known for being a wife to Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, but recently she
embarked on a project that’s all her own. Wylee Bags is a new California made high-end line of
backpacks, diaper bags and purses handmade by Leighanne and her assistant, Miguel Torres.
Originally an actress (film credits include “Olive Juice“, “Wild America” and “My Fellow
Americans”), Littrell never even owned a sewing machine. “I avoided Home Economics in high
school and took shop.” She explains. “I literally just bought a sewing machine and taught myself
how to sew.”
embarked on a project that’s all her own. Wylee Bags is a new California made high-end line of
backpacks, diaper bags and purses handmade by Leighanne and her assistant, Miguel Torres.
Originally an actress (film credits include “Olive Juice“, “Wild America” and “My Fellow
Americans”), Littrell never even owned a sewing machine. “I avoided Home Economics in high
school and took shop.” She explains. “I literally just bought a sewing machine and taught myself
how to sew.”
The inspiration behind Wylee Bags came from having to lug around her son, breastfeeding pillow
and diaper bag. As a traveling wife to Brian, the airport was quite difficult to manage while trying
and diaper bag. As a traveling wife to Brian, the airport was quite difficult to manage while trying
to juggle everything as well as go through security checks. Leighanne first created a simple bag with a strap made out
of a sheet to keep the breastfeeding pillow in. “It just dawned on me that there was nothing like it.” And before she knew
it, she upgraded to real fabric and started designing backpacks. “I’m not a huge diaper bag person.” She says. “I don’t
like the big, square, hard bags that seem to never fit right on your shoulder and they move around a lot. There’s so many
compartments that you can’t remember where you put what.”
of a sheet to keep the breastfeeding pillow in. “It just dawned on me that there was nothing like it.” And before she knew
it, she upgraded to real fabric and started designing backpacks. “I’m not a huge diaper bag person.” She says. “I don’t
like the big, square, hard bags that seem to never fit right on your shoulder and they move around a lot. There’s so many
compartments that you can’t remember where you put what.”
Even Leighanne’s husband sports one of the Wylee Bags! Brian Littrell helped to design the Cross Body Bag, which is
available to purchase on the website as well as on the 2008 Backstreet Boys Unbreakable tour. Other celebrities
Leighanne has given her bags to include Kelly Ripa and Ellen DeGeneres. Littrell even named a backpack after
DeGeneres. “The Ellen Bag” is a brown patterned backpack Ellen picked out from the Wylee Bag collection. Though
she is not specifically aiming her products at solely celebrity clients, she is hoping that they will be helpful in getting the
Wylee name out to the public.
available to purchase on the website as well as on the 2008 Backstreet Boys Unbreakable tour. Other celebrities
Leighanne has given her bags to include Kelly Ripa and Ellen DeGeneres. Littrell even named a backpack after
DeGeneres. “The Ellen Bag” is a brown patterned backpack Ellen picked out from the Wylee Bag collection. Though
she is not specifically aiming her products at solely celebrity clients, she is hoping that they will be helpful in getting the
Wylee name out to the public.
For now, Leighanne Littrell’s main goal is to keep expanding Wylee Bags. She will be
looking for specialty shops to place the bag line in and see how they sell. And with the
line already getting such a positive response, Littrell hopes to have “a big ol’ shop” of
her own in the future.
Members of the StarShine staff are already big fans of the line. From girly to elegant
to convenient, there’s something for everyone. Though the line may not be affordable
for all, (backpacks and diaper bags are over $200) the quality can’t be beat because
it’s all handmade and not mass produced. “I like making people happy and giving
people a really good product.” For those looking for a Wylee Bag that won’t hurt their
wallet as much, check out the mini-backpacks and the totes. Staffers also love that
most of the backpacks are reversible! It’s like you get two bags in one! These bags
looking for specialty shops to place the bag line in and see how they sell. And with the
line already getting such a positive response, Littrell hopes to have “a big ol’ shop” of
her own in the future.
Members of the StarShine staff are already big fans of the line. From girly to elegant
to convenient, there’s something for everyone. Though the line may not be affordable
for all, (backpacks and diaper bags are over $200) the quality can’t be beat because
it’s all handmade and not mass produced. “I like making people happy and giving
people a really good product.” For those looking for a Wylee Bag that won’t hurt their
wallet as much, check out the mini-backpacks and the totes. Staffers also love that
most of the backpacks are reversible! It’s like you get two bags in one! These bags
are absolutely beautiful and though Wylee Bags items are mostly for women, there’s a few products appealing to men
as well. Check out the site: www.wyleebags.com and see for yourself! For the upcoming season, Wylee Bags now
carry beach bags and totes with fun, summery designs on them.
as well. Check out the site: www.wyleebags.com and see for yourself! For the upcoming season, Wylee Bags now
carry beach bags and totes with fun, summery designs on them.
“Thank you for anybody who has gone on the site and I hope you enjoy your
bag. We enjoy comments. We have t-shirts coming soon that’ll be really cute.
I’m going to test those out. Thank you to everyone who’s given me support.”
--Leighanne Littrell, Wylee Bags
bag. We enjoy comments. We have t-shirts coming soon that’ll be really cute.
I’m going to test those out. Thank you to everyone who’s given me support.”
--Leighanne Littrell, Wylee Bags
| Brian, Leighanne & Baylee Littrell |
| Doris Mini Back Pack |
| Handbag Collection |
| Frenchy Back Pack |
| Wylee Bag Giveaway! Oh yes, how can we feature this amazing line without offering something FREE for you guys? Leighanne Littrell is nice enough to give away a mini-backpack of the winner’s choice! How do you win? Fairly simple. Send an e-mail to: Wyleebags@starshinemag.com with your first & last name, mailing address, and your rants & raves about Wylee Bags in 3-10 sentences. Being a new company, Wylee Bags needs your feedback! Also, make sure you include which mini- backpack YOU want to win. StarShine will pick ONE winner to receive the Wylee mini-backpack of their choice. This giveaway is only in conjunction with StarShine Magazine. Giveaway prize is courtesy of Wylee Bags. All personal information is kept confidential for use of this contest only. Winners will be notified by mail or e-mail. Deadline is May 15, 2008. |
