Alain Ducasse in Paris is known for the little ottomans staff bring out to hold guests’ purses. Sadly, at Ducasse, my purse kept sliding off its perch. Other restaurants use the Dangle. But normally, women keep their bags in their laps, or worse yet, on the floor. Forget about the back of a chair: That’s prime purse-snatcher bait. But I’ve discovered the PurseGuard Ultra. Released this year, it’s a bag hook with bells and whistles—literally. There’s a pressure-sensitive button on the bottom, where it rests on the table, so if your bag is lifted from the hook, an alarm goes off and lights flash. It’s also possible to switch off the alarm so you can just use the hook. And it’s a great conversation-starter—guys love it.
PurseGuard Ultra, $22
This sounds like car alarms. … soon they will be mostly going off accidentally and be insanely annoying. I’m all for comfortable, safe spots to put your purse (banquettes make the best seating!), but something with an alarm is more likely to be irritating than helpful.
I’ve been a fan of this purse hook for several years, bought it when it was $15 on bluefly.com…..alas it was discontinued. Searched high and low and found it again on Amazon.
It folds up to a nice compact size and is very sturdy and secure when holding a handbag/package.
http://www.amazon.com/Color-Bling-Foldable-Purse-Hanger/dp/B000P8Z1EW/ref=pd_sbs_a?ie=UTF8&qid=1199480871&sr=8-2
I’ve been a fan of this purse hook for several years, bought it when it was $15 on bluefly.com…..alas it was discontinued. Searched high and low and found it again on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Color-Bling-Foldable-Purse-Hanger/dp/B000P8Z1EW/ref=pd_sbs_a?ie=UTF8&qid=1199480871&sr=8-2