Chicago Scene Magazine
Libby's Luxuries is a fashionista's dream, offering exquisite handbags made in over 100 different leathers, colors and exotic skins like ostrich, crocodile, sheep and snakeskin... In addition, the LiLuxe Collection of signature jewelry is on the radar this month. The collection includes necklaces, bracelets, belts, enhancers (decorative pieces that attach to any LiLuxe necklaces or belts), earrings and rings. ..
Libby Andrews used to be all business. After getting her MBA at the University of Chicago, she worked in technology and sales management. Yet when she was settled in Chicago and had three children in three years, she found her creative right brian. She began designing and marketing handbags and fine jewlery. In less than two years, through handbag parties, Web site, and specialty stores, her business, Libby's Luxuries, has had $250,000 in sales this year.
After she studied personnel administration at the University of Kansas, she headed for the University of Chicago for an MBA. Her early professional career was in technology and sales management....
Andrews, who grew up in Kansas City, is one of a growing group of designing women who are directing their creative talents into bags.
8 Nov 2005
Libby's Luxuries
Entrepreneur Libby McCarten Andrews '82 has turned her sense of style and passion for fashion into a fast-growing business. Her home-based company, Libby's Luxuries, offers exquisite custom bags, jewlery, and accessories for the fashion savvy at prices below most designer bags. See: http://www.pembrokehill.org/phs/ALUMNI/LibbysLuxuries.html
1 May 2005
It's in the Bag
While some entrepreneurs struggle to take their businesses to the five year mark to gauge success, Libby Andrews' inventory sells so quickly that she cannot seem to keep items in stock. Flossmoor resident Andrews is a stay-at-home mother with three toddlers, but she is also the owner and proprietor of Libby's Luxuries, Exquisite Custom Bags, Accessories, and Jewelry.
20 Jan 2005
Chicago Fashion: By Land & By Sea
Libby's Luxuries was featured in the January 19th edition of Chicago Fashionista.com. This article raves about the purse and jewelry collections offered by Libby's Luxuries and their outrageously reasonable prices.