Tag Archives: cross body

My Favorite Quilted Bag!

22 Jan

Quilted handbags have been around for quite  awhile and are the perfect timeless style to include in your handbag collection. The beauty about quilted bags is that they can be worn with anything from an evening dress to a t-shirt and ripped jeans. Every designer has their own take on the quilted bag with Chanel being the most recognized. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock- you can’t get your hands on a Chanel bag for less than $1500 and that’s the LOW END. That brings me to the entire point of this post; Most people would love a Chanel bag yet most people could never afford one- and there aren’t too many great options for a well made quilted bag without going bankrupt in the process… UNTIL NOW- Rebecca Minkoff has outdone herself with the Quilted Love Bag!!! These bags are so well made and are priced at $295 for the standard size and $195 for the mini. Not exactly cheap but totally doable!!! They look and feel like a million bucks and are available in an array of colors and hardware options. I have one in the standard size. I love it and highly recommend it!

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The Quilted Love bag can be worn with the chain long for cross body wear, with the chain doubled for shoulder wear or worn without the chain as a clutch! Who doesn’t love options??!!!! I also love how these bags have an outside pocket for phone or keys!

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Timeless Monogrammed Handbags!

9 Jan

Who doesn’t love a monogrammed bag- or monogrammed anything for that matter?  I can’t exactly put my finger on why, but I just love slapping my initials on any accessory  that I can. This post focuses on two of my favorite timeless carryalls that will be around for seasons to come. Both of these classic shaped bags have top handles for handheld wear as well as a cross body strap for hands free wear(perfect for busy moms). They are both available in an assortment of rich colors and are made of supple leather. The bags are large enough to hold everything but not too oversized or bulky.  If you’ve been looking for an investment bag that won’t go out of style anytime soon- these are the bags for you. They make a statement without being too “showy” or over the top, making them the perfect bags whether you’re a ‘fancy’ or ‘casual’ fashionista.

 

Glasgow Bag by Madewell $198 plus $10 monogram fee

 

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Duffle Petit Bag by Clare Vivier $524 plus $50 monogram fee

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Perfect Year Round Crossbody Bag!

19 May

I’m so excited to have received my very first Vince Camuto handbag and will be wearing it all year round. This gorgeous bag comes in a variety of colors, but I opted for black and white. I absolutely love black and white anything and this bag can be worn with burgundy in the Fall and peach in the Spring. Black and white is complimentary to most colors.  The great thing about Vince Camuto bags is that they are beautifully designed( they are reminiscent of Reed Krakoff bags)  are very well constructed.  in fact, they are so well made that I was shocked at how reasonably priced these bags are- I mean they are not $40 bags, but they are also not unattainable like many designer bags are unfortunately.  If you’re on a budget, this bag is worth saving for, but you won’t have to save long! Check out the bag below, I hope you love it as much as I do 🙂

Vince Camuto Max crossbody handbag- who doesn’t love the versatility of a crossbody bag?

 

Black & white $178 On sale NOW  for $132!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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All Black $178

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Navy $178

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Orange and white $178

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Lily collins wearing her all black bag as a clutch with straps tucked in.

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Instagram Roundup!

24 Feb

It’s that time again….Instagram roundup AKA my life in iPhone pictures! If you want to see more follow me @yourstylejourney.

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Journey

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Fabulous Friday Finds! (all under $20)

17 Jan

Happy Friday lovelies! Have I got GREAT news for you! I am sharing my usual weekly deals with you but this time, the deal is even sweeter. Through January 20th at H&M they’re offering an additional 50% off of all sale items online and in stores!!!! CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! My finds today are already marked down and don’t forget slash these prices all in HALF!

Boucle’ Jacket $20

Taupe Knit sweater $15

Brown Bag $15

Satin Dress $10

Knit Turtleneck $15

There are SO MANY MORE SCORES! You must get to the mall now or shop H&M online!

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Perfect Little Summer Bag!

26 Jun

What makes the perfect Summer bag?  Stylish, not too big and hands free!  I’m working on a small cross body bag post and couldn’t wait to share this one!  So here it is.  Crossbody bag with cutout detail, available at Asos and priced at a very reasonable $37.  Check back for my cross body bag post coming soon!

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Summer Style: White With A Splash of Orange!

18 Jun
I can’t get enough white on white with pops of color!  So cute! White with a splash of orange!

Look For Less! Summer Cross Body bag!

6 Jun

Bright cross body bags are absolutely perfect for Summer! They add a pop of color to your outfits and most importantly are hands free and can be worn while bike riding, shopping and roller skating!  The two bags below are stylish and sassy and can be worn for many Summers to come! Rebecca Minkoff’s Skylar bag retails for $325 and is available at Nordstrom, but if you’re on a budget, H&M has an affordable alternative for only $14.95.  I bought the H&M studded bag and LOVE IT!

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Fabulous Friday Finds! ( all under $20)

22 Mar


Happy Friday everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying your afternoon.  This week my finds are ALL from H&M.  Unfortunately, if you live in the states there isn’t  the option to online shop on H&M.com yet! So unless you live across the pond or outside of the U.S. you must truck on down to your local H&M store to find these items.  With that being said, these items are definitely WORTH taking a little trip for. Happy shopping and have a perfect weekend!

Rhinestone cuff $7.95

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Coral shoulder bag $14.95 ( great pop of color)

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White Blazer $19.95 ( a must have for all seasons)

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Loose fitting shirtdress $12.95

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Plus sized? Here’s the perfect scoop neck top to wear all Spring/Summer long and can be dressed up or down $12.95 in sizes L-3XL

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Tropical print shift dress $19.95

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Skinny white jeans $9.95

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Tropical print maxi dress $19.95

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Straw Clutch $12.95

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Yellow ballet flats $12.95

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Look For Less!

27 Feb

I love love love Tory Burch if you haven’t already notice.  She has some of the best accessories on the market in my opinion.  Her designs are well made and timeless,  I love that you can buy a Tory Burch bag and carry it for a decade or more!  I recently came across a bag at Target that looked strikingly familiar to the  Tory Burch 797 satchel, a beautiful bag!  If you can afford the 797 satchel that’s great but if you can’t, this Target bag is a stylish alternative for those on a budget! Both bags are gorgeous and the links are below! Happy shopping!

Tory Burch 797 satchel $650 at Tory Burch.

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Moda Luxe top handle cross body bag $59.99 at Target.

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