Shopper Totes – 8 Styles You’d Love To Have Come Spring Season!

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Posted by Kathy • Adjustable Strap, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Calf Leather, Calfskin Leather, Carry-all, Chloe, Color Block, Crossbody, Evening, Givenchy, Glossy, Hand held, Holdall, Leather, Leather Handle, Lined, Marc Jacobs, Metallic Hardware, Minimalist, Monochrome, Multicolor, Nina Ricci, Oversized, Rochas, Salvatorre Ferragamo, Shopper, Top Handle, Tote, Travelling Bag, Two Tone, Woven, Zip Fastening, Zipper Closure

There’s quite an abundance of gorgeous shopper totes at Farfetch. I bet you will have a hard time choosing just one if you have a look. There are more colorful options available now that spring is just right around the corner.

Go on, have a look!

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a. Antigona Shopper, $986.77, Givenchy
b. Aurore Tote Large, $1736.72, Chloe
c. Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Tote, $3424.68
d. Angy Tote, $1335.05, Salvatore Ferragamo

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e. Nina Ricci Soft Tote Bag, $995.00
f. Borsa Tri Color Tote, $1075.00, Rochas
g. Balenciaga Oversized Tote, $1233.54
h. Marc Jacobs Small Khaki Tote, $1292.34

I fancy the colorful ones, the Givenchy Antigona pastel blue tote, Rochas Borsa Tri Color Tote and Balenciaga Oversized Tote. Wouldn’t these bags be just perfect for spring and summer outfits? Wear them with dresses and strappy metallic sandals.

I thought the Chloe Aurore Tote and the Salvatore Ferragamo Angy Tote are so versatile. You can dress them down with shorts, tank top and sneakers or gussy up in sleek vintage style houndstooth tapered high waist pants paired with loafers and sheer top.

Bottega Venetta’s Woven Leather Tote will surely become a picnic staple. Dress up 60’s pin up style in a cute checkered romper and platform pumps. Punctuate the look with this go-to bag.

These bags are so roomy too! Stash in your umbrella, spare cardigan, book, PDA devices or beach essentials. Handy and stylish, aren’t they?

Satchels In Vintage Style – Everyone’s Favorite Vintage Style Bag

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Posted by Kathy • '50s, '60s, '70s, Adjustable Strap, Buckled, Carry-all, Crossbody, Dolce and Gabbana, Evening, Flap, Glitter, Glossy, Goatskin leather, Gold Tone Hardware, Gunmetal Tone Hardware, Hand held, Holdall, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Leather, Leather Handle, Long Strap, Marc Jacobs, Messsenger, Metallic, Metallic Hardware, Monochrome, Neon, Removable Strap, Salvatorre Ferragamo, Satchel, School Tote, Shoulder Strap, Ted Baker London, Top Handle, Zip Fastening, Zipper Closure

Satchels are easy picks when it comes to punctuating vintage style outfits. As early as 17th century, these bags were already the bag of choice, long before backpacks came into existence. But in the past, only men were known to carry these bags as a fashion item.

But in the dawn of the 20th century, this has been incorporated in everyday school essentials. Girls and boys wear uniform satchels to school.

Fashion icons such as Alexa Chung were among those people who popularized this bag as a fashion staple. And now, you can bet that people will turn to satchels in order to get that vintage inspired vibe in their outfit. These bloggers are just some of those who have fallen under the charms of this bag.

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Bloggers showcasing their satchel bags. L-R: Liska Cole, Lhuang, Elisa

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L-R: Haleigh Walsworth, Robyn, Megan

It’s a bag that you can incorporate in your outfits no matter what the season is. You can go vintage girly with full skirts and dresses or opt for pants and oxfords for that preppy look.

Of course, the satchel bag already sports different looks. Check out these gorgeous designs:

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a. 1984 Leather Satchel, $1495.00, Marc Jacobs
b. Miss Sicily Small Leather Satchel, $1445.00, Dolce & Gabbana
c. Post Street Little Nadine Satchel, $458.00, Kate Spade New York
d. Allen Street Raquelle Satchel, $398.00, Kate Spade New York

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e. Rosalie Leather Satchel, $1495.00, Jimmy Choo
f. Sookie Small Leather Satchel, $1450.00, Salvatore Ferragamo
g. Ted Baker London Glitter Satchel, $89.98
h. Lola Leather Satchel, $1495.00, Marc Jacobs

I guess satchel bags are here to stay permanently. I won’t complain though. I’d love to inundate my wardrobe with these bags!

5 Vintage Style Bags, 5 Different Ways To Style

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Posted by Kathy • '50s, '60s, '70s, Adjustable Strap, Barrel Satchel, Botkier, Calf Leather, Calfskin Leather, Carry-all, CC Skye, Chain Strap, Clutch, Cowhide, Croc Embossed Leather, Crossbody, Deerskin, Dome Satchel, Evening, Glossy, Gold Tone Hardware, Hand held, Holdall, Lamb Skin, Leather, Leather Handle, Lined, Long Strap, Maison Martin Margiela, Marie Turnor, Metallic Hardware, Minimalist, Overnight Bag, Oversized, Removable Strap, Rochas, Saddle, Satchel, Sheepskin, Top Handle, Tote, Zip Fastening

Bag designs sure have gotten more interesting, haven’t they? I saw a lot of vintage inspired handbags at Shopbop and couldn’t help but feel pumped up and excited. Now I’m itching to go out and wear something fab.

But since I can’t yet, I just came up with coordinates worth pairing up with these 5 vintage style bags:

1. The Lunch Clutch, $220.00, Marie Turnor Accessories

Marie Turnor Accessories The Lunch Clutch1 The lunch bag style clutch is becoming more and more popular. Who would have thought that the lunch bag we used to carry to school can become a fashionable item? And since we are on the topic of school, I came up with these coordinates:

Wear It With:

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Jordana Lace Front Sweater, $365.00, Diane von Furstenberg
3.1 Phillip Lim Cropped Pencil Trousers, $375.00
Nancy Flat Oxfords, $498.00, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Pair it up with pastel sweater and cropped high waist pants. Complete the preppy retro look with a cute pair of oxford shoes.

2. The Onie Messenger Bag, $600.00, CC Skye
CC Skye The Onie Messenger Bag1

This messenger/saddle bag is cute enough to wear everywhere! I think I’ll go with something feminine.

Wear It With:

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Jonathan Simkhai Laser Cut Leather Shirt, $965.00
Josh Goot Eel Skin Skirt, $1,350.00
Elizabeth and James Suri Cutout Booties, $325.00

The clash of the cut out details of the shirt and the print of the skirt creates an interesting flair. Pair it up with cut out boots. You can even throw in a pair of leggings, depending on which season you would wear this in.

3. Maison Martin Margiela Brown Handbag, $1,785.00

Maison Martin Margiela Brown Handbag

I love myself a sturdy, handsome-looking leather handbag so it didn’t surprise me when this handbag caught my attention.

Wear It With:

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Ezette Top, $242.00, Alice + Olivia
Giambattista Valli Floral Printed Cotton Shorts, $595.00
Rag & Bone Durham Boots, $262.50
Hope Belt, $225.00, Tory Burch

Assemble vintage style top like this Ezette top from Alice+Olivia that boasts of peter pan collar. Throw in a bright printed pair of high waisted shorts such as this pair from Giambattista Valli. I thought ankle high boots would keep the outfit stylish.

4. Valentina Luxe Box Satchel, $450.00, Botkier

Botkier Valentina Luxe Box Satchel
Invest in classic pieces such as this satchel bag. Pair it with equally classic pieces.

Wear It With:

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Princeton Box Jacket, $396.00, Alice+Olivia
Kelly Wearstler Animal Print Sprint Tee, $135.00
Leah Plaid Shorts, $82.80, Tocca
Tabea Crisscross Flats, $315.00, Alexander Wang

I mixed the yellow cropped jacket with a plaid grey shorts. I originally wanted to use a sleeveless button down shirt for the top but thought it would look more interesting and playful with a graphic printed tee.

5. Rochas Zip Bag With 3 Compartments, $1750.00
Rochas Zip Bag With 3 Compartments

Rochas came up with a gorgeous bag collection for spring and summer. How can you go wrong with a leather handbag as timeless as this?

Wear It With:

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Tibi Drop Waist Checker Dress, $445.00
Paulette Peep Toe Pumps, $133.00, Sam Edelman

Love this mod drop waist dress. Wear it with pumps or loafer flats. Put your hair up in a beehive ponytail and wear a cute headband.

What about you? Which of these bags do you fancy?

Black Crossbody Designer Satchels – Appreciate The Basics

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Posted by Kathy • Adjustable Strap, Calfskin Leather, Carry-all, Crossbody, Deerskin, Dolce and Gabbana, Evening, Fendi, Glossy, Hand held, Holdall, Jil Sander, Leather, Leather Handle, Lined, Long Strap, Metallic Hardware, Minimalist, Monochrome, Saint Laurent, Satchel, School Tote, Sergio Rossi, Top Handle, Tote

You can’t go wrong with a snazzy black leather satchel. When all things fail, you can turn to this basic bag with very little fuss. Whether your style is more polished or you have a rustic panache, there’s always a place for these bags.

I bet you’d love to tote these leather crossbody satchels around:

1. Muse Two Bag, $1699.50, Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Muse Two Bag

2. New Silvana Bag, $1799.41, Fendi

Fendi New Silvana Bag

3. Dolce & Gabbana Tote Bag, $1097.06

Dolce & Gabbana Tote Bag

4. Malavoglia Tote, $1884.37, Jil Sander

Jil Sander Malavoglia Tote

5. Sergio Rossi Shoulder Bag, $1056.43

Sergio Rossi Shoulder Bag

What do you say to having a bag that you can use for all seasons?