Handbag Hoe
Everyone that follows my blog knows I am a hoe for handbags. Yes, I just said that. In fact, I wanted to call this post "Handbag Hoe," but I thought it would be minorly offensive to some. Anyway, recently I did a major closet purge to make room for some expensive splurges and b-day gifts, so I donated a bunch of bags to my Mom and Sister. Hope you guys love them! There's only one I regret unloading and it was a giant mint and forrest green bag...but I digress.
The bags I chose to keep are the ones I use the most. They have the most functions, but also they just make me happy. Can you believe I only kept one for truly sentimental reasons?! You'll notice most of these are totes or satchels that have handles and additional cross body straps. What can I say? I like what I like. These are the bags I kept in my closet:
My 15" chocolate brown leather, initial embossed Cambridge Satchel from The Cambridge Satchel Company. I actually don't use this a lot. I'll tell you why. It's REALLY big, and the leather is so nice that I don't want to mess it up. Also, I had it embossed with my initials. I didn't capitalize my initials, and also I have my initials on it instead of ASH. Boo. I didn't even think about it till later. Still a gorgeous bag though.
This was a 28th birthday gift from my Husband. It's a Michael Kors zebra striped calf hair and leather bag. My daughter, London, picked it out. It's GORGEOUS and I love it!
My Phillip Lim for Target Satchel. It's still cute, but as it's not leather I don't love it as much as I used to. It scratches easily. It's perfect for when I want to look polished but I don't want to necessarily risk messing up an expensive bag.
Christian Siriano for Payless color blocked tote. I bought this in January. It's a good everyday bag.
One of my very few colorful bags. I noticed all of my bags were neutral so as a birthday gift to myself I bought this "radiant orchid" Coach tote. It's roomy, bright, fun, and functional!
Merona fringed vegan carry all. This I bought purely because it's fringed. I can fit my LIFE in this bag. It's a perfect carry on for the airplane. It fits my 17-inch laptop! Plus it appeals to my inner flower child.
My classic Coach logo monogrammed tote. This one I had made to say ASH when Coach offered free monogramming a few years ago. One of my favorites, but I bought it before I was really into leather.
Strawberry Kate Spade bag. This one NEVER gets used but I love to look at it! It's patent leather and patent scuffs SO easily. It's such a fun pink color though!
I adore this Kelly Green Kate Spade bag. Another item that was bought to brighten up my accessories wardrobe, it is a little small for what I like to carry day-to-day. I bought it from the manufacturer website and I guess when I picture the dimensions, I pictured it bigger?
Color Blocked Messenger bag. This is from a brand called Street Level that I got for a steal from Piperlime. The snap was broken so I fixed it. Et Viola: The perfect day bag when you're on the go.
I bought this white leather bag from Goodwill for $3. It's definitely worn, but I needed a white bag and I like leather. It has that weird lock thingy on it, but it adds interest.
You've seen my vintage Dooney and Bourke Doctor's bag before. I still love it, and I use it mainly on days I know I won't be out long since it just has the little handles.
You've also seen my vintage red Dooney and Bourke cross body that Roger's Grandma gave me. It had belonged to his Grandma's sister and she knew I would take care of it.
My first "designer" bag. Roger bought this impractical little thing for me as a gift after I had our daughter in December 2005. The laminated canvas is really discolored now and IDK how to clean it. I can't bear to get rid of it though!
This is from Wet Seal. No brand, I got it on the buy one get for for a penny clearance so it was one cent! It converts into a back pack, and I use it on trips to the zoo, museum, etc.
Very Bradley clutch. I used to be really into her bags. I'm not so much anymore but this is cute for girl's luncheons and such.
This is an OLD Forever 21 clearance item. It's a faux leather and denim shoulder bag but I use it in places that I cannot take the back pack purse but don't want to take an expensive bag with me.
This is new! My black Rebecca Minkoff mini mac. Thank you to my Husband for the 10th anniversary gift! I bought him a leather Coach iphone case and a Coach wallet in case you are wondering :)
Sparkly vintage clutch. Nuff' said.
Another vintage clutch.
I needed a neutral non sparkly clutch and found this one from Merona at Goodwill. It has a strap if you want to make it a cross-body bag.
Vintage straw Ralph Lauren clutch. It's partially destroyed in the top left corner, but I love it so I just cover that with a brooch when I wear it!
Another bag bought to add color to my life. It's from H& M and it's a convertible clutch to cross body coral bag.
This one still has the tags on it. It's a faux leather laser cut clutch with chain strap. I'm using this Wednesday when I attend Wicked!
There you have it, the bags that survived my closet purge. Which is your favorite? What bags are in your closet that you LOVE?
59 comments:
what a great collection!! i love the coach and kate spade colorful ones!!
Mine too!
I can't believe you still have that many after giving me so many...LOL..My Favs would be the black fringed bag and the new green one..And I have the 2 toned big green one if you want it back or to borrow it...Stephanie, Liz, Mama , Barbara and I all benefited from your purge!!!I kept 4 which makes 5 for me now since I also have the black Coach you gave me for organizing your closet...It is my fav !!!
You would be so ashamed of me. I carry the SAME bag every day. A $30 tote from Old Navy. I just can't get into purses. Which I guess is a good thing, since I don't need something else to spend money on.
Wow that's a lot of purses....I love the Kate Spades pink & green!!!
Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I love that you monogramed some of your bags. It's a great personal touch.
http://cdaydreams.blogspot.com/
I love your vintage clutches and your green Kate Spade bag! Green is my absolute favorite color and I don't even have a green bag yet! I did get a green Kate Spade wallet for Christmas from my sister and I love it!
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry
Nights
Great bags Ash! like all of them but my favorite is the green Kate Spade :)
xo,
Yaudy
http://yaudycristinafashionista.blogspot.com/
Such a great collection! I really love how fun that green KS bag is!
I LOVE your collection!!! I have that Rebecca Minkoff bag too, isn't it the best?! and I love that Kate Spade green bag. It's such a pretty color!
xo,
Angela
I regretted my embossing on my cambridge satchel too, I got my blind when I really wish I would have done a fill so you could actually read it! The Rebecca Mink off is so so so stunning, that looks like an awesome bag! You have such a lovely collection here, I loved this post!
The black Coach is classic and will never go out of style, Mom.
You know, I love bags because even when I was my biggest, a size 16, my bags always fit. That's the beauty of accessories! They usually aren't dependent upon size!
Me too! Hopefully I will get a lot of use out of them this Spring!
Plus, it makes them MINE forever. who would want my bag monogrammed with ANS?
I love the leather of the green bag. It's so nice and durable. I can't wait to rock the green bag this Spring!
It seems to be the all-around fave, and may I add it was on SUPER sale for like, $130?
It was on sale too!
The leather of the Rebecca Mnkoff bag is SO SOFT. I would also like one in nude with silver straps if she ever makes one that way, to go with other outfits. Plus, it's really not all that expensive at under $200. I could save tips for another one in like a month,
I got it filled, but I didn't even think about the fact that I didn't capitalize the letters! And I wish it just said "ASH" like my Coach bag does. I hate my middle name. I even hate the initial. N for Nicole. Bleh.
Hi Ash, I I am Ada. I found you through H+K Style Journey. I am glad I stopped by. I absolutely love your handbag collection. You have lots of beautiful designer pieces. My favorites are the Bright Colored Designer Bags, the Tan+Black Over-the Shoulder one and those 2 Metallic Clutches.
You have cute style, also. Hopefully you stop by my page too and we can support and follow one-another. Have a Great Wednesday!!
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I am now following you. Clearly, I was in denial because I thought I was already following you!
I'm still loving that green bag btw.
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
You have an amazing collection!!! Love your new mini mac! You're gonna love it! I realized recently all of my bags are neutrals or dark colors. I will be adding a fun color or pattern to my collection for the summer!
www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com
You got rid of your vintage Chanel?
You have such a fabulous collection of bags! I really like your vintage clutches. I recently rediscovered a vintage LV cross body that I love using on the weekends.
Rowena @ rolala loves
You have a great handbag collection! I'm so jealous!
http://kacieskloset.blogspot.com/
Thanks Ada! I love those clutches too:)
My next splurge with be the nautical striped Michael Kors bag! For summer.
@Tabitha M. no but I did damage it so I didn't put it in the post. I left it out on my kitchen table over night and my puppy got ahold of it. It's in a box in my closet while I save up money to get it fixed.
Thanks Kacie!
That's why so many of mine have shoulder straps as well as handles, so I can use them as cross bodies!
It was like $3.00 at a thrift store one day. It's actually my daughter's but I use it all the time.
It was on mega sale too!
Great collection, Ash! Can I borrow that purple Coach? Please!!!!
You have a cool collection of bags; love your collection! Kisses http://creative-d-zine.blogspot.com
Yes! It is such a fun, bright color. It makes me happy when I use it!
Thank you Sharda! I am a total bag hoe!
I love your sense of humor and also of course, your bags!! Ha what a fun blog you have!
xoxo
http://fashionstylingbykendra.blogspot.com/
I give away a few bags every now and then to my sister too. It is always good to make room for a few special new ones! Love your collection! That kelly green kate Spade bag is amazing!
Rebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
You handbag diva you! What a fab collection!
I'm loving the radiant orchid bag. Perfect for this season's pantone colour :)
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Thank you Kendra!
I'm using it right now!
And I still plan on adding to it.
Thanks Andrea! That is precisely why I bought it!
Ah - I missed this post when I was away. I'm glad I saw it though.
Holy handbags! You have quite the collection and I love the mix of high and low end finds. You know from Instagram today, but I am in LOVE with that Kate Spade bag.
xo Jackie
Something About That
Holy cow! You do have quite the collection! I've been doing some Spring cleaning over the last week and need to do a major purge of my older unused handbags!
Love your collection <3 All the bags look amazing, but my favorite has to be the strawberry Kate Spade one!!
Do check out my blog:
http://rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.blogspot.in
you have so many fun bags! i'm absolutely loving all the brightly colored ones :)
xo brie
www.sophistifunkblog.com
Great collection.
Love,
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
I've been using the green bag this week and I'm surprised at how ROOMY it is!
That's why I love giving my bags to my Mom. I can get them back if I REALLY want them.
I haven't used it yet but I plan on it!
Me too Brie. I need more color in my life :)
Thanks Sofia!
Ash you have beautiful collection of bags. What about your Chanel? I hope you didn't give it away.. I have soft spot for colorful bags. Back in December got my first RM mini mack, have worn it just few times. Waiting for lovely weather and to be honest so scared to ruin it. Love it so much.
♥
xoxo Ra
http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie
I love the variety and history behind these. I like your Goodwill finds to. Michael Kors purses are my favorite. Rachel xo http:// Garaytreasures.wordpress.com
The Chanel got a bit damaged by my Dog so I didn't feature it. I'm hoping to get it fixed!
I have my eye on a tangerine Michael Kors leather cross body bag for about a month. I'm hoping it goes on sale soon!
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