New Find: Clutch

Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Eva Clutch

 

I blame my actions on the relaxing atmosphere of Maui that took away all my inhibition.  I have been looking for a clutch that I can easily take on a night-out so that I can stop using my hubby as my purse to keep my ID and lipstick.  While in Hawaii, I remembered that Louis Vuitton has a small bag/clutch that might work for this purpose.  It is also not my fault that the Louis Vuitton store is 2 minutes from the beach that we were at.  I just HAD to go in and take a look.  The saleslady very nicely brought this bag, Eva, out in all three prints.  The size and functionality is perfect.  It comes with a little gold chain that you can carry on your shoulder and also a long strap for you to carry crossbody.  Now I just needed to choose the right print - Damier, Damier Azur, or Monogram.  After torturing my hubby for 20 minutes, I narrowed it down to two.  Then just to make sure I wasn't delusional from being in the sun all day, I asked the lady to put it on hold until the next day.

I slept over it and actually dreamed about which one to pick...for those who know me, they are probably not surprised I dreamed about it.  I decided on the Damier Azur because it fits my wardrobe and my personality the best.  Now I will be on a ban for a while again...but it's a vacation-buy!  I am going to claim that everyone splurges on vacation - at least that's what I'm going to tell my hubby and I am sticking with it.  ;)

Mulberry Oversized Alexa

I have been searching for the perfect black bag for a while, and I think I have found one very close to it.  Mulberry did a really good job with the Alexa bag.  Most of the time a top handle is enough for a handbag, but there are times when you are shopping, or running to catch a bus that a should strap is very handy.  The two straps with buckles in front adds a certain coolness factor to it and yet you know this bag will not be out of style in two years.  The versatile black and oversized bag will work with both relaxed-weekend wardrobe to a more formal work wardrobe. We all know that we don't change our purse everyday no matter how good we are, *guilty here* , so the versatility is definitely a plus.

 Get the Mulberry Oversized Alexa at Net-a-Porter for $1,450

Cross Body Saddle Bag for Cheap

Cheap is a relative term.  :)  I got a request from a friend to help look for a leather saddle cross body bag in brown without breaking the bank.  I have to say, one of the bags I am using the most this season is my saddle bag - highly recommended!  I was given the budget of $200 - $250, I love a shopping challenge...and challenge accepted!

After a night of searching to the ends of the internet, I have come up with the following.  (I will include some messenger bags too because some people might define saddle differently)


My two favorites choices that I will submit for the challenge are -


Rugby Leather Saddle Bag
Rugby is a line by Ralph Lauren, which is known for their classic polo design.  It would only make sense that they can do a saddle bag right.  Here, Ralph Lauren did a well-made a classic saddle bag which just the right amount of detail on the flap and a tan color that is very versatile.  This is a bag you can definitely carry through the summer into fall.  It is a steal at $159.99.

 

 Get it via Rugby for a sale price of $159.99

See by Chloe Yate Leather Messenger bag
I have a love-love relationship with See by Chloe.  It all started with Chloe where I developed a love for their supple leather handbags with the high price tag.  You can imagine how excited I was to find out Chloe will have a little sister!  See by Chloe always puts fun details into their products, which makes it very easy to recognize.  Their quality is amazing for the price.  I have a wallet from them that I have used for the past 3 years, every single day, and it is still in very good shape.  Here is a messenger bag that displays all those qualities of a See by Chloe bag - nice leather, fun detail of the bows, and amazing price.  At 50% off, it'll go very quickly!

Buy it via Net-a-Porter.com for a sale price of $237.50


If you have slightly different criteria, maybe one of the following will fit your needs.


Rough Roses pumpkin leather 'Riley' Messenger Bag

Buy it via Bluefly.com for $199.99


Rebecca Minkoff almond leather 'Mini Rikki' Crossbody Bag

Buy it via Bluefly.com for $285




MARC BY MARC JACOBS Classic Q Natasha Crossbody Bag - available in multiple colors
Like See by Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs has a special place in my heart.

Get it via Bloomingdales for $348

Melie Bianco Miley
Not leather but cute for the price of the bag

Get it via Piperlime.com for $68.99


MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Medium' Messenger Saddle Bag

Get it via Nordstrom for $228

This was fun, so if anyone has something that they need to find, I would love to help to the best of my abilities!  :)