so, today's focus is on spring handbags. there are sooooo many options out there that i'm literally mentally flooded right now, but here are a few of my many, many favorites:
wanting something bright and cheerful, but not too "out there"?? try on this framed satchel-style bag from urban outfitters. the color name is "tan," but it looks like a bright, spring-y yellow to me, which is just what i want this time of year. i love that it can be hand-carried or you can use the strap, and it's only $58...leaving you more than enough to pick up a pair of spring shoes (or two) and still stay comfortably under that $100 mark! this little beauty is also super cute in red!
now, i freely admit that this printed straw tote wouldn't work in all locales, but if you happen to live in the right spot, or heck, just love bright colors, i think this is the ultimate summer tote. i think this is one of those bags you have to see "on"....the standard website pic just wasn't doing it justice. $39 at target - another hit for them by rafe!
this linen shoulder bag just screams 'summer classic' to me - i can picture it perfectly with some crisp white pants and a pink T-shirt. this is a great choice if you feel like some of these others are great, but maybe a bit too young for you. i know i tend to chicken out on a lot of spring/summer trends in particular, because i think i'm too old to pull them off - but this bag says chic without trying too hard. and it does a nice job of looking much more expensive than it's $39 pricetag. once again, thank the rafe for target line for this beauty!
i wouldn't really be doing my job as a fashion blogger if i didn't include at least one clutch in this list. clutches are definitely the hot bag for spring - seems everyone's backs are finally giving out from the ginormous bags we've been schlepping around all winter. this spring, it seems less is more. i actually tried this little cutie by monsac out for a while - in the 'opal' color - and, while the style didn't allow me to carry as much as i wanted to, i think for most normal people, this is a great summer buy. and really, how can you resist a color called "dandelion"?? you can take one home for $98, from your friendly neighborhood nordstrom.
last but not least, i almost didn't feature this bag, since it's sold out. but they're getting more in stock, and i think it's worth a mention. anya hindmarch might best be described as the marc jacobs of the UK. her handbags are very high quality, sometimes timeless/sometimes funky, always in demand, and definitely well over our $100 threshold. however, to help raise money for a great environmental org called "we are what we do," anya has released a bag that's quickly become the hottest thing going. for a measly $10, you can pick one up too - they're incredibly high quality canvas bags, with rope handles - for the price, you can't do better for a simple tote bag. and you'll be about as "on trend" as a girl can be this spring. so, keep an eye on anya's website - they're due to be back on sale any day now!
