{ Hobo ‘Blaze’ – $188 }
Handbags are a big part of my grownup ‘fewer better things’ philosophy. Instead of stuffing my closet with trendy inexpensive purses, I treat myself to two nice leather bags each year: one at the start of spring, and another when fall comes around.
This season, I’m searching for an everyday carryall in a rich neutral color or sleek black. This Hobo ‘Blaze’ converts from a shoulder bag to a backpack, so it’s the best of both worlds, with a tassel! I just wish it was a smidge bigger so it would fit my laptop, planner, and all the other stuff I schlep to-and-from the flower shop.
These oversized totes and carryalls top my favorites list. And I couldn’t resist throwing in a ladylike backpack.
{ Rebecca Minkoff – $275 }
{ Madewell ‘Fenwick’ – $248 }
{ J.Crew ‘Peyton’ – $198 }
{ Cuyana Small Carryall – $185 }
{ Everlane ‘The Petra’ – $330 }
{Dooney & Bourke ‘Sloan’ – $298 }
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Fashioholic thoughts
love them all!!
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Cashmere Wonder
I adore the Rebecca Minkoff bag! I have a similar one but in brown color and it’s perfect for fall! I also like Ralph Lauren bags, they are absolutely amazing! Nice post!
styleprobediaries
The Dooney and Burke bag is EVERYTHING!!
rksabika
Dooney & Bourke Sloan! Mostly because this is my daughters name and I LOVE the color
basicallylittlebee
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basicallylittlebee
Hey Keira, great blog! I completely agree and Whistles IS great for bags. I’ve just started my own fashion blog and still quite new to it, so please have a look if you get a second!! Xx
Undeniable Love Affair
I Love Love Love Love ! the ‘ Rebecca Minkoff – $275 ‘ The kaki green is just perfect for fall <3 x
Carolina E.
I like the Dooney & Bourke !
Beautif{eye}YourLife
Love your blog and I’m dying over the Rebecca Minkoff!!
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Brittany Ross
Ooh the black ‘petra’ and Dooney andBurke fringe one are my faves! One of my fall must haves are lace up flats! I would LOVE for you to check those out on my new blog :)
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Sarmistha Goswami
I have a bag fetish and I am loving all of them! Thanks a lot for sharing and inspiring! :)
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semisweettooth
I love this! The Rebecca Minkoff is a win from my P.O.V. :)
xo, Jessica
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finewhateverblog
I, too, am beginning to embrace a quality over quantity philosophy regarding purses and have found that what the purse will hold on the inside is more important than how it looks on the outside. I like the Rebecca Minkoff best.
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tiffers1912
Nice, classy looking bags. As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to appreciate the benefits of having just a few expensive bags instead of a ton of cheap trendy ones.
Musings
Love the brown Madwell! *heart eyes*
Amber • Carolinian Explorer
Love the Cuyana one!
Navneet @nativefabfox
Great post ☺
dayinmydreams
and they’re all soooo pretty!
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Colleen
I’m all for the Madewell one, but they’re all gorgeous! I also love splurging on good handbags.
Irby.Inspired.
I am in love with that Rebecca Minkoff! The dark green is unique and gorgeous! Great post!
Keira Lennox
Irby.Inspired.I love the color of that one, too! I don’t have anything green in my closet, but it’s such a great neutral for fall.
angeliquekat
I would go for the Cuyana Small Carryall if I was in your place!
Keira Lennox
angeliquekatI love everything from Cuyana!
angeliquekat
Keira Lennoxto be honest I didn’t really know this brand until your post ! :/
designmischief
Whistles do GORGEOUS leather bags. x
Keira Lennox
designmischiefThank you!! I’ll check them out!
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Eleni
The Petra is stunning!
swaisath
Loveee the shape of the carryall
thepurpleavocado
Love that Dooney and Bourke!!
Rosie Harrison
I have a handbag obsession. I am in love with ‘The Petra’ I think it may be time to purchase a new bag :).