Handbags

Danse Lente Johnny handbag review

 in Handbags  tagged danse lente / handbag reviews by

danse lente handbagdanse lente johnny handbag danse lente johnny handbag review

pictured: Danse Lente Johnny in black / pictured below with bag: lipstick / phone case /

The Danse Lente Johnny handbag is so cute! I started to see this bag on the street back in September when I went to fashion week. Many of them are two-tone, and the two-tone bags are the ones I saw the most often on the street. I loved the silhouette and design of the bag when I saw others wearing it, but wasn’t sure sure which color to get it in!

For the spring 2018 season, Danse Lente started showing this mini Johnny in black. I love classic black bags, and since I couldn’t decide on a two-tone version, I decided to go with a solid black one. I’m so happy I did! As you know, black bags are easy to wear; and they transcend season. This Danse Lente Johnny handbag has turned out to be easy to wear daily, without worrying about color. Love that!

I wanted an easy to wear, everyday bag, with an unique look. The Danse Lente Johnny fit the bill! Since it looked bucket style, I assumed the bag would be one open bucket; that is not the case. Take a look at the photo below-

danse lente johnny interior

The interior of the Danse Lente Johnny handbags offers a zipper pocket which has ample room for lipstick and keys. It is a little bit difficult to get to, which is the main drawback of the bag’s interior. I only slip my lipstick inside of it, I throw my keys into the main compartment because it’s easier to reach them in the main compartment then in the zipper pocket.

On the sides of the bag, there are two flaps which don’t actually flap up. They stay horizontal and keep everything in your bag if it spills upside-down. They also offer good security if you take public transportation, or are in a large crowd where pickpockets are a concern. This is something I love about the bag.

There are two snaps in the entry to the bag. The main one, and then a second snap which connects the two side flaps. I don’t use the second snap; I find it unnecessary. I only use the top one, which is magnetic.

The interior of the Danse Lente Johnny mini bag is actually quite roomy. I can fit my wallet, sunglasses, keys, lipstick, and phone inside without a problem. There is still some room for other small items I might want to throw in my bag.

fits inside danse lente johnny review danse lente mini johnny review

The Danse Lente Johnny bag is made from structured leather. Although the flaps are stiff at first, I noticed after wearing the bag three times, they started to soften, making it easier to get in and out of the bag. I have grown to love the side flaps since they make the bag really secure; I don’t have to worry about pickpockets when I am in the city.

On the exterior of the bag, the fun hardware offers an alternative way to wear the bag. The wide piece of leather attached to the hardware actually folds up, allowing for the bag to be carried like a top handle tote. I tried to carry it this way ont he first day I wore the bag, but found the shoulder strap is much easier and more comfortable to wear. I like being hands-free with the shoulder strap. It is also long enough to wear cross body if need be. At the top of this post, you can see the two ways the strap can be configured.

All in all, I love this bag! It is a good size for days when I don’t need to carry extra items such as water bottles or cold-weather gloves. The flaps on the sides of the opening provide nice security, and the style is really unique and fun. Love that!

The best part about this bag is the price! Not only is it currently an IT bag, it is priced well under $500! LOVE!!! How often can you find an IT bag under $500! Not too often.

You can find this Danse Lente Johnny handbag online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

how to style a kimono

IT bags under $500 for spring 2018

 in Handbags  tagged spring 2018 by

spring 2018 it bags under $500

Spring 2018 it bags under $500 from top left: bamboo circle bag / white circle bag / bamboo half-circle bag / pale blue bucket bag / red flower pot bag / black bucket bag /

Spring 2018 is full swing, and there are so many IT bags to covet! While it might seem like an IT bag has to cost well over $1000, there are actually other IT bags on the market this season which are affordable; and priced under $500! Love that!

Cult Gaia has two IT bags to love for the spring 2018 season; and they are both waaaaaay under $500! These bamboo bags are popular in their natural color; but the brand also offers their two hottest styles in colors. So, if natural is not your jam, you can find the bag of your choice in a color you’ll love. I own both of these and love them! They’re so much fun in hot weather!

Shop Cult Gaia bags for spring 2018:

Staud is an up-and-coming handbag brand which is creating covetable designs every handbag fan will love. For the spring 2018 season, Staud has not one, but two IT bags which are flying off store shelves. If you see one you love, snap it up! They don’t stick around too long. I have my eyes on one in red!

Shop Staud bags for spring 2018:

The Brahmin Lane Melbourne circle bag is a bag you have heard me talk about before. It is priced under $300 and was spotted on the streets of New York Fashion Week in February. It offers spring 2018’s hot circle bag silhouette, and can also be found in white; spring’s hottest handbag color. It really encompasses a lot of spring trends! I own one in blue and love it!

Shop Brahmin bags for spring 2018:

Lastly, Danse Lente is a fabulous designer brand with an IT bag of its’ own. This cute little convertible bucket bag offers a shoulder bag option, or hand-held option; giving it versatility plus style. I’m eyeing the black one! Love!

Shop Danse Lente bags for spring 2018:

If none of these It bags under $500 for spring 2018 appeal to you, or they are simply sold out, there are a few handbag trends you can follow for the spring season and still have an IT handbag. Look for white handbags, brightly colored handbags, and/or circle bags. These are the hottest handbag trends of the season!

What are your favorite IT bags under $500 for spring 2018?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Brahmin Lane Melbourne handbag

 in Handbags  tagged brahmin / handbag reviews by

round bag trend spring 2018

pictured: handbag c/o Brahmin. Brahmin Lane Melbourne circle bag /

This is THE BAG! I first spotted the Brahmin Lane Melbourne handbag on Kat from KatWalkSF.com at New York Fashion Week. I told her how much I loved her bag, and she told me it was Brahmin! After seeing her wear it, I suddenly realized, this was the same bag I was seeing on guests of fashion week at all the shows. This was arguably the most popular bag on the streets of New York Fashion Week!

At the end of fashion week, I scoured my street style photos and notes. it was clear to me that this bag was on of the top ten most spotted at fashion week. Top that off with the fact that it is a circle bag, another hot spring trend, and we have the makings of an IT bag! Love that

The Brahmin Lane Melbourne bag is simply stunning. It is a structured handbag with stamped croc leather. The stamped croc is on both the front and back of the bag. The back features a handy opera ticket pocket which is a great place to put letters I need to mail. haha, It can be used for many things, that is just what I use it for.

brahmin lane melbourne bag brahmin lane melbourne bag

This beautiful circle bag has a detachable shoulder strap which can be adjusted to be worn over the shoulder, or cross body. It’s fairly lightweight, so the Lane Melbourne by Brahmin is comfortable to wear on the shoulder; but it is always nice to have the cross body option.

In addition to the detachable strap, there is a lady bag inspired top handle. I love carrying it by the top handle, it offers a vintage vibe when worn by the top handle.

Since the Brahmin lane Melbourne is on the smaller handbag side, I was afraid it wouldn’t hold very much; I was wrong! It is actually quite roomy inside!

brahmin lane melbourne bag brahmin lane melbourne bag

The interior features a credit card slot pocket, zipper pocket, and key latch. It’s very organized for a small bag, yet the main compartment fits quite a bit! I can fit my wallet, sunglasses, lipstick, keys, and iPhone with plenty of space left for Kleenex, a phone charger, or any other small incidental I might need to throw in my bag. As a mother of three, my kids are always giving me things to hold, so extra space in my bag is must-have!

This is my first Brahmin handbag, and I am quite impressed! The leather is sturdy and the craftsman is top notch. The stitches are even and tight; this is a very well made bag! Love! Now I know why my friend Kat wears it all the time, and why my Mom has another Brahmin handbag style she loves, and wears often too! I’m a new Brahmin fan!

The Brahmin Lane Melbourne handbag comes in five beautiful colors. The coconut (white) and pecan (brown) were the two most common colors I spotted on the streets of New York Fashion Week. While these colors are beautiful, you also have a choice of black, ribbon (raspberry red), and my favorite-Astral!

Brahmin also has a smooth leather version, and a blue python version; which is stunning! Drool!!

You can find the Brahmin Lane Melbourne online here.

Shop the Brahmin Lane Melbourne handbag:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*Thank you to Brahmin for gifting me this handbag so I could share one of the hottest bags on the streets of fashion week with you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

brahmin lane melbourne bag