Coach Swing Zip review

pictured: Coach Swing Zip in black / nail polish / sweater / jeans /

How cute is the Coach Swing Zip! This small satchel is a reissue of an almost identical version Coach released in the early 2000’s. Do you know what this means? Glove tanned leather! Yes! Of course, it is not the same as the leather from the 1990s, but still, the glove tanned leather from Coach is still nice.

There is currently an east/west satchel trend on the streets right now, so the Coach Swing Zip fits right into that trend making it both classic and trendy, love that! The Swing Zip by Coach offers a zipper closure, an interior zipper pocket, and an interior slip pocket. The two shoulder straps are adjustable, but I don’t see why anyone would adjust them. The straps are perfect for wearing the bag as a shoulder bag.

The Coach Swing Zip is room enough for daily essentials, but it is still on the small side. I can fit my wallet, lipstick, phone, keys, Kleenex, and glasses case inside.

pictured: Coach Swing Zip in black / nail polish / lipstick /

There is still a small amount of room after I fill the bag with my essentials, but not much. I would say it is a step up, interior space-wise, from the Coach Swinger.

The Coach Swing Zip is proving to be a popular reissue. it seems to sell out with a day or two of Coach releasing a batch. If you follow me on LTK you can save this link and the app will alert you when it restocks.

This is a great, timeless satchel priced well under $500 you can feel good about investing in. I love mine! You can find the Swing Zip by Coach online here.

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XOXO
Cathy

Designer or Deal Brooch

Designer or Deal Brooch: designer brooch / affordable brooch /

The brooch is back! I am so excited this timeless look is back on the runway and about to return to the streets. The brooch is a beautiful jewelry piece which can be worn on one’s lapel or dress. it instantly dresses up a solid color garment or adds personality to an otherwise conservative look. While wearing a brooch is considered a classic look, they swing in and out of popularity. This year, the brooch was all over the runway, making it very popular and a huge emerging trend. Love that!

You can wear any type of brooch. Some brooches will be fun, such as a bird or fruit, other brooches will be a beautiful, symmetrical or asymmetrical design. You can find brooches with jewels, faux jewels, or in solid metal. The designs are endless.

My favorite brooches are vintage, but I also love costume jewelry versions of the brooch. The classic style shown above can be worn with almost anything and will be easy to wear year after year. The question is, would you perfect the designer version or the more affordable version?

Brooches found around the web:

Which style of brooch do you perfer?

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XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue sweater / Dior summer nail polish / Hermes spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / stripe top / yellow pouch / black shoulder bag / silver bracelet / green handbag / rose sneakers / caramel top handle bag / cap toe shoes / golden hoops / neutral mini tote /

Colors, neutrals, pastels-anything goes this summer season! While we aren’t seeing prints and patterns, solid colors, pops of color, and neutral ensembles are hot this spring and summer seasons. The color palette is happy up lifting, love that!

Of course, I don’t need to repeat myself. You already know investment dressing is still hot and the best way to fill in your wardrobe for the long term. Keep on investing in pieces you love with longevity!

Do you feel like your wardrobe is in a good place, but you just want a quick update? Nail polish! You can easily update your current look with spring or summer nail polish. Mint green and medium blue are hot right now and the ultimate in nail trends. If you prefer something from the pink or orange family, shades of pink, orange, and coral are hot too!

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What are you loving for spring and summer right now?

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XOXO

Cathy