Handbag Spotlight: ALAIA Le Teckel shoulder bag

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Handbag Spotlight: ALAIA Le Teckel shoulder bag /

Although the world of IT bags is fuzzy right now with so many styles being hot on the street, this shoulder bag, also classified as a satchel, from ALAIA, is starting to turn heads.

The Le Teckel handbag features double straps like a classic satchel, but in this case, they are long enough to wear as a shoulder bag. ALAIA created a style which is short on height, and long on length, creating a hot dog silhouette. They are not the only fashion house to create a handbag this season in this shape, there are others out there. That being said, the ALAIA Le Teckel shoulder bag is the hottest east/west satchel on the streets; making it the IT bag of the trend.

Did I say trend? Yes, yes I did. One could argue the beautiful craftsmanship of this bag is investment worthy, but let’s face it, this style is trendy and will be relevant for a maximum of three years, possibly a little bit less. If you don’t mind a good trend, you can purchase this bag and sell it after two years in order to maximize your return. Unless of course you love it, then keep it in your wardrobe forever.

This version of the east/west satchel is priced under $2500, but you can find versions higher than that, as well as priced much lower. There is a price point for everyone this season to be able to rock the east/west satchel trend. Love that!

Shop the east/west satchel trend online:

What do think of this current IT bag? Will you be rocking the ALAIA Le Teckel? Or a similar style?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: golden hoops / Dior summer nail polish / Hermes spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / green stripe top / foundation powder / yellow pouch / black shoulder bag / silver bracelet / green handbag / rose sneakers / caramel top handle bag / golden loafers / small tote bag /

It’s almost summertime! May is here, and we are continuing to invest in lifelong handbags, jewelry, and shoes. Also, keep stocking up on classic clothing, but add some fun colors to the mix!

Bright hues are hot for summer. Pull out your bright blues, greens, pinks, yellow, orange, and red. Pops of color are “popping” up all over for the summer season. This not the season to dress in monochrome neutrals. Add a pop of color with nail polish, a handbag, or a new top! Love!

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What is your favorite color for the summer season?

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XOXO
Cathy

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy