Fall 2023 handbag trends

fall 2023 handbag trends

Fall 2023 handbag trends from top left: black shoulder bag / black lady bag / convertible shoulder bag / green woven mini bag / black adjustable strap bag / slouchy hobo bag / slouchy tote bag / structured hobo bag /

The fall 2023 handbag trends have arrived! While the runways offered many fun handbag styles for the fall and winter seasons, the streets are shying away from kitschy shapes, faux fur and fuzzy bags, as well as overly oversized totes and hobos. Instead, the streets remain slightly more understated and anonymous, as well as classic.

As interest rates rise, shoppers are tending to reach for timeless styles as opposed to one-season-wonders. This is helping to drive the trend towards eschewing trends. Instead, the fashionable set is favoring high quality handbags which are timeless and durable, i.e. high quality, sustainable and offer style longevity.

Therefore, we are eyeing five front runners for IT bag status from the current range of handbag trends. So, without further ado, here are the top five fall 2023 handbag trends to invest in and love well past the fall 2023 season. Love that!

The Anonymous Handbag: Groundbreaking right? You already knew this before you opened this article, so keep your head high and continue to rock your anonymous handbag for the rest of the year and beyond.

The Lady Bag: The top handle handbag is a tried and true classic, which could be why it is exploding this fall season. If you prefer two handles over one, you can rock that too! They are both relevant. Look for an investment style in a neutral or black hue. This is a handbag you will wear forever. Or, perhaps you already own one! If so, take it out of the archives and get it into rotation stat!

Slouchy bags/Hobo bags: The hobo bag is still going strong! You can continue to wear your structured or slouchy hobo bag. When looking at slouchy styles, look for thick and buttery leather which feels like it could melt in your hands. It’s all about high quality and longevity.

Shoulder bags: The classic shoulder bag continues to go strong! You can look at adjustable straps which can be worn cross body as well as embroidered straps, classic leather straps and chains. The chain strap is a classic and popular strap for the shoulder bag. Look for thinner chains, the chunky chain is over.

Slouchy tote bags: A structured tote is all well and good, but a slouchy and luscious tote is best. Look for high quality, butter-like leather in a large and slouchy tote. You can wear it to work, for travel, or anything! Totes are amazing and versatile. Go slouchy!

There you have it! The top five handbag trends for the fall 2023 season. Also, keep in mind the popular fall handbag colors are neutrals, black, shades of white, shades of green, shades of pink, and shades of red.

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What is your favorite trend in handbags for fall? I’m in love with slouchy bags and shoulder bags!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

L’Occitane hand cream review

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pictured: L’Occitane hand cream in Vanilla Bouquet / summer nail polish /

L’Occitane Vanilla Bouquet

L’Occitane hand cream is an oldie but a goodie. If you searched for the perfect, non-greasy hand cream early in your life, you most certainly came across L’Occitane hand cream. It is famous for it’s non-greasy formula and its’ ability to repair hands. But, did you know there are additional scents beyond the standard shea butter fragrance? There are!

My absolute favorite scent from the L’Occitane hand cream collection is Vanilla Bouquet. You might think this is a traditional vanilla bean fragrance, but I can assure, it is not. In fact, L’Occitane Vanilla Bouquet does not really smell like vanilla at all. It is a very soft, floral scent which is light and works well all year long. I am in love with it!

In addition to L’Occitane hand cream in vanilla bouquet, there are additional skin care products with this scent. I am currently loving the body cream, which is thick and moisturizing, as well as beautifully scented! Love!

If you are looking for hand cream which does its’ job, and accompanying skin care products, you might fall in love with L’Occitane hand cream in vanilla bouquet. I know I did!

So, without further ado, I rate L’Occitane hand cream vanilla bouquet five out of five stars! Love it!

Have you tried L’Occitane hand cream yet? If not, I highly recommend giving it a try. It quickly repairs hands and has been a favorite since the 1990s.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Nike Dunk review

nike dunks review

pictured: Nike Dunk High in olive and white /

It is entirely possible I have been on a sneakers kick the past two years. Ever since I started to have foot problems, I found sneakers were better for my feet than all my fabulous, sky high heels. In moving towards sneakers, my daughter introduced to me to the SNKRS app and the fun street sneakers from Nike.

Nike Dunks are a popular street sneaker which have been in high demand for many years. If you look at people’s feet, you will find people from teenagers through to Generation X, and possibly some Boomers, wearing Nike Dunks. This is a sneaker style and street style trend which transcends age and demographic. Love that!

You can find a few different types of Nike Dunks on the street. There are Nike Dunk Lows which are a traditional, low top sneaker. There are also Nike Dunk Highs which are traditional high-top sneakers, and the SB line which is geared towards skateboarding. Oftentimes, most SB styles are sold in skate shops rather than the SNKRS app or Nike stores. Although, you can find SB styles through Nike sometimes. I did manage to snag one pair!

Once in a great while, Nike will offer the chance to create your own Nike Dunk sneakers! This is really fun because you have many colors available to you, and you can design your own pair with the color combo you want. I have done this twice. Once with Nike Dunk Highs, which I ordered in blue and white, and once with Nike Dunk Lows which I ordered in mint green and a greyish-white hue. Love!

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Nike Dunk sneakers are easy to wear with a variety of outfits. Of course, they can be worn with the obvious casual looks such as jeans, chinos, and shorts, but they can also be paired with dresses and skirts for a dressy yet sporty look.

What I love about Nike Dunk sneakers is that they are available in so many different colors! Many are one color plus white, but sometimes you can find them in three or more colors mixed together. They can match a certain outfit or be their own standout piece in an overall look. It is fun to find a pretty color and match it with a look! I also love my black and white Pandas because they go with literally anything! I feel like everyone needs a pair of black and white Dunks, often referred to as “Pandas.”

One of the drawbacks to the Nike Dunks is that the leather is not very soft. It is often stiff and easily creases. If you don’t mind creases, like me, then this will be OK with you. If you want your sneakers to keep their shape out of the box, you might consider adding an insert to the shoe or store them with a shoe shaper. One thing to note, the Dunk’s Nike allows you to create yourself seem to use higher quality leather which does not crease as easily, although they seem to fit a bit more snug than the off-the-rack Nike Dunk’s.

If you are like me, and need to wear orthotics, this can be a bit tricky. The insoles are glued inside the shoes. If you don’t mind ripping them out, it is easy to do. Then you can insert your orthotics. If you don’t want to rip out the insoles, you can wear an arch support band or add additional arch support to the existing sole. I wear mine with an arch support band and I am able to walk pain-free.

You can find Nike Dunk’s directly through Nike, or on the secondary market. Sometimes you will need to enter a lottery or draw through Nike or on the SNKRS app in order to snap up a pair you really want. If you can’t find the color combo you are looking for, you can buy from resellers but be careful! You want to make sure you are buying a legit pair made by Nike. I have linked to my favorites on the secondary market below. These are from reputable resellers, but always inspect them when you receive them to make sure you got the real deal!

There are plenty of colors to choose from through Nike right now. Here are my favorites! Please note, when you click on the black, grey, white pair, you will be taken directly to the create your own Nike Dunk low. Have fun designing!

I hope you enjoy your new Nike Dunk’s! They are a classic sneaker which you can enjoy for years; so, don’t be afraid to invest in multiple colorways! You can splurge all at once or invest in pairs over time. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

pictured below: Nike Dunk Low in black and white, also known as “Pandas” /

nike dunk review

Nike Dunks review