Chloe Aby Lock handbag review

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Pictured: Chloe Aby Lock handbag in lizard-embossed, multi-metallic leather / crystal pie dish /

How fabulous is the new Chloe Aby Lock handbag! As you know, I am a huge Chloe handbag fan. I love 95% of the bags that Chloe sends down the runway. When I spotted the Chloe Aby Lock, I knew I needed one in my life.

The Chloe Aby Lock handbag is a little bit different from other bags Chloe is showing right now. Instead of classic and neutral hues mixed in with seasonal colors, the Chloe Aby Lock is being shown in splashy fabrications, seasonal designs, and downright fun colors. Since metallics are huge for spring 2020, and 2020 in general, I decided to purchase the lizard-embossed, multi-metallic leather option. I am so glad I did, it’s beautiful in person!

Small bags are huge for 2020; so a small, metallic bag hits two of the spring 2020 handbag trends this year. You know I love to double-dip 😉 While this may look like an evening bag, and it does make a fabulous evening bag, it is on-trend enough where it can be paired with casual looks during the day. I look forward to pairing it with printed pants, jeans, and shorts as the weather warms up.

Convertible bags are a great investment. The Chloe Aby Lock can be worn as a shoulder bag with the golden chain out, or it can be worn as a small satchel with the chain tucked in. The chain is thin enough where it doesn’t take up much space when tucked in. As you can see below, my iPhone, wallet, lipstick, and keys can fit inside the bag with some room on top in case I tuck the chain. Of course, the chain would be tucked underneath my purse essentials, not on top, but you get the picture.

Inside the Chloe Aby Lock

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Pictured: Chloe Aby Lock / Wallet (sold out, this one works) / iPhone (case found here) / Chanel spring lipstick /

This bag is on the smaller side, so instead of my larger, daily wallet, I switch to my small wallet which I like to use for small bags and travel. My glasses do not fit inside the bag, so I have to plan ahead if I need my sunglasses. Otherwise, it is quite roomy for a small bag. Many of the bags designers are showing for spring 2020 are really small. The Chloe Aby Lock is small, yet big enough to fit basics such as a small wallet, keys, lipstick, and phone. If anything, it will make you pair things down!

The interior has one slim pocket which is a good size for a few credit cards, and a drivers license. You can also place folded bills inside. This may help if you want to free up space by not carrying a wallet. It also has sturdy fabric lining, which is great for protecting the leather.

Outside the bag, there is a strong and slim chain. The chain is ideal for wearing the Chloe Aby Lock as a shoulder bag. It doesn’t slide off; which is always nice since some chains tend to slide off the shoulder. It is not long enough to wear cross body. If you are looking for a cross body bag, this isn’t it.

You can also wear the chain tucked in. Worn as a small satchel, the Chloe Aby Lock takes on a dressier vibe. This is how I wear it for more formal occasions. I like the shoulder chain strap for daytime looks. Of course, when you’re out and want to free up your hands, the shoulder strap comes in handy.

Hidden exterior mirror underneath the Chloe Aby Lock handbag

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OK, check this out! There is a mirror, with an indented lock design, underneath the bag! It’s such a nice and discrete way to have a mirror for checking your teeth at dinner! haha The edges of the bag are roughly 1/4 of an inch from the mirror. This allows the body of the bag to protect the mirror, as well as act like feet for the bag. Fun right?

There is also a lock hanging on a small chain on the side of the bag. This lock is for decoration only, it has no use. It’s cute and fun nonetheless.

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What do you think of the Chloe Aby Lock handbag? I am in love with this bag, and feel like it’s a great investment. After the small bag trend is over, this handbag can still be worn as a dressy bag. It has a classic vibe to it. Love that!

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XOXO

Cathy

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Chanel La Fleur et L’Eau nail polish late spring 2020

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Chanel la Fleur de L’Eau spring 2020 makeup collection from top: Chanel blush / Chanel Fleur de Pecher nail polish / Chanel Petale nail polish / Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in Eau de Rose /

Chanel act II is here! The late spring 2020 collection, also referred to as Act II or Chanel’s second season release, is here. Chanel La Fleur de L’Eau is a soft and feminine makeup collection which features two new nail polish hues, two new Rouge Coco Flash colors (I purchased one which you can see above), blush, and more. I only purchased one lipstick, and the blush, along with the two nail polish hues.

Spring 2020 is bringing us vibrant hues in apparel, as well as some pastels. The Chanel La Fleur de L’Eau collection is perfect for acting as a neutral against the many colors we are seeing right now for spring. I decided to purchase the blush, which is a fresh and pretty pink, for the spring season. It’s a light and airy color which works well with many skin tones. I also felt like I needed a fun lipstick color for the spring season. As you know, I prefer sheer lipsticks, so when I saw the new Eau de Rose from Chanel’s Coco Flash collection, I knew it would make the perfect spring hue. It’s my favorite lipstick color Chanel has released for spring. Love!

Chanel La Fleur de L’eau spring 2020 collection: Chanel Petale nail polish

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If you are looking for a chic and classic pink this spring season, Chanel Petale nail polish from the Chanel La Fleur de L’Eau collection for late spring, is the hue for you! It’s a medium pink with blue undertones. I find the hue mature and alluring. I’m not normally a pink nail polish person, but I will wear this pink. It’s vibrant and fun!

Chanel La Fleur de L’eau spring 2020 collection: Chanel Fleur de Pecher nail polish

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I cannot resist sparkles! Chanel Fleur de Pecher nail polish from the Chanel La Fleur de L’Eau beauty collection for late spring 2020 is the hue for me! It’s a peachy pink with subtle sparkles. I always reach for sparkly nail polish when it’s around. Love this one! I plan on switching from the spring 2020 collection, to this hue as we move forward in the season. It’s a little bit lighter, which plays well with my current mood for spring.

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What do you think of these new nail polishes for the second half of spring? Will you be switching things up and rocking one or more of these hues?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Anaheim Garden Walk lunar light show

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wearing: blue and silver earrings / black twist tee / black sweatshirt worn draped over my shoulders / black belt / black handbag / spring nail polish / classic cut jeans / platform sneakers /

On the last day of the cheer competition, we relaxed by the pool at the hotel, visited The Bowery Museum in Santa Ana, and then enjoyed dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s at the Anaheim Garden Walk. This ultra cute shopping and dining area is roughly one block from the Anaheim Convention Center, and Disneyland. It was an easy walk from the hotel, and a hidden gem we hadn’t been to before.

The Anaheim Garden Walk had a ton of local shops-not chains-and it also included a large number of restaurants. After dinner, we walked around and discovered a beautiful LED light show throughout Anaheim Garden Walk. It was a light garden which was a special display for lunar new year. We felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it!

The lights were beautiful and glowed in the night sky. My camera does not do all the vibrant colors justice. It was magical and pretty. We kept stopping along the way to snap pictures in front of the various displays. Many of the light fixtures were set-up for Instagram moments, so there were plenty of people trying to get the right shot for Instagram. We were not as careful as other people, as we got giddy over each fixture, and tried to quickly snap photos so we could go on the next installation.

We also enjoyed the locally owned shops and my daughter found a few beauty items at one of them. If you visit Disneyland, or are in the Anaheim area, I highly recommend checking out the Anaheim Garden Walk. It is a really nice shopping and dining area! It looks like the lunar new year display will be up until the end of February. So if you can get there before the end of the month-do it!

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XOXO
Cathy

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