Spring 2018 handbag trends: white handbags

spring 2018 handbag trends white handbags

off-white and white handbags spring 2018 from top left: shoulder bag with brass ring (hot IT bag-I own this in black and love it!) / tote with metal handle / Prada shoulder bag / white box shoulder bag / cross body circle bag (under $500!) / off-white mini tote bag / net covered handbag (hot IT bag-under $400) / Gucci lady bag ( I bought this one for spring!)

Spring is starting to hit store shelves, and we are beginning to get a glimpse of what buyers favored from the runways last September. White was a huge runway trend. The all-white look dominated so many collections in New York last fall. It was one of the big runway trends, and I am happy to see it hitting store shelves; and the streets!

Along with the white trend from the runways, comes the white handbag trend! White handbags are huge this spring 2018 season. This is one of the bigger trends in handbags for the upcoming warm weather season. Designers are showing both stark white, and off-white; so if bright, blinding white isn’t your thing, never fear, off-white is just as fabulous for spring!

White alone, does not make an IT bag for the spring 2018 season. In addition to white, you will need to watch for certain styles, and brands, to hit the spring 2018 IT bag jackpot. The hottest handbag styles for spring 2018 will include the continuation of the quilted shoulder bag, the cross body circle bag, small box bags, and that fabulous net covered bag shown above. It’s a huge IT bag by the way 😉

The upcoming handbag trends for spring 2018, which are gaining popularity, include the small lady bag-with a detachable shoulder strap, and the tote bag. Tote bags are making a comeback as more then just a beach bag, or diaper bag alternative. They are replacing large satchels for the office, and they are also being used as daily handbags. Any size tote is hot for spring! Just grab the size you need for your lifestyle, and you’re set! Love that!

There are thousands of fabulous white, and off-white handbags for spring 2018 on store shelves, as we speak. I carefully chose the hottest white, and off-white bags from around the web, and placed them in the collage above; as well as the shopping widget below. These bags offer the current IT silhouettes, from the current IT brands. You know me, I’m all about the IT bag!

If you are looking to be on trend this spring 2018, but want to make sure you buy more of an investment bag, rather then a trendy silhouette, stick to tote bags, lady bags, and quilted shoulder bags. You will love the longevity of your investment! I have an off-white quilted shoulder bag from over twelve years ago which is still relevant. Investment bags are key!

Spring 2018 handbag trends | shop white handbags:

Which style of white handbags for spring 2018 are your favorite? Do you prefer white, or off-white?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

bareMinerals Ageless Genius skin care review

bare minerals ageless genius review

pictured: products c/o bareMinerals  / bareMinerals Ageless Genius neck cream / bareMinerals Ageless Genius smoothing serum / bareMinerals Ageless Genius eye cream

Did you know bareMinerals made skin care? I had no idea. I always thought they were all about mineral makeup! I was thrilled when bareMinerals reached out and sent me samples of their newest skin care collection to test out. The new bareMinerals Ageless Genius skin care collection aims to soften skin while fighting visible signs of aging. Love this!

The bareMinerals Ageless Genius skin care collection contains Vitamin A and botanical extracts which promise to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and expression lines, smooth texture, and improve firmness and elasticity.

Although I am over forty, I don’t consider my neck to show signs of aging. (maybe I live in a dream-world?) So when I tested out the neck cream, I was happy with the soft, and moisturized effect the cream left without leaving a greasy film, or clogging my pores. My neck is happy!

Now when it comes to my eyes. . .there are quite a few lines from all of the laughing and smiling I have done in my life. I’m not sure why people call these lines crows-feet; they really are happy lines! The bareMinerals Ageless Genius eye cream is doing a great job adding moisture without clogging pores around my eye area. This cream does a great job reducing puffiness, and dark circles under my eyes; which I have had quite a bit of lately due to my current battle with Influenza.

All in all, the new bareMinerals Ageless Genius skin care collection does a great job protecting skin from aging, and leaving it soft. I am a huge fan!

The new bareMinerals Ageless Genius skin care collection is fabulous for fighting the aging process. You can find the collection online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Goals for the new year

photo courtesy of “Her Creative Studio” via Style Collective. 

Cheers to a new year! 2018 is here, and as much as I love making New Year Resolutions, often times I don’t follow through with them. I decided this year, instead of making a list of resolutions, I would make goals.

My 2018 goals are simple, and I believe they will be easy to achieve in the New Year. Without further ado, here are my 2018 goals:

Get outside more: I am homeschooling two of my three children, and I work from home. When I workout, I go to the gym. I need to try and get outside more by scheduling family hikes, outings, and the like; at least once per week.

Give my husband more attention: With three kids, their activities, and running my company, sometimes I fail to give my husband the attention he deserves. I am going to plan a date night once a month, and ensure he gets the attention he deserves!

Make more educational family time: We play games with our kids, and take them on excursions, but most of that time is fun time. I want to make fun time more educational. This means more educational-type excursions, and educational games. I want my intelligent children to be as well educated as possible. So far we have played writing games, and gone to a few museums; but I want to do more-would love ideas you have!

Get my fitness on track: I always have a strong workout plan which I adhere to religiously every week, season, and year. Last September I hurt my neck, and had to stop working out for several weeks. Then, I was able to start up my workout routine over Thanksgiving vacation. Unfortunately, I soon fell ill with influenza and was unable to workout for close to three weeks. I finally got back on track this week. My goal is to stay healthy and keep my fitness on track. I gained over ten pounds since September by not working out, so I really need to keep my schedule strict!

Diversify my blog income: So this is a question I get asked quite often; “How does your blog make money?” Right now, I have been making passive income by relying on affiliate income, banner ads, and brands who approach me for collaborations. It has been easy to run my blog this way; plus, since I have three kids and I home-school two, I am always really busy-so I always have had excuses for not going out there and cold pitching. But, it is time for a shake-up!

In 2018, I plan to use my corporate outside sales background to start pitching brands in order to expand my income possibilities. I have an action plan, and I have already started to implement it. Don’t worry, I am targeting brands I already love, and would be a good fit for this blog. I would never advertise something to you which I don’t already love, use, and would pay for myself. If you have questions about a brand relationship, or monetization of this blog in general, never hesitate to email me.

Stay away from “fast fashion:” So, I don’t think I need to delve too much into this. The last few years I have succumbed to the fast fashion temptation. Great prices, trendy items, designer look-a-likes; but my lifetime mantra has always been to buy the real thing. I have never purchased anything that isn’t real, because unreal items are sold by criminal organizations; but I have purchased fast fashion items which are inspired by the runways-I think you know the cheap stores I am referring to which can be found online, and at the mall. No more! I am staying away from cheap, sweatshop items.

Well, those are my 2018 goals for now. What are some of your goals for the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy