Celebrating ten years of handbag reviews

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Pictured: My first handbag review on the blog! You can read it here. / Most recent handbag review, read here. /

Handbags! You know I love them, and so do you! As someone who has written about handbags since before the blog, it was only natural, ten years ago, to add a handbag review section to Bay Area Fashionista! It really doesn’t seem like that long ago when I started my official reviews; as opposed to my handbag mentions and articles about specific handbags.

The handbag reviews have been fun because they give a specific post to each bag, instead of having to hunt through the blog for a paragraph here or there with a mini review. All the information you need a about a specific handbag is all wrapped up in the review article. Love that!

This fabulous bucket bag, pictured above, is my most recent review. I really love this handbag and find myself wearing it often. The studded details add a little edge and interest to the overall style of the bag. It is also quite practical and fits everything I need in a day. Love!

Talking about handbags I love. . .

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One of my favorite handbags of all time is my Givenchy Antigona. I own two! After falling in love with my black one, I indulged and invested in a pale blue Antigona. The black gets the most wear, and the pale blue one gets worn and babied a little more due to the light color. I love them both and also love the fact that the Givenchy Antigona has become a classic handbag which can be worn season after season. You know me, I love a good investment handbag!

Lastly, the handbag you have loved the most over the years has been the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. This classic drawstring bucket bag is still going strong and is a fabulous investment bag at a reasonable price. Love that!

My favorite handbags:

Thank you for coming to Bay Area Fashionista over the years for my handbag reviews, and more! There are more handbag reviews on the way, so stay tuned!

Thank you for your support!

XOXO
Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: Dior summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / caramel top handle bag / statement earrings / belted tote / maxi skirt / Chanel Chance / fisherman sandals / suede bucket bag / summer dress /

Summer style is hitting the streets! We are seeing floral prints, flowing dresses, neutral and anonymous handbags, summer nail polish, and of course, sandals are hot right now. As we move through May, summer is fast approaching, and the vibe is already here. Love that!

Maxi skirts, flowing dresses, and quality handbags are what summer is all about. Look for warmer hues, earth tones, shades of pink, clean lines, and classic styles. Summer 2025 is an effortless vibe. Love!

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What are you loving this summer season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Tropical vacation ready

wearing: statement earrings / blue and white dress c/o Clara Sunwoo (use code CATHY10 to save 10%) / straw tote bag (customize the embroidery) / nail polish / bracelet (old, similar here) / wedge espadrilles /

Do you ever get wanderlust? This year I have had a bit of wanderlust. So, as I wish for a tropical vacation, this dress will give me all the beach vibes. Love!

In case you haven’t noticed, Clara Sunwoo has her new collection available online! It has spring and summer prints perfect for a vacation, as well as looking fabulous here at home. Love that!

This dress will be perfect not only for beach excursions, but also at home with sandals and a relaxed handbag. It is perfect for the warmer weather.

Be sure to check out everything new from Clara Sunwoo at ClaraSunwoo.com. Use code CATHY10 to save 10% on your purchase.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*This dress was gifted by Clara Sunwoo. All thoughts and opinions in this post are my own and not influenced by the gift.