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5 bags from last year you can wear this year

Staud Moreau Bag

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How cute is this little flower pot in a basket bag! It jumped onto the scene last year as a hot IT bag, and it has reappeared this year as a must-have bag for resort, spring, and summer. While the red color is no longer available, neutral hues such as brown and white are available. This year, you can also find a mini version, and a new oblong tote version. The Staud Moreau can be found in the perfect size to fit your lifestyle this year, why not jump on the bandwagon? This is a comfortable bag to carry, and it has a really roomy interior. I love the natural fibers against the structured leather; it’s a nice juxtaposition, don’t you agree? You can snap snap one up here.

Staud Shirley Bag; any size

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The clear tote with corresponding pouch inside has become a huge trend, and the Staud Shirley started it all over a year ago. This clear tote doubles as a stadium bag during football season with the removal of the interior pouch. I also find this bag handy on rainy days since it is made from PVC. The Staud Shirley is all over the streets, and so many brands have copied it’s look. You can find it everywhere! If you want to have the IT bag that started the trend, it is surprisingly affordable. You can find all sizes priced under $500. The little one I own is priced under $300, love that! You can find the Staud Shirley online here.

Cult Gaia Ark Bag

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The Cult Gaia Ark bag is the bag that keeps coming back! Despite introducing new wooden bag styles last summer and this summer, the Ark bag is the purse everyone keeps buying. You can update yours with a scarf inside, or tired to the handle. This is your resort bag, your hot weather, and your fun bag. What’s even more fun about it? The natural color, pictured here, is priced under $200! Love that! You can snap one up here if you haven’t already.

Two new classics to add to the investment bag list

OK guys, sometimes an IT bag moves from trendy status, to classic status. We have watched everything from Mansur Gavriel move into this category, and now there are two new movers and shakers who are on the classic list. So make room next to your Chanel 2.55’s, your Hermes collection, and your Judith Leiber clutches, there are two new must-have investment bags in town; and you might already own them!

Gucci Marmont Lady Bag or Shoulder Bag

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Did you jump on the Gucci Marmont movement during the logo trend? If so, you made a good decision. The Gucci Marmont collection has moved into classic territory. It is no longer a fleeting trend. The Marmont collection can now enjoy a space on the shelf with your Chanel 2.55 and your Chanel Re-Issue. The lady bags and shoulder bags are classic, iconic, and slightly more affordable than Chanel’s collection. Why not invest in one if you haven’t already! Pull out last year’s Marmont! It is now your investment bag.

Givenchy Antigona Bag

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I am pretty sure I have already told you about the Givenchy Antigona turning into a classic bag. If not, I want to tell you again. The Givenchy Antigona is now a classic! It’s an understated investment bag that speaks to those of us who want a quality workhorse in our handbag arsenal. This fabulous bag is strong, roomy, practical, and chic. No-one can put theirs away. Everyone who owns one continues to wear it over, and over again. This is a fabulous work bag, workhorse bag, and more. I own it in two colors and I have been wearing it non-stop for four years. This bag is my everything, and it is for so many other bag fans too. The Givenchy Antigona was once an IT bag, now it is a classic IT bag which holds strong re-sale value and street cred. I spotted it all over the streets at New York Fashion Week in February, and it continues to grace the sidewalks everywhere I go. If you don’t already own one, snap one up! While seasonal colors are fun, classic black or brown will carry you through the years. This is hands-down my favorite bag. You can find yours online here.

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There you have it! Five bags you might already own, which are still hot this year. If you already own one of these bags, you are set for the year! If not, I recommend snapping up the one that speaks to you. Which one is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Blue floral dress for spring

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wearing: white tassel earrings (under $20) / lipstick / blue floral dress for spring (under $50) / bamboo circle bag / spring yellow nail polish / black leather and rose gold watch / espadrille wedges (under $100)

One of my favorite spring looks is a daytime floral dress. I love the ease of dressing with a dress. It really is a no-brainer way to create an outfit!

The small, blue floral print on this dress caught my eye. I also love the loose silhouette and peasant styling. It’s super comfortable, and I love that it was priced under $50! This is definitely a dress I plan to wear often this spring season, as well as into the summer months!

Do you like wearing daytime dresses as an alternative to shorts or jeans in the spring season?

Shop my spring daytime dress look:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Military green for spring

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wearing: goldtone and white earrings / lipstick / black twist tee / military jacket / side strip jeans / circle bamboo bag / spring nail polish / black and rose gold watch / black mules /

This spring season has been sooooooo cold! It feels like winter! I am so used to March starting to offer with warmer weather, and opportunities to wear skirts, dresses, and shorts! This year has been really cold, so I have been living in jeans and lightweight jackets to get through the chill.

Military jackets are an ongoing trend which fades in and out of fashion every year. This year the military green jacket is very en vogue; so there are tons of cute ones on the market! When I spotted this version of a spring military jacket, I instantly fell in love with the 3/4 sleeves, and relaxed silhouette. It is so comfortable!

I love wearing it casually with jeans. It will also look really cute as an alternative to a denim jacket over a dress later in the season. Love that!

Shop my military green jacket spring look:

What’s your take on the military jacket trend? Is this a trend you plan to wear this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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