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July handbag capsule 2023

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July handbag capsule from top left: pink tote (old, also love this one) / turquoise tote / green woven handbag / black handbag / medium brown cross body /

Welcome to my revamped handbag capsule wardrobe! Although I have been assembling a seasonal capsule wardrobe on the blog for the past few years, I am finding my handbags change more on a monthly basis versus a seasonal basis. Therefore, it only seems natural to talk about my handbag capsule by the month instead of the season.

July is a month filled with staycation trips, visiting friends, the beach, and the Barbie movie. Yes! The Barbie movie! This brings me to the pink tote featured in the photo above. I pulled this tote out from my closet. It is a classic medium tote, in a sweet pink hue. Happy Barbie summer!

So, if you are excited for the Barbie movie to premiere later in July, then you will want to pull out your pink handbag from the back of your closet and put it into rotation. Don’t own a pink bag? That’s OK, this is a great time to invest in one! Look for a classic design which will transcend trends, that way, when you are in a pink mood, the bag will be easy to pull out of your closet and wear. Love that! Here are a few fabulous pink bags to help you rock the Barbiecore trend and also add a pink investment bag to your collection.

A good tote is also important when it comes to July. This month is filled with summer day trips and warm weather, so a tote is a must to fit extras such as sunscreen and a hat.

In addition to a carry-all, I love smaller, cross body bags to carry my essentials. My classic go-to black, brown, and green bags are in the mix this month. These are the bags I reach for everyday. The exact color depends on my outfit and mood. Loving these three little bags!

So, there it is! My July handbag capsule, which is more current than my seasonal handbag capsules. I hope you like this new format on the blog!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to invest in a pink bag!

XOXO
Cathy

Handbag capsule wardrobe summer 2023

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Summer handbag capsule wardrobe from top left: mini brown saddle bag / beige mini tote bag / green woven handbag / black M Frame bag / ivory moon shaped bag / classic black cross body bag / mint green tote bag / small straw tote /

Summer is here! This warm weather season, I am embracing smaller bags as my children are all teenagers and no longer in the habit of handing me things to carry. haha I can get through the day with my wallet, phone, keys, lipstick, and kleenex in my handbag. Love that!

Of course, the summer season is also a time when a fabulous tote bag is in order. I love having my small straw tote as well as a roomy tote I can carry tons of random items in. This large tote bag is perfect for my daily purse essentials as well as a scarf or cardigan for when the fog rolls in, a book, a water bottle, sunscreen, and snacks. It is made from sturdy leather and easy to wipe clean, since it is pebble leather.

The anonymous handbag trend is easy to follow this summer since I have never been a huge logo person anyway. I love wearing high quality handbags which speak for themselves instead of advertising who made them. While the anonymous handbag is considered a trend right now, it is a classic style which technically transcends trends in the long term. So, it really is an investment bag style versus a fleeting trend.

Now now, I know you are looking at that Tory Burch logo and Loewe logo asking me if I am blind. haha, I see them! If we drill down, I find those two logos to be more decorative that to be loud logos. While they are recognizable, I don’t feel like they are advertising, if that makes sense. Feel free to sound off in the comments!

Shop my summer handbag capsule wardrobe online:

What are your favorite handbags for the summer 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

mini bags summer 2023

Handbag capsule wardrobe spring 2023

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Handbag capsule wardrobe spring 2023 from top left: M Frame handbag / black shoulder bag / green shoulder bag / ivory moon shaped bag / caramel hobo bag / black hobo bag /

The spring 2023 season is all about shoulder bags, hobo bags, small top handle bags, and the anonymous handbag. While I am on the hunt for the perfect top handle bag, my spring handbag capsule is full of my shoulder bags and hobo bags which are small or medium in size. They are also my bags without obvious logos.

While many handbags have a logo on them, since designers and brands like to identify themselves, the idea this season is not to wear a bag which screams the designers’ name. If the logo is large, and part of the design, then it is too loud for spring 2023. The idea is to have a bag people will have look closely at to identify, or even ask you about. That is the anonymous handbag.

In addition to the anonymous handbag, the size this season is small to medium. While the runways have also shown oversized bags you can fit the kitchen sink inside, the streets have not taken to the trend. If you want to try and bring it to the streets, power to you, but remember, you will need to allocate extra time in your schedule for finding your car keys. Those bags are huge!

Shop my handbag capsule wardrobe for spring 2023 online:

What styles of handbags are you wearing this spring season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy