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Coach Brooklyn 23 review

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coach brooklyn 23 review

Pictured: Coach Brooklyn 23 in Dark Ruby /

The Coach Brooklyn 23 is a small or mini version of Coach’s line of Brooklyn hobo bags, which is offered in multiple sizes. I chose the 23 because I wanted something that would fit my everyday essentials and nothing more. I don’t really carry that many things around with me.

I have been looking for a fall red handbag to add to my collection. My criteria for a fall red handbag included clean lines, a simple silhouette and something not too trendy so that I could consider it an investment bag for the fall season every year. I chose the Coach Brooklyn 23 because it fit my criteria for a fall red bag and the price was unbelievable!

Yes, this cute little Coach bag is priced well under $300. How could I resist? The silhouette is clean, and the Dark Ruby is a beautiful shade of dark red for the fall season.

The interior offers one pocket which is great for small items or keeping receipts neat and tidy. I can fit my wallet, lipstick, keys, and phone inside the bag with room to spare. So, despite the small size, the Coach Brooklyn 23 offers ample space for everyday purse essentials.

The bag also comes with a detachable chain strap which is made to be worn cross body. This is great for running errands or anytime you want to be hands free. I prefer the bag without the strap, but it is nice to know the strap is there if I need it.

I plan on wearing this cute little bag often this fall season. The color is amazing, and the size is perfect for my lifestyle.

What do you think of this small version of the Coach Brooklyn? Is the size right for you?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall 2024 handbag trends

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fall 2024 handbag trends

Fall 2024 handbag trends from top left: top handle bag / hobo handbag / medium box bag / north/south tote / east/west satchel / olive tote /

We are in luck this fall 2024 season! The handbag trends are building on what many of us already have in our closet from recent seasons. So, if you have had your eye on a handbag, you still have time to snap it up and move it from your wish list to your wardrobe. Love that!

Fall 2024 is all about the anonymous handbag. We are looking at a surge in north/south totes and east/west satchels. The color palette is traditional with neutral hues, black, olive, burgundy/maroon, and winter white. Logo’s are still staying stored in the back of our closets, and high quality, simple silhouettes are reigning supreme.

When it comes to handbags, look for a color or colors you feel will blend with the majority of your closet. Investing in a dark red or olive-type green will give you a traditional handbag you will wear every fall season. So, don’t feel guilty getting an autumn hue, it will have longevity!

The handbag trends we are seeing for the fall 2024 are also perfect investment handbags. Since they are not trendy or fleeting colors, they can stay in our wardrobe for years and get continued use. The silhouettes are also timeless and should give us a lot of wear right now and as we move into the new year. None of these styles are hyper-trendy, so we don’t need to worry about spending money on a new bag for fall. Love that!

Speaking of spending money, the hottest brands, designers and styles right now won’t break the bank. You can get an IT style for under $1000. In fact, emerging designers and relatively unknown brands are having a moment. So, investing in a high-quality bag with a simple, chic silhouette is hot right now. Of course, brands such as Coach, Mansur Gavriel, and Songmont are also continuing to be hot right now too. Love!

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I have been wearing my east/west satchels non-stop and plan to invest in a north/south tote for fall 2024. Which fall 2024 handbag trends are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Straw handbags summer 2024

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straw handbags summer 2024 trends

Straw handbags for summer from top left: customizable tote / turtle clutch / white and straw shoulder bag / tan and straw shoulder bag (under $100) / small tote bag / straw bag (under $100) /

Every summer there are fun and fabulous straw handbags to elevate our outfits into something which evokes travel, or just adds some texture to our overall look. For summer 2024, instead of the usual tote bags, designers and brands have included at least one straw or canvas handbag to their collections, so right now, natural fiber bags are everywhere!

Straw handbags can be worn on the streets this summer 2024 season. Yup, that’s right! You can rock your natural fiber on the streets of Manhattan, the beaches of Hawaii, and everywhere in between. Love that!

My current straw handbag collection consists of two tote bags, one customizable tote bag with the words “Jet Set” stitched in, and one slightly larger tote from Loewe. I wear them both! Now, I am eyeing a shoulder bag for when I want to be hands free. There are a lot of choices this summer, and I love that fact that there are several fabulous styles priced under $100. That’s incredible!

I also feel like I need that turtle clutch pictured above in my life. Isn’t it cute! Love!

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Which style of straw handbag are you eyeing for summer 2024? Or do you already have at least one in your collection from previous summer seasons?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy