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Top spring 2023 handbag trends

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spring 2023 handbag trends

Spring 2023 handbag trends from top left: straw tote bag / black shoulder bag / mini bio tote / ivory moon shaped bag / top handle bucket bag / denim hobo bag / mini satchel / brown shoulder bag / black mini satchel / saddle bag /

Spring is in full swing, this means we all need to make sure we have current IT bags within our reach. This spring 2023 season, the handbag trends reflect the overall trends in handbags for the year, making it easy to rotate our handbags from our closets. Love that!

Mini Satchels

The mini satchel is continuing its popularity in the spring 2023 season. This cute little bag offers a top handle and a shoulder strap which you can choose to wear on your shoulder, or cross body. Although, this year, it’s way cooler to wear it on your shoulder.

If you have a mini satchel in your closet from a past season, fabulous! Pull it out from your archives and rock it! If not, look for one in a neutral hue you can wear with anything, such as this black satchel. Love!

Denim handbags

Denim handbags are a hot trend. If you love ultra-trendy looks, this is your bag of the season. If you are more of an investment bag person, then this is a trend to pass on. I love the casual look of the denim handbag. Such a fun trend!

Top handle bucket bags

The classic bucket has a twist this season! Bucket bags with top handles are hotter than hot this season, and they are also a classic style. So, if you want to invest in a bucket with a handle, look for a neutral color or black so it has staying power in your closet. Love that!

Hobo bags

The hobo bag is still going strong! Chances are, you already have one in your closet. If not, go ahead and invest in a clean, chic hobo bag.

Neutral or bright or metallic

Neutral handbags are hot this year, but if you want to mix things up, metallic and ultra bright pastels are hot for spring. Look for bright lilac, neon yellow, bright medium pink, and neon light green. Fire!

Straw handbags

Straw and natural fiber bags are still hot this season. If you have one from last year, you are all set! If not, why not invest in a medium size, straw or natural fiber bag you can wear daily. The tropical vacation vibe is everything this season. Love!

Shoulder bags

Shoulder bags are still going strong. Look for a chic, simple bag in a neutral hue. Classic Chesnut brown is huge this year as well as beige, white and classic black. Love a good investment bag.

Sustainable handbags

It’s cool to be sustainable. After all, you are saving the planet. Love that! Look for handbags made from non-leather, sustainable materials such as this cute little bio tote by Tory Burch. Love it!

Anonymous bags

The golden rule this season is to wear and purchase bags which are anonymous. They can have a single logo which is understated, or stamp of the designer’s name in a small, discreet manner, but no loud logos or bags which shout at you. It’s all about clean lines, and quiet luxury. Those who know, know!

There you have it! The hottest handbag trends of spring 2023. Which handbag trend is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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

Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette review

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mansur gavriel m frame baguette review

pictured: spring nail polish / Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette in black

How cute is the Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette! I have been eyeing this bag since it first launched last year, but I was having a hard time deciding if I wanted a color such as pink or blue, or if I wanted to go classic and stick with black. Of course, I ended up sticking with black. Although, part of me still wants a blue one, and possibly a silver one.

The Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette is a small shoulder bag which fits the essentials. It’s a beautiful leather bag with structure and an unique shape which plays off of the M in Mansur Gavriel. Love that!

There are two zippers on the top of the bag which are handy if you just want to slip something inside quickly, but if you need to reach inside, you have to unzip both zippers. While this can be a little bit awkward, it isn’t too clunky, and it doesn’t seem to bother me. I believe they designed the bag with two zippers because if you had one zipper running the course of the M shape, it would stick at the bottom. Therefore, I believe two zippers are essential to the function of the bag; perhaps that is why it doesn’t bother me.

What fits inside the Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette

mansur gavriel m frame baguette interior
what fits inside mansur gavriel m frame baguette
what fits inside mansur gavriel m frame baguette

The interior of the Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette offers enough room for my wallet, iPhone, keys, and a lipstick. There is still some room inside in case my kids hand me something to carry, or if I want to add a mask, Kleenex, or snack bar.

There is no interior pocket inside the M Frame Baguette. I do not find this to be an issue since the bag is small; so, nothing can really get lost inside of it.

If you are concerned about weight, rest assured, this is a lightweight bag. It stays nicely on the shoulder without slipping off, and it offers a comfortable feel while wearing all day. Love that!

The Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette comes in seasonal colors which are on trend such as bright blue, green, and pink. It is also offered in silver, another hot trend this year. I decided to stick with black, although part of me still wants the blue, possibly the silver, or even the pink! haha

Which color is your favorite?

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I rate this bag five out of five stars. I am in love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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