spring 2025


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: spring sweater / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / black belted tote / suede high heel / long sleeve top / suede bucket bag / boxy tote / sneakers / pink earrings / caramel top handle bag /

Do you love all the neutral hues right now as much as I do? There is something fresh about mixed neutrals in shades of mocha. Love!

Also loving all the pops of pale pink, which is supposed to be one of the hottest colors for fall 2025; of course, it is perfect to wear now too! Love that!

These high heels are amazing! If you missed my blog post from last week, these high heels have arch support and are engineered to fit correctly. I find them incredibly comfortable, and can’t wait to invest in more pairs! They have block heels, kitten heels, and more! Love that!

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XOXO

Cathy


Spring 2025 handbag trends

spring handbag trends 2025

Spring handbag trends from top left: studded handbag / belted tote / boxy bag / east/west handbag / bucket bag / doctor bag /

The anonymous handbag is still ruling the streets, and it’s showing no signs of going away. I love the fact that quality has overpowered logos. Isn’t it fabulous? So, as we move into spring 2025, keep rocking your beautiful, anonymous handbags without breaking the bank! Love that!

When it comes to color, spring 2025 is all about neutrals, shades of green, shades of mocha, and an occasional pop of yellow, red, and pastels. We will mostly see neutrals, black, and shade of green when it comes to handbags.

Suede is transcending season and staying put for both the spring and summer seasons. So, if you have already invested in a suede handbag, perfect! If not, maybe take the plunge on one that isn’t too expensive. While there are ways to clean suede, you don’t want a situation where a $3000 handbag gets ruined.

The east/west handbag is still hot! If you already invested in an east/west handbag you’re all set. If not, this is a hot silhouette so snap one up for the new year.

Slouchy bucket bags are staying put too! In addition to slouchy bucket bags, look for belted bucket bags and buckets with top handles and/or cross body straps. Designers and brands are expanding what we know about the bucket.

Doctor bags are back! We saw them starting to emerge last year and this year they are going to explode. If you have one in the back of your closet, pull it out! If not, this is a classic investment handbag style, might as well invest in one during the spring season! Love!

Boxy bags are hot, daytime handbag styles. If you don’t already have one, invest in an anonymous style. Love!

Your work bag is getting a makeover. Plain tote bags are so last year. This season, look for a fabulous, belted tote. It can be soft and slouchy or stiff and structured. As long as your laptop stays put, it’s the perfect work tote! It just needs to be belted.

Rock n’ roll is here to stay! Studded handbags are staying put into spring 2025 too. Look for circular, flat and shiny studs. I love a good, studded handbag.

Lastly, designers are trying to make the IT bag from ten and twenty years ago happen. It’s not going to happen. Try to restrain yourself from dropping big bucks on a reissue. Thier time is fleeting and once the reissue collection sells out, so does everyone’s interest and they are back to looking dated. Stick to new, anonymous handbag styles at reasonable prices.

Well, that’s it! Spring is all about the anonymous handbag in a style which fits your daily life. Think buckets for daytime, belted totes for work, studs for fun, doctor bags and the east/west for any look, and suede for those living dangerously. Love it!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more spring coverage!

XOXO
Cathy


Belted totes and belted bucket bags for spring 2025

Belted totes and belted bucket bags from top left: brown tote / dark green tote / black tote / brown bucket bag / caramel tote bag / chocolate brown east/west tote /

The belted tote is in! Not only are belted totes and belted bucket bags timeless, they are hot on the streets this spring season. Love this!

Almost every designer and brand are showing a version of a belted bag in their spring collections. In fact, it goes beyond just spring. We will be seeing belted bags for the remainder of 2025 as well as into next year. So, if you love this office-ready style, invest!

I already own a small belted tote, which is a classic handbag style. That being said, I definitely want to add a larger belted tote as well as a belted bucket bag to my collection. Since neutrals are in, and are timeless, I will most likely invest in a neutral hue. I am eyeing the black, belted tote pictured above and this belted bucket bag. Love!

Belted totes and belted bucket bags around the web:

Although often seen as a structured silhouette, belted totes and belted bucket bags can be slouchy, suede, canvas, soft, and also traditional stiff leather. You can choose the fabrication which fits your own personal style and look fabulous. Love this!

Which style is more you? The belted tote? The belted bucket? Both like me?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy