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Operation: New Handbag

 

 

 

 

I've been on a quest to find a new go-to handbag ever since my last one met an unfortunate demise due to some Olive Garden takeout sliding off my passenger seat.

I couldn't make this stuff up.

I had my heart set on a black and white Kate Spade bag, and though I'm still gung-ho about that, I'm beginning to weigh my options from this Etsy seller: Art On Crafts. Their handbags are all leather, which I love. (Cue PETA.) I will not carry a handbag that is plastic. End of story. They seem so...middle school...and quite honestly, if I'm going to pay over one hundred dollars for a bag, it had better be leather, darn it. 

I thought I wanted something in black leather, as most of my maternity clothes are black, but now I'm beginning to think I need a pop of color. Green, perhaps?

Anyway, if you know of any companies (or Etsy shops) who have colored leather handbags within a reasonable price point, let me know!

Handmade Suede Bow Belts from Darlingtonia

 

 

 

Add a lovely, feminine touch to any outfit with these suede leather bow belts by Darlingtonia. Simply elegant, aren't they? Visit the Darlingtonia shoppe by clicking HERE!

Duchesse Vaya Couture Bib Necklace

 
Isn't this gorgeous? See how to make it here, with pdf patterns from SnazzyDrawers on Etsy!  

*The* Must-Have Preppy Accessory

Seemingly endless combinations of preppy fabric, nautical motifs and luxurious buttons are the foundation for these amazingly chic bracelets by Kiel James Patrick. Each piece in every collection is handmade from materials purchased locally in the artisan's hometown.

Can't get enough of these high-quality preppy accessories? There's more. Check out the Kiel James Patrick site for a phenomenal selection of men's cuffs, headbands and earrings.

 

 
 

Affordable Anthropologie Typographic Canvas Bag

Rarely do I post twice in a row about bags of all things, however, when I saw this at Anthropologie yesterday, I knew I had to share it with you. As many of you know, I'm the ultimate typographic nerd. Slap letters on something, and I'm sold. Not only do I love canvas bags for Spring and Summer, the turquoise and fuchsia add the perfect pop of colour to the canvas and gray.  And the straps-- they're leather. Metallic Leather.

Guess what? This bag is only...drumroll please...

$68.00! From Anthropologie! (I thought there was some kind of law which states that each bag they sell must be over $100?)

You know, usually my blog is a place for me to record pretty things that, instead of buying, I just enjoy looking at, but I just may have to snag this one!