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Bag Charms: Accessories for Your Accessory
Have you noticed that bag charms are all the rage lately? I picked these up from Nordstrom a while back and I've been wearing them possibly a little too much! It might seem a little weird to some to accessorize your accessory, but personalization and making something "your own" are what it's all about right now. Whether it's a stitched monogram or some pins and patches or a cute little keychain on your purse, seems like designers and retailers are banking on customers wanting to add a special little extra touch to their wardrobe pieces. Maybe this is the backlash response to the popularity of "normcore" style a few seasons ago? Whatever it is, I can get on board with adding a cute little pom pom poof to my bag, especially for a fun pop of color. It's no secret I love pom poms and tassels anyway (speaking of which, that's why I couldn't resist these platform espadrilles from Soludos!)
If you're feeling the bag charm trend too, I've linked a ton of cute options below, including some super cute ones that go beyond your basic puff! I'm now considering another purchase, in fact. I totally need this one for Pokemon Go hunting!
Outfit details Eyelet shift dress, Forever 21. Canvas military jacket, Banana Republic (sold out). Platform gladiator espadrilles with tassels, Soludos. Black mini bucket bag, Mansur Gavriel (available for pre-order). Pom pom bag charms, Ted Baker and Topshop.
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What's In My Mansur Gavriel Mini Mini Bucket Bag?
You may have noticed in my previous post that I just got a new handbag! Yup, I've rounded out my collection of Mansur Gavriel bucket bags with the Mini Mini in Brandy (with the brick interior). My fiancé (still feels weird to use that word) and I were in Vegas last month celebrating our anniversary and we saw a girl carrying this bag. I'd always assumed the Mini Mini would be too tiny for my needs but it actually looked pretty cute and bigger than I thought it would, plus the Brandy color which I had never seen before in person was absolutely gorgeous. My fiancé turned to me and whispered "I think you need that bag. It will look really cute on you!" and then at the shop relaunch earlier this month, he got it for me. He picked out the brick interior, which I thought seemed a bit too bright and garish for my taste in the product photos, but in person it's actually quite beautiful and complements the Brandy very well. All in all, he did a very good job, a better choice than I could've made myself.
So anyway, what fits inside the bag? I did have to pare down a little from what I usually carry. I always keep my essentials together in a little pouch so I can switch purses easily (and avoid the frustration of having to rummage through all of my bags to find which one I left my favorite lipstick in). But, sometimes whittling down to just the essentials is not a bad thing. So I got this super cute little teddy bear pouch from Forever 21 (back in stock here) and inside, I keep my favorite lipstick (MAC Brave), Studio Fix powder because my skin gets super shiny throughout the day, aquaphor, and a mini eyeliner. I also got a smaller wallet because my old one was way too clunky (the dimpling you see is because of the change inside). I like how this one from Chloé was basically a two-fer with a little card-case too (and it matches my other purse shown here). And if you like my iPhone case, you can find it here. Sonix makes the best phone cases!
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Here are some pictures of me wearing the various bucket bags so you can get a sense of the differences in size. For reference, I'm 5'4".
I really loved the color Cammello when I first got it (seen in the first picture); however over time the leather "tans" into the color you see in the last picture (more on that process here). When I had seen pictures of people carrying an older Cammello bag, I had actually thought it was the Brandy! I don't know if I would've still chosen this color if I had known how it would turn out. It stains and scratches very easily and I have all these little water marks on it now, but I'm not the kind of person who can baby a bag; I just want to live my life, you know? Hopefully the Brandy will age a bit more to my liking! I love the large size and probably use it the most because it fits my DSLR and anything else I might want to lug around with me (but I also got pick-pocketed while carrying it so beware! My fault for being too lazy to tie the bag).
The black is sooo low-maintenance compared to the natural leathers (this applies to all of the painted colors over the natural leathers). It still looks pretty much as good as the day I got it! It's still quite a fragile leather; I scratched it with a ring once and I thought it was pretty bad but I was able to buff it right out with some leather conditioner. This size is really perfect because it can take you from day to night. Basically I can carry everything I would carry in the mini mini, plus one of my smaller cameras and a bigger make-up bag with more essentials inside (eye drops, tweezers, hand sanitizer, more lip color options, etc).
Mini mini bucket bag in Brandy:
You've already seen what this cute little guy can hold!
Dressed in Denim
A denim dress seems to be one of those classic summer pieces that you can never go wrong with. However, a solid blue dress can be a bit boring, especially since this one looks like a simple shift from the front (cut-outs from the side however). Everyone's been tying little silk scarves or bandanas around their necks this spring, so I dug out one of my old thrifted silk scarves and thought I'd give the trend a try to add a pop of color to my outfit. When I tied it around my neck though, I looked way too much like a flight attendant (maybe I just need to find the right scarf), so I ended up tying it on my bag instead. Still works to add some color!
To any of you who have successfully tried the scarf neck tie trend, got any tips on making it work?
Denim body-con dress, c/o Tobi. Knotted slides, Mango. Mini mini bucket bag in Brandy, Mansur Gavriel. Silk scarf, vintage. Tan fedora, Shop Prima Donna.
The Striped Tee Dress
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It doesn't get much easier than a simple t-shirt dress, bonus points for this one because it's striped. It's definitely ideal summer/vacation attire, which I can attest to since we've been experiencing a bit of humidity along with the heat in Los Angeles lately. I always tie something around my waist to avoid looking block-y (although looking block-y is not always a bad thing), and a little bit of thoughtful accessorizing goes a long way. I was super excited to wear my new lace-up flats from ASOS! Shoes that lace-up are one of my favorite trends this season, even though they can be a pain to put on and take off. They really do an amazing job of dressing up simple outfits, so it's worth it!
#partyperfect
Even though I never get super into the whole "holiday spirit" thing, there are a couple of things that I definitely appreciate about the season and those are the sales and the presents! I scored this beautiful floral frock for only $14 during one of Lulu's Thanksgiving weekend sales. I love how the silhouette and the print are so festive and fun. Totally perfect for the holidays. I'm also very happy to be wearing my new Mansur Gavriel bucket bag which my boyfriend got for me for Christmas! What I appreciate even more than the bag though is the effort he put into hunting it down for me. He was pretty worried he wouldn't be able to get his hands on one before Christmas but luckily the online shop restocked recently. All of the bags sold out pretty quickly but he even managed to get me my first choice of interior color ☺️! (Ballerina pink).
Floral dropwaist dress, Lulu's. Houndstooth coat, Sheinside. Silver bow belt, Asos (old). Black suede ankle boots, Steve Madden (old). Mini bucket bag, Mansur Gavriel.
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