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As far as I know, these bags sell very quickly and there is usually a waitlist for them. If you really want one, the best bet is to let a sales associate know what you are looking for. If you are not picky about color, you will have better luck. But just let them know and you will be put on the waitlist so that the second they get one in, it can be yours!
Here’s a few mini Chanel bags that I found around the internet. All of them are from reliable places to buy vintage or previously owned bags. I mentioned in my video about the mini that’s the more square size. I think because that style came out first it’s easier to find vintage/previously owned styles of.
Just a few more fun photos of the bag! Hope you guys enjoy the video. Would love if you subscribed to my channel! I will be making more videos and if you subscribe you’ll be the first to see them! And also follow me on instagram, I post way more photos on there than I do on the blog!
Inspired by my previous post of the handbag giveaway, I had to re-visit my handbag wishlist. I was actually shopping for a new bag this summer but could not settle on one. I still haven’t decided and am still shopping around. It’s so hard to decide especially since bags are usually such an investment I can’t just make a quick decision!
Here are the ones I’ve been eyeing:
I don’t know what it is about fall but I love fall collections of everything, shoes, clothes, handbags and even with my own jewelry line, our fall collection is what excites me the most. It’s always around fall when I buy a handbag and I think it’s mostly the colors that come out that I just fall in love with. I love great neutral bags for the fall and my list below are the ones I have my eye on and may be adding to my collection soon.
The Balenciaga (1) is so unexpected Balenciaga since I think we are all used to their classic City Bags and such but I am loving the clean lines and the gorgeous nude color. I have really been loving blue and I don’t have any blue bags so I have my eye on the Saint Laurent (2) and the Chloe (5) which as you can see from all my bag picks I’m just loving the structured bag look but I love that the both have shoulder straps in addition to the top handles.
I have a thing for gray bags (I already own 3!) but I can’t help it! I love the gray of both the Philip Lim (3) and the Saint Laurent (6) but I am leaning more towards the Saint Laurent as I love the shape and the gold hardware against the gray. I have loved the Prada Double Bag (4) since I laid my eyes on it a few months ago and it’s been on my wishlist since. Oh man the decisions, so many fab choices!

Another trend that I’ve been loving is all the mini bags that designers have been coming out with. I already own a couple of mini bags (my mini Chloe Marcie being a favorite!) and I do have to say that I adore the smaller versions of these bags as they are so easy to travel with but also even on your most casual day, you can sling one of these across your body and instantly your outfit feels a little bit more dressed up!

This was the first time in a really long time that I did not pre-sale for the designer shoe and handbag sale, but between how busy work is and buying a new house and having a baby, there was no time or money left! I did however browse this morning and there is a ton of great stuff on sale! My favorite place to buy from online is Saks and Net-a-Porter since I don’t have to pay tax when ordering from there. Barneys also started their sale and I believe Nordstrom will have their designer sale online tomorrow.
And a ton of cute bags too!
You know how much I love my mini Marcie (see it on me here), they have a couple on sale! The “small” size Marcie is on sale as well in select colors. I also have this size and love it (see it on me here).
If you are looking for a great work bag, I’m LOVING this Prada that’s marked down. This tote is also a great option.
My Nordstrom designer handbag SA has a facebook page where she updates photos of new arrivals and sales. You can also contact her there to see the photos of what she has on sale so email her if you are interested!
I’m headed back home today after spending time in Chicago with my family for my nephew’s first birthday. It was so much fun to hang out with my family and especially to see my adorable nephew turn one and see him eat his first bite of cake!
Just a few random bits from my instagram that I wanted to share with you. I’ve been loving this crossbody bag from Target. I just can’t get enough! My husband laughed in my face when I bought it and he (sarcastically) said that was so sure that I was going to use this bag over all my designer bags but I really have been using it a lot! It’s actually nice to have a bag that I don’t have to worry about it getting wet, dirty, scuffed, etc… And it looks small but it carries a lot.
In all honesty though, if I had the funds to buy another bag, it would probably be this Saint Laurent bag! I’m so in love with it but… out of the budget for now.
At Barneys I spotted this gorgeous orange Celine Nano tote. It’s so cute! I’m so loving the mini bags these days.
Another OOTD. I had thought that I could put away my boots but the rain came back with a vengeance. When I was in Chicago it actually snowed so I was very glad that I packed boots!
I’ve been eyeing this Valentino Rockstud Tote FOREVER but the price has made me stay away.
I spotted the Freya Tote which is oh just about $1,900 cheaper! I actually really like the color options of this. Am seriously contemplating on getting it. I’ve never owned a Juicy Couture bag so not sure about the leather quality. Might have to see if Nordstrom carries it to test it out!

Ever since I bought this dress
(it’s now on sale!) that I wore for my photoshoot with my husband, I’ve been shopping at Juicy Couture for cute dresses and am
just loving their spring collection.
I love the flouncy bottoms of these dresses as you can easily pair something over the top like I did in the outfit above and it doubles as a skirt.