Handbag Haven:

      My blogger friend Paris and I like to do something called "pretend shopping." Meaning we scour all our favorite web sites essentially "window shopping" from the comfort of our own homes and at the end of the venture we swap our favorite online finds. Anyway, while "pretend shopping" for vintage handbags on ebay.com I decided to check out my own personal handbag collection and I realized I really don't need anything new! Sometimes instead of looking at all the things you don't own, its better to "shop within your closet." Rediscover items you forgot about or sell the items you no longer use at a consignment store! 

These are the hidden gems found in 

my stash of purses that I have been 

collecting over the last several years:

Handbags clockwise from top middle:

1: Lavender snakeskin embossed Michael Kors drawstring bag

2: Grey leather bag with gunmetal hardware by 

Betsey Johnson

3: Chocolate brown leather vintage Gucci bag

4: Marc Jacobs studded "Large Single" bag 

(featured here)

5: White patent leather Kate Spade clutch (seen here)

6: Vintage BCBG Maz Azria gold clutch

7: Red vintage coach bag (last worn here)

8: Brown leather coach clutch

9: Hayden-Harnett for Target tan and gold 

shoulder bag (see what I carry in this bag here)

10: Random grey faux fur studded clutch scored 

at a vintage shop

11: Large black leather Chloe bag 

Yours,

Nico

PS, don't forget to store your purses in their dust bags to reduce damage!

That's just my bag baby!

The handbag... a girl can't leave the house without one, at least this girl can't! I thought I would divulge what items I have on my person at all times:

(clockwise from top)

1: REMOVABLE GOLD CHAIN: This may be the most frequently utilized item I own. I love for my handbags to be multifunctional (they are expensive!) and this detachable chain does the trick by taking a clutch to a hands free cross body bag!

2: SUNGLASSES! I wear contact lenses and it is essential that I have shades with me at all times to protect my eyes and also my skin. The sunnies pictured are by Chloe

3: ANTIQUE PILL BOX! You never know when a headache may arise without notice, so why not be prepared with a pill box filled with whatever you may need? Plus it takes up next to no space in your purse!

4: MAKEUP ESSENTIALS! I always keep a tube of lipstick and mascara with me for last minute touch ups. A folding brush with built in mirror is also compact, functional, and necessary!

5: FLORAL CHOPSTICK CASE: This is another item that hardly takes up space and can be very helpful. I usually store chopsticks in here incase I need utensils but I have also used it to carry makeup brushes (keeps the brushes protected and the interior lining of your bag protected).

6: KEYS! I constantly check to make sure I haven't locked my keys in my car, don't you?

7: BROWN OVERSIZED CLUTCH: Love the angular detailing on this Hayden-Harnett for Target bag. I bought it a long time ago and its remained a staple in my wardrobe since. 

8: MARC JACOBS WALLET: I found this on ebay, it may or may not be real but I LOVE it. Plenty of internal pockets and such. Also came with detachable chain (mentioned 1st in this post). 

So there you have it, everything I need to survive the day! 

Yours, Nico