The other day, I saw a chic mom walking her daughter to school wearing Golden Goose sneakers (<< on sale!!!), tapered joggers, a huge parka, and one of those Celine trio bags that was all the rage a few seasons back, shown above and below. (You can snag one gently used and in a fantastic color here.) It made me realize how timeless a bag it is — owing, largely, to the practical crossbody strap, simple shape, and sturdy leather. I instantly wished I was wearing her entire outfit, but especially her unfussily chic handbag.
Because I’m contemplating the pragmatic purchase of a backpack that can be used as a diaper bag, a new Celine is not in the cards; here are some other options I’m contemplating:
+This sleek pebbled leather beauty ($115!!), which you can have personalized with your initials. I’m normally such a color girl, but I’m interested in basic black for this look.
+This chic two-tone style from new and very trendy label Danse Lente << I’m obsessed with this brand.
+This Clare Vivier, in the black nubuck (though navy intrigues me, too…), which you can also get embossed with your initials!
+This feminine See by Chloe. Love the scalloped detailing.
+This sleek wallet on a chain. Love the simple design, and the price tag is fetching, too! (<<Could I stuff my phone in this though…?)
+At the higher end of the spectrum, I’m dying over all of the sleek and polished bags from new-to-me line RSVP, but none more than this clutch, with an attachable crossbody strap. I WANT. The drama of the hardware against the simplicity of the shape! I love it in the navy, black, or “gold” (tan leather). AND you can get your initials on it. UGH.
P.S. More fashion picks inspired by the streets of New York.
P.P.S. What I want to be wearing RN, and fashion micro-trends I’ve contemplated recently.
P.P.P.S. I am currently in FL, wearing these $10 sunglasses and living my best life.