bag love: red, white, and blue

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Oh, to pick all three...but one can dream, right?

red/white/blue

recent buys - october

polyvore set here


J. Crew oversized merino sweater in heather blue - $75.22 (after 25% off sweaters + 15% off student discount)

Essie "Don't Sweater It" nail polish - $5

NARS Autumn Leaves lipstick - $24

NARS Rajasthan duo eyeshadow - $34

JustFab Magnate handbag - $19.96 (first purchase promo for new members + free shipping)

J. Crew pave link bracelet - $93.37 (after 25% off coupon)

H&M oxblood leather gloves - $24.95

ShoeDazzle Liv gold flats - $29.96 (after 20% off first purchase for new members promo + free shipping)

Old Navy Rockstar Jeans - $19 ($19 Rockstar Jeans promotion)

Total - $326.06

all prices before tax



This is a lot more than I usually spend in a month but I think I gave in to the temptation of shopping for my birthday early. I initially bought the J. Crew oversized merino sweater above in grey and then promptly went back for the heather blue version (it also comes in a tomato red). It has pockets, is oversized, and super comfy in oh-so-soft merino wool...what's not to love? I think I'm going to live in this sweater between now and March.

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J. Crew Edie purse in casablanca blue

 

After surveying my bag collection, I realized that I didn't have a single,  small lady-like bag. My lifestyle demands that I carry a little bit more so most of my bags are satchels or hobo-esque shoulder bags, often with the option of a longer strap. When I do get the change to carry less, I go to the opposite extreme and opt for miniature clutches or small cross-bodies. But a true lady-like structured handbag - bigger than a clutch but smaller than a shoulder bag -, I just didn't have...until my new Edie purse arrived today.

 

The blue is rich and saturated, the minimal metal accents are perfect, and the structure is exactly what my closet was missing. The best part? The length of the shoulder strap (not shown) - it's long enough to be worn on one's shoulder but not long enough to drag on the ground should one choose to carry the bag on the arm instead. Alternatively, it can also be detached from the bag itself for a handbag option.