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Left: Mail bag, Right: Maple (Also in washed navy. Also amazing.)
These two bags are so different. Mail is casual, yet put together. Perfect to carry your papers to work and look chic, or for a trip to the flea market on the weekend. You can’t go wrong pairing it with a pair of luxurious silk slacks and a sheer secretary blouse. Maple is so ladylike, with a lot of vintage appeal; imagine it with vintage wool dress and some thick tights, or a floral sundress in the summer!
But Mail and Maple have a lot in common too. They’re both gorgeous, made from fine leathers by Cydwoq, and wear year round. Practical AND stylish?! Don’t tell anyone!
xoxo,
Sally
Get the Essentials: Bag Shopping 101
Finding the perfect “pocketbook” as my Dad calls it can be a trying and exciting event in any lady’s life. For most of us the purse is an essential wardrobe piece. It is the item that keeps all of our worldly possessions while we are on the go. Finding the perfect handbag is a very personal and individual purchase.
Some helpful tips for shopping for your perfect handbag:
- Know what you need to carry (work file, computer, text book, water bottle, kid crap, etc)
- Do not be afraid of color, any solid color can act as a neutral!
- Try out the bag: put your things in it before committing.
- Ask lots of questions; How durable is this brand? How will the leather hold up?
- Make sure the bag is proportional to your frame.
Other things to think about:
- Washed leathers, which are softer and more pliable, will wear faster.
- Examine the straps. The way they are secured to the body of the bag makes a difference (especially in terms of how much weight the bag can hold.)
- Bright linings are a good thing, they help you see all the goodies that fall to the bottom of your bag.
Good luck finding that perfect bag! Stop in, we have a ton to choose from and are more than happy to help you try as many styles as possible before you commit!
-AJ
