VINTAGE VIXEN: Bucket Bags for Summer

by Tess

I've been trying to commit to carrying a smaller purse for summer. I'm in love with the bucket bag as an easy carry-all-the-essentials solution. Love the cross body option for running around hassle-free in this heat. Adore these two non-black options below! So cute and easy. This classic vintage shape all of a sudden feels very modern, stylish and also practical. I want them both!

MARK CROSS 1845 red leather drawstring bucket

Price: $42.00

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Tooled Leather Bucket Bag

Price: $56.00

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Bridal Purse.

By Lyndsey

Okay, I'm not going to lie: it's just over three weeks till my wedding and so my posts will focus around items I have yet to finalize! I don't have a purse so I need to buy one NOW. The above is a very pretty, elegant clutch. I like the decorative flower and interesting texture but its not just another purse with crystals on it.

Made By: rejenerate on Etsy

Price: $69

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Fancy Clutch

Even though you aren't going to be holding it on your walk down the aisle, you still might want a purse on your wedding day for tissues, lipstick, bobbypins, and whatnots and I love the clutch above if you are having a romantic wedding. Also, its a pretty inexpensive way to add some flair to your style.


Made By: Lulu
Price: $29.95

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HALF-OFF HOTTIE: Structured Satchels

Standing in line at Starbucks last week, getting my usual morning pick-me-up, I noticed one of the girls in front of me in line carrying this beauty:























It took a bit of google searching to figure out which brand it was and where it was sold, but I finally found it after only 24 hours of searching!

I found it, alright! It's a Fendi. For the small price of two thousand, six hundred and ninety dollars you can make it yours! (yep, that's $2,690.00. Plus tax.) Click here to see it.

I was so disappointed, but that didn't last very long. I started my search for the next best thing- in an affordable price range, of course.


















Pretty similar, huh?

ALDO, Betak, $50.00

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: So clutch.

Mollusa on Etsy makes great clutches for brides or their lady crew. The pre-designed clutches above are $39 but if you want to spend a little more, you can have a clutch (or set of clutches) custom designed with your wedding colors.

Elegant and affordable: so clutch.

Made By: Mollusa on Etsy

Price: $39.00

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GUEST POST: Sweet, Sturdy (+ Shimmery!) Totebag

I am a firm believer in tote bags. Being a busy city girl (PR goddess, actor, singer, dancer), I need to carry a lot of things around with me all day long.

Turning to the crafty minds at ETSY.COM, my tote bag dreams came true (times 15, at least! Bless that site). I am smitten with peacelovenpolkadots mini carpet bag. The bow keeps a potentially soccer-mom style bag looking sweet and fashionable. The fabric (did I mention this bag is available in A TON OF GORGEOUS FABRICS?!) in this case is elegant and professional enough to make it through the day and into the night. The size is perfection-- big enough for a folder, but not so big I feel like I am carrying luggage. Also: SO STURDY! This bag was made with upholstery fabric! Easy to clean and super strong. Is there a better bag in this world? I am not so sure.

Made by: peacelovenpolkadots on Etsy, Price: $20, BUY IT