Handbags

Secure The Bag- Kirk Geiger London

March 22, 2021 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

Hi Pretties,

I am over the moon excited to introduce a new handbag brand, well new to me brand. I ran across this bag on the Nordstrom website and was immediately smitten. Kurt Geiger London is based in the UK and started in 1963 and widely known first for their footwear. While on my staycation, I popped in Nordstrom and picked up this beauty!

The studded top handle immediately caught my eye. Top handle bags are classic and elegant.

Along with the stunning top handle is a substantial chunky chain with a leather shoulder strap that adds to the flexibility and edginess of this bag.

With the dimensions of 11”W x 7 ¼”H x 3 ½”D, this bag is more than roomy to handle phone, wallet, sunglasses and a few other essentials. The interior has a center divider with a slip pocket on both sides and a magnetic closure.

The signature quilted exterior adds to the beauty of this bag. The workmanship is impeccable.

**Iconic eagle emblem, encrusted with crystals!**

These pictures do not do this bag justice, it is the perfect size and in the most soft buttery leather. With its luxurious vibe and a price point below $300, this bag is a winner If you are looking for an elegant but edgy bag, look no more, this is the one! Have you heard of the Kurt Geiger London brand?

What’s In My Bag

May 18, 2018 by robincharmagne 4 Comments

Hello pretties,
Round handbags to round out this week! Did you catch that? LOL There are so many fun handbag trends – straw bags, waist bags, bamboo bags and my favorite round handbags. Today I am sharing an oldie but goodie, What’s in my bag? When I first purchased this bag, I was a little concerned about the size but this cutie surprisingly holds a lot of stuff. Take a peek……

Chic Happens – OOTD #62

July 1, 2015 by robincharmagne 22 Comments

Hi Pretties,
First things first – the No Buy is OVER! Woot-woot, more to come on that challenging yet very rewarding exercise. We are in my favorite month of the year – July, it’s my vacation and birthday month. I’ll describe today’s OOTD as classically chic. As I think back on my 50th year, I am feeling extremely blessed to close to reaching the 51 year mark. But I have to admit, last year I was so happy to have a milestone birthday, but it was daunting thinking I have been on this Earth for 50 dang years and have seen the world evolve from typewriters to smart watches. And, 50 is somewhat odd, you’re not old and you’re not young, in the middle. Still fly enough to be fly and that is what I wanted to convey in this photo shoot, my very first. If you thought 50 was dabomb.com, well 51 will be on “fleek” as they say! HA, can’t believe I used that, take a peek…

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18 Coach Handbag Favorites

June 10, 2015 by robincharmagne 13 Comments

Hi Pretties,
How goes it? Good? Yeah I sure hope so! So I am in this “No-Buy” for June but just because I’m not buying a new handbag doesn’t mean y’all can’t. I have posted this brand a bunch on the blog, it is one of my favorite handbag brands – Coach. I hand-picked over 10 bags that are super cute from totes to backpacks, there is a cute bag for you.

Coach has been making beautiful bags since the early 40’s and expanded to other categories, including shoes, jewelry, fragrance, gifts and apparel. That’s a long history of quality bags that are known for lasting a lifetime. Hardware on a bag really makes a big statement and Coach is known for bold hardware such as turn-locks, grommets, tassels, hang-tags and studs. Who wants a boring bag? And if you like pattern or print details, I included a few of those options as well. The price points vary, some low, some a bit higher. My favorite? I don’t have a white bag, so I would love to add one to my collection or one of the printed totes, something a bit funky.

I have some bags I’ve had for 20 years and they still look great! What’s your fave? If you have a Coach bag or bags, how long have you had them?

Link parties{here}.

Tropical Fun – OOTD #59

May 27, 2015 by robincharmagne 18 Comments

Hello there,
Yesterday was not bad at all. That first day back from a holiday is usually very busy, but it was rather quiet. I mentioned I really didn’t do a whole lot over the weekend, but I wasn’t a total couch potato and wore today’s OOTD on Saturday. Traditionally, the Memorial Day weekend begins the vacation travel season which inspired thoughts of traveling to a tropical locale…take a peek!

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Purple Peek-a-boo – OOTD #58

May 20, 2015 by robincharmagne 20 Comments

Hi Pretties,
Mid-week, let the countdown to the weekend begin. I know I’m always eagerly anticipating the weekend, but isn’t everyone? By Wednesday, the weekend is just peeking around the corner. Speaking of peeking, I got the purple peek-a-boo look going today in this OOTD. I didn’t realize my hair was blocking my eye for like 99% of the pictures. And, no I was not going to re-take all of them again, so we are rocking with these snaps! Take a look…

This is a casual outfit I wore for dinner a few weeks back with the lovely ladies of the Real Readers Book Club. We have the best time chatting about the book of course but we love just catching-up on what’s up with the group. We are taking our next meeting on the road and I’m super excited about a road trip. Now, I have had this white blazer for a year and only worn it once here, so yeah I broke the rule and I am wearing white before Memorial Day! I added a simple purple tee and super old boot cut jeans. Boot cut jeans are really my favorite style because they work well for all shapes and sizes. Of course, a darker wash will be more slimming. The mules have a pretty high heel but are surprisingly comfy and I plan to get a lot of wear out of this statement necklace with all the vibrant Spring/Summer colors. I grabbed my birthday purse in purple too!

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Are y’all still rocking statement necklaces? I just love them!

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Obsessions – March Favorites Haul

April 29, 2015 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

Hello Pretties,
Another haul! Woot Woot! We all have certain things that we buy and try and then they just stick with us. You find yourself always buying these gems over and over again. For today’s haul, I’m not sharing a ton of stuff today but a few things that I am obsessed with these days – yep my obsessions!

Those markers are just a cute way to add some fun to your day. I have yet to use them because they are so cute. Okay, confession time, my biggest obsession is personalized goodies. I just can’t get enough of anything with an “R” on it. Luckily for me, my family and friends know this and they shower me with unique things all with the letter R. Tassels, that’s another preoccupation. A tassel adds so much class to anything but I love it most on handbags. I would guess that a large majority of my handbags have a tassel on them. Speaking of handbags, I admit I’m addicted. I love them in all shapes, sizes, textures, and of course brands. Henri Bendel is an amazing luxury brand with a nice range of products from handbags to jewelry to travel goods. This bag is everything with a lot of practicality in the fabric, a sturdy yet fashionable nylon. It also has great pockets on the outside and a bigger pocket on the inside. The details like the multi-straps and the little lock really take this bag up a notch. Of course, I’ll be looking for a nice tassel to add to this bag.

Okay, fess up, what are you obsessed with?

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What’s In My Bag?

March 2, 2015 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

Hi Pretties,
Hey it’s March! What what? Yep 10 months left in 2015. But I’ve let February go by without sharing my annual What’s in my Bag? Yep I normally do these in February but hey it’s never too late to peek inside my bag.

The bag – Steven Madden bucket bag. The tassel detail is what caught my eye. It is black with a blue trim and comes with a cute pouch on the inside. I snagged this from TJ Maxx and it comes in some other color combos!

1- Tory Burch makeup case. Big enough to hold all my beauty bits
2- Pink initial notebook. It’s getting ratty so I need to replace it, but it is great for jotting down blog ideas or other inspiration
3- Samsung Galaxy 5. Love, love, and yes love my phone. Team Samsung all the way. Look for an unboxing post for a new toy
4- Coach glass case. You know this really wasn’t a glass case as I recall. I found in the men’s coach stuff and really liked it
5- Red Wallet. So the story behind the red wallet. Wendy at Wendy’s Lookbook had a Favorites video where she talked about how the color red attracts money so you should have red wallet. Hence my red wallet I snagged from TKMaxx in London. Loads of storage in this wallet and I’m not losing money so the red must be working
6- Kate Spade tassel key ring. Yeah I have a thing for tassels. Yeah I’m old school still use my car’s key
7- Pink change purse another London goodie. Harrod’s is cray-cray. I have never seen so many pretty things in one place. And, the Food Hall, don’t bypass it if you visit Harrod’s
8- Pink Cross pen, this thing writes so well and is oh so pretty. I need one in every color
9- Modelco lip gloss. I took this out of the makeup bag because I wanted to show you it has a mirror – neat packaging
10- Eos lotion. I just love the packaging and that it doesn’t take up much space
11- Saks Fifth Avenue breath mints – Again I just like cute packaging

Well that’s it pretties. Check out my other bags here and here. What’s your favorite thing in your bag?

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Fall Must Haves…Tote Bag

October 24, 2014 by robincharmagne 6 Comments

Hello and Happy Friday!
Whew! So happy it is the weekend. It’s been one of those crazy weeks with lots of projects and such, which I love, but it gets hectic. I’ve been counting down to today because it is my nephew’s 18th b-day. Super stoked about dinner tonight with the whole fam, loads of laughter and craziness! Speaking of loads, what does cooler weather bring? Loads of extras, like scarves and gloves and earmuffs. Pretties, you need the final feature for the Fall Must Haves – a good tote bag to “tote” all these goodies. A good tote bag should be roomy enough to hold your essentials, but light enough to carry on the shoulder. I’ve curated some really nice tote bags that are all under $80!

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Have a lovely weekend pretties!

OOTD #42 – Fall Transition

September 17, 2014 by robincharmagne 8 Comments

jacket(similar)//top(similar)//jeans(similar)//booties//bag(similar)Hi there,
This week is chugging along, thank goodness. I have been super busy and definitely ready for relaxation this weekend. Today’s OOTD features pieces to transition into the Fall season. The days are getting shorter and I’m feeling a little crisp in the air. Not quite ready to pull out the coats, but Fall is right around the corner. …