https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:07:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2147905 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:53:48 +0000 Cardiff girl 2147905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely post,l get to look at everyone’s handbag collections.<br />l paticularly like your new Mulberry bag,that is beautiful.<br />lm afraid that I have no need of bags like this for my lifestyle so can’t justify the spend however I also treated myself to a new bag this year.Its rattan with tan leather from Arket.l think the rattan gives it a summery vibe and as it’s neutral it will go with just about amything.l will try &nbsp;and get a photo.In the meanwhile enjoy your new bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2147842 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:08:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2147842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most bags people have posted are custom finds, so no price is available. I don't think mine even belong at this elevation, but here they are, each purchased for ~$50, except the K Spade, which was a gift and probably cost around twice that. The P Nash Torri was also around $100. It does not have tooled leather, but is otherwise identical to the find. I've been carrying it nearly every day. I use the camera strap to make the green bag cross-body. I require any bag I carry to be able to be hands-free. </p> <p>There are two more that aren't pictured: A really big green patterned crossbody that I picked up at a market and a black vertical Coach mini crossbody that I can't find online to make a find. I got it used for $25; it can be very useful. </p> <p></p> <p>Assuming quarantine is over next summer, I will get either a smallish round straw crossbody or anther large raffia tote as I've had in the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126790 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:56:10 +0000 cindysmith 2126790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could do "summer" and "winter" bags, but I'm really too lazy to change my stuff over so I'm a one handbag year round kind of girl. I might change over from my Edge bag to the bigger Splendid bag for the season, simply because it's so dang big and will hold all the things Mollie and I need to go walking on the hiking trails I discovered here in town. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126658 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:44:06 +0000 unfrumped 2126658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not focused on summer handbags due to a) pandemic,b) retirement, c) not being a true purse- person though I own more than several.<br /> I am using a Baggalini as pandemic purse since now I only take a bag when going out into Zombie- land.<br /> Otherwise I like mostly to use same handbag for most of a season ( I do use more than one but not to extent of choosing one every day) so for summers I have liked several types, something in pearl, or white with dark trim, or floral Printed leathers, also a kind of pale sea - glass greenish- blue I found very versatile. I also like some contrast with my outfit but not the typical “ pop” of bright color.<br /> I never took my purse into work but usually aimed for it to coordinate with workwear color palette for errands after work.<br /> If we ever get out of pandemic mode, O will re- evaluate, including colors, since I may be wearing more outfit color and it may be that handbag should be actually more neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126629 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:17:02 +0000 Angie 2126629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Roxanna</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Minaminu,</b> yes! Furlas have become signature. Thank you for noticing &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126614 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:44:40 +0000 Minaminu 2126614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Roxanna. Straw bags are great for summer, I always debate weather or not to buy one! The weather here in the UK would not justify an expensive straw bag.</p> <p>@Angie, I love your collection, lots of Furla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126611 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:10:34 +0000 Roxanna 2126611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Helena I’m with you. I love straw bags - but they are SO summery that they are really only good for two months here, and especially this year. Also I’m hard on my bags, so I’m afraid of the wear and tear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126607 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:53:48 +0000 Helena 2126607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna, you have a beautiful collection! In summer I use a cognac crossbody ... it's not fancy, just from Gap, put does the job and looks polished but summery.</p> <p>I have been eyeing a straw bag - BR has a really cool navy blue one - but with few places to go, I'm finding it hard to justify right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126458 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:13:28 +0000 Anonymous 2126458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have summer only bags, but these are the two I've been using lately.<br /> Peacock bag from Janine King on Etsy (I have a computer bag and zip pouch of same fabric) and MK chain crossbody. The MK is a duplicate because I liked my last one so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126394 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:48:08 +0000 Roxanna 2126394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at your yummy rainbow of colors, Angie! Just looking at them makes me happy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126372 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:25:02 +0000 Angie 2126372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Summer bags are gorgeous,<b> Roxanna</b>! The light blues are my faves.&nbsp;</p> <p>I use these in Summer, but half of them I use year round too:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126310 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:52:49 +0000 Roxanna 2126310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to see everyone's collections!</p> <p>@Bijou you have inspired me with your colourful collection - I will be tying scarves to my some of my bags too :)</p> <p>Synne I ADORE that darling vintage number!</p> <p>@Suz how neat that we have the ssme bag! And yes i forgot to mention my Opelle bag. It's the perfect mushroom colour that seems to go with everything in summer, and a great size too.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Jaime I'd love to see your blush bag!</p> <p>@Minaminu I love your summer colours :)</p> <p>@Stylefan - M0851 is so hard to resist! I counted again and realized I have at least 12 now...</p> <p>@lisa, @lyn67 - I hear you that bags right now can be more of a nuisance than they are worth. I have a few that I rotate through quite a bit, but the others are stored away for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126293 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:11:02 +0000 lyn67 2126293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow great collection everybody! For summer I have given up on bags with any closure. I drive a lot and do not commute on public transport or walk crowdy places-but always carry a lot of stuff(don't even ask) so I'm good with simple big shoulder&nbsp; totes for summer. Have them in a few colors black, cream, cognac, red and straw---but&nbsp;even non branded like they are(max Zara, or H&amp;M, etc...:-)) don't have the time/inspiration to change them daily...Changing bags is for my fanthasy life for sure, shame on me!!:-))</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126220 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:21:10 +0000 Staysfit 2126220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite summer bag the past two summers has been a faux straw bag made by Eric Javits. &nbsp;It seemed pricey at the time of purchase, but it still looks pristine heading into its third season. &nbsp;It is a light sky blue color; I was certain it would look dirty or shabby after one year, but it does not. &nbsp;It has elegant looking metallic&nbsp;blue slender leather handles that I thought would rip, but they have held strong. &nbsp;It also has a full zip closure at the top, which I prefer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126215 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:13:35 +0000 Synne 2126215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What luxe handbag collections, ladies! Beautifully curated. The only "summer only"-handbag I own is this vintage Italian beauty. I don't really plan around seasons.. maybe I should!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126211 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:29:51 +0000 Bijou 2126211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanne, your two new bags are both beautiful and will definitely go the distance. I love classic styled bags and this is one area of my wardrobe where I will happily spend money on because a bag is a most important accessory for me. Function, beauty and wardrobe longevity.</p> <p>My most used summer bags are in finds, generally small to medium sized satchels or totes for work. Tiny bags are fine in the evening or if I am out walking, but if a bag can’t hold my phone, wallet, sunglasses and keys, then it is usually too small for me to use on a regular basis. My most recent acquisition is a denim bag, which will be worn on weekends but also to work on casual dress Friday’s.</p> <p>In summer, I often tie a silk scarf to my bag, just to make it look a bit more fun and to put on if I want to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126173 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:13:37 +0000 Suz 2126173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. I love your new M0851 bag! That is gorgeous!! I must investigate -- not that I need anything remotely like it right now, alas.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love that brand. I also remember you recommended Opelle -- their bags are also gorgeous!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your RM bag as well...but, um, maybe I shouldn't talk, since -- evidence below...from my own collection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126157 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:22:15 +0000 Jaime 2126157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love your new bag! I have a light bluish bag that I have been saving (for what?). I think I will wear it today. I might tend to go for lighter bags in the summer, and for now they have to be leather - it gets extremely hot and no other material is tolerable against my skin.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126104 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:34:29 +0000 The Cat 2126104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elegant bags, Roxanna!</p> <p>I own bags in various materials and colours and use most of them year round. However, the light blue one and the white one are used in spring and summer only, as I find that they simply look wrong with my fall and winter outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126103 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:33:48 +0000 Style Fan 2126103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna, you have a beautiful collection of bags.&nbsp; I rarely get excited about bags, but I do love the M0851 label.&nbsp; When I am in Montreal, I look at their bags, and they are very tempting.&nbsp; I don't remember the last time I bought a new bag.&nbsp; The last couple were thrifted.<br />That origami one is interesting.&nbsp; Not something you see every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126095 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:02:32 +0000 Minaminu 2126095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For summers, I alternate between an old rose clutch (it's at least 10 years old) and a grey tote bag.<br /> The clutch is from Coccinelle, an italian brand that is quite well known. The grey tote bag is from Longchamp, a French brand also known for their bags. I decided to invest in good quality brandsthat specialize in leather goods and so that I can have them for a long time and reduce my purchases.<br /> I'd love to get a straw bag, but it would be pointless with the weather here. One day!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126087 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:02:11 +0000 Anonymous 2126087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - I remember your recommendation for the MO851 line a few years ago &nbsp;- right? &nbsp;Mtl company? &nbsp;You have great taste in handbags, Roxanna , and a really lovely collection ! &nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny, I have quite a few summer bags, but am not really using them much at all right now - for obvious reasons. &nbsp;My go-to's are the pale blue Marc Jacobs ( probably 5 years old now) , the black nylon MJ (also 4-5 years old) , the mustard Coach Legacy bag which I had "customized" with my monogram . &nbsp;(new last year), and an olive green leather Coach bag (5-6 years old ) . &nbsp;I have a host of other &nbsp;less expensive and more "fun" bags in straw, white leather (Danier ) , red faux leather (Pixie Mood) , blush faux leather &nbsp;etc, and some crotchet market totes which I use on weekends. &nbsp;I'm wondering if I'll ever go back to carrying a purse the way I used to - and if I'll move more toward more utilitarian /tech-designed bags . &nbsp;Not sure yet. &nbsp;Purses are a nuisance to store, sometimes heavy (the mustard Coach for example) , and tend to be a repository of junk. &nbsp;The only time I really "need " one is for social occasions - and what are those now?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-your-summer-handbags#post-2126084 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:15:40 +0000 Roxanna 2126084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these posts about summer handbags have me wondering about mine - and yours!</p> <p>In the summer, I like lighter handbags - lighten in colour and often in weight - but they still have to fit my descriptor of Urban Luxe.</p> <p>I prefer them to be made of calf leather, preferably in Italy. I just find that Italian calf leather is so luxe and beautiful - its sheen elevates any outfit. I can't always swing this (my eyes water at the price of some of these beauties) so sometimes I make trade offs, or sometimes i just buy fewer handbags and make sure that the ones I have, I love.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like to buy my bags in what I call pop-neutrals; neutrals that have a bit of pop on my outfit so they stand out, but aren't too loud.</p> <p>My go-to for summer is Rebecca Minkoff's Je t'aime bag in baby blue suede. NOT Italian calf leather, but a great casual mid-size bag that I can thrown on and go. It fits my phone, wallet, keys and sanitizer, and looks nice doing it.</p> <p>In March, after months of saving up, I treated myself to a Mulberry Leighton bag in rust-coloured calfskin. I ADORE this bag - to me it is the perfect blend of structured and unstructured, dressy and upscale casual. It's the only bag I've ever found in 10 years that comes close to my Tod's D-style bag that is nearly 15 years old and going strong. I bought a colour that I hope will take me through all 4 seasons at work and be the pop in my earth toned outfits. I took it to work a handful of times - and then the pandemic hit!</p> <p>A bag I just purchased - that I think will serve me well during this casual pandemic lifstyle and beyond - is M0851's Origami bag. I have talked about this brand a lot - I probably have collected around 10 of their bags in the past 15 years. They are made of beautiful leather and beautifully lined, out of Montreal. They pay such attention to details like zippers and key cords, and they age tremendously well, even with a ton of wear and tear. My first bag, 16 years on, has that aged leather sheen that makes it even more beautiful. It's a mini messenger in chocolate that I wear with everything from gear to casual wear - at least twice a week for 16 years.&nbsp;</p> <p>This blue one is made of sky-blue Italian calfskin. I hope to throw it on with anything form a linen dress to shorts, and throw in my requisite kindle/book, planner, phone, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>What bags do you take for summer? What are their different uses? What do you look for in your summer bags? Do tell! </p>