There comes a time in every fashionista’s life where she absolutely covets a designer handbag. The next important moment is the day she can afford one. To be honest, I remember the day I held a Chanel bag in my hands. I could tell the handbag was such high quality, but it felt so out of reach for me. While I haven’t yet obtained a Chanel bag (and I’m unsure if I will), I have added a few designer handbags to my collection that I am 100% obsessed with.
The Chanel flap bag will always remain a classic, I tend to gravitate more toward the unique handbags that really catch my eye. I follow trends, but I don’t want to be carrying the same bag as everyone else.
Louis Vuitton Sologne
I felt a lot of pride when I purchased my first Louis Vuitton handbag. I fell in love when I saw the bag style for the first time on thredUP. But, when I saw it pop up in nearly perfect condition on Fashionphile, I pulled the trigger. As with every used handbag, it had a few flaws. It had clearly been repaired and smelled a bit like the back of a perfume-y closet, but I still love it. I mean, look at how flawless it looks paired with a summer top and light wash jeans.
This bag isn’t necessarily a LV classic, so the only places I’ve seen it are on thredUP, The RealReal, Fashionphile, and a few other luxury secondhand places. I got mine on Fashionphile for a major discount and it practically looks new!
Gucci Mini Dionysus Leather Shoulder Bag
I always loved the shape and style of the Gucci Dionysus bag. However, I was never really in love with the color and pattern choices. I’m not a huge fan of the Gucci GG Supreme pattern and the black leather just made the bag look too formal. A lot of the other textures mixed gold and silver hardware, which I also didn’t love. And – if you’re going to splurge on a bag – you really gotta love it.
So, when I saw this bag in ivory, I was sold. It was the perfect bag for going out, dressing up, and dressing down. So, I not-so-patiently waited for my tax return to arrive and splurged almost immediately.
This is the only bag I’ve purchased at full price and I used everything I had to get it. I had a few Nordstrom gift cards from campaigns past and a few Nordstrom notes and I strategically scheduled my double points day for the purchase. Depending on where you shop, I’m sure you could use their rewards system to your advantage. I know Neiman Marcus has a pretty good rewards program as well!
Chloé Faye Small Suede & Leather Bracelet Bag
The Chloe Faye bags seem to be a blogger staple. I’ve seen almost every blogger carry a version of this bag.
Most people seem to own the beige version, so I opted for the blue. It seems to match a lot more than I thought it would! It’s a good size for going out; it holds a few cards, my keys, and a cell phone.
The bracelet bag shape is more unique than a few of the others, which is probably why I love it. While you can find this one in stores still, it’s all over The RealReal and Fashionphile for a major discount!
Loewe Medium Puzzle Bag
I’ll be honest – I was in love with this bag a long time without actually knowing what bag I was in love with. I think I saw an article on Who What Wear describing it as the most photogenic bag in existence and I loved it in just about every color. When I saw it in this bright red, I knew it was meant to be.
However, this is up there with one of the nicest and most expensive bags I own. When I saw the price for the first time, I think I just about fell off my chair. This is where the RealReal comes in. I got this bag for more than 50% off and it looks brand new! This is another bag you can search for on Fashionphile as well!
Of all the bags I own, this one gets the most use. It’s big enough to throw all my stuff in and, somehow – albiet magically, it seems to match everything. From dresses to denim shorts and dressy to casual, this bag does it all. I see this bag being a staple in my wardrobe for a long time. In fact, after purchasing this bag, I actually haven’t wanted to start looking at any new luxury bags! I feel like my collection is complete.
Since I bought this bag secondhand, I think it’s the medium size, but I’m note entirely positive.
Are you also a fan of designer bags? Check out this post on how to start building your own collection on a budget or how I began to build my own collection!
