Feed the World With Your Tote Bag

The must-have tote of the season, is also a socially conscious one. For the price of one tote bag, you can feed a child for an entire year. The environmentally friendly bag is made of muslin and designed by model/ activist Lauren Bush. You can buy yours here.

Chloé leather ballet flats

What can I say?  I have always favored brown leather shoes for fall.  Dreary black shoes seem like they should be strictly reserved for the winter months when you’re cold and need stark contrast in your outfits.  Fall begs for much more earthy and muted hues all in the same family like browns, cranberries, burnt oranges, and the occasional copper.  I love these Chloé leather ballet flats.  Their shade of russet-toned leather always seems like the quintessential color of footwear to pair with cozy sweaters and multi-colored leaves.  I could see myself wearing these year after year under oh-so-blue November skies.  My favorite details include the rounded toe and buckle, which remind me of the make-me-drool Paddington bags. 

Chloé leather ballet flats- $525

Bamford Ombre Crocodile Tote

I’m torn. The Bamford Ombre Crocodile Tote, available from Neiman Marcus, has got me all confused. At first glance, this tote is totally covetable. With the stunning green and grey ombré croc skin, it’s definitely a winner. The tote shape is handy as can be, and the details all look in place. This was a bag to have! But I looked at the price, a hefty $16,500, and I thought, aw shucks! For that same price, I could get many, many other bags. In fact, I could get 4 or even 8 Bottega Veneta bags! So yeah, I guess the real dilemma would be the fact that I can’t even remotely afford this bag. But if you could, would you spring for it?

Botkier Trigger Turbo Bag

Botkier bags are the perfect example of something that’s incredibly chic and high quality at a price much lower than one would think. Take the Botkier Trigger Turbo Bag in Brandy. At just $610 from Revolve Clothing, you get a bag that’s made of unbelievably soft Italian calfskin with an exceptionally handy number of pockets and compartments. Between the zippered pockets and the magnetic pockets, it’s easy to figure out where to store all your goodies. It’s really a bag you have to feel to fall in love with, and you’ll definitely fall in love with the price, which is at least half the price of most designer bags. See, it’s a totally good deal too!

Chloé Heloise Shoulder Bag

My heart skips a beat every time I think about a new season of fashion.  I go absolutely nuts for the few weeks before I can officially start wearing the fall styles, and then I settle down into a comfortable pattern of wearing my older favorites.  As usual, the must-have bag for the upcoming season is brought to us by Chloé.  Even with a new designer in its house, Chloé’s accessories are as strong as ever.  I love the red patent leather look.  This bag will brighten up any day, no matter how dreary it might be outside.   The best thing about the Heloise bag, in my humble opinion?  Lots of adorable compartments!

Chloé Heloise Shoulder Bag- $1,525