Review: Michael Kors Selma Bag

I recently made a trip across the border with a bag in mind.  I first saw it on another blog and immediately was drawn to the simple shape, practicality and the affordable price tag of Michael Kors’s Spring 2013 Selma Top-Zip Satchel.  The only problem was that it came in a wide range of beautiful colours… but I had to go for black, as I was in need of an ‘everyday black bag.’  I really liked the white and brown and neutrals and the yellow as a pop of colour!

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Picked mine up from Macy’s at Walen Galleria (their MK store was all sold out!) and I have been using this bag religiously since then! It fits a lot, goes with all of my outfits and the option of the adjustable shoulder bag is proving to be a plus.

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This bag is made of saffiano leather, which is very durable.  If you get something on it, simply wipe it off! Inside, there is a main zip compartment and 4 slip compartments – all a good size.

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There’s also an attached key thing (idk what it’s called). Another great thing about this bag is that it had four feet at the bottom so your bag is safe when you’re placing it on the floor.

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For $358 USD ($368 CAD), there’s great attention to details that I was impressed with – all their hardware has ‘michael kors’ imprinted on them.

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The one that Jessica Alba is carrying is the smaller version.  Michael Kors just released it’s medium size Selma’s including awesome colourblock designs with neon pink and neon yellow:

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Let me know what you think about the Michael Kors Selma bag!

Bargain Girl Finds: March 2013

I want to share a few great deals that I came across both in stores and ONLINE (since not everyone lives in Toronto)!

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Aldoshoes.com – Paider - $155 $29.98

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Aldoshoes.com – Orawin $150 $44.99

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American Eagle –  $61.96 $25.69

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Club Monaco Peplum Top - $119.60 $69 (classic & won’t go out of style)

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DianeVonFurstenberg Mini Harper Bag $318 $127

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Rebecca Minkoff Wallet On a Chain – Mint $225 $145

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Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip - Charcoal $195 $137

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iiibeca by Joy Gryson – Duane bag $187 $112
(Personal fave – I love my blue one)

Feel free to share some great deals YOU come across as well.

My Picks: Best Everyday Neutral Bags

Everyday bags need to be comfortable, roomy, practical and also match with any outfit.  Whether you like to carry a bunch of things for work or just a few necessities for running errands, my personal picks have it all covered! Bags that you wear everyday MUST have the option of wearing it across your body for convenience and/or have adjustable straps.

Best Everyday neutral Bags

I chose bags that are black or in neutral tones so it’ll go with whatever you wear for the day. What’s your favorite bad to wear everyday? Please share :)

Take a look in detail by clicking on each bag:

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Hot Right Now: Coach Legacy Collection

Tis the season to shop for gifts – for yourself and others!

I was a big fan of the brand Coach before (come on… who wasn’t?) but I started straying away when I discovered other brands. However, the new Legacy Collection  has me lusting after their new designs.  If you haven’t seen them yet – the Legacy Collection boasts attractive designs in a rainbow of colors from classics like black and cognac to pop of colors like bright pink and kelly green. What I like the most about these bags are that they’re simple in design but has awesome details like big zippers and tassels.

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My favorite styles are: the Rory, the Penny shoulder purse  and the Colorblock clutch.

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With their great quality and affordable price tag (the best part), you can be sure that these will make great gifts this holiday season. The color block clutch is definitely on my Xmas list… but now I kind of want a coloful poppy messenger too :)

What’s your favorite from the collection?

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Understated Contemporary Bags: Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson

I feel like people buy and drool over the same bag brands & bag designs as they are “IT Bags” or a “Must Have”.  Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that and I do it too, since most of the time, those bags are well made, beautiful designed and drool-worthy (LV speedy, Celine phantom, Chanel 2.55, the list goes on… and they will forever be on my wish list).

However, there are those understated brands that I come across from time to time that should be brought into the spotlight.  This past September, during my trip to NYC, I saw THE bag by Olivia Harris.  I was familiar with that brand as it is a contemporary/edgy line by Joy Gryson (I previously wanted a zip pocket messenger bag by her but couldn’t get it anywhere!).

The Olivia Harris line is edgy, practical and UNIQUE, not to mention the fact that it’s of great value ($$).  The great thing about understated brands is that you won’t see it on 5 other people on the street, which is why I love her designs even more.  You can call it Your Own.

Here’s 6 of my favorites – can you guess which one I ended up getting?

  1. Hendrix Hobo Crossbody 
  2. Gustavia Quilted Satchel
  3. The Satchel in grape
  4. Smiths Small Satchel
  5. Flap Hobo – love this design especially!
  6. Zip Pocket Foldover Clutch in black

Alexander Wang: Rocco – the more I see, the more I want

This bag has been around for a while and seen on celebrities & fashionistas but it’s just one of those designs that’s so unique that you don’t get sick of.

Shaped like a duffel bag, it’s practical and stylish and the metal hardware definitely adds edginess to it. It has two strap on top but also a detachable shoulder strap for comfort.  It’s no wonder why the design is loved by many!

Recently, the designer debuted the mini version called The Rockie, which is a smaller version and has a zipper opening at the top that is rounded, instead of being straight on the Rocco.