Own: How to Replace a Longchamp Bag

But...but...I love my Longchamp!  It's totally falling apart now and to be honest, I'm tired of having the one that everyone else has.  You know, the black one with the brown leather.  I get on the subway and 50% of the women on the train have the same one.  I've even gone as far as writing my name on the side of the leather flap just to differentiate it.

Well, it's officially kaput.  The bag is completely ripped on the inside, the corners are fraying and the zipper has broken.  Now what?  I've never considered any other options besides just buying another Longchamp (which is still something I'm highly considering).  But there are other options out there, right?  OF COURSE. Let's see, shall we?

Now that fall collections are rolling in, let's examine.

One choice that I wish had I had made before the fall collections rolled in was to purchase the Alexander Wang Trudy tote.  I've borrowed this tote from a friend before and I have to say, it's a really nice bag!  It would've been a total upgrade from the Longchamp.  It's all leather and way more my speed.  I think it's also a little more comfortable to carry because the straps are thick.  I'll have to keep my eye out if this bag ever pops up again at this price.  Le sigh* regrets regrets...I hate to start my picks out with a regret, but I just thought this had to be said.

Baggu is a brand that I usually only think of when I'm toting my groceries home in a plastic bag and the thought that I usually have is "UGH!  I should have remembered my BAGGU."  Well the Duck is a little more stylish.  I think this might be a little on the small side, but it's a great deal at only $82 compared to the $150 Longchamp.

I hate to keep picking black, but I love black!  However, I will consider some options with other colors and by color I mean something with black.  Here's one I would really consider, both for price and size from Asos.

Here's another one that is a little more fun.  I haven't owned a Kate Spade bag in a couple years, but this one could change my tune!

I guess the reason why I like the black options because I like my daytime travel bag to be subtle.  What do you guys think?  Am I missing any amazing options?  The web is so big and I'm just me!  I can't possibly find everything out there so send me through your options!  

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Owned! A Nanette Lepore Ruffle Dream

The sun outside is an absolute dream!

I'm not trying to sound pretentious or anything but seriously, LOOK:

Immaculate and WARM.  It's beautiful!  I'm lucky enough to have this view every day.  It doesn't always look this amazing, but today it's so perfect that I just have to share it with everyone.

The sunshine was SO DAMN TEMPTING today.

I realize that most of you that read my blog probably already know me and know what I do, but for those of you who don't, I'm sure you've already figured out that I'm not a full time blog writer (girl's gotta eat!).  I work at an ad agency in midtown and my free time during the day is extremely scarce.  When I'm confronted with a day like today, where the sun just comes through my window begging me to bask it in, what do I do?

I scarf down my lunch at my desk in record time and scoot out the door for a quick romp!  And by quick romp, I mean shopping.  Duh.

I hightailed it over to The New York Look on 41st and Broadway.  I don't usually go in here just because I find the salespeople to be a little (a lot) aggressively salesy, but today, the sun had me in the mood to shop and I wasn't to be stopped!

Remember earlier in the year when I wrote about L'Wren Scott's Fall 2012 show?  Well, that clearly influenced my purchases today.  The ladylike jewel tones came over me.  Want to see what I walked out with?  Of course you do:

This adorable Nanette Lepore top.  And this Nanette Lepore skirt.  Ruffles and fluffles and color, oh my!

I'm not usually a Nanette Lepore girl because I find her stuff to be a little conservative, but styles evolve.  Maybe mine is going from loose fitting T shirts to lady-like skirts?  Doubtful, but whatever.  We'll see about that.