What is an East-West Bag and Is it a Good Buy?
Have you heard about the East West bag trend? Seen at 2024 fashion weeks, this bag is a classic that will be hot in 2025. My picks (including styles under $100), plus shopping & styling tips.
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How to Clean a White Leather Bag (or any Light-Colored Leather Accessory)
A member of the Wardrobe Oxygen community reached out asking me how to clean a white leather bag. They had purchased a winter white leather purse and they loved it, but noticed it was looking a bit dingy. She wanted to know the best way to clean a white or light-colored leather bag, how to…
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Fab Bags For Spring Under $100
The best way to update your wardrobe each season is with accessories. It’s an easy and lower-cost way to incorporate current fashion trends, and it’s more likely for that accessory to be wearable past the trend (or when the trend returns) than a garment. While we have had many years of “It Bags” being the…
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The Crescent Bag is the Must-Have Accessory Right Now
I recently visited two different malls and did a lot of big box shopping. One of the trends that was loud and clear in stores from Bloomingdale’s to Walmart, Khaite to Zara was the crescent bag. What is a Crescent Bag? The crescent bag is also known as the half-moon bag, the banana bag, and,…
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How to Get Jennifer Lawrence’s It Bag Black Crossbody Bag for Less
Jennifer Lawrence’s Black Crossbody Bag for Less You know me, I hate counterfeits and so-called dupes of designer items, but when I saw recent photos of Jennifer Lawrence and more specifically, Jennifer Lawrence’s black crossbody bag, I knew that A) it would cost more than my monthly mortgage (and possibly more than my car), and…
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You Need a Cute Little Bag: 30+ Under $150 + Tips for Shopping Cheaper Bags
You have your everyday bag, you have your work bag. You likely have a bag for the beach or pool, another for the farmers market, and one for a weekend getaway. We’re not discussing those kinds of bags today. Today it’s about the cute little bag. The one that elevates pieces from everyday to exceptional,…
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Dagne Dover Signature Tote Review
Back in 2014, reader Missy reached out and asked my thoughts about Dagne Dover bags. To be honest, I had never heard of the brand. I contacted Dagne Dover to see if there would be a time in the future when I could see the bags in person and they offered to send me a…
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Which Dagne Dover Tote is Best for Work? Allyn vs. Legend Review
One of the most popular questions I receive is whether one should get the Dagne Dover Legend tote or their Allyn tote. I have both totes and have used them for a long time. They’re both great bags with amazing organization and function… and yes, they are different bags for different needs. Hopefully, this post…
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What I Wore: Adoring ADORA in Marsala for the Holidays
Blazer: c/o Talbots (on sale!) | Tee: Old Navy | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings | Rose Gold Skull Ring: c/o Jeulia | Jeans: c/o Talbots | Shoes: VANELi c/o Marmi Shoes | Bag: c/o ADORA Bags I love my black ADORA Bags tote and have been using it regularly since I received it last…
