I think every girl needs at least one crossbody bag in their arsenal. I have a handful and this new Kate Spade Harmony crossbody bag is becoming a quick favorite. I picked the bright orange color which is a little different than what I’d typically go for, but it adds the absolute perfect pop to any outfit. It also comes in a few more neutral colors.
(The orange one is really bright and fun… Perfect for game days if orange is one of your school’s colors. This outfit is my little nod at the University of Florida!)
The size is perfect to fit the essentials without feeling like you’re lugging a large tote.
PS And, because Kate Spade loves students and teachers, they offer 15% off all purchases (in store only)! Just bring your school I.D. to take advantage of this amazing discount.
Maybe it's just my lighting, but that purse looks more pinkish-red than orange! It's a great colour, either way 🙂 I love cross body bags too, there are certain situations that I wouldn't want to carry anything else!
What a great outfit post! The bag is so cute, but what I am also really loving is your dress. Navy + white stripes, what could be better. Does it seem to fit true to size? The cut of the dress is really flattering, pieces that are fitted around the waist are always best for me. Hope your move is going well! xo
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Maybe it's just my lighting, but that purse looks more pinkish-red than orange! It's a great colour, either way 🙂 I love cross body bags too, there are certain situations that I wouldn't want to carry anything else!
Sarah
Sweet Spontaneity
It's definitely a bright orange– the sun was setting so it looks a bit richer orange/red in the photos!
The shape of that bag is just perfect!! I love how the handles stick up 🙂 That bright color is so perfect!
Annie // Annie N Belle
Such a ute outfit! I love your mini bag!
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That crossbody goes so perfectly with your dress. I agree, a crossbody is a wardrobe must!
Lauren,
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Love the outfit! I'm a HUGE Gators fan as well! I was born and raised in Gainesville 😉
Phyllis | http://www.prettypleese.com
It is such a great colour! I am so jealous!
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I have a harmondy medium bag in pink and I love it!
That may be the most perfect crossbody I have ever seen. Love it!
Angela
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that cross body is perfect! They are great for college students especially!
xx,
Allie
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My first Kate Spade bag was a cross body too! 🙂
Love,
Ane | Basque Prep
I have a larger Kate Spade bag in the same color and I absolutely love it!!
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Very cute bag. I really like crossbody bags, especially for walking around the city.
This is the ideal bag. Love the structure.
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The structure of the bag is beautiful! It's such a great size too!
Beautiful purse that works so well as a pop of color! It does look more red-pink in the pictures though
-Nicole
Meet Me in Midtown
Still love the ease of a cross body bag,even though my kids are grown.Easy to carry in the groceries,or an armful of flowers….very pretty!
I wish this purse was coming off with the true color, it definitely looks red in these pictures!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
How cute! I love Kate Spade and cross body bags!
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What a great outfit post! The bag is so cute, but what I am also really loving is your dress. Navy + white stripes, what could be better. Does it seem to fit true to size? The cut of the dress is really flattering, pieces that are fitted around the waist are always best for me.
Hope your move is going well! xo
I got one in a similar color (https://instagram.com/p/2Rq9XsykvW/?taken-by=shopfashionably) and it quickly became a favorite of mine! It goes with a surprising amount of outfits, even though it isn't a neutral. Love your dress!
xo
Amanda
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