I was so excited that @MyMyrtleBeach invited me to come play pickleball with them! I am obsessed with pickleball and had a blast playing at City Pickle, right here in NYC. We brushed up on the rules, practiced some dinking, and got to play a few rounds of the game– it was the perfect way to spend the day because everyone plays at the beach! #ad
I loved watching The Parent Trap growing up and still do to this day. It is one of my go-to comfort movies… There’s so much I love about it: the cast, the soundtrack, and (of course!) the wardrobe. We all have a little Annie James and a little Hallie Parker in us! I’ve always been drawn to Annie’s style, but love the carefree nature of Hallie’s. #parenttrap @nmeyers #tuckernucking
The British brand @me_andem is now available in the US! If you are on the hunt for beautifully tailored, quiet luxury pieces for your wardrobe, you have to take a peek. The clothing is the highest quality and feels designer, but since they are direct to consumer, they don’t have the typical designer markup. The brand follows what they call “The Three Fs”: flattering and functional, with wear-forever appeal with each piece they create checking all three boxes! #meandem Shop my head to toe look with @shop.ltk! https://liketk.it/4j8Hg #liketkit
I`ve been looking forward to cooler temps and fall activities.... and the outfits that go along with them! @saksoff5th is having a sitewide sale now through 9/24– save an additional 25% OFF orders $150+ with code ITSON (excluding select brands and products) The perfect time to stock up on pieces for your fall and winter wardrobe. @CollectiveVoiceHQ #ad #SaksOFF5th
Wearing vs styling an outfit with a bump! I feel so much better when I’m wearing something cute (dress well to feel well maybe?)… I’ve been fighting the temptation to wear comfy clothes while pregnant though! So far I have found blazers and cardigans an easy way to dress up my second trimester bump, especially as we enter fall.
#maternitystyle #ltkbump #bumpstyle #pregnancy #jcrewalways #fallfashion
Apple picking throughout the years 🍎 I can’t wait to go this year. It’s one of my favorite fall activities to do… I don’t even care that it’s usually expensive and crowded and basic, I live for it!
Fall for me means tailored blazers, touches of corduroy, and cozy sweaters… @jcrew, as always, has us covered with all the classics! Shop my head to toe look with @shop.ltk #liketkit https://liketk.it/4iOR7 #injcrew #ad
I've been eyeing that Old Navy bag for awhile and contemplating if I should get it or not… This post may have just confirmed my decision. (;
Blogger Stephanie has this bag and always posts photos with it. Like here! http://www.stephaniesterjovski.com/2013/10/toting-around.html
xo.
Jenny @ Coffee & Honeycomb
Love the old navy version! There are so many great affordable brown totes out there, they are so classic.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
It's so perfect for school, too!
Love that bag! It does look great for the price! 🙂
daughterofasonofasailor.blogspot.com
Perfect!
Ooh now I'm in love with the Splurge one.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
I think the bag is really cute, but I have seen it in person and I think that the synthetic material just doesn't look enough like leather for me to make the purchase. There's something about the way that leather wears beautifully as it ages that would encourage me to save up for the Coach bag instead — an investment that would last me years, for sure!
– AK
I love both of those bags, the Old Navy one is definitely a great save!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I'm always wary of faux-leather totes. As someone who uses and abuses the heck out of tote bags, I've found that the fake leather isn't usually strong enough to hold up against wear and tear (not to mention the stitching on the straps is usually pretty poorly done). A great option if you don't plan on using it everyday/transporting a lot of items around, but for me it just isn't functional.
Loving those bags! The Old Navy bag is so reasonable, if that gets scratched it is no big deal!
I love the Old Navy tote; definitely a great find 🙂
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
I have a leather tote from Madewell that I use almost every day and it tends to get really scratched up- so I'd go with the Old Navy one! A great hassle-free staple 🙂
Savanna
http://thelittlegreencoat.blogspot.com
I actually really like the Old Navy tote. I think it's a great alternative for the leather totes that are always in style. And since it gets used and abused a lot, having an affordable option is perfect!
Cristina Marie
love the save option! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I own the Coach Candace Caryall in black. It was a HUGE purchase for me, but I was not disappointed in the craftsmanship of this bag and another Coach tote that I also own. I think that this style that you highlighted is classic enough that it's worth the splurge. I understand some folks are against owning real leather and I do truly respect that, so I'm not trying to change any minds about that; if you are in the market for a good, sturdy leather bag, the Coach is worth the large purchase. After a few years, you'll probably be able to calculate the cost per wear as lower than the synthetic.
I think snagging the old navy tote while it's available. If you find you use it a lot, there are SO many cute camel/cognac totes out there to invest in when the time comes 🙂 including the coach one…they don't abandon classic styles, and that makes them so great. But like others have mentioned, it's hardly ever a waste to invest in a classic style and color, especially when you know you migrate towards totes more often than not.
You should check out Stitch & Hammer (http://stitchandhammer.com/) and Wood & Faulk (http://shop.woodandfaulk.com/collections/bags). I love both of these handmade companies and their bags! Their Insta's are pretty great too!
I think both bags are indeed gorgeous but in my opinion the Old Navy bag is more aesthetically pleasing seeing as it seems to be more structured and the cognac color looks a lot more crisp than Coach. Oh the irony!
Maybe it's because I work at Coach… but the Old Navy one just LOOKS like a cheap knockoff to me. Plus the Legacy collection is my favorite. Coach all the way!
Adore that! Personally as long as it's cute and sturdy for school, I'm beyond happy! I have a Shiraleah now, but I can't get enough of the cute leather bags I keep seeing all over!
I just posted about what to pack in your tote for next semester – at least my arsenal. takenbythelapels.wordpress.com