Thursday, August 11, 2011

For Fall: Bags, Boots, and Bracelets!

I've been on an accessories kick lately, and I'm just itching to bring the boot collection down from the storage closet.  It will probably be a couple more months before I will be able to wear them in New Orleans, but I'll just dream until then.  In the meantime, I thought I'd share some deals on cute bags, boots, and bracelets for fall.

Boots

There are so many styles to choose from!  Ankle, combat, over the knee, riding (one of my faves), high heel, low heel, wedge, pull on, zip up, etc.  I generally prefer at least a partial zip, easier to get them on over jeans.  Of course, if you have skinnier calves than me, this is probably not an issue for you.  Also, I will either tuck my jeans into my socks to keep them from riding up when I pull my boots on, or I will take an elastic hair tie and slip it over my foot and around my ankle to keep them in place.  Don't want to have a bunch of bunchy denim around your knees!  I've been seeing a ton of lace-up and vintage inspired boots for fall online and in catalogs for this season.  I love a good solid leather boot, but struggle to find well made leather boots than won't break the bank.  The choices below are all less than $150 and have full leather uppers.  Swoon!

Sam Edelman Naharra Boot, On Sale for $149.90 at Nordstrom

B.P. Ginger Boot, also in black and cognac, $129.95 at Nordstrom

Frye Jane Tall Cuff boot...$177 at 6pm.com.  Breaks the $150 rule, but anything less than $200 is a killer price for Frye boots!

Frye Julia Grommet Lace Boot, $149 at 6pm.com

Steven by Steve Madden Maryn Boot, On Sale at Nordstrom for $119.90, was $270

Report Waldron Boot, at Nordstrom for $99.95!!  Also in black.



Bracelets

Bangles and cuffs.  I'm not really a bracelet person, but have gotten more into them lately.  I also LOVE spoon bracelets and rings. My favorite is an 1896 antique silverplate spoon cuff.  I have added some of my favorite spoon bracelets from Etsy.com at the bottom. Here are a few of my favorite recent finds, all for under $20:


Forever21.com

Forever21.com

Forever21.com

Francescas.com

WorldMarket.com

WorldMarket.com

Forever21.com

Etsy.com...this is almost exactly like the bracelet I have.

Etsy.com.  Queen Bess 1946.

Etsy.com


Bags

 Believe it or not, this is a tough category to find stuff for online.  Most of the great deals I've found on designer handbags are when I just stumble across them at an outlet, Marshalls/TJMaxx, or eBay.  I found a few online I really like, but I just have a few tips for finding other great bags.  Keep an eye on ideeli, Rue La La, HauteLook, Saks FashionFix, MyHabit, etc for good deals on bags. Ideeli I find usually has the best deals, but shipping is $10, which is kind of a downer.  Check handbag clearance aisles at Marshalls/TjMaxx...I've found some great deals here are super nice leather bags, usually $100 or less.  If you see something you like in a store, search for it on ebay.  The few times I've done that, I've gotten pretty lucky and found the item I was looking for in either brand new with tags condition or very gently used, and usually saved 50% or more over the price I would have paid.  Its worth a shot!
Matt and Nat Hobo on Rue La La...$65.  Pebbled Leather.  Like the orangish color, but also comes in black and green.

ASOS.com.  Not real leather, but looks like decent synthetic.  LOVE the satchel style with the little handles and the long handle so you can wear it as a crossbody.



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