Help me find a summer bag

[dontstopbelievin]

Hello, I'm looking for a smaller bag to carry this summer when I'm on vacation or out without my kids. Almost all of my clothes are some combo of blue and white and fairly preppy. I think I'd like either a white bag, or a cute contrasting color. I definitely do not want a blue bag. Would like to keep it under $100. Have you seen anything great, or know good places to look?

[rachydc]

My instinct is to just go with a tan/beige bag. Goes with everything and looks especially nice in the summer. I wouldnt trust myself with white, even without kids, I'm too messy and cant have nice things. How small are we talking? What styles do you like (crossbody, hobo, clutch, etc...)?

Fossil has some really nice, pretty bags for under $100 (sort by price)
I've also seen Target stepping up their game in terms of trendiness.

[pesto]

I've been eyeing this JCrew bag for a while. It's cross body so I feel like it'd be really convenient for traveling or being out with kids. Comes in a bunch of colors.

www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/handbags/crossbodybags/signet-bag-in-italian-leather/F5231?color_name=deep-pewter&noPopUp=true&srcCode=GGBS00006_99104394371_200317638_15965730078_314857688296_m_pla_local_588_9028801&gclid=CjwKEAjwsLTJBRCvibaW9bGLtUESJAC4wKw1lWkqEToL9bde2c7Qwh9WfLUTA2hHvpiLwLyrHblFjRoCbqrw_wcB

[lolacachia]

Alittle over $100 but I got the Dooney and Bourke bumblebee re-release from Macy's. It's white with all different colors and black trim. It's not for everyone but I love a fun pattern and my 2 year old is obsessed with it.

[rachydc]

May 30, 2017 9:26:27 GMT -6 pesto said:

I've been eyeing this JCrew bag for a while. It's cross body so I feel like it'd be really convenient for traveling or being out with kids. Comes in a bunch of colors.

www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/handbags/crossbodybags/signet-bag-in-italian-leather/F5231?color_name=deep-pewter&noPopUp=true&srcCode=GGBS00006_99104394371_200317638_15965730078_314857688296_m_pla_local_588_9028801&gclid=CjwKEAjwsLTJBRCvibaW9bGLtUESJAC4wKw1lWkqEToL9bde2c7Qwh9WfLUTA2hHvpiLwLyrHblFjRoCbqrw_wcB

o0o0 That's a beautiful bag!

[kmkd]

I don't have a link but Nordstrom has a Street Level tote that I always recommend. Good price, reversible, and lots of color options.

[kmkd]

[45thparallel]

My initial thought would be to get a brown/cognac tote. I have had white bags in the past but they always get dirty - even if its just transfer from my jeans or something.

A bit over you budget is: women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-accessories/tote-bags/wm-travel-bags/58801.aspx?processor=content

[dontstopbelievin]

May 30, 2017 8:53:28 GMT -6 rachydc said:

My instinct is to just go with a tan/beige bag. Goes with everything and looks especially nice in the summer. I wouldnt trust myself with white, even without kids, I'm too messy and cant have nice things. How small are we talking? What styles do you like (crossbody, hobo, clutch, etc...)?

Fossil has some really nice, pretty bags for under $100 (sort by price)
I've also seen Target stepping up their game in terms of trendiness.

I'm thinking crossbody or clutch. Convertible would be great. I'll check out fossil. Thanks!

[dontstopbelievin]

May 30, 2017 9:26:27 GMT -6 pesto said:

I've been eyeing this JCrew bag for a while. It's cross body so I feel like it'd be really convenient for traveling or being out with kids. Comes in a bunch of colors.

www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/handbags/crossbodybags/signet-bag-in-italian-leather/F5231?color_name=deep-pewter&noPopUp=true&srcCode=GGBS00006_99104394371_200317638_15965730078_314857688296_m_pla_local_588_9028801&gclid=CjwKEAjwsLTJBRCvibaW9bGLtUESJAC4wKw1lWkqEToL9bde2c7Qwh9WfLUTA2hHvpiLwLyrHblFjRoCbqrw_wcB

This is really cute!

[dontstopbelievin]

May 30, 2017 11:54:25 GMT -6 kmkd said:

This might be perfect for vacation. Big bag to take to the pool and a small wrist let to carry to lunch or dinner.

[dontstopbelievin]

May 30, 2017 12:37:05 GMT -6 45thparallel said:

My initial thought would be to get a brown/cognac tote. I have had white bags in the past but they always get dirty - even if its just transfer from my jeans or something.

A bit over you budget is: women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-accessories/tote-bags/wm-travel-bags/58801.aspx?processor=content

That's very similar to what I'm currently carrying. I do like the color a lot.

[dontstopbelievin]

What do you all think about this:
m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-orla-stud-faux-leather-crossbody/4610019?origin=shoppingbag

Or this:

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/natasha-couture-resin-box-clutch/4457557?origin=shoppingbag

[bobyn]

I second Fossil. My cognac crossbody is my fave - it goes with almost everything I wear.

[briarrose]

Not a particular bag rec, but I highly recommend therealreal.com. I got an amazing designer handbag that was originally $1000 for $88 with the initial discount and it is a beautiful bag. It is basically new. I am so in love with the site I wish I had all the monies to buy all the luxuries. you might have to be a member of the site to view that link.

Crossbody Bag Page

[kenzie]

I've had my eye on this bag.

m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-tasseled-leather-crossbody-bag/3926904?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=TEAL%20FOAM