Thursday, April 8, 2010

My Pretty New (Travel & Fashion Friendly) Purchase

So I was sitting here thinking about moving to China and trying to envision all different scenarios and what I plan to wear, my shoes, what purse I'll use. And when I thought of the purse, I thought uh oh.. I don't really have a great purse that is travel friendly but also stylish.

Lucky for me, as I was browsing blogs the other night, I came across a bag that I think is super cute & fits my stylish yet practical criteria. So with the last of my birthday money spent on this bag... and thanks to Revolve Clothing and their current 20% off code chictopia20, Foley + Corinna's Disco City Clutch in black is on its way to me! 20% off plus free shipping and no tax because I had it sent to my mom in CT... sweet!


I love that this bag can be used as a clutch (due to the removable strap), or with the strap with the top folded over, cross-body or just on your shoulder.


This is the type of bag that you really have to see on in order to appreciate. It's a reincarnation of Foley + Corinna's ever-popular City Tote. I also happen to own a smaller version of this bag, the Mid-City Tote in caramel. I love this brand - the leather is always so soft, wears well (I've had my other Foley + Corinna bag for over a couple years now), and best of all - they are Made in the U.S.A.!

Anyway, I can't wait to get my new Disco City Clutch in the mail & I will be sure to post an outfit of the day with the purse so you guys can see it. If you are a traveler and you are looking for a good, stylish bag for travel, this is your bag!

Check out one of my new favorite blogs, Electric Fringe. I love her style and her super cute outfit (pictured below) is what inspired me to buy this bag! Disclaimer: This is NOT me in the picture


Don't you just love how she wore it with a blazer, boyfriend jeans and killer heels? (and special thanks to Kristin for letting me reference you and your blog!)

Thanks for reading!

Steph

29 comments:

  1. This does look like the perfect day bag. I'm forever on the hunt for one that is stylish enough for europe, yet practical enough for travel! Can't wait to see an OOTD!

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  2. Super cute! Love the caramel color..I LOVE having a cute bag when I travel...this one def. goes on that list! :)

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  3. That is a very cute (and functional) bag!

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  4. I love it! Thanks for sharing this, I might just have to get one of my own!

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  5. Congrats! I absolutely adore that bag and I drool a little whenever I see it! ;-) I'm so excited to see your photos when it comes!

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  6. Definitely do an outfit post as soon as you get it!

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  7. I love that bag.. reminds me of the Melie Bianco convertible clutch. (http://www.endless.com/Melie-Bianco-W7-211-Satchel/dp/B001LNNH1E/186-0436017-0738005?ie=UTF8&suppressRedirect=1)

    xx Love & Aloha

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  8. Ooooh, I love it. I've been looking for a cute bag "hands free" bag for travel! That one would be perfect.

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  9. WONDERFUL LOOK!! i love it!!! Hope your week is going well!!

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  10. wow. you look simply fabulous!!! love your new purchase.

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  11. The picture isn't of me, its of Kristin at Electric Fringe but I agree, she looks fabulous!

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  12. What a cool bag! You are going to be so stylin in China!!

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  13. that purse is so cute! i love that it can be used as a clutch or slung over the shoulder (which i'm a big fan of mostly). can't wait to hear your thoughts again on it when you get it! <3

    http://aberrantmoda.blogspot.com/

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  14. I don't have to personally see the bag to know that is is fabulous. I'm such a bag person that I can easily tell if a bag is worth a second look and your choice is perfect. I love the style... very versatile. And I travel a lot so this bag is so perfect.

    Have a great day! xoxo

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  15. oh that bag is awesome :-o it took me a while to realise how it works :D


    http://saladofmylife.blogspot.com

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  16. cute bag! and love this blog too :)

    xTEE&FAME

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  17. Aw thanks for featuring me Steph! Great posting! I can't wait to see how you style the bag when you get it! It's going to be perfect for China.

    xo Kristin
    electricfringe.com

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  18. I LOVE this! Ever since I got the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch, I've been really into bags this size. A bonus is that your shoulder won't ache at the end of the day!

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  19. Thanks for stoppiny by - I haven't tried MAC eyeshadows mostly because I buy all make makeup at Sephora for the points! I'm only 20 away from the 500 point prize :)Sad I know!

    Good luck with the curler! I'll be using my coupon this weekend!

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  20. I LOVE this bag!!!
    Thanks so much for following!!! I am now following you too ;)

    http://glamlatte.blogspot.com

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  21. I have two of these and I love them. In fact my other purses rarely get used... it's a great purchase!

    http://senseofstyleiseternal.blogspot.com/

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  22. I am also your 131st follower!

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  23. Thanks for following Kayla! I am glad to hear you have this purse and love it!

    Steph

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  24. soooo adorable! i've had my eye on the larger city bag for sooo long:) you may have encouraged me to purchase it.

    -highfashion4less.com

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  25. ahhhh SO cute!! I have wanted that bag but seeing it on someone makes me NEED it!

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  26. thank you so much for this post! lol... I stumbled upon this which is serendipitous because i've been debating the disco city for a while now (in fuchsia!) Im glad to see it on a person; i was afraid of its size, but it looks like its not too small at all!!

    Justine
    fetchingfashions.blogspot.com

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  27. This is the perfect bag! I have 2 Foley & Corinna Citys..one in a brushed gold and the other is black.

    I'm so glad that you stopped by my blog & that I've been introduced to yours. I'm your newest follower :)

    Hope it warms up there and hope you have a great weekend!

    xoxo
    Dawn

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