Longchamp

Money may not be able to buy you happiness, but it can buy you handbags and handbags make me happy!

Every since I was old enough to appreciate the longevity and variety of designer handbags (early college years) I've been hooked. Maybe it was because I could finally afford some of the lower-end designer bags, but I also realized the great investment a few more dollars (okay a lot more dollars) could buy. Purchasing a good handbag can last you many years, if not a lifetime. Of course there are the seasonal trends in style and design, but then there are the classics like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, and Prada that endure the decades.

My first expensive, or overpriced as my husband would say, handbags was Dooney and Burke. I have only one at the moment, having donated my first one when it became worn from years of use. Next, I moved on to Coach and do I have a LOT of Coach purses, totes, and wristlets! I also currently own a Juicy Couture tote and a few Vera Bradley bags. I have yet to expand into the LV, Burberry, and Prada bracket as my income does not allow me to spend $800-$1000+ on a handbag... yet :)

Which brings me to my most recent purchase... Initially, I was not a fan of Longchamp. It's a french brand and not as common as some other designer brands. I thought they were aesthetically boring in design. However, I recently began to admire a LC bag of one of my co-workers. It was a vibrant hue of pink/red and we all know how I love PINK. I'm trying to grow out of it and expand to different colors (besides black too), but it's hard. Anyways, after some researching I realized how surprising affordable, durable, and multipurpose these bags can be. There are very classic in design, but with an elegant understatement, which logo-driven buyers will overlook. From the reviews and comments of other LC owners, it seems that they are very pleased with the products and own multiple styles and color... and boy do they come in a variety of colors!!!

So, I finally caved and bought 2 (yes TWO) handbags from Nordstrom.com. There was a sale on some last season colors, which was also available on the Longchamp.com website, but Nordstrom was a few dollars cheaper. Here's what I got:


Longchamp Le Pliage mini tote with short handles in "Rosalie"


Longchamp Le Pliage medium tote with long handles in "Garance"

Can't wait for them to come in the mail!!!!!