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bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge

Do you all know Teddy Blake? Well, do not fret if you don’t because I am about to introduce you to this affordable luxury leather brand in handbags. Using the finest Italian leathers and high end hardware, Teddy Blake has created a line of quality handbags that are elegant and durable and meant to last a lifetime. They are based in New York but their handbags are crafted by skilled artisans in Italy and sold exclusively online in order to keep the cost affordable. The attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of Teddy Blake bags from the precise stitching to the quality hardware and luxurious leather.

Let me share my history with Teddy Blake in case you were wondering. It’s not a long one. Teddy Blake first came onto my radar a few years ago when I worked at Solitary Consignment, a local consignment shop that specializes in women’s clothing and high end designer handbags. As much as I love all things fashion, designer handbags have never really been my thing. But I learned a lot about luxury handbag brands working at the consignment shop. We carried a large inventory of Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Teddy Blake bags. Since I was required to research each piece that came into the shop in order to properly price it, I began learning a lot about different designer handbags. And of all the designer bags that came through the shop, I always liked the Teddy Blake bags the best. But even at consignment shop prices, designer handbags are still a bit out of my normal handbag budget and so I never made the investment.

However, in the last year or so, I have started developing a strong desire for a quality leather bag that could fit my laptop and laptop accessories for traveling as well as the few other items that a woman carries in her handbag. My problem with bigger purchases is making the final decision on the one item out of all the millions of items available that I think is best suited for me. I usually end up not making the final decision and so I buy nothing. But quite frankly, I am tiring of my old black Coach diaper bag that has been my computer bag for over 20 years. I was long overdue for a bag update.

So when Teddy Blake asked if I would like to try a leather bag of my choice, I knew it was my opportunity to up my handbag game and get my laptop into something new and special!

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bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge

I took my time scrolling through all of the gorgeous designs offered by Teddy Blake, leaving not a single one unclicked, until I finally settled on the 14” Vanessa Palmelatto in this lush shade of dark green. I wanted to make sure that the structured style of a Teddy Blake bag would fit with my bohemian aesthetic and the earthy shade of green seemed to be the exact boho element that I needed. Although I was very drawn to some of the bold and bright colors as well as the pastels that are trending for spring and summer. Perhaps my next Teddy Blake will be one of those colors!

When my new bag arrived so beautifully packaged I couldn’t open the box quick enough. And what a delight when the sweet aroma of new leather hit my nostrils as I slid my new purse out from its dust bag. I literally couldn’t stop myself from sniffing the leather over and over again. There is something really special about that scent and it gets me every time I acquire any new leather good. So if you see me walking around with my new bag and you catch me sniffing it, now you know why. I just can’t help myself!

Teddy Blake
Teddy Blake
Teddy Blake
Teddy Blake
Teddy Blake

Now you know not only do Teddy Blake bags look great, they smell great, too! Actually, they feel great as well with the comfort of round elegant handles and an adjustable shoulder strap that can be detached. My Vanessa bag is a 14” tote bag handcrafted from scratch resilient palmelatto crust leather (a semi-rigid textured calfskin leather). It features a semi-structured silhouette with a roomy suede interior that boasts two large pockets separated by a middle zipper pocket. All Teddy Blake bags come with a signature dust bag and an adorable logo charm.

I haven’t actually used my new Teddy Blake bag yet because it is still mud season here and I am afraid to get her dirty. But as soon as the mud dries up, you can bet your Teddy Blake that I’ll be using mine daily!

Teddy Blake
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Teddy Blake
bell bottoms and kimono, boho style, red cowgirl boots, Teddy Blake Palmelatto, Shelbee on the Edge
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Teddy Blake
red cowboy boots

To showcase my new bag for the first time, I needed something bohemian since that was the whole aesthetic I was shooting for from the start. I layered a black tunic dress over wide legged denim and then added all of my favorite boho pieces from a velvet floral kimono to a floppy felt hat and cowgirl boots and my fabulous new Susan Shaw necklace that I shared yesterday with the Thrifty Six.

I really felt pretty magnificent in this outfit from the easy flowy style to the rich earthy tones of black, green, and red. Since we are currently sitting in yet another snowstorm in the northeast United States, this is about as close as I can get to my favorite spring and summer festival styles!

But even in the midst of the what seems like the longest winter ever yet again, my days are brightened and my spirits cheered by my stunning new Teddy Blake handbag and by all of your sweet comments! Let me know how you are faring in this strange spring weather and also let me know your favorite Teddy Blake designs!

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Outfit Details: Bag-c/o Teddy Blake / Dress-c/o Fashom / Kimono-Torrid / Jeans-Charlotte Russe / Boots-c/o Country Outfitter / Necklace-Susan Shaw from Traveling Chic Boutique, Asheville / Hat and Earrings-Old

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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