Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Handbags
It’s that time again when Nancy and I will be sharing the next edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and we would love for you all to join us! In March, we are featuring Handbags and Purses. These could also include clutches, totes, backpacks, overnight bags. Really anything that holds your stuff! Whether it be your favorite purse or a bag that bombed, we want to see it!
What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book?
It is a monthly series that Nancy and I both publish on our blogs on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their photos with a short description explaining if the item was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to. We will give you the theme for the next month in each post. Photos will be due to us by the 10th of the month. So please join us for March by sending us some photos of your favorite (or least favorite) Handbags or Purses with a brief description as to why you love or hate them!
You can choose yourself whether you want to show a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to). We will keep purchasing Bad Buys every now and then for a variety of reasons…it was so cheap, you were in a hurry and really wanted (needed) to buy something, it fit almost quite right. But, of course, we also have those purchases that can make us so very happy. A piece of clothing or accessory that you have had for years and that you also wear a lot. Or something you bought on a holiday and every time you wear it you get that nostalgic holiday feeling back. Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye.
I have never considered myself much of a handbag fanatic, but yet I have somehow amassed a heaping pile of all sorts of bags that take up a lot of room. But I am still searching for that perfect leather tote that goes with everything and will carry all my stuff plus my laptop. It is a purchase that I need to budget for, however, and I have yet to make that a priority. In the meantime, I am always grabbing up cute little statement bags on clearance for photo shoots even though I rarely actually use them for anything practical. But I suppose it is practical for me to use them for photo shoots.
Anyway, let’s take a look at some of the bags that have appeared on my blog. Hopefully, you find some inspiration and send us photos of your favorite (or least favorite) handbags for this edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!
Silk Formal Clutch
Leopard Wristlet
Red and Burgundy Mini Crossbody Bag
Ivory Bucket Bag
Burgundy Envelope Clutch
Leopard and Croc Envelope Clutch
Furry Mustard Clutch
Snakeskin Clutch
Red Sequined Clutch
Pearl Studded Belt Bag
Red Tote Bag
Green Croc Crossbody Bag
Black Envelope Clutch
Red, Tan, and Blue Fringe Clutch
Purple Leather Clutch
Brown Fringed Backpack
Purple Sequined Clutch
Red Crossbody Bag
Tan Belt Bag
Blush Hobo Bag
Green Vinyl Backpack
Mini Vinyl Coach Clutch
Buffalo Plaid Clutch
As you can see, most of my handbags that appear here are tiny little impractical things that serve no purpose except to accessorize an outfit. My daily bag is usually a giant overstuffed something or other that I only change out when it begins to fall apart. But let’s see some of your bags!
If you would like to participate this month and be featured on our blogs, just email your handbag photos to shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com or to nancy@nancysfashionstyle.com by March 10.
*By joining The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, you agree to receive a monthly email reminder.
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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Shop handbags and purses…
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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.
26 Comments
Jacqui Berry
Love it, will be sure to enter Hun. x Jacqui
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Jacqui! I look forward to seeing all the cute bags this month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
You have an amazing bag collection! I might have to share my new addition to my collection. 🙂
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Thanks, Kathrine! I don’t have any high end designer bags in my collection because that has never really been my thing, but I have collected lots of cuties over the years. Please do send us a photo of your new bag so we can feature it!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
I got rid of a lot of mine but really like to find a cool belt one and a clutch (don’t have either of those). Loving crossbody bags right now as they are so practical with kids. You have quite a collection!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Thank you, Mireille! The belt bags are so great! I love them for festivals because they hold my keys, my phone, and my money and I am hands free.
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 10, open March 1 to 26.
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Thank you, Dee! Happy March! And Happy Monday!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
You have so many great outfits Shelbee and love all your handbags. Thanks for joining us at Warm And Cosy Outfit And Wait For Another Storm Weekend Link Up.
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Thank you, Claire, for hosting! Have a wonderful week.
xoxo
Shelbee
Maureen
So many cute bags and clutches Shelbee! My favorite is your red and burgundy mini bag – so adorable and my kind of style.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
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Thank you, Maureen! I do love that little bag but it is super impractical for my lifestyle so it only really comes out for photo shoots.
xoxo
Shelbee
Ruth Josey
That’s quite an impressive collection, Shelbee! I’m like you – I have a daily handbag that looks like it’s holding a bowling ball but I use the rest of them as accessories. My husband complains that my daily bag is too big. Then when I’m carrying one of the small ones, he asks me to put his “wallet” (it’s a huge thing that holds all of his cards and checkbook) into my purse. Ha! You can’t have it both ways, buddy. I’ll have a look through my photos and closet and see what I can come up with for this Good Buy/Good Bye – I just love this series!
Ruth
VogueFauxReal
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Ruth, thanks so much! I laughed out loud at your husband because mine does the same thing! While he doesn’t ask me to hold his wallet, he will often ask me for things like Tums or tissues or baby wipes or Tylenol. All of the things that add extra bulk to my overwhelming bag. Then he teases me for carrying so much stuff. And my response is the same as yours…you can’t have it both ways, buddy. I can carry all the shit that I know you are going to ask me for or I can carry a smaller bag and we will have to stop at convenience stores along the way to buy all the shit that you are going to ask me for! I do hope you can join us this month!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa Richardson
Good googly goo! You have some kind of collection of bags Shelbee. I’m way too lazy to change mine out. I carry the same bag pretty much all the time. Good for you!!! XO
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Thanks, Lisa! I do have a lot of bags. But I never change out my daily bag! I feel like I consider all of these just photo props!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
I’m loving crossbody bags. It kind of keeps my hands free and I can enjoy whatever family activity we are doing. The good bag is everything. You yourself have a pretty big collection.
Anna
http://www.glamadventure.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks, Anna! I like crossbody and belt bags for that exact reason. I like to have my hands and arms free to move around.
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
I never noticed before how many great handbags you have! Animal print bags were a revelation to me – they can really elevate outfits. I love your leopard wristlet, so cute, and the leopard and croc clutch.
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Thanks so much, Gail! I didn’t realize how many I had either until I started going through old posts to share. And I only style a handbag with a fraction of my outfit shoots because I usually can’t be bothered with it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Leslie Susan Clingan
Oh, my gosh!! You have so many great bags or purses. Wow! And so many great outfits, while we’re at it. So many varied looks. I love the spectrum…from elegant to fun to flirty. I have such tunnel vision. Or blinders. Would never think to put the leopard wristlet with the plaid skirt but it is perfect!! And the ivory bucket is such a versatile bag. In cleaning out my closet this week, I determined it is time for a new purse or two. And your post just emphasizes how effective a bag can be in pulling a look together.
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Thanks so much for all your kind words, Leslie! I do love adding a splash of the unexpected to my outfits. It keeps my boring life a little more interesting!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mica
You have so many fun clutches! 🙂
I love bags and I buy a lot of them, haha! I have litle mini crossbody ones for when I’m with the kids (as I have the baby bag for their water bottles and snacks) and if I’m at work I might use a big oversized bag or one of the mini ones again! I like to have variety 🙂
Luckily any bags that didn’t work for me I could sell and put the funds towards a bag I loved more – there was the beautiful Balenciaga bag I sold which paid for some of our Disneyland trip though, haha!
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Thanks, Mica! I love your passion for your designer handbags! It was never something I really got into, but I have still managed to collect a ton of inexpensive bags. That is awesome that your Balenciaga bag helped pay for your Disney trip!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
So many awesome purses! Or are they? I guess we’ll find out!
Thanks for linking up to Creative Compulsions!
Michelle
http://mybijoulifeonline.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Haha, you are silly, Michelle! Some are awesome, but mostly just for props. Most are completely impractical!
xoxo
Shelbee