chain madness

As the fall catalogs are rolling out, a few trends are spot-on with me. A big one being the chain straps on cross-body bags.

I'm a huge fan and I think they're going to continue to be everywhere you look!

Nanette Lepore $425

Tory Burch $365

Rebecca Minkoff $295
My personal fave!

Elliott Lucca $98

And the Classic Chanel

Are you a fan of the chain straps on bags?

Colorblind?

I'm a sucker for classic colors. My closet is 60% black, 20% white, 20% miscellaneous. I need some color in there!

So it came as no surprise to me that I would pair a cream cardigan from Anthro with monochromatic accessories.

Sometimes you just stick to the basics, I guess!

Vintage Coach Crossbody, MICHAEL Michael Kors Shoes, Ann Taylor Loft Necklace

Chains and Jewels? Sign me up.

All in the same color family.

I really try to stay away from being super matchy-matchy but this one might have done me in!

Do you tend to stay in the same color family when accessorizing?

Or do you like punches of color?

What's in YOUR bag?

While this post isn't super original, the contents are always different.

Here's what you'd find in my bag today:

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Classic Q Hillier' Tote

Marc by Marc Wallet. I love the sneaky pockets on the front (perfect for band-aids and bobby pins)

Small pop-up brush. A true lifesaver in the wind!

Canon Camera. Hey, you never know when you're going to see something great!

Kleenex. Freezing cold temps + overheated buildings = Cha-ching.

Altoids. Small but feisty!

iPod. My brother always makes fun of mine because it's 3 years old. Hater!

Blackberry. I had a droid until I went to Key West...mmhmm destroyed. So now I'm back to the bberry!

Notepad & Pen. I always need to write stuff down. Lists, #s, etc.

Sunglasses. Tom Ford 'Whitney'. Old but classic.

LeSportsac Pouch: You would not believe what's in this thing. Lip glosses, chapstick, make-up, band-aids, hair ties, emery boards, advil, perfume, Lolilla lotion,.

See! It all fits!!

Oh and don't worry, my purse isn't this clean. I threw out 4 lotto tickets (still no winner, ugh), countless gum wrappers, 3 Starbucks receipts, empty zip-lock bag with almond bits. Gotta stay classy!

What's in your purse?

The Most Genius Bag Ever

It's not a secret that I am obsessed with crossbody bags. And now I'm dying for one of these!! And these, well these are above and beyond. They're multi-taskers! Different shapes, sizes, uses. Ahmazing.

The Most Genius Bag Ever by pursuitofllt featuring a messenger bag

Foley + Corinna Mid City Tote in Blonde
$444 - couturecandy.com
Party handbag »

Dena Foldover Bag
$365 - saksfifthavenue.com
Messenger bag »

Women's bags - leather bags - Exhibitor tote - J.Crew
$325 - jcrew.com
J crew handbags »

Kate Spade - Small Marielly (Black) - Bags and Luggage
$245 - zappos.com
Kate spade handbags »

Linea Pelle Dylan Crossbody Clutch Handbag
$195 - piperlime.gap.com
Crossbody bag »

Lucky Brand Abbey Road Foldover Bag Bright Purple - Zappos.com Free...
$178 - zappos.com
Handbags »

The SAK Madera Converible Clutch/Crossbody
$76 - endless.com
Cross body handbags »

Bag-ging You for Mercy
$65 - modcloth.com
Heart handbag »

The Most Genius Bag Ever by pursuitofllt featuring a crossbody bag

What's not to love in a multi-tasking foldover crossbody bag!

Foley pretty much created this look...but Kate, Tory and JCrew make it look so fun. I want one NOW.


Okay people, who doesn't love a nice crossbody bag? I always have and I got made fun of them by everyone until they were trendy. Haters. Here's the thing, I love a good shoulder bag, I really do. But when I'm shopping or running around I don't want to have to worry about the damn handle that keeps sliding off my shoulder or the fact that I can't carry everything because I'm juggling a satchel. No thanks. Give me the option of the shoulder strap, but dear god put a crossbody strap on the bag too!

In my opinion, these bags are perfection. Hopefully they'll be around forever (no one thought Uggs would still be here...) Either way, you betcha you'll be seeing me with one of these in about 6 years :)

Do you have a favorite go-to bag? Or a favorite bag designer? If you could only have one type of bag...what would it be?!