Happy Monday! We had a fun-filled weekend, which is making it especially hard to get back into the swing of things this week. We watched pro golfers at the American Family Championship (a PGA seniors event), went on a 20-mile bike ride (which may have been too much for my second time out this year!), spent a few hours in the pool, enjoyed a doner kebab sausage (a convincing substitute for the real thing, which is impossible to find here) at Madison’s O.S.S., and finally brought this bag on its maiden voyage.
I bought the tote a few months ago, before its popularity led to a sharp price increase. (The large size was $48 last year, I bought it at $58, and now it rings in at $98!). The rising price doesn’t seem to deter fashionistas, given that there’s a wait list to purchase the piece. The bag is a replica of a vintage Japanese picnic basket and I’ve actually come across a few on Etsy. They’re now sold out, but it’s worth keeping an eye on if $98 seems like too much to spend on a wooden, slightly impractical bag. The slats are close enough together where most things won’t fall out, but I still corralled my necessities in a cosmetic case.
Dress: Kohl’s (old; this one is remarkably similar)
Belt: Target
Bag: Cult Gaia
Shoes: Soludos
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos
Rings: Monica Vinader (shop her sale), c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Lips: Stila “Bella”
Nails: YSL “Day Bloomer”
Oh gosh love the interesting design of the bag!!!
Come join this GIVEAWAY I am hosting for yoga/activewear brand AIRABELLA ACTIVE this week at the blog – Happy Monday!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Adorable bag! The details of your outfit like that belt make your look so special!
Carylee | http://morepiecesofme.com
that bag is literally insane! I am in love with the shape and the design so gorgeous! You look gorgeous! Happy Monday!
xoxo,Victoria
http://www.coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
How lucky you got it for $48!!! Such a great piece for summer, I love it!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
I love this classic and flirty look with the classy fit+flare LBD. The bag and shoes are gorgeous!
Very pretty. I have been going back to that bag over and over again… I am so tempted.
Wow you definitely got in on the ground floor! Such a great bag!
And I love it paired with the black. The dress is super pretty
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
Your dress is so pretty and your bag is unique! Love your classic look!
Wow, that bag is amazing! So unique! Very pretty look! xo
http://rachelnicole.co.uk/
Wow that’s a crazy price increase, you look adorable. Loving that belt.
xo
PinkSole
Sometimes we just need slightly impractical things. Love the bag so much! Glad you had a wonderful weekend.
Chic on the Cheap
That bag is so fun!!
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