Understated and Elegant?

In celebration of her latest bonus and examination results, 1 of my girl buddies decided to invest in a handbag. She asked me to advise her something appropriate for perform that is understated, traditional and preferably not Chanel (which was the natural way my first instinct!). The natural way when it comes to understated, typical, the Birkin arrives to head, but I believe we can wait around a couple of many years before we proceed to that stage. So I extra younger to the equation. Many “it” bags come to mind, but few are traditional. So right here I’ve detailed a number of that I believe may possibly final via the check of time. The Balenciaga motorcycle (left) and the Miu Miu bow bag (proper). HG and I enjoy them both and if you have been studying this blog site, you’d know that currently considering that these two bags have been positively overblogged by us. They had been ‘it’ for a cause. I might be biased (since we individual them), but I’d like to consider that these two are basic. Only point is that they’ve been about for a whilst by now so you’d see it a whole lot in the streets and I’m not exactly sure that they qualify for “understated” or function (is there these kinds of a point as currently being as well hip for function? or am I just being a prude?). Two bags I personally believe is far more understated and acceptable for work, is the Typical Multi Pocket bag from Marc Jacobs (left) and the Dr Q Groovee satchel from Marc by Marc Jacobs. These are not as in your face as some ‘it’ bags, but they are definitely still very recognizable as MJ by those in the know. They are also easy, sophisticated and youthful. Enjoy them!
For a bit much more detail and design and style, there is the Miu Miu napa bag. But I personally consider that this a single is a but as well recognizable and will be dated in a yr or so. For some thing a bit more exclusive there is the Valentino Histoire bag, a a lot less common ‘it’ bag that resembles the Mulberry bag from back again in the days a bit.
And I KNOW that this is supposed to be young and understated, but I can’t help but submitting these two. If I have been a bit older I’d undoubtedly go for the Bottega Veneta bag (left). Even although it is covered with the Vuitton monogram, I won’t be able to aid but really like this Vuitton Mahina bag. The prints are subtle and the style is just stylish and so adorable all at as soon as. I want one!
Now for the winner of this opposition- the YSL Muse. A bit far more refined than the Marc Jacobs, this bag is structured, straightforward and stylish. It fits almost everything and is undoubtedly ideal for perform. I checked out the Muse II as effectively, but I didn’t really like it. It looked like it was pretending to be a Birkin. For something a bit a lot more informal and young, I am loving the YSL Downtown bag as nicely. This will possibly be much less frequent on the streets as nicely.

Any other bags I missed out?

Picture Resource: E Luxurious, Saks and Balenciaga