come what May

With May comes flowers, flowy dresses, a feeling of carefreeness
& yo-yo weather to boot. Today had a bit of it all.

I was out & about in a vintage style maxi dress that feels straight out of the 1970s. After having ran through several handbag options in my head, I decided to just roll with it & continue carrying the Coach Convertible Clutch that I have been for the past few days. These bags are great for me when I want to carry something that’s compact yet has a nice capacity. This one is 24 years old and the leather on it is just so smooth & supple. I love that I can switch the leather strap out with a novelty or chain one like this boutique Dinky Chain Strap.
I’m a fan of this bag style, check out my burgundy one I posted here.

As for today’s weather, it began crisp, warmed up, rained a quick minute as I was snapping photos & is currently the loviest of Spring evenings.

vintage Coach Convertible Clutch in British Tan, Style #9635, 11 x 7 x 2.5. Coach Dinky Strap in light gold, Style #58847, 48” long.

lost in time

 

Some handbag styles feel especially vintage, evoking the simplicity of days long gone by. The Coach Crescent Bag is one of those bags for me. Today, I threw it on with a flowy dress with sandals & felt a bit like I was lost in another time. And much like the carefree days of childhood, after some earlier things didn’t go as planned, I simply let those little disappointments go & enjoyed the brightness of the day!

This lovely New York City bag has a body-hugging profile like that of the Pony Express Pouch at a more accessible price point & availability. It is among my favorite vintage Coach styles.

Coach Crescent Bag, Style #9235, 10 x 10 x 3.

feels like Spring

Sunshine, temps in the 60s + a cool, crisp breeze...
feels like Spring!

And there’s nothing quite like a casual pair of sandals, the soft billowing of a tea length dress & a perfectly matched handbag on such a lovely day. 

The Coach Dinky’s size makes it cute & carefree; its style makes it easy & versatile. Nicely suited when you’re carrying the essentials. With numerous Dinky versions & the option to personalize, there are plenty of reasons to have more than one in the collection. Check out Coach to see what’s currently available. 

My BOTD: Coach Dinky in Peony, Style #37296, 9” x 5” x 2”.

Also wearing: (previous seasons’ purchases) Express dress & Frye sandals.

ruffles + polka dots

I have loved ruffles & polka dots, well, forever.
I remember wearing them as a child & am still thrilled finding them today. They have the versatility to be sweet & playful or feminine & sophisticated. 

The Coach Bleecker line c.2007 plays along similar lines of contrast with supple leather, cheery tattersall lining & bold hardware. While the leather is soft under hand, the impressive snap hook & buckle could easily be brandished for protection. 

This is a roomy bucket style bag. I use it with one of my felt inserts from Amazon to keep my belongings corralled & organized.

My BOTD: Coach Bleecker Large Duffle, Style #11423, ~15” x 16” x 6”.

Wearing: Old Navy dress.

SxS: top handle crossbody bags

Manor | Crosby

Derby | Manor | Regina

Derby | Regina

I‘m a fan of side by side comparisons. I find them quite helpful in getting a perspective on size, especially when researching handbags online. 

I thought I could try a fun, hopefully informative blog series: Side by Side (SxS). 

Today’s comparisons are some Coach top handle crossbody bags

(measured in inches):

Crosby, Style #9905, 12.5 x 9 x 4.5

Manor, Style #9977, 9.75 x 8.5 x 4.25

Derby, Style #9904, 7.25 x 7.5 x 3.25

Regina, Style #9983, 8 x 6.875 x 4

Please let me know what you think of this series!