As we head in to a new year, one of my resolutions (along with the usual dieting of course) is to edit my bag purchases. Even with all the advice I give about choosing wisely, I still end up buying emotionally and on whim, but hey I’m a girl and I am human so those things will be hard to amend. What I want to do this year is to make sure all of my bags fit these criteria: 1. fabulously stylish (always), 2. functional (this has been my worse mistake, I get awesomely cute bags that don’t work with my lifestyle and are not comfortable and easy to wear) and 3. collection worthy (which is the hardest criteria since it seems that I have to majorly give up moolah and trends, but it is not true). Take a look at this Adriana Castro ostrich hobo, it fits all of these criteria, the hobo is the ultimate functional shape, the orange ostrich is more than just fabulously stylish, it is absolutely on trend (Heidi Klum has this in violet), this classic exotic is definitely collection worthy AND the price is such that I don’t have to give up my arm, leg and head to have, at only $2680. It has a 8″ drop on straps, replete with a hidden magnetic closure, interior zip and cell phone pocket as well as a polished suede lining. Get it at Adriana Castro online, best of all Bag Snob readers get 30% off any order with code “ACBAGSNOB“, which means this timeless ostrich hobo is only $1876. So far, I am off to a great start for 2009!!
I LOVE THIS BAG!! just ordered the purple, (sold out) will have to wait 8-10 weeks (weep)
K~~Well Done!!on your new way of thinking b4 buying a bag!!
Collection worthy is the only way to buy for me, Yes, I do fall off the wagon here and there for a trendy piece. Like you said, I’m a girl and only human!! xoxo THX!!
I love this bag too!!! I am ordering it ASAP, especially with this discount. I am trying to do the same with my bag collection.
What are you girls doing with the bags you don’t want and are not your “collection” pieces. Mine are in storage, but there has to be a better way?!
I LOVE THIS BAG! Kelly, thank you for posting great bags (stylish and functional). With this economy, this is exactly what we need – timeless collection worthy bags 🙂 Happy New Year!
Julie~~In storage, like out of the house in storage?? lol
Mine are in my closet, or my daughter steals them…but mostly I still carry alot of them…PS, what color are you getting?
Could the Bag Snobs Tina somehow get all Bag Snob readers a 30 percent discount at Chanel? I would LUVS you for life!!! =)
I have the Mintaka Tote in purple. I love it! The quality is excellent. Now, I am considering ordering this hobo! Kelly, thank you for posting discounts. In this economy, we really need them.
B-, no they are in my basement storage next to my wedding dress, etc. My daughter is only 3, but I am sure she will love them in another few years. I am getting the violet one too! Love that color. I am blond and pale so orange is tough for me to pull off.
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This ostrich hobo in orange or purple yummy! Kelly, which color did you choose? Let me know…I am getting one!
That is a nice bag. I am trying to stay way from the logo bags so it is perfect. I heard logo bags are just not trendy right now. Although it doesn’t keep me from using a Gucci Logo Handbag.