The big, vivacious Valentino bow: don’t be mistaken by the delightful high-end connotation of the “Valentino” name. The bow look is for froth and novelty; it’s not meant to be toted like a timeless heirloom. Thankfully, Red Valentino prices their collection exactly right, and this buttery pale camel tote is a fun piece that’s okay to get tired of, guilt-free. A giant, off-centered bow on a soft, lush tote is not only sweet and cute but actually quite functional. The girly-girl can get her kicks and still pay her rent! And the large bag size welcomes a big bow – if you’re going there, you might as well go all out. Anyway, the city girl who’s going to be carrying this spunky bow is likely to be carrying her whole life in there – a big bag with a big bow is very necessary. At Saks Fifth Avenue
Pair with: A lace-up bootie, inspired by Granny, late-Victoria, or the streetwalkers of Paris would give this bag the nod to fashion know-how it needs to make you look foxy, not fluffy.
Miu Miu Lace-Up Anklet Boots, $795, Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Leather Platform Ankle Boots, $495, and Balmain‘s Lace-Up Booties with Inside Zip, $1,025, work best.