Mama Wants a Brand New Bag

Spring usually means pretty pastel ladylike bags that are as light and airy as the weather. I don't know whether its the fact that I still haven't been able to put away my winter coats, or that I don't want my bag to blend in, but I can't get the idea of a bright red bag out of my head.

If I had a dream red bag, it would certainly be one of these!

Which one is your favorite?

Valentino leather shoulder bag

Reed krakoff bag

Marc jacobs shoulder bag

Alexander Wang Rocco

CÉLINE mini tote

PROENZA SCHOULER Ps1 Med Python Neon Red

I Want What She's Wearing

{via Mr. Newton}

Looking for style inspiration from Pinterest is practically more common than opening an issue of Vogue; in fact I wonder sometimes if kids even know that magazine collages existed (you know you made them!) From lace to lasagna, its easy to fall down the rabbit hole. 

Sometimes though, certain looks jump out at me and just won't get out of my head. I love the classic with a little edge. While the houndstooth sweater is the main focus, the whole look comes together so seamlessly. 

I wish I had styled it first myself, but of course, this gal is not on a Céline budget. So instead, I've tried to recreate it without too crazy a price point.

Start with a basic white button down:

{J. Crew}

Then layer it on! The set on the left is the more affordable version, although the set on the right will still leave you enough money to live off more than ramen.

Or, forget the clothes, rent, and health insurance...and just get the bag.

CÉLINE bag