Vintage Hand-Me-Down Bags
5:40 AM
Hand-me-down items are my favourite. I believe that there's nothing better than some style steals from my mom's 90s wardrobe. She had pretty good style that I try to channel into my everyday outfits. Recently, she lended me two bags from when she was in her early 20s.
The first one is this vintage Elle envelope bag I immediately went gaga for. It's a light gray with a brown leather front pocket and could be both a cross body or a shoulder bag. Oddly, the stripe detail on its strap reminds me so much of hippies on cruiser boards. What I like about it most is that it goes super well with loafers and black culottes. Sadly, I could no longer find this in the internet.
The second one is this warm red/orange handbag from United Colors of Benetton. I'm not a massive fan of short straps, but this one I love due to its slightly-tugged wool fabric. I think it's a fashion forward statement, which is again, suitable for my love for anything with a 60s vibe.
What's your favourite hand-me-down?
12 comments
Love the bags!! It makes me think I should go into my mom's closet and see what I can find haha
ReplyDeletexx, Melissa
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Thanks, Melissa! You might find some hidden treasures x
Deletewow! pretty bags! my fav hand-me-down is probably this dress from the 80s that my mom own but made by my aunt!
ReplyDeletemarisa - summer in march
sounds cool! Thanks for reading, Marisa! x
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ReplyDeleteBLUSH & NOISE
Thanks, Abigail! x
DeleteI love the red one with your outfit, it's so cute by the way!
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Thank you, Kath! x
DeleteLove going through my mum's old clothes, some gems to be found.
ReplyDeleteZeynab
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Thanks for reading! x
DeleteMy Mum has given me some great hand me down bags too! I really like your Elle bag its so 90s x
ReplyDeleteEleanor Frances | UK Style Blog
Thank you, Eleanor! x
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