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it bags for less

IT BagGivenchy Antigona” $2435 / Similar for under $400  online here

IT BagChanel Boy” gently used for $4350 / Similar for under $300 online here

IT BagValentino Rockstud Shopping Tote” $1895 / Similar for under $600 online here

There are so many IT bags on the market right now, and with the exception of Mansur Gavriel’s collection of drawstring bucket bags, they are all way over $1000. The current line of IT bags dangling on the arms of Fashionistas around the globe include the Chanel Boy Bag, Givenchy Antigona, Valentino Rockstud Tote, Chloe Drew, Chloe Faye, Saint Laurent Sac du Jour, Valentino Rockstud shoulder bag, Celine tote (although some will argue this bag is over), Hermes Birken, Hermes Kelly, Chanel 2.55, Chanel classic flap, and the hotter than hot Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag.

With so many IT bag styles on the market, a girl on a budget is bound to find an IT bag to call her own right? Well. . .maybe. . .

Unless you get your hands on a fabulous Mansur Gavriel drawstring bucket bag, the rest of the IT bags du jour are well over $1000. In fact, most of them are over $2000, with some reaching well over $10,000. (cough, cough, Hermes) This is bad news for a bag lover on a budget.

Thankfully, there are a few alternatives on the market with the IT bag look for less. Although many handbags directly copy the IT bags of the world, there are few which offer a covetable designer name, high quality construction, and a design twist which makes them their own.

I found three handbags out there which offer the IT bag look, high quality construction, and a designer label which is highly covetable. Although these handbags are moderately priced, not super-saver priced, the moderate pricing is worth it. The Chanel Boy, Givenchy Antigona, and Rockstud Shopping Tote, are considered classic IT bags. This means they will be on the IT list for many years to come. So, if you spend a little bit more for a bag with the same look, your look-a-like will last as long as the trend; if not longer. Love that!

To shop these IT bag look-a-likes, please click on the links under the graphic above, or scroll through the shopping widget below and click the bag you covet. If you are looking for a look-a-like IT bag of another style and cannot find it, feel free to ask me and I will do my best to find it for you! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉


Santana Row Poolside Soiree 2015

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Photo Credits: Rita Mausler Zoea Maso / Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2015©

Santana Row held their annual “Poolside Soiree” for summer 2015 on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the chic new Misora swimming pool on the Row. This fabulous event included appetizers, drinks, pop-up boutiques, and an amazing runway show featuring the hottest styles for summer in Silicon Valley. 

Fashionistas braved the almost-record high temperatures to enjoy ensembles from Penelope Boutique, Harajuku, Ted Baker, and more. I am in love with the printed dress shown above from Ted Baker. Isn’t it fabulous!

Everything pictured here is available on Santana Row. For more information about Santana Row, please visit santanarow.com. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

 

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Santana Row Poolside Soiree June 6

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Santana Row’s annual Poolside Soiree will take place on June 6, 2015. There will be two shows; one at 1pm and one at 4pm. This is an exciting event with a fabulous runway show, drinks, appetizers, and shopping discounts throughout the Row. Tickets are priced at $50 each and can be purchased at the Santana Row concierge, or online at SantanaRow.com.

Hope to see you there!