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Best fall handbags under $1000 and under $500

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From top left: tan satchel (under $150) / leopard print shoulder bag (under $200) / bag strap (HUGE trend under $100) / navy suede tassel shoulder bag (under $500) / black box bag (hot emerging designer under $500) / classic navy bucket bag (under $500 and IT bag) / burgundy bucket bag (premier designer-great deal!) (under $600) / black embellished shoulder bag (hot fall trend under $600)

The fall season is upon us, and so are the hottest handbag trends from the runways to the street! For fall 2016, we are looking at embellished bags, saddle bags, bucket bags, boxy camera bags or train cases, and vintage appeal. Many of these trends can raise the price of a handbag; especially the embellished bag trend! It is hard to spend over $1000 on a handbag; especially when it might have a shelf life. So I scoured the web for the hottest, most fashionable, IT bags of the season-all under $1000 with some under $500 or under $200! Love that!

To sweeten the deal, many of these hot handbags are under $500, or under $200, or even under $150! How fab is that!?

When shopping for a fall handbag under $1000, there are a few things to keep in mind this season in order to ensure the handbag you purchase is 100% on trend. Look for one of more of these trends in a handbag when you shop this fall season: 1970s vintage inspiration, embellishments, thick shoulder straps, suede, saddle bag silhouettes, single top handle satchels or lady bags, and also dark colors such as black, grey, hunter green, burgundy, burnt orange, mustard, and shades of brown. Classic autumn is in!

If you are wondering about size this season when looking for the best of the fall handbags under $1000, don’t worry about it! Any size goes. Fall 2016 is all about totes, roomy hobos, any size of shoulder bag, any size single top handle satchel, and any size clutch. You cannot go wrong! If you plan to buy a basic color such as black in the hopes that the bag carries you through 2017, then stay away from mini bags. Spring 2017 will be moving away from mini bags.

Another hot trend for the fall 2016 season in handbags is the personalized strap. You can find funky, fun straps for under $1000 in the shopping widget below which easily attach to any one of your satchels at home. It is an inexpensive way to update you current handbag wardrobe without buying a new bag. I bought this one for fall. So excited to use it on my black satchel, which you can see in action here.

There are also several IT bags which are hot on the street this fall, and under $1000! You can find Mansur Gavriel’s iconic bucket bag in stock online here, and this hot boxy bag from an emerging designer online here. I really want to get my hands on the small version in black. Isn’t it cute!

So many fall handbags are under $1000 this season, and so many of them happen to be from hot, established and iconic designers, as well as emerging designers to watch. This is a great season for handbag shopping! Love that!

What is your favorite handbag style this fall 2016 season? Are you more of a shoulder bag girl? Or do you prefer the structure of a single top handle satchel? Perhaps you are feeling boho and gravitate towards fringe or tassels? Or perhaps you love chic and interesting designs such as embellished bags? I have found myself leaning towards saddle bags, buckets bags, and single top handle satchels. List your favorites in the comment section below!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Designer fall handbags under $1000

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Designer fall handbags under $200

Statement making handbag straps under $150


Mansur Gavriel spring 2017 handbags and shoes pre-order

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Mansur Gavriel spring 2017 handbags and shoes available for pre-order now from top left: caramel mules / orange suede mini satchel / navy d’orsay pump / white top handle satchel / suede low heel booties / gingham top handle satchel

The shop the runway concept is starting to be in full swing! Mansur Gavriel showed their spring/summer 2017 collection during New York Fashion Week, and now, select pieces are available for pre-order, for a limited time. Love it!

Mansur Gavriel introduced their current handbags such as the iconic bucket bag, and the new IT bag, the Circle Tote, in new spring colors. They also introduced new handbag and shoe styles for the spring season. There are two new top handle satchels; one classic, structured lady bag, and one more styled, modern east/west satchel. Both are fabulous, and ideal for different types of outfits; making both of them a need for the spring season! I’m trying to decide which colors to get!

There are also new shoe styles for spring 2017 from Mansur Gavriel! Love the D’Orsay,  low heeled pump, and the classic mules. These are both hot styles for the upcoming spring season, yet classic in their own right.

For the spring 2017 season, Mansur Gavriel introduced feminine, and playful gingham. Instead of a small, sweet print, they utilized a bolder, large gingham print which feels right when paired with minimalist pieces for the warm weather season. It was an ingenious decision to go bold.

You can shop select pieces from Mansur Gavriel’s spring 2017 collection for a short time online here.

Below you can view the pieces available for pre-order. Simply click on what you want, pre-order, and enjoy! I can’t wait to pre-order the satchels! Just not sure which colors I want yet. . .ugh, decisions, decisions. . .


Fall 2016 Style Guide to Santana Row

Fall is here! This means it is the perfect time to start shopping for the fall 2016 seasons most fabulous styles.

Fall 2016 is all about boho-chic, 1970s inspiration, metallics, berry hues, shades of blue, embellishments, statement handbags, and texture. To find all of these hot-off-the-runway trends, which are even hotter on the streets, Santana Row is your one-stop-shop! Love that!

I scoured the shops on Santana Row and found the hottest trends for fall. Here are my favorite fall finds from the Row. From pieces under $100, to luxury investment items; Santana Row has everything for fall! Love!

Free People

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From top: shoes / tee / jeans / dress / necklace / black top / button up skirt / cross body bag

The runways for fall 2016 were full of 1970s inspiration and boho-chic. What better place to find clothing and accessories to rock this trend in the autumn season than Free People! The store is full of the perfect items for the fall season. You cannot buy the wrong thing, everything is perfect!

I own several pieces from Free People. Thier clothing is high quality, and wears, and washes, well. This is important when you love a piece and wear it over, and over again! When visiting Free People, look for flares, bell-bottoms, peasant dresses or blouses, and those studded booties featured above. Love!

To  learn more about Free People, please visit their shop on Santana Row or visit them online here.

My picks from Free People for the fall season:

BCBG

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From top: cold shoulder sweater / necklace (on sale!)  / belt (displayed with buckle in back) / gold skirt / saddle bags / hobo bag / hat / scarf / embellished burgundy shoe / safari shirt / black belt / white pants / navy dress / brown sandals / navy chevron top / white pants / black platform sandals

BCBG has fabulous, sophisticated pieces for the fall season. This is the perfect place to find clothing for the office, special events, or to mix and match for casual days. The dresses in the back of the store are perfect for gala events, cocktails parties, and any event requiring a fabulous dress. Love!

The fall collection at BCBG Santana Row reflects the current metallic trend, shades of blue trend, berry hues color trend, and 1970s influence. Think sophisticated ’70’s, that is fall at BCBG.

I am a huge fan of BCBG clothing. Their clothing wears well and is made from high quality fabrics with excellent craftsmanship. All of their clothing is a great investment and lasts for several seasons. BCBG reflects trends without being one-season-wonders. The styles embody classic flare with a nod to modern trends. This is what makes their clothing so perfect for the office, and anytime you needs to look your best.

You can learn more about BCBG Santana Row by visiting their store or their website.

My favorite items for fall from BCBG:

Kendra Scott

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From the top: mixed metal bangles / rose gold necklace / druzy necklace / druzy earrings / bracelet / tennis bracelet / mixed metal bracelet set / cuff / rose gold choker / double ring / silver sculpted cuff (I own this and love it!) / silver choker pendant / gold sculpted choker / long earrings

The fall season is all about embellishments, and metallics. Kendra Scott has a large selection of every metal hue you need for fall. Their bold rose gold, silver, and gold pieces work perfectly with fall’s hottest trends; and enhance any metallic piece you are wearing whether it is an article of clothing, a handbag, or fabulous pair of shoes.

I own quite a bit of Kendra Scott jewelry and love every piece I own. They are extremely well-made, and the prices are moderate. In fact, I feel like you get a lot of bang for your buck with Kendra Scott jewelry. The mixed metal pieces from Kendra Scott’s fall 2016 collection are distinctive, on trend, comfortable to wear, and match every fall ensemble you can think of. Love!

You can learn more about Kendra Scott by visiting her shop at Santana Row or here website online here.

My favorite pieces from Kendra Scott’s fall collection:

Gucci

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From top: blue Dionysus / embellished Dionysus / red white and gold shoulder bag / teal white gold and black backpack / tan Dionysus / pink Dionysus / mini pink shoulder bag / mauve mini Dionysus / rust mini shoulder bag (unlinked bags are in-store only)

Embellished handbags are the hottest trend to happen to handbags since the bucket bag. The fall 2016 season is all about embellished handbags. When looking for the perfect handbag this autumn season, look for painted bags, studs, artistic hardware, interesting silhouettes, shoulder bags (saddle bags to be specific), and single top handle satchels. If you really want to wow the crowd this fall season, look for the newest IT bag on the street, the Gucci Dionysus.

That’s right! the Gucci Dionysus is the new IT bag, and everyone needs one in their closet. Gucci at Santana Row has a large selection of large, small, and mini Dionysus handbags in stock right now. They have a good mix of simple styles, as well as painted and embellished styles. The Gucci Dionysus handbag of your dreams is in stock at Santana Row! Love! I am eyeing the blue one, isn’t it beautiful!

You can learn more about Gucci and their hot Dionysus handbag by visiting Gucci on Santana Row or online here.

My favorite bags from Gucci for fall:

In addition to the featured shops in this post, check out Urban Outfitters, Kate Spade, and Anthropologie at Santana Row for fabulous fall styles you will want to wear now. To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

*brought to you by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.