“I like my money right where I can see it… hanging in my closet.”

– Carrie Bradshaw

I’m a bag girl at heart. Shoes, while nice, don’t really do it for me. I like coats as well, but a gorgeous handbag really makes me swoon. For years, and years, and years I’ve pinned and Googled and stalked second hand sites in search of my dream bag. I don’t know that I’ve found it yet… maybe I have more than one dream bag?

Love That Bag

I turned 40 this year (I know, I’ve gone on, and on, and on about it) and I decided to save up and treat myself to something really special. Cue hours of browsing my favourite site for pre-loved designer handbags. Love That Bag is a bag lovers’ dream. It’s a Canadian consignment site that sells authentic secondhand designer items. They’re recently expanded into clothing, jewelry, and shoes in addition to handbags. They have a great layaway option that I took advantage of for my purchase. They have a few different options for the layaway plan but the bottom line is that you have three months to pay off your purchase. They also guarantee authenticity, which is a relief when you’re spending such a large chunk of change.

Salvatore Ferragamo Tan Mini Fiamma Crossbody

I knew that if I was going to buy an expensive bag I wanted a classic style that would go with everything. I wanted something I could enjoy using every damn day. After a lot of thinking and browsing and researching I decided on the Salvatore Ferragamo Tan Mini Fiamma Crossbody. Isn’t she gorgeous?

Fall 2014

This little beauty debuted in the Fall 2014 Ferragamo collection. It is made of calfskin and has a removable cross-body strap and gold hardware. The quality is excellent and the bag is hard-wearing. I wanted something that I could use every day and this bag is perfect for that. It’s not huge but it holds all the essentials including a wallet, my phone, my keys, and a lippie. It works for the office with dressier outfits but it also goes perfectly with a tee and jeans on the weekend.

Overall I’m thrilled with my bag and I’m sure I’ll be wearing it for years to come. Are you a bag person?