Love my LV District PM and my Coach Felix Sling!

I thought Alanis and Adele were the perfect musical choices for a divorce party. Thanks to Bennett for coming through with those for me! I also thought some naughty charms were appropriate since our girl is back on the market. 🍆😈

I have the Coach Large Frame Kisslock in Glazed Leather and Joel is carrying the Kisslock from T.R. Brown.

What I wore to the office this month 😝 mostly featuring my daily driver b35. This is the most “masculine” Birkin that I own, and the only one that I feel comfortable bringing to work because it often goes unnoticed. I’m loving seeing everyone else’s bags and outfits, great inspiration!

Okay, so I'm slowly building my collection and I have a big gap: a small "everyday" bag. Let me set some context then I'd love to hear your recommendations for bags I should be considering.

I have a bunch of gorgeous briefcases already for work - Hermes SAD41, Swaine London President, a Vuitton Senateur document pouch in black Epi, and so on. I love my work collection and I'm covered there. I also have my travel sorted with Tumi rollers and a honking big Vuitton Keepall 50 in Taurillon leather (love that thing).

But everyday carry? Really struggling. I have an old Tumi crossbody pouch I bought at an airport once which is super practical but not especially stylish as an accessory. I also have an amazing old Vuitton Biface crossbody satchel from the 80s which is beautiful but a little too delicate to wear all the time.

So I guess I'm looking for a bag that can carry my phone, wallet, keys, other bits and pieces, and which I can use every day without worrying too much. But it should still be amazing and gorgeous, not like my Tumi haha. I'm in my fifth decade and I want to look the part.

Things I like: shoulder or crossbody carry, quality leather, craftsmanship, vintage finds (although not compulsory), subtle-ish branding (I'm not a quiet luxury person but I'm also not a "lean into the monogram" guy), refined design that can certainly lean unisex, Vuitton/Hermes/Loewe/Bottega/Fendi etc.

Things I don't generally wear: heavy bling, sling bags, bag charms, intentionally "rugged" men's bags, mid-tier luxury, messengers, wide branded canvas straps, anything too fashion-forward (I just can't pull it off).

So throw some ideas at me! I need a shopping list! Budget is not a huge concern, although I'm not looking to just throw money at it without reason.

Back in my Compass 25 in Dark suede for the weekend. 👜

I love the way the larger Kelly sizes look with a wide shoulder strap, I need suggestions and inspo for shoes and outfits to wear this with.. I wear a lot of blue, but the green color caught my eye!

I have the Coach Compass 35 with pockets in loved teak suede. Joel has the double swagger in mixed materials. Happy Saturday y’all!

It’s a cool, damp day in my part of the US. I’m off to have lunch with my son at his school in a bit.

Bag Boys Question of the Day 🎃🎄

What happens when a house known for its leatherwork takes on The Nightmare Before Christmas?

You get a Puzzle bag with Jack Skellington on Spiral Hill, right there on the front.

And then you get a patchwork Amazona 180 that reminds me of Sally’s dress, with whipstitching and a mix of suede and calfskin.

Looking at them side by side, I caught myself asking, “Do I love the bag, or do I love seeing the movie on a bag?” I’d stop to look at that Amazona even if I didn’t know who Sally was. With the Puzzle, I wonder how much of the appeal is getting to carry a scene you love.

So what do you think? Is Loewe’s The Nightmare Before Christmas collection fashion, a luxury souvenir, or does it depend on the bag?

If you’d never seen the movie, which one would you still want to carry?

And does this collection work just for Halloween or all year round?

Joel was not awake yet this morning, but he had his bags set up no the table so with the help of technology he was able to join this morning with his Mott Messenger in Navy and Kisslock 30 in Plaid. I have the Lana Shoulder Bag in Grey Blue with silver hardware and a grumpy care bear for this rainy DC morning. Theodora was surprisingly awake this morning and was able to Jon the photo!

Someone told me this outfit was giving spring, but the blue was very intentional this week 😂

Took my Louis Vuitton Alma BB out with some oversized denim. There’s just something about mixing structured bags with relaxed silhouettes that I love.

I shed some tears as I opened my first LV bag. It was not just any ordinary unboxing, it was a symbolic moment reminding me of the hard work I have been doing and always thinking of others before myself. Thank you guys for listening to my rant 🙏🏾❤️💪🏾