A few years ago, I was lusting over these Clare Vivier messenger bags-the one in black nubuck to be exact. Not too long later, I purchased one and loved using it for about a year to a year and a half before I decided that it was a little too long for someone my height. Personal preference, I suppose. It's still a beautiful bag nonetheless. But since I have been closet purging to shrink down my wardrobe, I have been editing out a lot of older pieces so that I can purchase new ones. The rule is: for every new item I purchase, I must rid of 3-5 older pieces. Maybe someday I will repurchase another Clare V. messenger bag, but the whole idea is if my handbag isn't receiving enough love, there is a better place for it. But like they say, out with the old, in with the new.

Ladies and gentlemen, today I am presenting to you my new in Clare V. Simple Tote

My new in Clare V. Simple Tote falls a few inches underneath my arm. It doesn't have a zip compartment, though, which I prefer. But I just like the overall look of the Simple Tote a lot more. I love cross body bags but this is the one tote bag that I have always loved the look of. Thoughts? Opinions?





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