Cash or Credit - Totes

In important news, has anyone seen the atrociousness that was gifted to Kim K by her man this Christmas? The $40,000 hand painted Birkin bag is the work of American artist George Condo, who previously worked on some album covers for Yeezy. Thankfully this bag is one of a kind, because do we really need more then one bag painted with naked women with monster faces?! In an article I read online, one person summarized this bag perfectly..."it has the aesthetic appeal of a tragic car accident". For those of us that do not have or would ever spend that kind of money on a bag, I put together a little cash or credit round up of totes that are worth carrying around at all different price points. 

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Zara Burgundy Tote // Pour La Victoire Yves Tote
Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote // Michael Kors Miranda Tote
Annabel Ingall Tote  // Burberry Tote

Cash or Credit

Studded details are everywhere this season. I am especially loving them on handbags and in my book nothing beats a black and gold combination. I love the combination of the classic black tote combined with the edgier spiked elements. I found four similar styles that all boast this studded look yet they are at dramatically different price points. The top two totes are even from the same designer {different lines}. What items do you like to splurge on and where to save when it comes to shopping?

MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote // Michael Kors Tote // Studded Mari Tote // Miu Miu Tote 

The Classic Black Tote

When it comes to fall fashion the one item that I will consistently have on me is my favorite black tote. I always have felt that a great bag is a good investment especially in a dark color that wears well. Most recently I had the misfortune of learning the hard way that some high end designer bags doesn't always mean they provide the best quality. Which inspired me to find a plethora of fabulous designer bags in my favorite shade {and a little fabulous leopard embellishment too} at all different price points for toting around town! Which one is your favorite???

under $1,500

Gucci Park Avenue Small Tote // Saint Laurent Reversible Shopper Tote // Prada Vitello Danino Snap Top Tote

under $1,000

Loeffler Randall Work Tote // Kate Spade New York Tote - Two Park Avenue Leopard Beau Shopper // 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Large Tote

under $500

ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Large Soft Shopper // Clare Vivier La Tropezienne 5" // MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote - Large North South Selma

Happy Shopping!