I’m in the market for a new black handbag. Perhaps a satchel with gold hardware. So many good choices, how about four picks today?
Elected Official
Burberry Small Heritage Satchel ($1,495)
Lobbyist
Marc Jacobs Classic Q Bag ($478)
Hill Staffer
Botkier Kent Shoulder Bag ($245)
Paid Intern
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There are two kinds of people in this world: People who eat cake on their birthdays and people who don’t. And some of the weirdos in the latter category (I said what I said) eat pie as an alternative. So if you’re a “birthday pie” eater with a late summer celebration coming up, may I […]
After Sloane was born, I developed a seething hatred for underwire bras. The trouble was that I had also developed a larger, slightly droopier bust. It was a cruel irony.
Our tween and teen nieces spent the first half of 2023 reviving our high school fashions. From peasant tops to low rises, I felt like I was back bopping to N’SYNC in my mint-green sedan for a minute. Now, our 20-something direct reports are bringing back the 2010s in a big way, and I am […]
For the past few years, the wardrobes of many influencers have tilted toward the beige and boring. I’m all for a good basic, but staple pieces can only take you so far. Sometimes, you need to wear something that has a little something extra, and this sale-priced tee certainly does.
I got a Botkier bag two months ago on Ruelala and I loooooooove it. I had never really paid attention to the brand before but now I always pick them up when I’m at department stores. The leather and hardware quality is great. Very well ‘thought out’ if you will and organized. A liiiittle on the heavy side. Go with the Botkier for sure.
Would love a redo of this post but with silver hardware! Can’t stand gold, and have been searching for months for something amazing in black, gray or cognac.
Agreed! Cognac bags with silver hardware seem especially hard to find.
Oh Burberry – you make my heart ache so.
seriously. this post essentially proved that i have unattainably expensive taste.
love that you added lobbyist as a tier!
Yes, but shouldn’t lobbyist be the highest tier? *wink*
Not in my world. I still make less than a congressman, and I think most lobbyists probably do. You gotta remember that a lot of us work for 501s and small orgs where the money isn’t the dollaz you see at a big firm. Maybe some day.
Coach legacy Harper in black with silver hardware. The coach Harper bag is great, 3 separate zipped compartments and a front turn lock flap pocket. It’s a quality bag that will hold up well. I have last year’s version in a tan color and love it.
I love black and gold for work bags. It’s so chic. For the elected official category though I don’t think Burberry makes the best quality bags. For indestructibility in the same price range I’d go with a used LV epi leather something that’s in good shape. I’ve had mine for almost a decade and it still looks new. Also, that Kent in the tan color is speaking to me.
I’ve been in the market for a structured black satchel, but I just can’t seem to find one that I like in my price range. (I need some pockets for organization, is that so much to ask?) Do you generally use shopstyle to browse for specific items like this across retailers? Or do you have any other tips for someone who wants to browse as widely as possible in order to say within budget?
Belle, off subject but a heads-up that Gilt City DC is running a deal for Hanky Panky $30 for $50 voucher or $60 for $100 voucher and you can get 25% off using CITYJULY25! Happy shopping.