random musings

It seems the popularity of handbags just keeps growing. Far from being a mundane affair, bags have evolved to become an exciting fashion accessory with considerations way beyond practicality driving their design. For example, many of the popular tote bags, I have noticed, do not even close fully at the top, leaving their contents somewhat exposed to the elements. Bags like the viral Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag and The Row Margaux bag do not even have a top zipper closure, which makes someone like me have nightmares of inevitably dropping them and having my personal contents spill everywhere. The trending bags right now are exciting and interesting items that you cannot help but want to at least try on. They have aspects that appeal to all types of people and are versatile enough to work with many looks. Most of all, they are fun!  Some highlights of the trends in bags today are: 1. Leather please! - whether real, faux or even vegan, the look of leather is king right now. Whereas ca...

Note: Disclaimer - This blog contains affiliate links which provide me with a small percentage of sales based on commission. I haven't been inspired by fashion in a while. Since 2020 hit and the advent of "comfort" dressing, I feel like I've embraced the idea of function over fashion, and gave up on looking chic or trendy. The dopamine dressing moment was the last one to register with me post-pandemic, but not in a good way. It seemed almost too loud, bright and random to be aspirational so I never even attempted it. However this year, particularly this fall for some reason, fashion is beginning to look interesting again. There are certain fall trends that have caught my eye and I'm starting to feel inspired by the "mood" of fashion once more. Some of those trends, with reasons why I think they're exciting, are presented below, along with links to some fashions at yesstyle.com that will fast track us into 2024's fall fashion era: Note: Disclaime...