Back from the Holidays

I'm back from the holidays with many a purchase made, most notebly I finally caved and bought the Carly Coach bag in Brown leather trim. However now they have new stuff coming out in Februrary that I'm dying for so I may just have to buy more. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.

Happy Birthday To Me

So I am turning 21 on Friday and seeing as there is no boyfriend to buy me expensive gifts, I do that for myself. This year I went all out and splurged.



This cute little BCBG top (like I need another navy top) is great for fall. I can wear it on the warmer days by itself, or cooler days with a jacket. Even in winter if I pair it with a long sleeve t-shirt it works.



My purse of the year (this year it's two) This lovely Micheal Micheal Kors shoulder bag is great. It's just big enough to fit my books for school so it does double duty. Mines in a more chocolate brown rather than the tan shown here.

I also got myself a new leather jacket for fall shown here from danier. The leather is so supple and soft <3 and the buttons have a cool crest on them with lions.

Needless to say I spoiled myself thoroughly.

xoxo
Alysia

Back To School Shopping : Part Three

Because I hate wearing contacts and I have a new obsession with eyeglasses I thought I should get a new pair for back to school.


These purple ones from Furla are great. They play to my funky side and I love how they add flair to boring outfits.



Not new but I can finally use this (I have to hide some of my purchases when I'm living at home during the summer) the Coach Legacy Slim Tote I was coveting earlier this year. It fits my laptop plus all my other stuff.



I finally got around to checking out Forever 21 (which just opened in Canada this summer) and this cute little top caught my eye. I like the hearts and the pockets.

That's it so far! I sure do spoil myself.

xoxo
Alysia

Free Gift's With Purchase

Don't you just love that phrase? Especially if it's totally unexpected! Right now in Holt Renfrew's Acessory Department if you spend 450$ or more (and who can't?) you get a free Coach Soho Signiture Mini Wallet in Black. This promotion runs until the 15th.

Travel: The Carry On

One of the most important things regarding travel (esp. air) is the carry on. It holds all of the necessities but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fashion for function. However make sure that the bag is roomy enough that it fits everything and a good closure so that your stuff doesn't spill all over the airplane. Here are a couple of my picks.



This Signature Scarf Print Tote from Coach is super cute and fun to look at, though it might not be quite big enough if your like me and like to pack a change of clothing.



If you are prone to over packing this Signature Strip Large Tote from Coach might just be the answer. It's massive and has a ton of little compartments to keep everything organized.



If you can up your price range this Leather Bays water Bag from Mulberry might be a good option. I haven't seen one of these in person but from the description it seems like it's between the other two in size.

Now remember you can take two carry on bags (pack your purse into a larger bag) so if you get two medium sized bags it's not the end of the world. Just make sure you can carry it before leaving the house!

Book Bags

Every year at back to school time I buy myself a bag for my birthday. This year I'm dying for a new book bag. Coach has some reasonable ones that I've been eyeing.
First up is the Signature Stripe Tote in Brass/Khaki/Mahogany

It's a nice simple tote that's the least expensive ($268) of the two I'm eying. It matches my signature hobo perfectly as well. But it's also kind of plain and boring.

Next up is one I adore. Nay I love it obsess about it and dream about it. It's the coach legacy leather slim tote.

The price scares me a little, OK a lot. At $478 US this baby doesn't come cheap for a poor college students budget. But it's pretty. And leather. and it's not matchy matchy with my other stuff, but still coordinates with my chocolate leather coat and my black winter pea coat. I haven't seen it in person so I don't know if it's big enough for my laptop but even if it's not, I never bring my laptop to class.

Really it all comes down to how much money I have after buying my textbooks, but here's hoping it's enough for the legacy.

xo
Alysia