Gucci Soho Disco Bag

I know 75% of my blog has been about handbags that i either want, need or have, but i cant help it! It is my guilty pleasure and the one thing i am willing to splurge on. So, lets add 1 more to my list of "need" handbags. Introducing the Gucci Soho Disco bag:

I have been eyeing this bag since this past spring when i first saw it in the Gucci boutique at Nordstrom.  I have really been into small compact bags lately and with this bag coming in at 8x6x3 i thought it would be the perfect size to store all of my daily essentials (wallet, keys, phone, lipgloss/lipstick, etc.).  The bag is made with Gucci's signature italian leather, which is soft and buttery but sturdy and holds its shape. Speaking of shape, it is a classic "box" bag that will never go out of style.  It comes with one long leather strap that gives you the option of wearing it on your shoulder or across your body.  Lastly, the bag also comes with a leather tassel zipper pull that gives the bag a little playfulness.  

I am pretty set on getting it but the only problem is in what color? I trying to stay away from the classic colors like black, grey or taupe and go for something a bit more daring. Gucci has put out the Disco bag in a wide array of colors, just this past season they revealed a collection of Disco bags in bold and bright colors.  This makes the decision so much harder! Well that is all i have to say about the bag I've been lusting over for the past few months.  Hopefully there will be a post on here real soon about actually purchasing this bad boy. fingers crossed!

xoxo, Alice

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

I have been extremely excited for this collection to be released since the day it was announced.  Not only was this collaboration designed by one of my absolute favorite designers but it was being sold exclusively at my all time favorite store.  The 3.1 Phillip Lim for target collection had been anticipated to be as successful as the Missoni for Target collection.  I did not shop the Missoni collection when it came out but from what i have heard i would say it was a fair comparison.

Although the whole collection is amazing, i was planning on only buying a few of the handbags shown in the look book.  Phillip Lim is known for making exquisite handbags and this collection was no exception.  They were very well designed and the colors were very fitting for the season.  I woke up bright and early and arrived at my local Target at around 7:55am.  Pulling into the parking lot i could already see a small crowd gathering near the entrance of the store, as expected.  I parked and approached the front to wait in anticipation with the rest of the crowd.  At 8am on the dot the doors opened and the madness begun.  Everybody sped towards the neat and organized display for the collection, they all seemed to be gathering and grabbing from the same area of the display, which was where the mini satchels were.  Within the first minute, all of the mini satchels in yellow were GONE.  This one bag was probably the prized item that everyone wanted from this collection.  There were a few of the larger handbags and cross body bags but they were snatched up quick by one of the other early morning shoppers.  By 8:05am, all of the handbags on the display were depleted and this was when a Target employee rolls out a stock cart with more of the Phillip Lim handbags.  I dove for the cart and started picking through all of the bags. This was my chance to get all of the items that i had planned on getting. After my hands and arms were all full with the loot i made my way to the cash register and paid for my items.  After about a 10 minute early morning shopping ordeal at Target this is what i made it away with:

-Top Handle Crossbody in black and taupe

-Mini Satchel with Gusset in black and taupe

I love the items that i purchased and can definitely see myself wearing them this coming season.

xoxo, Alice