Welcome Spring in with the Big Buddha Denise Tote.  I don’t know about you, but in the PNW, Spring is a little slow to show it’s warm welcoming face.  That’s why I like this Denise Tote.  It’s a nice splash of color without being super bright and offensive to the eyes in slightly overcast weather. The gathering at the top and scrunched front pockets also serve as great complimentary assets to the bag. Plus who can resist that lovely under $100 price tag and free shipping?

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Tip #5 - Remember Poor Decisions:

We’ve all done this, bought something because it was cheap, on sale, or we just “had to have it,” and then regretted it a short time later. The key to using your money wisely is to remember those times. I don’t care how you do it, take a polaroid or print out a picture to post in your closet, keep a list, or just make mental note.  However you choose, keep those mistakes fresh in your memory, so that when the moment of truth comes, you’ll remember, and can then walk away from another mistake and save your wallet some grief.

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Here’s a lovely number that will bring you into spring.  The Latico Vyntage Coinkeeper Buckle tote at the very attractive price of $79.  It’s got a timeless look to it with it’s smooth lines and leather.  And roomy enough to carry what you need in the paisley lined cavity.  I especially like how in lieu of using a flap closer, Latico has opted for a deep zipper on both ends to that it’s easy to retrieve things from within.

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Tip #4: Purchase Multi-Use Bags: True, wouldn’t it be lovely to buy a load of different bags for every occasion and not have to worry about how much they cost or how impractical they might be?  Well..in this day and age, I don’t know about you, but I certainly can’t do that.  That’s why I suggest buying bags that you can use for more than one type of occasion.  I’m sure many of you already do this, but I just want to emphasize the point.

Here are all the ways I use my Large Longchamp Le Pliage tote (and the few Baggu’s I always store inside if I run out of space)

• So..when I stroll out from the office around the corner to Safeway I can put groceries both in the Le Pliage and in the reuseable grocery bags inside.
• If I need to carry an extra pair of clothes/shoes I can fit them in there
• Can be used as a lunch bag and book bag and laptop bag (I’ve sewn a soft and slightly cushy fabric sleeve for the laptop to keep it safe and secure though)
• Perfect carry-on bag to double up with a backpack or roll-on.

So, I hope you take the suggestion and do the same. Check out some other bags that are perfect mulit-use bags: Longchamp Le Pliage, Chinese Laundry Embroidered Tote, LeSportsac Travel Tote, Big Buddha Postman,

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Saw this Chinese Laundry Embroidered tote bag and fell in love with it at first glance.  First, like I promised my next few posts would be, this bag is under $100 at a lovely price of $59.  The grey with yellow embroidery is a perfect way to end the winter and bring in the spring.  Why, you ask?  Grey goes with tons of bright spring colors like blue, pink, purple and orange.  Plus, if you’re stuck the Pacific Northwest, you’ll also still have your share of rainy cloudy days mixed in with the clear crisp ones…a muted grey toned bag will match the environment nicely.

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