I had to share this video I found on Yahoo! (click on thumbnail picture above or link below) which epitomizes how I feel about style and what I practice myself. As long as it fits right/looks good - then it doesn’t matter how much it costs, $5 or $500 (well…that upper limit is totally up to your discretion ;)) I’ve probably gotten just as many compliments on my dirt cheap sale bags/clothes as I have for all the ones that I’ve been like “ugh..I love it, but can I afford it?” about.  If anything I’m more willing to buy fun/risky/edgy things when they are bargains, because I know if I end up regretting it - so what? It was only a few $ rather than $$$$.

e.g. I match a pricey BCBG knit dress (that I actually removed the sleeves from), with a pair of pleather slouchy boots I picked up in Munich for <$50, with a Target jacket I got for around $30, all finished off with my lovely brown Longchamp Le Pliage tote. If you wear it well and are confident, no one will care or be able to tell.

A-Listers Wear Bargains : it’s a quick video clip showing off Eva Longoria wearing Old Navy, Blake Lively in BB Dakota, and others in H&M.

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Another great bag under $100 is the Keen ‘Irvington.’  I’d say this messenger type bag is perfect for most, but especially for the mom on the go.  It has a crossbody strap so that hands and arms remain free (with an option to hold it by the short cut-out handles as well).  There’s plenty of space to hold diapers, snacks, the a change of clothes for baby and an extra shirt for mom.  Plus, if need be, another purse can be slung over your shoulder for smaller items the busy mom would rather not have her child dig into.  The fabric is a sturdy polyester with a rubber bottom to help keep it clean.  There are plenty of colors available that you can choose for your friend as well..mommy or not.

Get it: Keen Irvington

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