new Brahmin beauties

Christmas came early this year and Ive already put my first presents to good use. After months of swooning every time I passed the beautifully apoointed Brahmin store in Charlotte, I finally narrowed my wishlist down to two uber functional and equally gorgeous bags to call my own! The Brahmin Sonny Crossbody and Anywhere Weekender have made my holiday travels look so much more chic. Even carrying them through airports the compliments have been rolling in. I teamed up with Brahmin to share these versatile styles with y'all, so you can see how these year round bags lend themselves perfectly to this season's festivities.

While I'm all about dressing with a theme, holiday style doesn't necessarily have to mean red and green or silver and gold for a month straight. I think it's incorporating my luxe feeling pieces like fur , cashmere, leather, and of course sequins into a warmer and cozier wardrobe. I'm obsessed with the Sonny Crossbody, I can wear it anywhere and be hands free but it elevates any outfit to something a little more sophisticated. Not to mention it holds my wallet, keys, 6 plus, sunglasses, AND lipstick. Form meeting function makes me a happy girl.

Via planes, trains, or automobiles, I always try to condense into a carry-on. The Anywhere Weekender fits my laptop, plethora of chargers, outfit changes (including heels!), toiletries, and camera then doubles as a glam purse once I'm unpacked and ready for exploring. 

twosday: a classic convertible

Don't call it a comeback. Fall's projected must have - the backpack has been trending and I finally gave in. I take trends like Almond Joy & Mounds...sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't.

  Fun to dabble, but I try to invest wisely- which is why I was souped to snag this updated and reimagined version from accessory extraordinaire, Henri Bendel. 

In true Bendel fashion, the Jetsetter looks super luxe with signature hardware but plays cool in  practical nylon and detachable straps. It's functional but timeless so at the end of the day I have a gorgeous handbag when I'm done exploring with my best friend Boots. 

 Henri Bendel Jetsetter Convertible Backpack  HANDBAG & Round Brow Bar SUNGLASSES  Crane Print TOP // Wide Leg TROUSERS (30% OFF) // Leopard HEELS (30% OFF) // Smith & Cult NAIL POLISH
Striped Off the Shoulder TOP // Denim Cut Off SHORTS (40% OFF) // Nude Ballet FLATS

knot so neutral

CAMEO Bow Knot Bustier, CHELSEA28 Wide Leg Trousers (here in white), 

STEVE MADDEN Heels, ESSIE 'Naughty Nautical" Nail Polish

blues cruise

ASOS Turban, VESTIQUE Halter Dress (as a top/ similar below) URBAN OUTFITTERS Sunglasses, CHELSEA28 Pants, HAPPY WRIST and JAMI Bracelets, JUSTFAB Heels, STILA Fiery Lip Color

bring the bling

RIVER ISLAND Embellished Top (old), ILY COUTURE Crystal Strand Necklace (40% OFF with code HELLO) c/o, ASOS Cat Eye Sunglasses, HAPPY WRIST Bracelet, CHELSEA28 Wide Leg Pants