Yes, that is ice on the streets. No, I don’t want to talk about it.
But I do want to talk about my purse, that is a MUCH happier topic. This spring I decided to really work on building my wardrobe piece by piece with items that will last (i.e. my ‘Worth It’ posts). First things first, I decided to expand my ‘accessories wall’, as Tim Gunn would call it, and I’ve started with purses. While shopping around the other night online while watching ‘House of Cards’ (which I’m unapologetically obsessed with) I realized after about an hour that my shopping cart was filled with about 10 purses and that I needed to narrow it down or rob a bank. I decided to (sadly) narrow it down and I went with this hot little red number just because it seems like it would go from season to season just fine. Red is the new black. (It’s not, don’t quote me on that. Let’s be real — black will always be the new black.)
I did find a new to me designer named Aimee Kestenberg who now has a collection at Nordstrom. It was her bags that I kept going back to in my cart when I was trying to decide which to keep and which to eliminate. The red crossbody won me over but I decided to give my other favorites receive honorable mention below:
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Wearing:
Kenneth Cole Boots via Nordstrom
This post was sponsored by Nordstrom. Thank you for supporting the brands who support me and my two dogs.
52 Responses
Loving how the red purse adds a great pop of color and breaks up the rest of this outfit!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Really great looK!!
My Fantabulous World
great crossbody bag!
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I am lovin that jacket! Good luck staying warm!
XxMO
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I really love this edgy all black look! that leather jacket is flawless. Love your bag, keep it up!
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This jacket!!! It's fabulous and I life the way you styled it. This is such a rocker chic laid back look. Love it! The red bag is icing!!
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love the bag and also the leather jacket!
Xo,
Belen
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LOVE the touch of red! actually, love this entire outfit!
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That purse really does make the outfit! And that chain is so unique!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
Gorgeous! Loving the black and white jacket – and the gold zippers are perfect! What a great addition that little red bag is to this look!
Bold Subtlety
I'm a huge fan of crossbody bags! I'm usually not a fan of the color red, but this bag has me sold.
26 and Not Counting
Absolutely gorgeous outfit!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com
That jacket is superb and you look so beautiful!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Love the purse and the boots!!!
xoxo, Elena
the20-somethingproject.blogspot.com
Beautiful bag!
that jacket! love how you styled it 🙂
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I think you made the right choice with the red crossbody- definitely adds the right pop to your black and white look!
Classy Chic & Chardonnay
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I forgot what you looked like outside the color blue, lol! Looks great 🙂
wow Kendi, the red purse is soo adorable:) <3
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Love all the different textures while staying monochromatic. And that pop of red though!
xo,
Carmen
thefashionreformation.com
you look so amazing in this look!
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Never thought gap would sell such a beautiful dress. Into my nearest Gap store i go !! hehe… Thank you for posting your outfit is gorgeous and these pictures are just perfect.
Sara
http://www.itsmylittlethings.blogspot.com
You're a braver girl than I, miss Kendi! I took one look outside, and decided it was 'stay in your pajamas day' in our house! You make this cold weather look good. And that red purse with the monochromatic color scheme? Perfect.
If I were going to spring for one of those purses, the black/white one (the 4th one in the row) would have to be my favorite.
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That jacket is amazing.
Love this look, girly! That purse and those boots! Definitely fabulous!
Awesome outfit. Great look! I love the pop of colour!
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Red bags are always a winner. Gorgeous look!
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really cute bag.x
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Beautiful outfit! I love the black and white pairing…you look gorgeous =0)
Auna xx
http://simplyauna.com
Red is always in style though 🙂 That purse is adorable!
This skirt is so adorable! Love it! And love the red clutch!
xoxo Olga Stassi M.
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Just saw this on Pinterest! – Absolutely love the black, white and red – you look amazing in this
I reached the same conclusion a few years ago– I've been unapologeticly splurging on high quality pieces every since. This bag is lovely, and I hope it will last you many years!
— Alex
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I love this look!
The little red bag is so cute with the black outfit! 🙂
I definitely think accessories are the pieces to splurge on and build a collection of. Although I may have a few too many bags now…haha
Away From Blue
Such a nice outfit dear! Love the tiny red bag. makes it super!
Dress To Cook
This outfit is the perfect combination of class and edge. And that pop of red is stunning! I'm heading over to nordstrom.com now to check out this Aimee Kestenberg designer. Gorgeous!
xo-
Shay
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This outfit is the perfect combination of class and edge. And that pop of red is stunning! I'm heading over to nordstrom.com now to check out this Aimee Kestenberg designer. Gorgeous!
xo-
Shay
http://www.bright-stripes.com
love the pop of color with that bag! xo
http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/
I'm loving the idea of doing a worth it post for purses. I need to work on my accessories as well and the purses are definitely really high on the list. I just can't spend so much on valentino and chanel, you know? Also LOVE the gap dress. How perfect! xx
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lol this is exactly how I feel about winter – I'm done and I don't want to talk about it. I'm loving your boots.
can't go wrong with a red bag. good decision!
i just got one of her cross body bags, too. love.
Loving the big pop of red from that purse!
Shannon
http://GBOfashion.com
I love this look! I hate seeing girl's drowning in their winter coats when browsing cold-weather blog posts and you always seem to add shape to your looks. Love the purse btw! I have a red quilted cross-body bag and it has served me well for the last 2 years and it's still kicking!
-Felicia
lotussaturday.com
love this! that red bag is amazing!
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
I was just searching for a new crossbody bag! I think I am going to go for one of your honorable mentions – last gal on the right. Perfecto!
Really love this look! The black and white simplicity with the awesome red purse-super cute!
Natasha
A modest fashion blog: http://www.natashaatkerson.blogspot.com
this look is adorable!
xo, Liz
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Love that little purse! I love the chain strap and basket weave detail on the front! Keeps it interesting without being over the top!
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You look so flipping adorable!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
That purse is super awesome. I would much rather want to talk about that than ice too. Unless there is a "cream" after that word, I really don't want to hear about it for a long long LONG time.
xoxo,
laura
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