What I Wore Where—Late Summer Edition

As we inch closer to the last week of August, I’m back with a late summer edition of our new series, What I Wore Where. If you missed the previous two, this series celebrates the bags we already own, love, and wear, whether on repeat or for special outings only.

So often, we overlook the bags currently in our collection, giving more love to the ones we’d like to add to our collection next, instead of the bags we already own. Since starting this series earlier this Spring, I’ve challenged myself to rotate my bags even more.

Pulling out bags I haven’t used in months has also led me to have more fun with my outfits and wear things I haven’t worn in a while in an effort to style each bag. From my oldest bag to one of my most worn bags, let’s get into it!

The Ladylike Day Bag

What I wore: Celine Small 16 Bag

Where I went: Lunch meeting at Cafe Zaffri

My Celine 16 bag is one of my collection’s chicest and most ladylike bags. It’s also special to me because I’ve always been a massive fan of Hedi Slimane, and The 16 was his first design for Celine. The bag is semi-structured, and its interior is perfectly designed for maximum organization.

I wear this bag to meetings, dressed up for dinner carried it by the top hand, or dressed down with sneakers and the addition of a logo strap. It’s way more versatile than I first thought.

The Oldie but Goodie

What I wore: Dior Vintage Saddle Pochette

Where I went: Drinks meeting at La Compagnie Flatiron

The bag that started it all for me, my Dior Saddle Pochette, was bought when I was just 13, after saving up for it all summer. It’s one of a few bags I’ll never sell. I don’t use her often, as she’s old and very special to me, but I love taking this bag out for a spin and reveling in the nostalgia. It reminds me that all these years later, I’m right where I belong.

The Pop of Color

What I wore: Loewe Puzzle Hobo

Where I went: Dinner at Lovely Day for a friend’s birthday

When Loewe released a hobo version of its iconic Puzzle bag, I knew this was the Puzzle I wanted after eyeing it for years. I fell further in love when I saw it in Mandarin orange in Portugal.

The color makes it one of my most eye-catching bags, and it’s always a conversation starter with those who know and love bags and those who don’t. In orange, it complements most of my wardrobe, and the size is perfect for daily wear, but not too big to carry to dinner or drinks.

The Favorite Child

What I wore: Prada Cleo Shoulder Bag

Where I went: Sunday aperitivo at Elvis

This series wouldn’t be honest and real if it didn’t include my trusty Prada Cleo, which I wear at least once or twice a week. This series is meant to celebrate the bags we love and truly use, and repetitive or not, the Prada Cleo is that bag for me!