The Perfect Black Bag: An Ebay Round-Up

I have been on a quest for the Perfect Black Bag for quite some time, and perhaps I will be on this quest forever. I want something that works for the office, or for travel, or for weekends. It has to be sturdy. It has to be cool. It cannot have silver hardware (I don't know why, but I only like gold or brass). I love my Matt and Nat bag, but it doesn't fit my laptop, so add that to the list-- must fit my Macbook Air.

I figure that I am not alone in this quest and thought I'd share a few of the treasures I've stumbled across  in my late night Ebay rampages.  Each bag is gently used or vintage, and thus Fair, of course. From top to bottom and left to right:

• Vegan Matt and Nat Hobo Bag
• Wristlet/clutch by Vieta
• Furla tote
• Coach cross-body bag
• Vintage Gucci hand tote
• Tory Burch hobo bag

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Wednesday Wants: Vintage Leather

Ok, so I am still not over my leather obsession. This could last for a while, folks. But c'mon, isn't this vintage Fendi sweater AMAZING? Don't you want to throw it over black leggings or skinny jeans and put on some spiky ankle boots and a giant abstractly shaped silver ring? YOU DO.

Black Leather Motorcycle Club {Tuesday Trend}

Yesterday I wore a used leather jacket and heels purchased from Secondi with coated black jeans of unknown origin. It was perfect for a chilly evening of dinner and Downton catch-up with my friend and photographer, Victoria. Below, I've put together some of my favorite leather items, dividing them into vegan and real leather options. Happy Shopping!

I'm loving the leather looks that are popping up everywhere, but my fair heart is, of course, torn. The problem I've encountered when it comes to leather is that you usually have to trade domestic production and fair labor standards when you choose to go faux. Canadian company Matt and Nat are a notable exception to that rule, as are American jeans companies making coated styles like the J Brand ones I've featured today, but I haven't found many other solid options.

So don't be surprised if, in this post and many others, you see a faux leather (vegan) item, but it's imported. While faux leather is often used because it's cheaper, not necessarily because it's kinder, I don't think that's a reason not to use it as a substitute if you've got to have the latest leather trend.  Alternatively, I may feature an item that is real leather or incorporates leather, but that item will always be made in the USA or vintage/used. Whatever you choose for yourself, feel good knowing you've made your choice with thoughtful intention.

Clockwise from top left:
Shorts; Pleated Skirt; Dress; Peplum Top; Bag; Jeans (made in USA); Pencil Skirt; Shirt (vintage)

L to R:

Dress (white and black) made in USA; Shorts, vintage; Bag, vintage; Pencil Skirt, vintage

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