Happy Friday!
I have always been a “bag” girl. I love beautiful, high quality bags and believe that a bag can add such interest to an outfit, due to color, shape and texture. I do carry mostly designer bags, but many of the bags are quite reasonable, as I have found several of mine on Ebay and another resale site Bonanza. I will do a post in the future about my Spring bags, but wanted to talk about a current bag obsession and trend-The Circle Bag. With a vintage vibe, this fun bag shape is showing up everywhere from the runway to stores.
I had my eye on several circle bags from Zara, and they were at the $50 price point. A cute circle bag fromZara, with the colorful embroidery caught my eye, and I bought it! $35 on Poshmark was less than the Zara price, so score! You will see it in some posts this coming month These circle bags range in price from $30-$700. I have chosen for you more lower to moderately priced circle bags to peruse.
I have always been a fan of classic shapes for handbags, and just recently bought the Brahmin Gabriella, which has a lady-like vintage boxed shape. The circle bag has a vintage shape, and doesn’t it just remind you of a small hat box? Instead of a clutch, these bags can be a change and fun to carry.
I saw this bag and thought it went perfectly with my Boden pink coat.. but alas, a bit out of my range for now. How pretty for Spring though?
Need supply co pink circle bag
Pretty beaded floral beaded circle bag by Zara
From one of my favorite dress designers- Tadashi Shoji
Lizzie in Lace / / Rachel the Hat / / Jeans and a Teacup / / Posh Classy Mom / / Shelbee on the Edge / / Northwest Mountain Living / /Bright on a budget/ /Nancy’s Fashion Style/ /Fashion Should Be Fun/ /A Pocketful of Polka Dots/
Do you look for various shapes when you buy a purse? What are your thoughts on this trend?
25 Comments
Elena
March 27, 2018 at 5:16 amThanks for the great collection. Love the bags
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February 13, 2018 at 1:00 am[…] runway, I was determined to find one for myself, but since they are a bit trendy, ( read my post on Circle Bags-Trending Now), I didn’t want to spend a lot. Enter Poshmark. I found this adorable Zara embroidered floral […]
Leslie Lidot
February 11, 2018 at 9:20 pmIt’s a fun and cute trend! It’s on my bags wishlist already 😉
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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
January 30, 2018 at 10:17 amThis is a fun trend I can definitely get behind. The blush pink one with the design is calling my name, it’s so pretty!
Jess Jannenga
January 30, 2018 at 11:02 amMe too! I will post mine sometime soon on the blog, and yes! I love that one too! xx
passion fruit, paws and peonies
January 30, 2018 at 2:44 amThese are such a fun trend! I’m tempted..! x
Jess Jannenga
January 30, 2018 at 11:01 amthanks! I often get tempted by handbags !! xx
Amy Christensen
January 27, 2018 at 4:31 pmAll your picks are so pretty. I’ve never been a big fan of the circle bag, because it seems that it just wouldn’t be practical for all the stuff I carry, but I could see having one for those special occasions, instead of the standard clutch. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a great weekend. – Amy
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Jess Jannenga
January 30, 2018 at 11:01 amThank you Amy! That is when I would wear mine, It will fit a wallet lipstick and phone, enough as like a clutch. 🙂 you too! xx
Anna Marcus
January 27, 2018 at 3:26 amThey are so pretty, Jess and thanks to you I know now what to look for in bags in 2018 🙂
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Jess Jannenga
January 30, 2018 at 11:00 amThere are so many pretty ones out there! I do like the laser cut pink one 😉 xx
Maureen
January 26, 2018 at 9:30 pmOoo pretty bags! I am a bag girl also and if money wasn’t an issue, I want a museum so I can just stare at them all! But while I do love designer bags, sometimes their price tags are out of this world and do go after a much reasonable price tag. I also don’t just buy any handbag, it has to work for me and not just because it’s pretty. So yes, I consider all the details and functionality of bag first before purchasing. Another important thing I look for is, do I already have a similar style in my collection or not? I currently do not have a circle bag nor a belt bag so these two styles are actually on my wish list. 😀
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Jess Jannenga
January 27, 2018 at 8:48 amHehe! I love the bag museum idea. i can relate! I also choose bags for function and have gone lately for smaller bags. I have to have a strap on my bags too, as i don’t like carrying heavy bags without them on my shoulder. I do have “enough’ bags, but the circle bag really caught my eye for shape, and the space is about the same as a clutch.
xx
Katerina Zambrano
January 26, 2018 at 3:33 pmI love all these circle bags and the vintage vibes!
Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 7:15 pmThanks! Me too! I bought one and look forward to sharing it on the blog. xx
Heather Noire
January 26, 2018 at 11:59 amI love the look of these! Especially the red is so pretty.
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Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 12:03 pmMe too! There was a red one on Zara for awhile I was going to pick up, but it sold out quickly. I am a fan! xx
Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 10:33 amAren’t they Nancy? xx
Jodie
January 26, 2018 at 9:17 amI’ve just become a purseaholic, so I’m going to have to get one of these!!!
Have a great weekend, Jess!
XOXO
Jodie
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Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 10:27 amJodie, they have them at reasonable price points and i was thrilled to get mine on Poshmark for a steal! I would check Ebay and PM if you are interested. You too! xx
thisblondesshoppingbag
January 26, 2018 at 6:45 amI am a bag girl too Jess. I wish I had more space as I would have quite a collection. I have been noticing these circle bags showing up everywhere and considered getting a straw one for Spring. I’d love to see a post on scoring designer bags from resale sights!
Have a great weekend gorgeous Jess!
xo,
Kellyann
Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 10:30 amHi Kellyann! I have a collection that I enjoy and have seen a few of the straw circle bags. They would be so pretty in the spring. i am noting some of the posts that people would love to read, so noted! You too! xx
Leslie
January 26, 2018 at 6:10 amIt will be interesting to see how you style them bc I see them more for a modern/contemporary style like Twiggy was in the 60’s so that the round purses softened the angular lines of the clothing styles. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Jess Jannenga
January 26, 2018 at 10:33 amThanks for your input Leslie. This round circle bag can be seen in vintage styles, but I can also see how they would look great with a modern style. They are showing up everywhere and on the runways, showing them with long flowy floral dresses. i look forward to sharing my styling. 😉 xx
Nancy
January 26, 2018 at 3:08 amOh they are irresistable!