we’re going to be talking a lot about florals in the next couple of weeks…after all, it’s spring, and florals are a perennial stand-by for the season. but this year, the styling is a lot more hip and nontraditional…which i’m loving. these bags are a great case in point. i love the abstract leaf patterns, and they’re a great twist on a classic floral, which can get a little laura ashley. (i do, however, love taking a really traditional floral pattern and mixing it with an ultra-mod design…something along the lines of this fab charlotte ronson dress, or that steven alan top we talked about.)
either of these bags would be a great way to bring a little of that hot spring floral into your life – i’d add one to a winter-friendly ensemble like slacks and a blouse to warm things up a bit. your choice: left is marni, $600 at net-a-porter; right is hayden-harnett, $49.99 at target.
so, which one would you choose: luxe or less?
Oooh, so pretty! I think I like the Target bag better!
Not a huge fan of non-leather handbags, but if I were, I think I’d be just as happy with the Target one as I would with the Marni.
I have the Target bag, and absolutely love it- it’s a perfect bag for travel! Looks great with jeans and a simple top, too.
Pricing aside, I just prefer the look of the Target one. I actually thought that was the more expensive one. 😉
as much as i hate, i like the marni bag better. i hate it for me!
you know, i love that we have differing opinions here…they’re both just lovely. for me, the target version is definitely the best option from a budget perspective. plus, i’m not sure that marni would fit over the shoulder. and, of course, there’s the added guilt about inevitably trashing a $600 canvas bag. but i do love the pattern a bit more, whereas the structure of the HH bag feels more hip. decisions, decisions…