Who doesn’t want to score an amazing designer handbag for less? Would you believe me if I told you I bought this one, brand new {tags still attached!} for 1/3 the original price!? eBay is having a special on Coach bags right now that is incredible. There are so many steals for under $100 that it’s almost hard to narrow down my favorites. How perfect is this crossbody? It’s the richest brown and the softest leather, and I love that the body has two separate, zippered compartments. It’s a classic shape and color that I know I will wear it time and time again.

I’m a sucker for a crossbody {I love this one and this one} but Coach also makes amazing totes. These are great for work, and come in so many colors. I love the classic black, but they also have it in the same rich brown color as my crossbody and this beautiful pink-ish nude color as well.

If you aren’t big on bidding for items, eBay makes it easy by offering the ‘buy it now’ option. Over 80% of all items on eBay have the  ‘buy it now‘ option making your favorite item that much easier to get. The crossbody was a ‘buy it now’ and the check out & purchase could not have been faster!

What is the best designer bag that you’ve scored for less? Where did you find it? Let me know if the comments!

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Top: Zara // Pants: Zara // Bag: Botkier // Shoes: Christian Louboutin {less expensive version here} // Sunglasses: Celine // Earrings: Shashi // Bracelet: Roxanne Assouline

The rewardStyle conference is a blogger conference that happens once a year right here in Dallas. It’s a three day event full of networking opportunities, one on one time with major brands, and of course parties and events with some of the best bloggers in the industry! Thursday night’s kick off party hosted by Supergoop was at the Hotel Crescent pool and I knew I wanted to wear something different. I’ve always been drawn to braids and when I found this ultra cool Zara set, I knew I wanted to do a Frida Kahlo inspired braid with a matching silk ribbon. Michael Thomas, at the recommendation of a friend, came to help me bring my vision to life and boy oh boy did he deliver. I was in LOVE with how the entire look came together and it was the most fun way to kick off the weekend. Have you ever dreamed up a wild hairstyle and actually made it happen?! Let me know if the comments!

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Top: Mara Hoffman Stella Top {also here} // Pants: Mara Hoffman Martha Pants // Shoes: Loeffler Randall Birdie Slides // Bag: Old, similar here // Sunglasses: Old, similar here

As soon as I saw this top I knew I needed to have it. Its crisp and classic, but fresh with it’s one shoulder design and cool with its long back tie. I absolutely love it paired with these ultra bright culottes from the same brand {I have been obsessed with everything by Mara Hoffman this season – she can do no wrong} I could easily wrap the tie waist of this top around once more and make a knot in the front for a different look – I could also easily pair this top with high waisted flare jeans, or even a skirt! There are so many options, and I can’t wait to try them all.

Gearing up for this weekends rStheCon! It’s my first one ever to attend as a publisher and I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see what I’m wearing to each day’s events, and my stories to get a behind the scenes peak at all the cool parties!

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Top: Susana Monaco Very V Tank Top // Pants: Loup Suki Pants // Shoes: Loeffler Randall Birdie Ruffle Slides // Bag: Botkier Lennox Cross Body Bag // Sunglasses: Illesteva Leonard Sunglasses

Surprisingly {or maybe not so surprising!} is the fact that I love culottes {see proof here & here}. The wide leg, the high waist and the overall modern vibe they throw off – I just can never get enough. The pair of culottes I’m wearing above are definitely  cool – the chambray material is perfect for spring and the tie waist makes them so comfortable to wear. With such a wide leg, I always like a more fitted top. This double lined tank is incredible. I know it will be something I wear time and time again. I especially love that it’s something that can easily transition into fall by layering it with a blazer or a slouchy sweater. This look is topped off with a crisp + modern bag by Botkier {can also be worn as a cross body!} and my favorite silver slides.

Saving the last bit of news for last – every single item in the photos above is 20-25% off right now with code: EVENT18! Make sure you look for the items with ‘key style‘ beneath the price – that way you know the item is eligible for discount! Also, shop a few of my other sale favorites below! xx

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