Handbag Heaven: Studded Satchel

I picked up this Steve Madden studded satchel recently. I also featured a Steve Madden hobo I picked up in caramel a little ways back. I have a serious stud obsession! I also love love love Rebecca Minkoff bags (but my budget begs to differ)!

It's sometimes hard to indulge in trendy bags without breaking the bank, so my plan is this: invest in a couple of nice leather bags to own for life and sprinkle in some fun, trendy bags for less! Here is a similar bag to the one I am carrying.

Handbag Heaven: Simply Studded

If you've been jonesing for this Rebecca Minkoff devotee satchel that Whitney Port is always carrying, (shown above) I just found a great alternative!  Last weekend I went to the Saks Off Fifth outlet and tried on the Minkoff. They had the Devotee Grommet style. It was gorgeous of course, heavy and big. It was around 400 dollars which is a good price (it retailed for more). But for a trendy bag like that, it's better that I buy something similar in style for less. That way if I get tired of it I can move on easier. This is the Steve Madden Simply Studded satchel. I left the plastic on the buckles, oops. I bought mine in tan to match my summer outfits, but many colors are available.