Starter Bags
Starter Bags
You’re never too young to own your first designer bag. Although prestige labels like Celine and Chanel are only fantasies for most high school and college students, there are a slew of amazing mid-price handbag designers creating bags in the $150-$300 range without sacrificing style or quality. Keep reading for six hot designer starter bags.
Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac - $195
Rebecca Minkoff has a slew of amazing leather bags for under $300 -- they're all small, colorful, and either uber girly or almost unbearably hip. But it's the mini mac that stands head and shoulders above the rest as the most popular piece from the lines collection. Like many of the bags on this list, it's pretty small with dimensions of 6.5" high x 9" wide x 2" deep, but for those who pack light it's a fashion statement and an affordable status symbol.
Although Rebecca Minkoff might not be quite the household name that Coach, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, the line is already a staple amongst stylish young women and celebrities alike, not just for their design details but high quality leathers and craftsmanship. The Mini Mac is available in pretty much any color you can think of, including yellow, orange, teal, berry, purple, green, grey, white, sand and, of course, black.
Rebecca Minkoff 5 Mini Zip Clutch - $195
For the rebels out there, or just those who are looking for an edgier alternative to the Mini Mac, the Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip Clutch is the same price but slightly (and by slightly, I mean a quarter to half an inch) larger. So far, it's not available in quite as many colors as the mini mac, but a lot of fun shades are available, including berry, purple, orange, cobalt blue, crimson, yellow, and forest green in addition to grey and black.
Coach Legacy Leather Mini Saddle Bag - $158
Even Taylor Swift loves this bag and has been photographed wearing it on numerous occasions, despite the fact that she can afford just about any high end bag she wants. That says a lot about the quality of the Coach Legacy Leather Mini Saddle Bag. It's tiny, with dimensions of 6 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 2 1/2", but comes in three rich shades of cobalt blue, red and camel. The best part about these bags is that they're classic and timeless, which means you'll still love it and wear it for years to come.
Linea Pelle Dylan Small Speedy - $295
Linea Pelle has made a major name for itself in the mid-priced handbag market with their Dylan bags, which can be seen on just about any Hollywood starlet. Their bags are amazing because of the high quality leather that is soft as butter and available in such vibrant colors. Although it’s described as small, the Dylan Small Speedy is for the girl who has a little bit more to tote around than just her compact and phone.
Linea Pelle Crossbody Bags
For fans of clutches and mini bags, don’t fret; Linea Pelle hasn’t forgotten about you. They have two main styles of small cross body bags -- the Crocodile Embossed Suede bags ($125), which look somewhat like a Balenciaga motorcycle bag and a Mini Mac hybrid, and the Dylan Top Zip Cross-body ($179), which resembles a compact version of the larger Dylan’s. The latter is available in a lot of the fun colors the brand is known for, such as sky blue, and orange.
See by Chloe nylon bags are a great option for something on the sporty side of fashion. Nylon isn’t always the easiest fabric to keep clean, but for those who can, this bag and label isn’t just a status symbol, it also shows off your knowledge of fashion. The Peony Double Function Bag ($198) is 12” x 16” x 8” tote bag that you can store anything in, from cosmetics to books for school. And the Peony Duffel Bag ($185) is shorter and wider, making it great for shoes and small articles of clothing.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Mini ($168) - No one does young and fun quite like Marc Jacobs! Coach Legacy Leather Minnie Duffle ($198) - Much roomier than the Mini Saddle Bag, for $40 more. Coach Legacy Leather Mini Mini Crossbody ($128) - Adorable vintage inspired flap bag. JJ Winters Miley Croco Clutch ($98) - Named after Ms. Cyrus herself!
You’re never too young to own your first designer bag. Although prestige labels like Celine and Chanel are only fantasies for most high school and college students, there are a slew of amazing mid-price handbag designers creating bags in the $150-$300 range without sacrificing style or quality. Keep reading for six hot designer starter bags.
Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac - $195
Rebecca Minkoff has a slew of amazing leather bags for under $300 -- they're all small, colorful, and either uber girly or almost unbearably hip. But it's the mini mac that stands head and shoulders above the rest as the most popular piece from the lines collection. Like many of the bags on this list, it's pretty small with dimensions of 6.5" high x 9" wide x 2" deep, but for those who pack light it's a fashion statement and an affordable status symbol.
Although Rebecca Minkoff might not be quite the household name that Coach, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, the line is already a staple amongst stylish young women and celebrities alike, not just for their design details but high quality leathers and craftsmanship. The Mini Mac is available in pretty much any color you can think of, including yellow, orange, teal, berry, purple, green, grey, white, sand and, of course, black.
Rebecca Minkoff 5 Mini Zip Clutch - $195
For the rebels out there, or just those who are looking for an edgier alternative to the Mini Mac, the Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip Clutch is the same price but slightly (and by slightly, I mean a quarter to half an inch) larger. So far, it's not available in quite as many colors as the mini mac, but a lot of fun shades are available, including berry, purple, orange, cobalt blue, crimson, yellow, and forest green in addition to grey and black.
Coach Legacy Leather Mini Saddle Bag - $158
Even Taylor Swift loves this bag and has been photographed wearing it on numerous occasions, despite the fact that she can afford just about any high end bag she wants. That says a lot about the quality of the Coach Legacy Leather Mini Saddle Bag. It's tiny, with dimensions of 6 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 2 1/2", but comes in three rich shades of cobalt blue, red and camel. The best part about these bags is that they're classic and timeless, which means you'll still love it and wear it for years to come.
Linea Pelle Dylan Small Speedy - $295
Linea Pelle has made a major name for itself in the mid-priced handbag market with their Dylan bags, which can be seen on just about any Hollywood starlet. Their bags are amazing because of the high quality leather that is soft as butter and available in such vibrant colors. Although it’s described as small, the Dylan Small Speedy is for the girl who has a little bit more to tote around than just her compact and phone.
Linea Pelle Crossbody Bags
For fans of clutches and mini bags, don’t fret; Linea Pelle hasn’t forgotten about you. They have two main styles of small cross body bags -- the Crocodile Embossed Suede bags ($125), which look somewhat like a Balenciaga motorcycle bag and a Mini Mac hybrid, and the Dylan Top Zip Cross-body ($179), which resembles a compact version of the larger Dylan’s. The latter is available in a lot of the fun colors the brand is known for, such as sky blue, and orange.
See by Chloe nylon bags are a great option for something on the sporty side of fashion. Nylon isn’t always the easiest fabric to keep clean, but for those who can, this bag and label isn’t just a status symbol, it also shows off your knowledge of fashion. The Peony Double Function Bag ($198) is 12” x 16” x 8” tote bag that you can store anything in, from cosmetics to books for school. And the Peony Duffel Bag ($185) is shorter and wider, making it great for shoes and small articles of clothing.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Mini ($168) - No one does young and fun quite like Marc Jacobs! Coach Legacy Leather Minnie Duffle ($198) - Much roomier than the Mini Saddle Bag, for $40 more. Coach Legacy Leather Mini Mini Crossbody ($128) - Adorable vintage inspired flap bag. JJ Winters Miley Croco Clutch ($98) - Named after Ms. Cyrus herself!
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