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If you have been paying attention to the runway shows you will see that what is old is new again, especially at Dior. The Dior trotter print (what their monogram is called is back with a vengeance) as well as the saddle bag. Prices have not been released for either but I can guarantee you that the price tag will definitely be above $1,000. So in typical #bargainhuntingblonde fashion I found vintage bags at reasonable prices that easily look like they could be straight from the runway!

1- Dior Trotter Boston Bag

$200 or OBO

2- Dior Trotter Brown Handbag

$147

3- Dior Saddle Bag Brown Patent Leather 

$459

4- Dior Trotter Blue Clutch

$79

5- Dior Trotter Small Clutch/ Handbag

$490

6- Dior Trotter Saddle Bag

$325

Its happening- I am actually doing a no-spend June with the support of my blogger friend Jenna Crane of Styledjen. (See her no spend article here!) And that picture you see- that’s my last purchase of May (thank you Netaporter for including YSL in your sale!) That means no clothing, shoes or accessories (and yes accessories include handbags!). Am I worried I cannot stick to it? Definitely, shopping is in my blood. But to me this is important. I really need to readjust my shopping habits and my urge to buy something just because I saw it on Instagram. I also want to show my followers that you don’t need a new pieces to have a fabulous wardrobe. My promise throughout all of this is to be true to you guys about the struggles, the highs and the lows. Also just because I am not shopping for myself does not mean I am not going to pass on the deals to you all!

Goals

1. Reevaluate what I need to add to my wardrobe! I always think I need something (thank you Instagram!) and then find out I have three of almost the same thing. Hopefully this month helps me see what I am missing in my wardrobe and what I don’t need to add to my wardrobe.
2. Figure out what part of my wardrobe I actually wear! I have an extensive wardrobe and will often end up forgetting about a “fav” piece because I just bought something else and feel I need to wear it. I am hoping this month will help me streamline what I actually like in my wardrobe and encourage me to giveaway pieces I don’t reach for.
3. Save some money! With a wedding coming up nothing wrong with saving more money then I normally do. (Plus any wedding tips? Send them my way!)

In honor of earth day I decided to do a post on the best preloved bags on the market. Fashion can unfortunately be a big drain on the earth’s resources. Fast-changing trends and low prices have allowed people to consume more. The average consumer is now purchasing 60 percent more items of clothing compared to 2000, but each garment is kept half as long. (http://www.wri.org/blog/2017/07/apparel-industrys-environmental-impact-6-graphics)

One of the biggest impacts fashion has on the world is its use of water. One cotton shirt takes 2,700 litters of water to make, that is enough water for one person to drink for 2.5 years!

To not add to the increasing impact fashion is having on the world I like to buy preloved- especially handbags! You are not only lessening your impact on the world but also savings yourself some hard earned money. Below I laid out some of my favorite preloved bags on the market right now so be sure to take a look!

1- Gucci Marmont Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag

$1,699 (retail-$2,750)

2- Kate Spade Black Crossbody

$99.89 (Retail-$298.00)

BHB Tip- If your buying this on Earth day (4/22) make sure to use code “GOGREEN” to get this bag for $69.29! Or if its your first time ordering from ThredUp make sure to use your 30% off code! (good on anything under $150!)

3- Mulberry Leather Crossbody

$389.99 (Retail- $675.00)

4- Kate Spade Two-Toned Satchel

$131.99 (Retail- $398.00)

BHB Tip- If your buying this on earth day (4/22) make sure to use “GOGREEN” to get this bag for $92.39!

5- Celine Elephant Calfskin Mini Belt Bag

$1,070 (Retail-$2,550)

BHB Tip- if you see something amazing on Fashionphile buy it! They have a great return policy.

6- Hermes Epsom Evelyne Black TPM

$1,855 (Retail- $2,650)

BHB Tip- Want to spread out your payments? Put the bag on layaway. For example only pay $464 for this bag and then make payments over 60 days interest free.

7- Proenza Shouler PSI Black with Contrast Stitching 

$595 (Retail- $1,780)

8- Gucci Ophidia Medium Shoulder Bag

$1,825 (Retail- $1,980)

BHB Tip- Just because you are buying preloved doesn’t mean the bag is not brand new! This bag is NWT (new with tags) and still in stores!