A Chanel handbag could be considered the mecca of purses. Coco Chanel began making handbags in the 1920′s and in February 1955 updated her design to create the iconic 2.55 (the name stands for the date).

The quilted leather and chain strap are sought after features on a classic Chanel, but if you can’t afford the real thing – which costs thousands of dollars – you can still recreate the look.

Lord & Taylor, Paradox Small Chain-link Strap Leather Cross-Body Bag $69.98

Coach, Parker Pieced Op Art Shoulder Bag $528.00

Saks Fifth Avenue, BCBGMAXAZRIA Large Femme Fatale Leather Demi Bag $278.00

I think it’s appropriate to end this post with an amazing quote by Coco Chanel: “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Lots of love,

Loren