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Home » Start With a Bag: Longchamps Tote

Start With a Bag: Longchamps Tote

March 13, 2015
 
Sigh…
 
The happy owner of this lovely bag wanted me to style it with bright colors. Believe me, I’ve been working toward that goal for a few days, and it just never looked good…
 
But this bag is ideally suited as a way to integrate earth tones and black into a lovely warm-weather travel ensemble.
 
And of course… the bag’s no longer available. But you really should check out the Longchamp site from time to time, because they always do special editions that are wonderful. Some day, they might have something perfect for you!
 

 

Tee shirt – American Vintage, gold bamboo earrings – John Hardy, watch – Peugeot, wide  trousers and long linen blazer – MM6, black safari print scarf – Faliero Sarti, shoes – Cole Haan,  bag – Longchamp

Yes, the earrings are bamboo styled. You don’t want to overdo that kind of thing, but I thought a bit of matching would be sort of fun!

dress – Osklen, link necklace – Nest, black linen skirt – Dagmar, bamboo and pearl earrings –  Edaya, leopard top – Michael Kors, stacked bracelets – Spring Street, scarf – Yuh Okano,  ivory  linen tee – Closed, clutch bag – Yardenia Silva, flat sandals – Franco Sarto

 

 
love,
Janice

 

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Tags: bags, beige, black, brown, business travel, capsule wardrobe, warm weather, work wear
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  1. Elizabeth Ellen Carter says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Hmmm, I can't see brights working with that bag either, but some sympathetic cool/pastel colours could work – I could see a soft green and blue anchored by the taupe and black.

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  2. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I LOVE your cognac and black combos. Delish. Have you done a Navy/Black set? I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but I'd love to see your thoughts.

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  3. frugalscholar says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    I wanted that bag last year, but resisted. Seeing your work here, the desire has returned. Oh well!

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  4. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Wow, earthy but chic.

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  5. Robin says

    March 13, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I love the sets you've done! However, I could imagine using many of shades of green or turquoise substituted for any one of the four colours you used in the graphic to make new combos.

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  6. Beffyann says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    i was also going to suggest a strong bright green mixed with the earthier neutrals. I mean, if Mother Nature can mix the browns of bamboo with green, can't we?

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    • Pat says

      August 24, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      If it grows together, it goes together!

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  7. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Hi,
    Earthy is chic, always. Just look at Donna Karan. Now, I have another website to watch, Longchamps. Sigh, I could love each and every item you have selected.

    Deb from Vancouver

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  8. Suetree says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    I just checked Ebay and the same exact tote bag is available right now. The auction is over tomorrow evening, if anyone is interested.

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  9. Jazz says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I've lived this one as I placed a painting of huge sentimental value, a rich deep red tulip on a green background, in a room with leaf curtains similar in colouring to this bag and the rest of the room in earthy colours. It works but it is a bit forced compared to the visual harmony in the palette shown above which really "sings".

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  10. Coco Colmani says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:18 am

    This is a lovely neutral capsule, Janice! Although I love colour, I don't see a need for accents with this one because it looks so sophisticated. Perhaps the darkest and lightest colours are giving it the 'pop' factor – that and the animal print. Well done!

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  11. lrlincks says

    March 16, 2015 at 1:59 am

    Love this color combo!

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