Hermes Birkin Bags....
I don't know why, but lately I've been loving the structured look of this classic bag. I always found the Birkin to be too 'uptown' or sophisticated for my taste, like lines that clean were reserved for the 40 and over set. Lately, however, I've been drown to the look of a big structured bag on the arm of a young, casually thrown together girl. Blame it on the Olsen twins but I just can't seem to shake the attraction....
Since the Birkin's price tag hovers somewhere around the $2000 mark, I can safely say that I won't be getting the real thing any time soon. So here are a few more realistic options with the same structured sleekness that I've been craving....
Michael Kors $298While this is a fraction of the price of an Hermes bag, this Michael Kors tote is still an investment for the average gal.
Urban Expressions $72This is a great option for this price range, but I must say it screams "knock-off" a little too loudly for my taste. I always prefer a piece that share the aesthetic and feeling of the original rather than one that tries too hard to replicate the details but that's a matter of personal taste.
