Dear Caitlin,
Today I’m going to tell you how I came to get this bag– for free. I finally accepted that I needed a new black bag because my poor old Longchamp is so sad and peeling apart. Enter a late night run to Kohl’s and a thorough raiding of the handbag section for black bags that could possibly fit a computer. This Dana Buchman tote was just right. It’s faux leather — which I don’t love because I always seem to wreck it — but I’m a fan of the clean lines and unobtrusive branding.
Originally this bag $109, but it was on sale for 50% off… and my stepmother had some Kohl’s Cash that expired while we were away for the holidays. We asked about using anyway. Free shopping! the cashier told us with a smile. Can’t beat the price.
I’m wearing my J.Jill cardigan (totally random, right? ), Alice & Trixie Wendy dress, Forever 21 belt, MIA ankle boots (DSW.com), and ken + dana ring.
laura says
Can’t beat a free bag, especially one as gorgeous as that. But I can’t help staring at that dress. I loves it, Alex. Loves it.
Alex Elizabeth says
I would love to have this color in a blouse, too! It’s hard to photograph, though. I think it’s truest in the photo with my ring. The rest are color corrected, but that one came out.
Fashion By Alicia says
I love Kohl’s mostly because you can get things for free. Gorgeous bag for free! Love it.
Feenkuss says
Wow amazing pictures and really cute dress :)
Lovely greetz from germany.
xoxo
Ina
Alex Elizabeth says
Hi Ina! Thanks for visiting my blog! This dress is a definite favorite of mine.
Nnenna says
Still can’t believe you got that bag for free and so funny that we both have Dana Buchman bags from Kohls! :)
Alex Elizabeth says
Hahaa I know! I’ll be back in New York for a little in early February. I’m interviewing Friday, but I’m leaving right away again for my friend’s 30th birthday party.
Nnenna says
Sounds good! I have your headband already to go whenever you want it (I can also definitely mail it to your home if you want)! :)
Alex Elizabeth says
Awesome! No, don’t mail it, I’ll see you in early February for sure!
Loren Cline says
This dress is the perfect color on you. And free bag = totally sweet.
Bravoe Runway says
You look awesome in the violet purple shade! I remember when Dana Buchman was sold at Bloomies! Amongst the ranks of my fav designers gone to kohl’s…next is rock and republic :(
Alex Elizabeth says
I think Dana Buchman might still be sold at Bloomingdale’s? And Rock and Republic for Kohl’s? Sometimes I don’t really get brand partnerships, haha. Though I do like some of Target’s.
STYLE, SHE WROTE. says
Lovely outfit and GREAT bag — especially for FREE! xo style, she wrote
Alex Elizabeth says
Thanks for visiting my blog! I definitely felt weird getting a free bag, but I guess people with Kohl’s cash must get stuff for free all the time, right?
Megan Zietz says
love that dress, and the bag, gah! I love a free bag!
Lyddiegal says
Kohls does have some good sales if you know how to take advantage of them, and the new bag is lovely.
You look so pretty in purple too!
Are you going to be in NYC tomorrow?
Alex Elizabeth says
For Karl by Karl Lagerfeld? No, I’m not going. I may be in New York late, but I really have no idea. I don’t know what I’m doing yet :P
Kristin & Megan says
You definitely can’t beat a free bag! Love that dress!
Caitlin says
Thanks for the post! That bag is really great (especially considering you got it for free)! Kohl’s has surprisingly come through for me in the past two years or so. Also, this fushia/purple color is gorgeous!
Alex Elizabeth says
Yeah I like this bag a lot! I’ve been trying so hard not to destroy it (usually I fling my bags across the room at least three times/day).