xo sloane, a handbag blog

the top 3 trend-defying wallets and purses and clutches of all time

how many times have you read a blog or watched a video about the bags everyone needs in their closet? more times than you can count, i’m guessing. now, how many times have those bags lasted more th...

have it all: functional everyday handbags with style and practicality

when it comes to hunting down the perfect bag, it used to be that you could have loads of style but had to sacrifice utility. or you could find a bag with all the utility you need but had to sacrif...

elevate your wardrobe with stylish handbags

maybe i’m biased as a bag designer, but i think that an outfit isn’t complete without the right bag! of course a good bag is a useful tool to pack up and even organize the essentials you need on th...

protective wallets that keep your credit cards secure

why is it so hard to find a great wallet? many designer wallets are stiff. heavy. unnecessarily bulky. and these days, way too many wallets are missing something absolutely essential if they don’t ...

lightweight handbags for simplifying errands

walking your dog. heading to the grocery store for your weekly fill-in. picking up the dry cleaning. popping by the farmers market. heading back to the grocery store because you forgot detergent (b...

the best handbags for working women on the go

as a bag designer and all-around bag lover, i understand the difficulty of finding a perfect work bag. the struggle is real, believe me, i know your pain and have tried more bags than i care to adm...

best handbags for work

i’m sure i don’t have to tell you how tricky it is to find the perfect professional women’s bag. you’ve scoured the internet. you’ve searched endlessly through stores to find that diamond in the ro...

how to style your designer handbags with different outfits

getting ready in the morning is already difficult. but choosing the right bag for your day adds a whole other level of complexity.. ‘do i carry a tote bag or a crossbody bag?’ ‘which bag color goes...

handbag essentials: what’s in a designer’s bag?

are you guilty of stuffing your designer women’s handbags with everything but the kitchen sink? my goal in starting shortyLOVE was to streamline life with more organized bags— allowing us to pare b...

women’s big bags: how to choose well

take it from a busy business owner and mother: streamlining your life often begins with your bag. sometimes that means downsizing and carrying just the essentials… for your own liberation. other ti...