xo sloane, a handbag blog

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Everyday Bag

Finding the right everyday bag shouldn't feel like a compromise between style and function. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or traveling, your bag should work as hard as you do—w...

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...

8 questions for finding the right everyday handbag

first things first: there’s no such thing as ONE PERFECT BAG for everyone. the right handbag for you may not be the right choice for someone else — and the reasons for needing a new bag vary widely...

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 Choose the Best Crossbody Phone Bag for Everyday Use

how many times have you been out and about when it suddenly dawned on you that your full-sized handbag was way more than you needed now? it used to happen to me more often than i'd like to admit. y...

How to Select the Most Durable Handbag Material for Your Lifestyle

Your bag’s material affects everything. How heavy it feels before you’ve packed a thing. How it handles a coffee spill on the train. Whether it cracks after six months or looks the same after two y...

Quilted Backpack: Why This Style Is More Durable Than It Looks

People see a quilted backpack and assume it's delicate. The soft finish, the padded surface, the textured stitching. It looks like something that needs to be handled carefully, kept away from rain ...

Why Nylon Is the Best Material for an Everyday Crossbody Bag

Most people choose a crossbody bag based on how it looks and give almost no thought to what it's made of. Then six months later, the leather is cracking. The canvas smells like old coffee. The vega...

Phone Crossbody Bags: How to Go Hands-Free Without Losing Everything

Your phone is in your hand right now. It was in your hand ten minutes ago. It'll be in your hand when you walk to get coffee, when you're pushing a stroller, when you're carrying groceries, and whe...