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...

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...

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...

How to Choose the Perfect Belt Bag for Women

Belt bags used to be something you associated with tourist traps and theme parks. Not anymore. The belt bag has quietly become one of the most useful everyday bags a woman can own, and for a simple...

8 Affordable Quilted Nylon Bags: Style & Function

Find the perfect affordable quilted nylon bag that combines style and function. Explore top picks that offer durability, versatility, and chic design.

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 ...

Lightweight Backpack for Travel: Why Weight Is the Feature You're Overlooking

When most people shop for a travel backpack, they check the compartments, the laptop pocket, maybe the color. Almost nobody checks the weight. Then they pack it, put it on and spend the next eight ...

Crossbody Bag vs. Sling Bag: What's Actually the Difference?

Try shopping for a bag online and you'll find the same product listed as a "crossbody sling bag," a "sling crossbody bag," a "messenger," and sometimes even a "satchel," all in the same search resu...

What to Look for in a Summer Crossbody Bag

Summer changes how you carry. You're wearing less, which means fewer pockets. You're outside more, which means more exposure to heat, spills and unpredictable weather. And you're generally moving l...

How to Choose the Best Gym Backpack for Workouts, Sports, and Everyday Use

You have a work bag. You have a gym bag. You carry both to the office on gym days, stuffing one inside the other or awkwardly juggling two on the train. By the time you get to the gym, you're alrea...