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Happy Friday! We cannot tell you how happy we are that it’s the weekend. We don’t really have any plans on the agenda, except for a possible pizza night tonight, catching a Flywheel class Saturday morning (let us know if you ever want to join us!) and then running some errands, of course. With this 100 degree weather, it’s necessary to spend as much time as possible in air conditioning, or in the pool, if you have to be outside!

We first introduced you to Luisa Via Roma a few weeks ago, when we shared the things we consider before making a large investment in a handbag. Based in Florence (can we talk about how much we are dying to visit Florence again?), Luisa Via Roma caries all the luxury brands we know and love. In addition, we are finding some great designers that we aren’t as familiar with, which is super fun. Prices include world-wide shipping, import duties, and free returns, so shopping here is a no-brainer. We find ourselves revisiting their site every week to see what’s new, and of course, we’re finding so much to love. Our picks above encompass just a few of the things on our radar. We are head over heels for this mini Chloé cross body bag. And can you believe how cute the pink tortoise sunglasses are, or the style details on this amazing pump? Let us know what your favorites are!

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Handbags are probably our biggest weakness. If it was (financially) possible, we would be investing in new bags constantly. We can’t be the only ones that feel that way?! But, since that is not the case, we take a long time to decide on a bag before taking the plunge. They can be a rather big investment! A few things we think about are: 1) wearability- does it go with 75% of our closet? 2) durability- will I be able to wear this bag without having to worry about a scratch, etc? 3) lifetime of the bag- will this color/shape/size be out of style next year? All that to say, we do occasionally break some our our own rules!

After taking all that into consideration, we decide whether to invest or not. One of our new favorite places to shop for all things designer is Luisaviaroma.com. LVR.com offers all the latest styles by the top designers, free shipping & free returns. There is no limit to what you can find on this site! Their handbag collection is amazing. We’ve been big fans of Chloé handbags for awhile and have had our eye on the small Marcie crossbody bag. The size of this bag is perfect for a crossbody bag, meaning you can actually fit more than just an iPhone, lipstick and keys inside! The hard part was choosing a color. It comes in black, red and cognac. We decided on cognac because it is a color that can easily transition into fall/winter and is a great neutral, too.

PS: With our temps now nearing 100 degrees, this midi dress has been a great addition to the wardrobe. It’s light and flowy, super comfortable in the heat. At $68, we wish it came in other colors to wear for the rest of the summer! Oh, and don’t forget to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! See our favorites here, here & here.

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