Something Different: Review of Everlane Modern Commuter Backpack in Reverse Denim

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When I bought Everlane's Modern Commuter Backpack, I was making a bit of a gamble, because I couldn't find any really thorough reviews of it anywhere. That's why I decided to review it here--similar to my post about the Uniqlo soft bra, which some people seemed to find useful. I figure that if you're not into non-beauty content, you can just skip this post. I've been using this bag since the beginning of October, so I feel confident that I know it well enough to give it a detailed review--and since the holidays are coming up, it could be a good gift idea for someone. I'm not really the gift guide type, but I would have been very happy to have been given this bag, so consider this my one recommendation. Everlane also has free two-day shipping until December 21, so it's not too late.

Kate Spade handbags on sale (~50% off)

I don't have a Kate Spade bag, but they've been recommended to me several times. There are some nice ones on HauteLook (my invite link) right now from $160-$190, which seem like decent prices. They have clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. from Kate Spade on sale as well.

Illamasqua nail polish is also on HauteLook today, and so is Alterna haircare, if you're into those things.

ASOS sale + 20% off code

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ASOS has 50 pieces on sale for 50% off, plus you can use the code SEVENTEEN20 to get an extra 20% off. Shipping is always free.

I'm thinking about this leather bag for $50. Hmmm.

ASOS Fourth of July Sale (bags bags bags starting at around $24)

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Remember how much I like my ASOS purses? Well, they have a bunch of new shit on sale, and I can't buy anything else right now, because I have too many bags as it is, but you could buy one of these and tell me how much you like it. Or not. Whatever. Either way, here are the bags I like that are on sale right now (limited to ASOS brand, because in my experience, they are the best quality):

Faux leather $24

Faux leather $25

Faux leather $37

Where to get a good bag without paying out of your ass

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Since I just got my third purse from ASOS, I figured I'd blog about them while the new one is still marked down as part of their "Best of Season Sale". ASOS is my favorite place to get inexpensive but cool-looking and durable bags. There's a good selection in all sorts of ways: you can get wacky, cutesy, classic, leather, fabric, big, small, etc., and a good number of them are under $40.

Here are my three (the first and third are faux leather/"leather-look fabric" and the middle, green purse is leather. The first two are no longer available, but I thought they were worth showing to give you an idea of their quality and durability. There are a lot of other options, and new things come up all the time, and they have a great outlet section.

Left to right, oldest to newest.

Dress Yourself: ASOS Clearance/Sale Accessories

Almost all of the clothing ASOS sells is a little too … let’s go with “young”, for me. They do, however, have awesome and crazy shoes, bags, and other accessories. They also have really great clearance/sale prices. 

Here is a photo of a purse I bought from them last year for $35, to match my cat:

Okay, it was a coincidence, but it’s a nice fucking purse, right?

They also have free shipping both ways, which is great. Worth checking out.

Here’s a link to a Pinterest board I made with a few cool things under $15.