Summer Staples + Gucci Soho Disco Bag

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Some of my favorite outfits continue to be remixes of the most basic pieces. Small tweaks in styling can help change up the look of the same old items. For example, tucking your shirt into high-waisted bottoms and adding a knotted jacket gives off a super laid-back feel, versus wearing the shirt long and un-tucked like a tunic, then layering the cropped jacket on top which creates a different vibe. Here’s a few older posts showing these pieces styled differently in other outfits: JBrand jeans, BR button-up, Sole Society block-heeled sandals (here and here).
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These jeans are probably the most shapely pair in my closet, thanks to the high-waist, the holding power of the stretchy fabric, and of course the slimming black color. As mentioned in earlier posts, J Brand’s Alana style comes with a 27″ inseam for no hemming necessary on fellow shorties, and the Maria style is the same “vanity” material and cut, but longer for leggier ladies.
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I’m a creature of habit when it comes to hair and always ask for long layers…mostly to make sure I can throw everything up in a ponytail with no stragglers left behind. My hairstylist finally convinced me to do some shorter pieces around the face, and I have to admit I’ve been loving it. They help frame the face both with updo’s or hair down, and are long enough to put up or tuck behind the ears. And since I still always get questions, here is a video tutorial with my secret to the topknot hair bun!
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I’ve been eying Gucci’s Soho bags for a while, both in this rectangular leather strap “disco” version and also the adorable little round “chain” one. The retro camera bag silhouette and large tassels lend a vintage vibe which I love in my purses. The neutral tan color I have is sold out at several stores, but still currently available at either Gucci or Luisa Via Roma (duty/tax free). White (Neiman’s still has the color in stock) would’ve been my first choice if I didn’t already have my Celine, as there’s just something about the combination of white pebbled leather and tassels! A problem with both the disco and chain styles is the straps are longer than my liking, even with the adjustable factor on this one. In this post I have the prong about 2 inches past the shortest hole that comes punched on the strap. I also wanted to show a pic of how I’ve looped up the excess end, but other, sleeker, solutions are to use either double-sided tape or tiny clear hair elastics to secure the flapping strap end down.
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PS – speaking of bags, saw my Mar Y Sol straw pom pom tote on sale at Tabots and had to share! I got this tote last year at full price and always get compliments on it while at the beach / on vacation, plus I like the story behind their handcrafted pieces. The one at Talbots is the smaller size (see on me), and their bigger Caracas tote is on sale too.

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  1. Jean wrote:

    Hi Sylvana! Yes, unfortunately color transfer is something that can and will happen to all lighter colored leather bags if you let them rub against dark clothes or dyed denim. It's not something particular to certain brands and isn't an indicator of lower quality – it's just what happens when dyed garments rub against leather (of all colors – it just doesn't show up on darker leathers).

    Posted 12.29.16 Reply
  2. Jean wrote:

    Hi – yes any lighter bag is at risk of color transfer from dark denim. It doesn't matter brand to brand and isn't an indicator of lower quality, it's just something we unfortunately have to be more wary of when carrying lighter leather bags (that aren't coated with something plastic-y like saffiano leather).

    Posted 12.29.16 Reply
  3. Jean wrote:

    Hi! So sorry for the delay … I don't often see the comments on older posts. It's the rose beige, but I believe I've seen the same color listed under another name on different retailers.

    Posted 12.29.16 Reply
  4. Sylvana wrote:

    Hi Jean! I have a question about your Gucci Soho disco bag. I had a leather Marc Jacobs bag years ago that became discolored over time due to transfer of color from rubbing against my jeans. Have you noticed this happening with the Gucci bag? I love the disco bag and want to get it, but am worried what will happen to the leather if I wear dark pants. Thank you so much!

    Posted 12.28.16 Reply
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    Posted 11.12.16 Reply
  6. Anonymous wrote:

    Jean, have you noticed any color transfer from dark bottoms onto the Gucci bag? I just purchased this bag in the same color and is wary of pairing the bag and dark denim together.

    Posted 9.14.16 Reply

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