The weather’s warming up, which means it’s time to get out of the house! It’s nice to relax in the back yard, maybe take a day trip to the beach or an amusement park. But now’s also the time for weekend getaways. I know I can’t wait to drive down and visit my friend who lives just 20 minutes from the beach. And a few other friends and I are planning on renting a beach house over the next long weekend. I don’t want to be bogged down with luggage, so I’ve been looking for a good weekender bag. The first one I ran across was this Balenciaga Giant Weekender bag.
First, I love the color! It’s a juicy red, isn’t it? It makes me think of summer strawberries and cherry popsicles. It comes in 12 other colors, though, so you can definitely find one you like. The bag is made from soft leather with a vintage finish, and has a beautiful fabric lining. It features interior and exterior zip pockets. The handles are hand-stitched, and give the bag a 5.9 inch drop. Metal feel protect the bottom of the bag. As a bonus, it comes with a small, leather-framed hand mirror. At 19.3 inches wide, the bag can hold everything you need for a weekend away. Even at that size, it’s light, weighing just three pounds. It’s a splurge for $2,095 at Balenciaga.com.
Budget Saving Alternatives
Ok, you’re saying, if I spend that much on a bag, I’m not going to be able to afford to go anywhere over any weekend for a year! I hear you. This Saltbox Medallion Getaway bag is a bit more reasonable. Ok, a lot more reasonable. The coolest thing about it, though? It converts from a slouchy shoulder bag to a flat, wide tote. And it’s made of canvas, so it can easily go from weekender to beach bag and back again. I can give in to my recent color obsession with this orange-red one, but it also comes in sorbet, which is shades of pink and brown, and blugrotto, in shades of blue and green. The interior is fully lined in complementary-colored fabric. Snap it up for just $145 at eBags.com.
If you’re not concerned with having a convertible, all-around bag, the Dakine Getaway is for you. It’s a durable bag in a fun striped pattern. It comes in four other colors and patterns, too, all with soft vinyl handles and trim. The roomy interior features a zip pocket, and is lined with white-dotted pink fabric. A removable ID tag is included, and the metal hardware is stamped with the Dakine logo. It comes with an optional, adjustable shoulder strap, and if you decide to take it on a longer trip with more bags, there’s an open sleeve on the back to slide over luggage handles. It truly is a go-anywhere, anytime bag. Get yours for $74 at Zappos.com.
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