Looking for a handbag to go with those Kate Spade wedge sandals? You’d think it might be difficult to find a bag to match both colors, but Cole Haan has the answer with the Biscayne hobo bag. A hobo bag is a great bag for summer. Slouchy, casual, informal. Big enough to hold your everyday items, plus a few extras just for summer. Nice enough to go from a day at the beach to a night at an upscale restaurant.
The bag has a fabric upper, but not just any plain fabric. It’s covered in a mosaic-effect embroidery, in several hues of blue, from light turquoise at the bottom to dark cobalt at the top. The bottom of the bag has a cobalt patent panel to protect the fabric from wear and tear. The interior is lined with a jacquard fabric that mimics the embroidered pattern on the exterior, and also provides a back wall zip pocket, and a few slip pockets to hold smaller items. A magnetic closure keeps your items secure, and at 16 inches wide, 11 inches high, this bag will hold everything you need. If you prefer, it also comes in a fuschia color scheme. You got the shoes, now get the bag for just $228 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 1
A hobo bag is always a great addition to your wardrobe, whether you’re matching a pair of shoes or not. And in some cases, like this, the bag is pretty enough to buy whether it matches anything or not. The Lucky Brand Flutterby Billow patchwork tote is a beautiful combination of purple, red, chocolate brown, beige, and white, a list of colors that sound like they wouldn’t go together, but this bag makes them work. The bag is 80 percent suede and 20 percent leather, with a 100 percent textile lining. The single strap is decorated with tiny gold studs, which are subtle against the beige of the strap. The lining provides a few slip pockets for small items, while at 18 inches wide and 15 inches high, the bag can hold just about anything, even a change of clothes in case you get splashed at the beach or pool. Add some color to your wardrobe for just $179.99 at Piperlime.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 2
When you want to go really casual, you need this Overland Equipment Lexington hobo bag. It’s reminiscent of 70s style, but still classic enough for everyday use. Not only that, it’s an environmentally friendly bag. The main part of the hobo bag is made from long-wearing hemp, a very sturdy material that will stand up to the elements. It’s printed with a beautiful green floral pattern in soy ink. The liner is organic cotton, with a zippered pocket, and the dual handles feel like leather, but are made from cork. At 20 inches wide, 15 inches high, this hobo bag can double as a weekender. Get it now for only $74 at Zappos.com.
