Video summary
Coco Styles presents a curated selection of five top luxury bags under $2,500 specifically tailored for women in their 40s who are looking to build or elevate their handbag collection. The video emphasizes that while the price point serves as a mid-range benchmark, the primary goal is to find high-quality pieces that offer excellent value and versatility. The first recommendation is a Roberto Cavalli bag, which the host praises for its discreet logo and neutral brownish-tan color that complements any wardrobe. She advises viewers that if this is their first luxury purchase, opting for a classic black version would be wise to maximize cost-per-wear, ensuring the bag can be worn frequently with various outfits rather than being limited by bold colors or patterns.
The second featured item is the Totem Tea clutch, an affordable option priced around $99.90 that offers surprising versatility despite its elegant appearance. The host highlights a unique feature where the strap is hidden inside the bag when not in use, allowing it to function seamlessly as both a chic evening clutch and a practical handbag for daytime events like brunch. This bag represents a great entry point for those who want something stylish without breaking the bank, proving that one does not need to spend thousands to own a piece that fits into a modern lifestyle. Moving to mid-range options, the third suggestion is the small Soft Waters bag from Marni, which appeals to those who prefer minimalist designs with little branding. The host notes that while Marni is sometimes overshadowed by more famous brands, this specific bag features amazing leather quality and a simple aesthetic that allows for endless styling possibilities without feeling overly bold or logo-heavy.
The final two recommendations focus on timeless classics that will never go out of style, reinforcing the idea that investing in enduring designs yields better long-term value. The fourth bag is the Louis Vuitton Alma BB, available in various materials including the classic Epi leather and standard canvas prints. The host strongly recommends the Epi version for its structured yet classic look, noting that while the monogram canvas has been around since her grandmother's time, the Epi texture offers a sophisticated alternative that remains relevant. The fifth and favorite recommendation is the YSL Sunset bag, which she clarifies is not cheap despite some misconceptions about the brand's pricing. She suggests this bag for women who prefer a simpler, classic style and encourages starting a collection with quality pieces from accessible luxury brands like Coach or Paul & Joe rather than feeling pressured to own only high-end names like Chanel or Hermes immediately.
In conclusion, the video serves as a guide for shoppers who may be cautious about spending due to current economic conditions but still wish to maintain their love for fashion and accessories. The overarching message is that one should not feel excluded from luxury if they cannot afford the most expensive brands, as great quality from lesser-known or mid-range labels can achieve the same sophisticated look. Coco Styles urges viewers to focus on cost-per-wear and personal style needs rather than brand prestige alone, suggesting that a well-chosen bag with superior craftsmanship will last longer and provide more satisfaction than a trendy but poorly made item. She ends by inviting her audience to share their own favorite starter bags and favorite price ranges in the comments, fostering a community discussion on how to navigate the luxury market wisely while staying true to personal taste.
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five top bags under $2,500 for women in
their 40s welcome back to my channel
guys it's your girl Coco Styles and on
this channel we talk about beauty
fashion lifestyle and styling so today I
wanted to share five bags for women in
their 40s who's looking to start a
collection some of the bags are not even
2500 but I use that as a mid-range if
you're looking to kind of elevate your
collection all right so I'm going to
jump right into the video and the first
bag is from Roberto cavali people don't
talk about Roberto cavali but as I was
in high school we used to shop at centry
21 in New York City and all of the
designer pieces were there and so were
we it's like a pretty brown color
they're calling it um so something that
I feel like can go with anything in your
wardrobe but looking at the photo it
does look a little Peach but that
happened to another bag that I purchased
it is an actual like brownish tan color
very very nice bag I haven't seen anyone
in the bag the logo is very discreet
It's Not Over the Top really really nice
bag something like this I would say go
for a color that you don't have yet if
it's one of your first luxury handbags
then I would recommend getting the black
color anytime you're buying a new bag
and you're spending a lot of money you
want to get your cost per wear out of it
so if this is not the color that's going
to go with the majority of your wardrobe
go for the color that will that way if
you spend $12 $1,300 on a bag you wear
that bag 13 times okay you felt like you
got your cost per wear so that's the
first bag the second bag is going to be
the second bag is going to be a bag that
I keep seeing around and I'm like I have
a ton of clutches already but this is
the totem te clutch bag absolutely love
it now it does have a strap which I did
not know so what I like about this bag
is that since I didn't know it was a
strap and there is one the strap is kind
of like hidden when you open up the bag
the way the strap is placed inside of
the bag if you tuck it in you do not see
it so essentially you can wear it as a
clutch and you can wear it as a handbag
if that makes sense
absolutely love this bag this one is a
lot more affordable it's $99.90 a good
size I think it's practical for a clutch
NE I wouldn't necessarily say this is
like an evening bag per se but if you
were going to brunch with the girls you
can definitely wear this bag so this is
the totan I think that's how you
pronounce their name um their tea clutch
bag all right the third bag is going to
be from mberry now I hear a lot of the
girls talk about mberry but it's kind of
overshadowed by like the brands that we
know well but they have a really nice
bag called a small soft Bay Waters bag I
so happen to really like this bag I'm a
girl who likes bags that do not have a
lot going on um that way I can wear it
so many ways right if I'm stuck with a
bunch of logos and stuff I may be
limited on certain things if it's like
too bold but this is a really nice bag
their leather looks
amazing love it okay if you don't want
to spend a a ton of money you know I'm
always going to say go for something
that has great quality over the actual
brand itself but I think this is
Affordable it's mid-range and check it
out guys all right so the last two bags
are going to be like oldies but goodies
to
me and if you want to pull the
trigger then these will be the bags for
you so the first one is the this is from
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton um this is
their Alma BB bag they have it in BB and
they have it in
PM now I like the Epi version the Epi
version to me is classic um so is the
monogram one but but if you want to get
the
standard uh classic canvas you can get
that as well but I really like this
style of bag I think it's classy it's
structured but the ep one is what I am
going to really like say go for because
to me it's classic and it would never go
out of style I'm a BB in the Epi Is
2020 but if you got the PM version it's
like 1960 so kind of figure out which
one you would like to get but I still
think this is a classic bag I love the
style with so many bags coming out I
would always recommend getting something
that you know is going to be around for
a long time for sure the Louis Vuitton
regular canvas print the standard
classic print has been around since my
mama okay and before hers you know so
choose the best bag that works for you
and the one that you're going to get
your most cost per wear so again that's
a oldie but goodie we going to start off
a new luxury handbag collection the last
one is like my favorite I do not have
this bag but it's still on my list this
particular bag is under
25 um because it has the handle the
other one with the chain is what is the
one that I really want but this Sunset
bag by YSL is really nice I love YSL I
seen a guy do a video saying that YSL is
cheap and I'm like it's not a cheap
brand I like the leather of their stuff
um it's very classic it's for the girls
who want to keep it a little bit more on
a simpler side I would say get something
like this if you're looking to start a
collection and you do not know where to
start at and you don't know a price
range I would say Brands like Pauline
they also have really nice bags um coach
still has really nice bags so buy the
best quality for your budget if you want
to start out a luxury handbag and don't
get too caught up in the names because I
think what happens is we see a lot of
girls with like all types of chanels and
Hermes bags and it's just like we some
of us don't have that but we can still
achieve the same look by getting
something with great great quality so
don't jump out the window if you don't
have to but that's a quick video on the
top bags that I think are great starter
bag so wi in their 40s if you're looking
to create a collection and start a
collection in your 40s thank you guys
for tuning into this video really short
video I just wanted to share a few items
with you and make sure you guys are
following me on Instagram at CoCo Styles
NYC and Coco Styles and Y and if you
stay to the end of this video please
comment Coco we see you and also so
comment below your favorite bag if I
didn't mention it which bags do you
recommend to be a good starter bag for
someone starting out a collection to be
quite honest what's a good price range
everything is expensive okay like
everything is expensive but women are
still shopping and I just think I don't
think we're ever going to stop shopping
I think we may be a little bit cautious
with what we're purchasing but we're
still going to shop um but if you stay
to the end of this video please comment
Coco we see you and guys don't forget to
follow me on my blog at CoCo Styles NYC
and Coco Styles NY and I'm on tickity
tickity talk Coco Styles NYC it's still
around and I will catch you guys in the
next one bye guys
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