my mother's bag

over christmas, my father picked out this chanel handbag for my mother as seen on blake lively:

photo via dailymail uk

it's a classic flap in vibrant peachy pink patent leather from the 2011 cruise collection.  i've seen my mother carry this bag countless times since then, and she is always offering to let me borrow it.  but i have not wanted to borrow her bag as badly as when i saw the picture above.

what has changed?  i would literally wear every single item that blake lively is wearing above (ok, if i'm to be nit-picky, i would probably swap out her blinding white tank for a more neutral taupe), and i am loving how her bag pops against the neutrals.

it's amazing how just one bright accent can perk up your day.  if you don't want to do an accessory, definitely go for the nails! my favorite summer bright is essie fifth avenue, a bright orange red.