Summer Style: Saddle Bags

Summer.

It’s the season of farmers markets, weekend festivals, concerts in park, and lots of lots of patio time.

For ladies, it’s also the season where fashion gets a little bit bohemian, think sandals and maxi dresses, flowy tops cutoffs, basically anything we can do to keep the heat away. And no one wants a fussy bag to get in the way of it all.  

In fashion, it’s also the season of the return of retro. Taylor Swift crowned the choker the new flower crown (90s), flared denim is replacing beloved skinny’s on the runway (70s), and everything seems to have a bit of nostalgia added to it, and is a little bit looser and relaxed than it has been in year’s past.

And no one wants a fussy bag to get in the way of it all.

A little bit structured yet a little bit loose, the saddle bag fits in with summer’s myriad of activities. And the best part about them? They’re perfect for snapping your way through summer, sipping drinks strolling markets, dancing your way through concerts – yep, they’re hands free. Saddle bags are effortless and they actually hold stuff (sorry, uber-trendy mini-tech bags). From the essentials (phone & money) to the extras (makeup, gum, etc), the saddle bag can also hold your liquid refreshment, your blog camera or extra charger, and even your first purchases of the day.

From Coach’s limited edition 1941 collection to Cuyana’s supple and elegant suede,  Madewell’s nod to the 70s and Rebecca Minkoff’s fabulous tassel, here are some of my favorite saddle bags to carry you through the summer months.

Clockwise from top left: Madewell | Big Buddha | Coach | Rebecca Minkoff | Vince Camuto | Cuyana