2024 Minimalist Bags | NYC Shopping Around

WHAT I'M WEARING:
My lipstick: bit.ly/3uAfMJX mixed with MVP
Mongolian Faux Fur Coat: More!! bit.ly/48RDNeq (on sale)
Balaclava hat: bit.ly/46Xxi8q
Shearling Jacket: Vintage. Similars: bit.ly/3u6421O and here: bit.ly/3vGCr87
Madewell Tote: bit.ly/47K6zwD
The Row Margaux Bag: bit.ly/48H61J3
Similar I forgot to mention: bit.ly/3vGRCxU
Pre-loved Margaux bags: bit.ly/3Hp4VWo
Polo Ralph Lauren Embossed Tote
&OtherStories bag: bit.ly/47Wun0t
Saint Laurent Large Hobo: bit.ly/47XTUq5 Suede: bit.ly/3U5819y
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#quietluxury #therowmargauxbag

[@ib4038]

Josephine Baker vibes for real 😊

[@mlzglobal]

Love the hair!🎉🎉🎉 I have watched your channel for 4 years now! I love how Michael is more visible..blessings 😍

[@KarenBritChick]

Wow thank you for supporting and watching for so long!

[@Thegoodlife4me]

Me too Kharen! Thanks for sharing Micheal with us more 💕☀️

[@KiltonKwan]

There was a documentary recently where they interviewed very wealthy women. These women are talking about how they no longer buy authentic wallets, but instead choose to buy really good wallets *esluxy* designer bags they love. They then invest the money they save in other things such as real estate, stocks, etc.

[@shell2850]

I love a good leather tote. You carry everything and it's a bag that you will always use and timeless.♥

[@margaretb7737]

Hi Karen, I love your work, and it really inspires me and makes me happy on the dark days ❤❤

[@KarenBritChick]

Thank you so much!

[@hautepinkandfabulous8416]

Karen, you’re so inspiring! Love , love love your hair and the lipstick!!!! It’s the perfect red! Thank you for sharing the bags 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juneholroyd8287]

Love this video, nice to see the sheepskin, had mine on for past two weeks, been cold -- 4 in blighty ,love the consignment shopping.

[@acurly3513]

I miss & LOVE these types of videos. You have a pulse on the edge of fashion @ all price points❣️... Thanks for sharing your gifts.😊

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

I love all the different beautiful, large, tote bags that you showed us. My favorite was the one you had only in black, that looked like a slouch bag, and it sat nicely on the woman’s shoulder. With a small opening like that and the soft fabric, it makes a large bag so much easier to carry around with you!

[@bridgetturner7812]

I love the COS hat and the minimalist totes. Thanks for the vlog! Keep slaying!❤

[@imsodone29]

I am obesssseeedddd with that faux fur coat in the beginning @3:20 !!! It looks so comfy and lux! (Omg plus those docs!!!) I love your style!

[@yvettebryant5530]

I'm liking the new bag trends. Thanks for sharing!

[@nancyconca9892]

Thanks for posting this great video, Karen ‼️ I love tote bags and these were all beautiful 😍 I also love your short hair and that balaclava look d beautiful and sleek - I think that your style is always beautiful 🤩 Have a great week ❄️🥰

[@smooth5755]

I have the bag you showed from & Other Stories last year. I have carried that bag every day since. I also put a colored insert to place inside. I just changed bags yesterday to a black mesh tote trimmed in leather from Rebecca Minkoff. I was saving it for travel but long gone are the days of saving stuff. I am using as my everyday bag. I just lifted the insert out of the & Other bags and put in the current bag. On another note: Your hair looks so cute! Makes your beautiful brown eyes pop!

[@lumpyBALI]

I love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for bags that can be utilized as work bags with a laptop. Something that looks more chic and less corporate

[@marias7351]

I never thought much of The Row - until i saw both the Margaux and the park tote in person last week. The leather is so gorgeous. The shape of the bags have that perfect balanced between slouchy yet still structured Now I can’t get them out of my mind 😬

[@KarenBritChick]

I know they’re pretty epic.

[@shelsgyal4305]

Loved the Fashion Chat with KBC in the car!

[@honeybdream]

I agree! Loved the lighting & NYC background.

[@nathaliat]

Karen, you are a genius! I was just looking for more office appropriate bags, so this video came in so handy! That brown Ralph Lauren is STUNNING

[@KarenBritChick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melodya4833]

Madewell has great totes. I bought the Madewell essential bucket tote and the leather feels so luxe. It’s my favorite everyday bag

[@tinaphillips9337]

I be like show me , show me, I be so excited because your fits are my vibe.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lilylee5924]

Love your hair! So chic! You are inspiring!

[@wdestrempsmecke]

I have the chestnut brown Madewell bag and I get stopped in the street by complete strangers asking about it. The model I have has a gorgeous batik fabric lining. I will wear it until it falls apart I love it so much.

[@mizzpink98z24cavi]

You can’t beat a good pair of Doc boots. I’d love to have a pair of patent leather black ones.

[@mommieme1961]

Excited loved it more car trends forecasting…….jealous of the vintage finds,can wait to see them

[@barbarapeterson8030]

Hey Karen; loving the shopping in the freezing weather. Thanks for all the inspiration. STTB 2XS

[@StilettoLafleur]

I love balaclava’s been wearing them for years because I didn’t want to mess my hair up from tight hats 😝. Looks great on you Karen, such a cool look. ❤❤❤

[@KarenBritChick]

Yes! Thank you! I LOVE mine

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Anytime you wanna talk bags I'm here for it. Mens fashion moves slower than women's so agree those styles will be around for awhile. My next "I gotta make that" will be black patent leather with a little bit of crinkle texture. On board with the shape inspo, thanks for posting!

[@aliaelborai]

Wow wow wow the hair, you’re GORGEOUS ❤❤❤ You can pull off so many hairstyles it’s amazing ❤

[@benicewatkins4950]

I love love love your style!!!❤

[@LifewithErnee]

Lovely video. I take notes of all these shops and look forward to shopping. Shopping in the rain or snow is my favorite, nice and cool and empty shops for me to browse. You got me cutting wigs all around here😂. Lastly, I’m buying that head piece for sure. So chic!

[@onionjuice95]

Love your video! Minimalist bags are something I'm thinking about. Around 2022 minimalist totes became a thing which was great because it put me on the tote trend. I have a similarly large simple leather tote and always get asked about it.

[@Psychefire]

Love the jumper I used to make and sell long dresses in that style in the 90s in Birmingham, England. pixie hairstyle looking good

[@adeledalleray3748]

You are so inspiring; thank you for all you do!

[@dixiesmitherman6898]

Yeah, I have the Frye black and also brown harness boots. Worn in and they still look awesome! I don’t get rid of anything.

[@R0oR0o]

Karen sense I found your KZbin channel I have became mesmerized. I love your style and fashion ❤❤❤

[@MoreOfVico]

That brown sherling jacket is to die for! wow just wow :)

[@silviasauc8570]

like always a perfect video. thanks Karen. congratulations❤

[@charlesblack1086]

Great video! You might do one on minimal backpacks too. Lots of those out there. Also love your short hair with the balaclava! Very modern chic effortlessly elegant look!

[@honeybdream]

Karen please do more car fashion chats! Loved the lighting & NYC background. Much more interesting!!🌟

[@is-a-belleee]

Love the hair look 😍😍😍

[@jac1797]

I miss my old Frye harness boots too! I had a brown pair that I wore more and more and I wish I would have kept mine too.

[@barbaragillett9904]

Thank you love your hair and coat ❤👏👏🇬🇧

[@Gothmother78]

Loooooove your new hair look! And those Doc Martens!!🖤🖤 I’ve been more into minimal bags as of late ..

[@tormapea1987]

Love your style and channel michael looks great you both are awesome together ❤️

[@fatehaali106]

Love the balaclava look on you ❤❤❤

[@TravellingSinceIWasABaby]

Hi Karen, as an Aussie I recommend Akubra hats. They are very popular in Aus.

[@IvetParris]

I love the Row bag, it's so elegant and the leather looks perfect. I think its great work bag.

[@Tumulenta]

I love your bangs❤❤❤

[@mrs.s8855]

I got the same Madewell bag! Love it. Btw, the rouge lipstick looks lovely on you.

[@mushroom6192]

Side note Karen I love the tunes you have added to the videos. I always Shazam it and jam to them in the background

[@anneettienne3285]

Very informative great vlog love those bags 😊

[@eileencarroll6418]

'Love your hair; very Sasson. Interested in 1920s proportions and shapes. Remember the first shop from one of your covid videos. Still have one of those knitted hoods from the early 1980s; versatile; wore it at least once every year, sometimes just around my neck. You're doing a great job! Love your styles, creativity and open mindedness.

[@Allthingscheri]

Loving Minimal Bags for sure! Looking Good Girl 🤩

[@jadefreeman8901]

I love my shearling jacket so warm❤

[@rosalynwilliams-bey9133]

😮I love your style soo blessed to be apart of your audience your an inspiration

[@devinjoyce6893]

I recently purchased the Bottega Hop Bag in suede... SO good! I've carried it quite consistently the past two months.

[@jennifermcmillan2588]

You’re so pretty and I love your whole aesthetic ❤

[@msbettylee]

Karen, your madewell bag reminds me of my old Hermes Double Sens, I just pulled it out because you inspired me, it’s beat to hell but adds to the charm :) Happy Weekend

[@celiatambor7205]

I have used that madewell tote everyday for work for 5 years and I love it! Every once in a while I feel compelled to get another work bag but nothing is as good as that one :) But I do love that brown croc!!

[@Lea-pj5em]

Love this vid! Thanks Karen ❤

[@taniak8228]

The Madewell Transport Tote is one of their best designs. Been updated a bit lately. I have one in brown as well. After watching you today , I decided to take mine out and give a good clean and condition . Everyone should have a good leather tote on their collection.

[@KarenBritChick]

Yes it’s a good work horse bag. I need something w more structure and more dressy now

[@dollymcnally771]

Love love the hair. Makes you look younger and fresh. 🥰🥰

[@meganruchwatercolors7186]

Hello Karen, I have many pairs of frye boots, 3 harness, 2 campus boots, they are over 30 years old. Absolutely love them they are well made and so timeless!

[@hummingbirdredhand6729]

😢 I always wanted a pair of FRYE CAMPUS BOOTS 👢 , I've searched hi and low still haven't found them in my size .

[@annewilkie6467]

Hi Karen, just loving your hair. You look stunning!!!

[@veronicamozee]

I had some fry boots that I lost! They were so beautiful and I felt so fancy in them! XO from Texas! :)

[@rachelgrigg7189]

Oh I have Frye harness boots somewhere! They were my watching my kids playing rugby boots! Must find them! 😁

[@chelofashion7974]

Your old Frye boots probably could have replaced the sole & the heal. You usually can replace the bottoms 4 to 5 times.❤

[@poutinelevine]

This hair in ginger would slay for you - you kinda need it in every color

[@pchetramdc]

❤❤❤love love your lipstick ❤❤❤❤❤ most of all I love your blogs.

[@purplew93]

I grew up on the lower east side in the 90s/00s and miss it all the time. Wish I could afford to live there again, loved perusing stores like these as a teen including Trash and Vaudeville (Search and Destroy was another great punky vintage store nearby, wonder if it’s still around, always slightly scared/intimidated me when I was younger but in a fun exciting way).

[@karenwhite8680]

Hi my dear 💗you’re such an amazing inspiration for us all. 💓💕🫶

[@ZuriDsWellness]

FYI, Ms K. 👋🏾😘🦋 There's is traditional western shop on B'way in the Soho area I believe and they have a variety of hats and boots 👢...

[@karenwilkerson6382]

Funny I've been looking for creepers also😊...they are so comfortable and I haven't worn them in years...not having much luck though...I did keep a pair of doc martens from forever ago❤

[@alexandernevermind777]

I have that brown tan Bellport bag. It is gorgeous. I just bought the black croc one yesterday. They sold out pretty quickly.

[@TWILL50]

It kills me that my mom and my aunts had those bags (mid to late 70s early 80s) you showed, but then over the years branding became the thing. I thought my mom and her sisters were the most stylish ladies. Oh my mom’s oldest sister wore primarily cowboy hats. She was so tall. We would go to downtown Chicago and I watch them shop. Oh… the quality of those leather bags.

[@KarenBritChick]

Fashion is so cyclical

[@TWILL50]

@@KarenBritChick absolutely, I think life is too 😏. I was into stickers and making my own hair accessories and that’s come back around. 🫶🏾

[@MaiyahJimenez]

I have the Frye boots that you're talking about and I've just put them back into rotation after years of not wearing them.

[@regmcnallynally8879]

Best vlog in a while if you don't mind me saying. Loved it💗. U look 🔥🌟

[@user-ky9ec9lg4h]

Lovely collection! I bought my first LV when I was 25 and I only used that bag a few times, haha. Also, love your clutch! I have an Eva clutch in the DE print and love the little chain. But I don’t want to spend so much money on it now, I have been amzlv buying the bag I want, it is as good as LV and is one of my favorite things.

[@Twertyuu]

This hairstyle suits you so well!!❤

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Great choices. I can recommend the Australian brand Oroton. They may not be available in the USA, but I understand that they deliver overseas. Thank you for the video!

[@satoko001]

That shearling jacket is too good. I wish I could find something like yours… So badly!!!

[@KarenBritChick]

It’s a vintage one but I linked a bunch above and on my LTK

[@Fireball20204]

i really love your hair it makes you look so young

[@user-ew2re1ro3g]

love your style

[@carolinegilles9181]

U ! bad girl Karen..!!! Now .! my head obsess on the Margaux...!! 2024 goal..!!! Love RL one too...! Must check if prices are better in Paris or NY.. I’m back in NY next June.. Really love u with short hair and ur look with hood..! 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸💖

[@lindaannoliver5627]

This was amazing Karen your hair is beautiful fits you amazing

[@chr.orzschig926]

I love this Flapper hairstyle on you, think it fits your personality very well . And at one point your British accent reminded me so much of Emily Blunt I laughed out loud. See you.

[@ShaliniDaisy]

I have two of the bags u recommended…..the shoulder Birkin and the Bottega ! Got the former preloved, almost a decade ago. It was called the JPG Birkin (Jean Paul Gaultier) back then. Now my eyes are on the YSL one 😀

[@KarenBritChick]

I love the vibe of the shoulder one although know I’m after something a bit bigger. The YSL is lovely

[@joshuatreecloset653]

I wore my Frye harness boot out. Miss them

[@ja-uh9gz]

I love your short haircut. You look great....really suits you!

[@carrietwickler3157]

You should look for a Stetson cowboy hat. You have really great personal style.

[@keishacox3735]

I love how your husband just pops up whenever he wants. lol

[@KiltonKwan]

I definitely Loved the video it’s really good!!! I have to say imo, I understand why people say they wouldn’t care about people buying dupes or fakes or why should people care. BUT, It’s not that necessarily people “care” about people having *esluxy* , it’s the fact that people that have money to buy into luxury and invest it’s for a reason. Quality, quantity, and yes buying luxury as exclusivities. Because if I have the money, enjoy fashion, and the house brand etc.

[@dimitrastavrou3761]

I JUST WORE MY NEW KHUJO SIMANTA 3 BROWN PUFFER . IT IS P E R F E C T .

[@joeade4970]

The Demellier New York is a great alternative too

[@deniseoates7147]

Hello Karen! Seem like NY is finally getting a taste of winter. In another couple of days it will be warming up and give us a break from the below zero stuff and single digits and we will be in the 30s. Only thing I going to miss is the large snow man I made a little less than 2 weeks ago (it been loving the freezing temps). I love hats just have not been wearing them like I use to probably because I don't do anything with my hair but wear back in a bun and hats don't fit well with a bun hairstyle. Look at Karen keeping secrets from us on what she picked up at the shop. 😉 Did I see someone just rolling skating down the middle of the street? Contemplating that Another Story black tote. Yeah I just can't do another social media app, so I appreciate that you do put them on KZbin shorts. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the new year.

[@ElegantPaws01]

I m a total minimalist eho likes great design with minimal external labels. Still believe labels belong on the inside of your clothing and linen is the only acceptable crush. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode.

[@ShamelleWest]

Hi Karen, someone is selling the Polo Ralph Lauren Bell port Croc bag on Poshmark. I think it is medium, but looks good.

[@kimrokhum9745]

Your eyes are so beautiful, it reminds me of Egyptian Queen that they often depict in movies and shows❤ my thoughts are so random, I don’t even know how to express it

[@carmengrauwels]

Oh gosh i'm someone who loves everything in-between too!! Its the design & not the designer name what draws me to it (by 1 exception: Jonathan Anderson for JW & Loewe = big fan ) But yea its very eclectic my taste ✌🏻❄️

[@AE-nf8nz]

the leather is handsdown the best ive felt from any brand sans hermes

[@topnotchtn4538]

I love the shearling jacket Karen. How do you manage the weight? Mens shearlings are super heavy to walk around in. I also love the first minimalist bag you chose, it spoke to me. 😉 Sadly, the 🐊 bags are a no go for me. I’m not anti-fur/ or animal derived products; but crocs suffer a painfully slow death (hours on end) just for the hide to be preserved. They can do way better at eliminating the suffering of the animal in my opinion. Needless to say I’ve taken genuine croc items off my list of “aspirational luxury items”. Anyway, loved your video as always. God Bless❤❤❤

[@northern179]

I suppose she manages her weight by not stuffing herself All dog gone day and probably exercising

[@Zedohh]

@@northern179 …..the comment refers to the weight of the jacket not Karen’s weight 🙄

[@annaa2200]

I agree with you about the croc, but I think in this case it’s an embossed leather, meaning that the croc pattern has been added to leather, it’s not actual crocodile.

[@hoovergrant]

I did not know about the “harvesting” of crocodiles. Thank you I’m going to do more research. When I look at the Ralph Lauren bag it does look like an embossed process.

[@wendiross520]

The Ralph Lauren bag is embossed and not croc skin 👍just looking at it now. Nice bag for a reasonable price.

[@dr-k1667]

Cuyana the brand had some lux looking minimalist totes people might light at a great price point!