Thursday, January 5, 2012

Thrifty Steve Madden Bag!

Hellllllo my dear friends!

My mom found this bag at TJ Maxx and picked it for me because she knows how hard it is for me to find a decent Alexa dupe one when I'm shopping =p This one has a zipper closure underneath the flaps, large front pockets and a strap that matches the bag. And you can hide the strap or take it off to use as a handbag :)




Love the zipper closure!

Backside! 

Without the strap

I really adore this bag! It's perfectly sized for everyday use. I've been looking for a bag like this forever and ever! They have this and other similar styles at TJ Maxx. Although it's faux leather, the quality is quite nice and very soft. I just wish it had the metal feet on the base of the bag, but I can't complain otherwise. I started noticing a lot of these recently... and reasonably priced at under $40. This particular bag was $35!

What kind of bag styles do you like? Are you a Mulberry Alexa luster as well? :)

53 comments:

Kalmo said...

Woah I love that bag! I agree, a total Alexa dupe and the price is fantastic. I love the pockets and shape. I really hope my JT Maxx still has this, thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Oh this is the perfect bag for me! I have something similar but mine's not adjustable for the strap, and being a really short girl it wasn't so convenient grabbing my items :o

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Unknown said...

Beautiful bag! I love TJ Maxx!

Unknown said...

Hi Jen! Love the style and color of this bag. Great for everyday and work.

Unknown said...

I love the bag! So cute and handy!

mandy said...

Ever since I've heard of the Alexa bag I've been looking for one like it to! I wonder if any TJ Maxx's in the city have those :O Was this particular one also under $40?

Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

oh hey! this is the perfect versatile colour and style. i can imagine you lugging this to the library or coffeeshop with you. it's perfect! aren't places like ross and tj maxx awesome? xD

나니 said...

Oh my dear lord that bag is AMAZING!

JanandJill.com said...

What a great find! I love TJ maxx and have found some of my favorite purses there! Congrats

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Anonymous said...

lovely bag! how i wish i could find sumthin like that too! great buy!


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Jen said...

omg i love the bag. I actually didn't know wtf a Mulbery Alexa was for AGES XD but yeah, i go for big bags =D preferably longer horizontally XD

Sharlynn said...

omg...love love love! I was (still sorta am) into satchels bags just like those. I was looking for a really auburn mahogany colored one but have yet to find one i like. I've gotten into medium sized shoulder bags recently! Hope you get great use out of your new bag, it's lovely!

Jacqueline said...

What a great looking bag! I love a great buy and this is definitely one.

beautylilsecrets said...

love this bag, so pretty! :)

Unknown said...

really cute bag! the leather looks really soft. I love thrifty TJMaxx finds.

??? said...

thats a nice bag, i can totally tell the faux leather looks soft...im not a fan of this particular style of bags per say though...not a big fan of shoulder bags, since i can never really match them with good outfit...but for 40 dollars you cant go wrong with that


Jessy

Jamilla Camel said...

Great Mulberry Alexa dupe!

mizzsandychau said...

that bag is so pretty!

Anonymous said...

I love it! I have been looking for a bag like this! Thanks for showing it!

Eden-Avalon said...

Adorable bag and definitely a great bargain!

welldressedmaker said...

envy envy! that bag is just too gorge! and $35? that's a steal!

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Tere said...

I have yet to find the perfect bag, but that bag is lovely.

Kalmo said...

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Mara said...

This is such a steal & super cute. I really like the color.

♥Bunny♥ said...

This bag is soooo cute!! I love bags like these! I love it without the long shoulder straps more!! <3

Unknown said...

I love your purse! A couple of months ago I would have cringed at a brown leather bag, but I have one now I love them. Great purchase :D

Francesca said...

Happy New Year! great blog such inspiration xx

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Lori said...

I am a total Mulberry Alexa luster! And this bag is SO cute and the price!!! My goodness! I'm so jealous...I love coming down to shop in the states at TJ Maxx, Ross, Nordstrom, Leohmann's...I wish some would open up in Canada!

kumiko mae said...

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kumiko mae said...

omg the bag is awesome! i love how many pockets it has

cuteredbow said...

This bag is beautiful !!! Nice to discover your blog !

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Fifi said...

OMG that is such a lovely bag and great price too! You're so clever!

Anonymous said...

What a great looking bag! I've been into brown messenger style bags too and wish we have a better selection where I'm from.

Audrey. said...

It's so cool!I love it **
How about follow each other?It would be great (:

Jess said...

This is a lovely bag for everyday! Indeed resembles the Mulberry Alexa!

bee. said...

I like your bag! Very chic! ^_^

Unknown said...

Cute bag ^_^ ahah TJ Maxx is where it's at ;)

Unknown said...

Hey you look pretty ! very nice blog! i think that maybe we can follow each other (fb, blogger...) come to see my blog and tell me =)

Danielle Barbe said...

i love it! i'm looking for a bag in that color. very chic and practical!

Sarah said...

Its super cute, what a great find!

blue roses said...

i tend to prefer many cole haan designs, to the alexa, better structure, more architectural.

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thania said...

That bag is beyond cute! I've been looking for a bag like that for a while.

Unknown said...

I want an Alexa so badly too, but there's no way I'd ever want to pay so much for a handbag. I have 2 Alexa inspired bags, but I never tire of the style. The one you got is really cute! I have to check out my local TJ Maxx more often :)

ThisIsAlx said...

omgg im searching for a bag for school and i think this would be perfect!! the one i got last year also a thrifty steve madden bag but was so much more expensive than ure (i blame it on canada LOL our prices are always jacked up!) I got mine for $50 but its soo small for school =[.. I love this I want this boooo =[

Alx

Erica said...

This bag is so cute and the price is just right!

BTW, thanks for stopping by my blog :)

Unknown said...

I got purse from t.j maxx too. they have cute stuff in there....I like the design of your handbag and it much easer to carry anywhere w/satchel. anyway, thank you for the comment. I am follow your blog...Take care..

ok123456789 said...

OMG it's soo pretty! and only $35. It doesn't look like it was only $35 at all :o

Unknown said...

Love this bag!
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galpal.hi said...

I love the bag! I HAVE to have bags that have a zipped closure. I'm paranoid that way as I feel it's much more secure than a snap closure. It was at a great bargain too. Wish that we still had TJ Maxx here.

*Kat*

Beige Renegade said...

This is a chic bag!! Maybe even nicer than the Alexa...

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Lindsey A. Turner said...

Love this bag!!!

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Anonymous said...

Steve Madden + This bag = ♡ !

Anonymous said...

do you know what this bag is called? the style name? its super cute :)