Latest Outfit: Metallics

Grey J. Crew cashmere sweater worn with sparkly J. Crew statement necklace, dark wash skinny jeans, 3.1 Phillip Lim silver metallic loafers, a custom gold saffiano leather bag from Roots, and red Dior lipstick.
J. Crew necklace (c/o) and cashmere sweatshirt | Gap 1969 Always Skinny jeans | Roots 'Shirley' bag (c/o) | 3.1 Phillip Lim loafers (from The Room at The Bay) | Lipstick: Dior Rouge 999

When I clapped eyes on the 'Shirley' bag at the Roots Autumn/Winter 2013 preview back in July, I knew it was the bag I had to have for the colder months. At the time, I was so bewildered by the myriad wonderful items I was seeing that I mistakenly thought the bag was available in gold saffiano leather. I was pretty bummed when I later realized it was available in black, navy, and oxblood, but my disappointment was shortlived when I learned something else: Roots offers full customization on most of their leather items for a small fee. Do I want a one-of-a-kind custom 'Shirley' in gold saffiano leather, the folks at Roots asked? Yes! I was thrilled to be getting my dream bag, but my happiness truly brimmed over when they told me it would be a gift.

The bag arrived at the Robson store this weekend, and it's just as wonderful as I imagined it would be. The gold saffiano leather, which looks like a burnished bronze in some lights and is sourced from Italy, is durable and surprisingly neutral. The pockets (including a large exterior zip pocket) keep all my work essentials organized. The main compartment is even big enough for an umbrella—which, thankfully, I haven't had to use too much this October. And there's a detachable shoulder strap for added comfort when I'm lugging around more things.

Grey J. Crew cashmere sweater worn with sparkly J. Crew statement necklace, dark wash skinny jeans, a custom gold saffiano leather bag from Roots, and red Dior lipstick.

I'm going to be using this as my main work bag in the months to come and relying on its metallic hue to add visual interest to dark outerwear pieces. But for its first outing, I paired the 'Shirley' with neutral basics and silver and sparkly accents. The gold saffiano leather lent the whole outfit a much needed dose of warmth.

Thanks, Roots!

Gold saffiano leather bag from Roots and silver metallic 3.1 Phillip Lim loafers

P.S. In case you missed it, here are my top 5 autumn/winter picks from Roots's new collections. And keep your eyes peeled for gold saffiano leather items this winter!

9 comments

  1. Beautiful outfit. I love the mix of metallics, and the way you kept everything so casual to play against the shine.

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  2. Wow, that bag truly is a beauty - the shape, the simple zippers, the color! I had no idea Roots custom made bags! Good to know!

    Bold Subtlety

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  3. Holy schmoly, Lisa! That is the most beautiful bag I've ever seen! Gorgeous! And I'm so glad you were able to get it customized and as a gift! Your entire outfit is so lovely: I love the touches of sheen and sparkle. Beautiful!
    xoxox, Lar

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  4. You're looking gorgeous, girl!! And what a great job on choosing your bag - you picked out such a timeless classic! Love the hue and metallic quality of the leather!!

    xo
    By The Shore, a life + style blog

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