I’ve been on a J.Crew bag kick lately — maybe it’s the steep extra 40% off sale discount that keeps tempting me, especially when they keep adding great bags I had already been eyeing to the sale. The Hughes Satchel is one of those. Originally $298, now $199 with extra 40% off sale =  $119. You can’t beat that.

I first saw it in the catalog in blue; it immediately caught my attention because after being a bag aficionada for so long, I’ve pretty much seen all the shapes and variations thereof out there…but this one, I haven’t. It’s very unique, and the color was so pretty for winter.

Coat – J.Crew Stadium Cloth Cocoon Coat (on sale!), Shoes – J.Crew Strappy Pumps

I also loved it in red (or burgundy), but having just purchase the Claremont bag in the same shade of red, I was hesitant.

Top – J.Crew Textured Stripe Sweater (on sale!), Shoes – J.Crew Darby Tassel Loafers

Then I saw these bags in person and was uncontrollably drawn to the red. It’s so eye-popping and deeply saturated in hue. Reminds me of the super old school Rebecca Minkoff Matinee in Wine. However, I felt like I was carrying a lunchbox as the leather is stiff like the Claremont so it is a relatively structured bag. It was adorable with the gold accents, but I just couldn’t justify another red bag. Also, I had hoped to carry this in the crook of my arm and the drop of the handles seemed a tad short over a winter coat. Anyway, if you have any interest in this bag, now is the time as it is on massive sale here at just $119!