As you can see, handbags are definitely a weakness of ours at Cool Mama Style.com. We all love to rock a nice bag! Even if your outfit is so-so, a great bag gives you WOW factor.

While perusing through the latest Nordstrom mailer, we noticed this gorgeous Kooba python embossed leather hobo, which retails for $625. If you can afford it, this bag is to die for–we give it 2 thumbs up! 

Although gorgeous, this bag is not necessarily affordable to most moms on a budget. This got us thinking of a new idea for our blog…Inspiration or Affordable! Why can’t we have the same look for less?

Well, guess what WE found! Keeping our inspiration bag in mind, check out this affordable look-alike we found on buy.com! This Jessica Simpson Rock n Roll Hobo is a $522 savings over the Inspiration bag!

Deal alert! Buy.com is currently offering a new customer discount–$5 off of $100.  Plus, they are offering Free Shipping!  This bag is a cool $103 after the discount, so don’t waste any time!

We recommend either bag for a classic, sophisticated addition to any outfit. Whatever your budget allows, you’ll be looking good!

Helpful hint: Don’t mix large prints with a snakeskin bag–too busy. Also, your bag does not have to match your shoes, so don’t stress about finding the perfect python shoes to match!

Kristen