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Cute Suit! Vintage Trolley Suitcases Under $200

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vintage trolley luggage; steamline luggage

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As far as guilty pleasures go, I think it’s perfectly acceptable to have a wallet draining addiction thing for handbags, you know? You use at LEAST one every day, they aren’t that hard to store, Kate Spade is always having a sale…

Pretty sure what’s less than acceptable is my recent craving for vintage(y) suitcases. Do I really need three trolley spinners? No. Are they Instagrammable cute as hell? Yes.

Steamline Luggage & Globe Trotter unfortunately cost about the same as a 4-day trip to Iceland, so I’ve done the dirty work for you and rounded up some options more fit for us commoners. Click the images to shop these vintage trolley luggage choices!

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Also not on brand but how gosh darn cute is this one?

Bon voyage! xx

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Currently Craving:: Vintage Steamer Luggage

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Navy Steamline Luggage* image via

I’m calling it now. SteamLine Luggage is the next big blogger fad. The sought-after Rockstuds. The new Zara blanket scarf. Vintage-inspired steamer luggage is where it’s AT this spring. Not that I can blame anyone.

Vintage Navy Trunk LuggageVintage Spinner SuitcaseCream Vintage Steamer LuggageSteamline Luggage SaleVintage Pink Luggage

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Swoonworthy. Like something off of the Titanic, no? Minus, you know.

Problem is, one suitcase will set you back anywhere from $400 to $800 {you can swing $200 for a cosmetic case!}. And while I believe good luggage is a worthwhile investment, mama just don’t have the interest in quite that big of a splurge purchase. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite picks for steamer luggage that share the same vintage allure, but won’t break the bank::

How are you feeling about this upcoming trend?

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Weekend Carryalls

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First weekend trip of the summer starts tonight after work– heading to Rhode Island for a graduation party and beaching with college friends!  I actually find it more difficult to pack for two days than I do for a week-long trip… so much I want to wear and not enough time!  I limit my packing by forcing myself to fit everything within a small duffel or tote.  It’s never easy, but I’m so much happier in the end with a small shoulder bag than a clunky rolly suitcase or oversized duffel.

These are some great sizes to go with for weekending, and what fun looks too!

Small Duffel in Blue Lagoon, Vera Bradley, $69 (select colors on sale!)

The Gardiner's Island Seersucker Acrylic Duffel Bag, Wm. J. Mills & Co., $130

Denim Beach Tote, Lucky Brand, $79

Jute Based Tote, CALYPSO St. Barth for Target, $14 (sale!)

Key-Per Duffle Satchel, Fossil, $98

Medium Weekender, LeSportsac, $98

Safe travels!!