Where I Buy Accessories for my LV and Gucci Items

Ever since I started my @the_little_beannn account on Instagram, I've received lots of inquiries on where I purchased some of the accessories that I've used on my luxury items.  I figured it'd be easier to share some of those with you here in this post.  Below are the links to the items that are still currently available, and below that are my thoughts on each accessory item.  (Note, as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases from these links.)

1. Gold Bag Chain

2. Toiletry 26 Pouch Bag Insert, gold keychain rings,(the rings attach to the d rings for added length) 

3. Black Top Handles (sold out—here is an alternative) and long black strap, and  brown top handles 

4. Long Gold Bag Chain

5. Black Matte Chain Strap

5. Brown Top Handle/Black leather and Gold Chain Strap (no longer available)

6. Brown Bag Strap (alternative)

1.  Gold Bag Chain

The first item I get asked about the most is the gold chain I use on my LV Toiletry 26 and my Gucci pouch.  I found this gem on Amazon earlier this summer, and I loved it so much that bought two!  It's such a great quality chain--it feels substantial (aka not plastic-y), hasn't faded, and was an affordable price.  I've even added it to other pieces, such as my Marc Jacobs tote, to add that extra bling.  

2.  Toiletry 26 Pouch Insert

The bag insert is the key to all of the fun bag conversions that I've been able to do with my Toiletry 26 and Gucci pouch.  I really like this one that I purchased from Amazon--again, I ended up purchasing two of them so I had one for each bag (the Toiletry 26 and Gucci pouch are virtually the same size).  I love this insert because it is a nice soft (think microfiber-ish) yet sturdy insert, it has d-rings to hook straps to, and it has a zipper pocket.  Many of the other inserts I saw didn't have a zipper pocket (like honestly, who actually uses the credit card slots they put in bag inserts??), so that was a big draw for me.  The only drawback of this insert is that the d-rings are rather small and sit rather low.  As such, I had to add a few extra rings so my bag straps that I'm attaching aren't so deep into my bag (which helps when zipping them shut).  The extra rings I added were from an old bracelet I didn't use anymore. I did find some small gold keychain rings and gold jump rings that I think would work as an alternative, but for awareness, I’ve never tried them.

3.  Black Top Handles

 (Update 9/28: I just checked and the top handles I purchased are now unavailable--here is an alternative; I believe they are the same ones from a different seller! I also purchased the brown ones and they are just as pretty! ) 

I just purchased these top handles recently for my Toiletry 26 and I'm already obsessed!!  They fold over just like actual top handles, and totally change the look of the toiletry pouch to make it look like a real bag! The handles are great quality, and look more expensive than they were (at the time of this post, they were extremely affordable).   Additional bonus--they also slip over my shoulder!  The only drawback is that I can't zip the bag closed when I use these, but I rarely zip my bags anyway. The black long strap I use is from an old Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, but this strap looks like a good dupe! 

4.  Long Gold Bag Chain

I have a few different long bag straps/chains, but my favorite is this one that I purchased from Amazon.  It's gorgeous, comfortable, and again feels substantial.  The main drawbacks are actually the weight--it is borderline too heavy--and the color is slightly different from the hardware on my LV and Gucci pouches, but really not that noticeable. 

5.  Black Matte Chain Strap

I love this black matte chain--it's very light and gives such a cool look to the Toiletry 26, especially when paired with a black leather crossbody strap.  The only drawback of this one is that it sometimes gets tangled because it's so light, so it doesn't always sit flat against the pouch.  But that doesn't happen too often, so I'm a big fan!

6. Top Handle for my Kirigami Pochette and Clapton Shoulder bag

I love the top handle that I added to my Kirigami Pochette and the chain I added to my Clapton--the additions give these pieces a totally different look!  Both straps are actually straps that came from old Tory Burch clutches (they were both Reva clutches).  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a dupe for this, but if I do, I'll be sure to provide an update with a link!

7.  Brown Bag Strap

I've also received lots of questions on where I purchased the brown bag strap that I use with my Toiletry 26.  This is actually the brown strap that came with my VTote Noir.  That said, there are many great alternatives, to include this one on Amazon. 

I hope this information helps you!  I know I love having versatility with the pieces that I own, and these accessories play a major role in helping me get maximum use out of my collection.  Feel free to leave any questions in the comments, and I'd love to have you join my Instagram account as well! :) 

Xoxo

Jo