It's in the Bag

Hey lovebugs!


A Hasty Life is gathering over 100 bloggers to do one simple thing: let people inside their purse! So I took some pictures (they're not so great, there's a reason I don't photograph things for this blog) but I hope you enjoy what's inside my purse!

This is my purse.  Dooney and Burke brown with gold hardware.  A gift from my mom.

The inside!!! 

The contents.  Not so scary right? And yes that is my foot in the bottom left hand corner.

1. Kate Spade wallet.  

2. White ribbon, I always carry one in case I put my hair up.

3. Keys!

4. Purse holder.  Tacky? Kinda.  Jealous? Every other woman at Happy Hour is!

5. Pen, hand sanitizer, lip glosses, and chap stick

1. Kindle.  I take it everywhere, I love it!

2. Reusable bag.  In DC we have a 5 cent tax on plastic bags so I bring my own.

3. Cole Haan sunglasses

1. Monogrammed business card holder.  

2. Black leather gloves

3. Gap City flats.  I walk a mile to work everyday so I toss my heels in my bag and wear these lifesavers to work.

I hope you enjoyed! That's my go to bag in all it's glory.  Anything catch your eye?

Be fabulous today!

Featuring the It List!

Happy Friday everyone!  Time to celebrate the weekend with some inspiration... take some time to browse these amazing blogs today or this weekend!

• yams designs goes full on with technicolor inspiration all week long... I especially love Tuesday's post, but pop by her blog and your winter blues will melt away! (get more of yams designs on twitter!)
• a fashion fixation is set for spring... this outfit is PERFECT for the current weather, but still so fresh and fun! (get more of a fashion fixation on twitter!)
• undeniable style just bought some lovely sketches for her home... I am absolutely in love with this ballet inspired sketch! (get more of undeniable style on twitter!)
• capital barbie is loving lace for spring... me too! It's so flirty and feminine... check out her top picks! (get more capital barbie on twitter!)
• sweetie pie style just updated her vintage shop, one sweet find, with this mirrored vanity tray! I am SO in love... hurry and snatch this sweet find up! (get more of sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• 100 inspirations recreates this simple and chic Nikki Hilton look for under $100 - score!
• a spot of whimsy is featuring a wintry mix of inspiration that is sure to have you falling back in love with snow as if it were the first time... if just for a bit, at least! (get more of a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• good tots found these super cool and modern cribs in fun colors for less than $400 - what a steal! almost makes me want to have another little babe, almost.  
• much to my delight brings us to mediterranean bliss with this recipe for hummus, yum!  one of my favorite snacks of all time, you must check this out!
• the hillside home lives in sunny california, lucky gal... at least she brings us the feel of summer wrapped up in this one adorable dress!
• rosy + tart has me drooling with these nutella and chocolate chip cookies!  you absolutely must pop over and check out this recipe... so yum! (get more of rosy + tart on twitter!)
• a delightful design scopes out seven great online resources for inexpensive art!  how resourceful... I just love these options! (get more of a delightful design on twitter!)
• merci blah blah can accessorize like no one's business, it IS her business.  I just love, love it all.  Go check out her skills!
• good life for less is participating in a fun contest on her blog featuring polyvore and Rebecca Minkoff's Spring 2011 collection.  Go have fun and enter yourself to win a fabulous RM clutch! (get more good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is published weekly by jill of the good life for less... for more information on how you can be involved... click here!

What's in a Bag

Hey lovebugs,
Tomorrow I will be participating in A Hasty Life's blog crawl "It's in the Bag" where I let you in on what's going on inside my purse!  In preparation for that reveal I wanted to share some great go-to bags with you.

And in addition to my picks, I'd love to hear not only what bag you carry every day, but also what's inside!!!  Is it full of receipts and change? Or is it perfectly organized and zippered?

Modcloth, We Bag to Differ, $89.99

I love this color combination! And it has a shoulder strap inside.

Roxy, Monsoon Tote, $20

My favorite feature about this bag (other than the price) is the magnetic snap closure.  I will not buy a bag unless it closes in some shape or form.

Milloo, Elessa in wool, $75

By far my fave pick.  Fishbone wool and dual straps.  And free shipping!

Forever 21, Weaved hoops hobo bag, $29

Yeah, so it's not real leather, but I'm loving the hardware on this piece.

Kate Spade, Washington Mews Maryanne, $425

And how in the world could I do a bag post without picking out a beautiful Kate?  Drooling over here.

So as you can see I prefer a tote/shoulder bag for everyday use.  I think it offers the maximum stuff-to-the-gills capacity option in case of rain (umbrella room), evening out after work (heels), or hunger (snacks!)

Be fabulous today!

Laced and Loving It

Yesterday we did rocker.  I hope you loved it.  Today we're going the other direction: lace!  So sweet and delicate but also can be very sexy and professional.  Remember lace very easily can look like a nightgown, find pieces with structure and shape- especially if you wear it to the office.

Also lovebugs, first call for recipes for Friday Foodday!

Donna Morgan, lace dress, $96

Let's say you're meeting his parents out for dinner.  You want to look stylish, sophisticated, beautiful, and classic.  This is your dress.

Asos, mango lace, $42

I love this scalloped hem line.  This is great under a blazer or in summertime with chino shorts.

Express, foiled lace mini skirt, $49

Note the "mini" in this skirt please! This pattern almost seems architectural doesn't it? Beautiful!

Charlotte Russe, romantic pearls and lace, $6.50

How sweet is this bracelet?  Vintage looking and it doesn't break the bank.

Urban Outfitters, silence and noise lace printed zip back, $28

It's all in the details with this top: razor back, zipper, scoop neck, pink underlay.

So what do you think? Feminine yet polished is what I like to keep in mind when looking for lace pieces.  While the item doesn't have to be darted perfectly, I like to shy away from skin tight lace or loose silk/lace combinations.

Be fabulous today!