Friday Fun! Carry Stuff in Style
I never appreciated the beauty of a good bag before Baby A, opting instead for a tiny purse or my pockets. Or for smushing things into my Coach briefcase. With a young child, that is just not possible. You gotta have the right gear, whether you're going to a restaurant, the park, or the market.
So now, for some Friday fashion fun, I give you two amazing ways to carry stuff.
My first fave is this collection of messenger and tote diaper bags from Holly Aiken.
These supacool bags serve two key purposes: They (1) organize your stuff so you can find it when your arms are full of squirming kids and (2) give you an instant dose of style—yes, the minute I hang one of these on my shoulder, I feel pretty darn good about my look, even though my shoulders also feature smears of peanut butter and cream cheese from the day's earlier meals. (Ever noticed how kids manage to get your shoulders? No shirt is safe.)
Another favorite, although I'm not lucky enough...
to own one of these yet (hey, TWH, my birthday is next month, **cough cough**), are these ultra-organized messenger bags from Chickpea. Twig? Chirp? Poppy? Kyoto? I'm in a decision spiral.
Chickpea is actually a line of baby and parenting goods created by Queen Bee Creations designer Rebecca Pearcy. All Chickpea items are made by hand in Portland, Oregon, of high-quality, non-leather materials. Witness the sheer number of pockets: The exterior has two front pockets underneath the flap, two side pockets (sized for pens, phone, iPod, keys, etc.), a large zippered pocket on back of bag with water resistant lining. The interior has three mesh pockets (sized for smaller items like bottles and sip cups) on one side, two medium mesh pockets on the other side, roomy and elasticized at the top for security. Plus there's a swivel hook for keys or toy on inside of bag
Who's your favorite bag designer? Use the Comments to let me know.