Colorful Bags

I was looking through my closet the other day and realized my handbag collection has gotten a little, well, boring.  There are a few fun colored or patterned clutches & crossbodies, but the bags I use day to day are all black or gray or brown.  I think I've been so concerned with finding everyday bags that will match everything that I somehow went too neutral.  What I want now is a bag that will make a statement.  For fall, more muted colors like burgundy, forest green, and mustard are on trend, but hot pink and purple are colors that you can wear no matter the season.

Clockwise from top: Pink / Green / Blue / Red / Purple / Green / Blue / Yellow

Is your bag collection neutral, or do you prefer a little color?

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What's In My Bag: Day to Night

So somehow I deleted this post, let's try again! 

I've never been one to be that curious of what's in other people's bags, but I know other people really are.  I was so impressed by how much my new convertible clutch from Ann Taylor could hold that I just had to share.  I wore this to work last Friday with the strap attached, and then removed the strap when I headed out from work for a little date night with Jeff.  I didn't want to abandon anything at the office over the weekend, which is my usual day to night strategy, and was amazed by everything that could fit into this little baby.  So what's in my bag?

•  The actual strap from the bag, because I knew I would want to switch it back into a shoulder bag on Saturday.
• Cherry chap-aid.  Basically my life source.  If I do not have chapstick with me, I sort of freak out.  #addict
• The insert from my much bigger wallet, just to hold my id, credit card, bus pass, and cash.
• iPhone (case is Kate Spade, no longer available)
• My watch, which I took off to aid in the day-to-night transition (also Kate Spade)
• Sunglasses (Target)
• Keys (keychain is also Kate Spade, do I have a problem?)
• Headphones, so I can listen to music on the bus and pretend I can't hear strangers when they talk to me
• Hand lotion, my other addiction (this is Sweet Pea from Bath & Body Works)
• iPad mini, which was what really sealed the deal on this bag for me (case is from The Joy Factory)
• And a super classy Father's Day card that I was carrying around so I wouldn't forget to bring it with me when I went out to see my dad on Sunday.  He seemed to enjoy it :)

Now that I know this baby can hold my iPad too, I plan on using it alllllllll summer long, so get ready to see a lot of it :)

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