Bag: Howard Street Satchel courtesy of Botkier; Phi pumps; Topshop hat; H&M dress worn over an old men’s shirt
As far as accessories go, for me, bags have typically been an afterthought, but necessity. I’ve simply never been much of a “bag girl,” though I’ve always been quite the “bag lady“. Get it? Typically, I carry a ton of stuff with me, usually in some throwaway shopping bag or tote (I carried a backpack – a real backpack, not a “fashion” backpack – with my life in it all throughout Fashion Week). Which I guess makes it a little ironic, or totally apropos, that I hosted Fashionista’s “What’s in Your Bag?” and that my first real job in NYC was at a (now closed) bag boutique on Stanton… though both of those gigs played a part my current appreciation and understanding of a good bag.
My taste in bags is rather utilitarian. I love a big, sturdy bag (or backpack) that can take a serious beating. So when my friend Tanya at Botkier sent me their Howard Street Satchel, I was in love. It is massive (though they do make a smaller version) and has the perfect amount of pockets – enough for easy access, but not so many that they get loaded with useless crap. It fits everything; my spare shoes, sweater, DSLR, and then some with room to spare. And I just know it’s going to look better with age & wear.
I’m pretty confident this (and a couple canvas totes) will cover my bag needs for a while – though I will continue to lust after a Proenza, Chanel, & Wang as well. Thank you Tanya and Botkier! [Oh, and did you know it's pronounced an Americanized "Bot-key-err" not the French way? I definitely didn't!]
What’s your dream/ideal bag? Anyone have tips for downsizing all the crap I carry (besides downsizing my bag haha)? It’s giving me back probs.
and check out my Q&A on Botkier’s blog here
Botkier Howard St. Satchel; Yaya Aflalo skirt; Sam Edelman booties
Disclosure: Botkier gave me this bag with no obligation to post about it nor any compensation for choosing to do so. I simply love it and wear it, so I had no problem sharing it here.
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lovely bag!
great blog, I’m your new follower :)
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Sweet bag! I go through phases where I carry heavy bags, then get tired of it and downsize to something barely big enough for a wallet and phone…then get tired of that and go with another bigger bag. Dream bag right now would probably be Lanvin, mid-size, preferably satin.
Now for them to make a bag that can fit a camera perfectly and still be stylish and big.
Or anyone, seriously…someone please make a fabulous camera bag, thanks.
Anyways, looking fly as always, nice to see my Phis doing work ;)
I love the bag! I don’t have a favorite type, but I guess you can say I gravitate towards oversized hobo bags.
xox KS
The bag and the shoes are both to die for.
Oh, I’ve just discovered your blog, but I’m so fully head over heels in love. You are absolutely gorgeous – loving your style! I’m quite similar to you in my taste for bags – I love huge carry-alls that can be fulled to thr brim with everything from make-up to books – Botkier is definitely perfect for such a task!! :)
Oh my! I am melting over those shoes..i just love them to death! love the bag too but I had to stop carrying my oversized bag around because I filling it with way too much crap that I did not need and it was hurting my poor shoulder. so i stick with my little bag..i’m too much of a spaz for the oversized. lol! anyways love your blog and your style..xoxo
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absolutly love your phi pumps!
they look great on you
i also love your first outfit
so simple but chic!
and of course the bag is HOT!
Free shit.
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I am LOVING that Botkier bag, seriously, I have an obsession with big / over sized bags, and this one would look soo good with my new Frye Engineer boots, this bag is now at the top of my wish list!
My dream ideal bag…Hmmm… well I’m still feining for the Marc for Marc Jacobs “Classic Q – Hillier” Hobo.
I also just recently came across your blog, and I was smitten as soon as your home page loaded and a chocolate vision of lovely surrounded by fashion & design books appeared, a girl after my own heart, that picture so reminds me or me.
great bag! What shampoo do you use? It’s Amazing! Love the Hellz Bellz pic to the right too!!!!
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Let me know what you think
I LOVE those shoes! I have them in the nude open toe version! That bag accents the outfit well!
amazing shoes !!
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Damn…that bag…
My Marry Poppins tendency to carry everything would bode well with a bag like that. =D
I’m horrible with bags. I mean, I love them, but I love when they’re practical too, and similar to you, I have my whole world in my bag. My boyfriend usually calls my bags the wandering black holes because of how much stuff I actually manage to force into them…
Love your hair, what you with them?
congrats. also, loved the telephone post on your tumblr. I died at that video. PLEASE do a post on it. I need to discuss it EVERYHWERE.
Lovely bag!!! I love the yellow in your dress as well.
Wowza Jazzi…that bag is gorgeous…I’ve been lugging around the same handbag for years (I own others but just always resort to that one) but I’m thinking it may be time for an upgrade…!
I looooooove this look on you! So innocent with a dash of edge.
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The Botkier bag is a beautiful carryall! Since I wear prescription glasses and need them for driving, I always carry around my prescription glasses and sunglasses which add bulk to my bag. I need them though so I know what you mean about trying to downsize your contents! xo, mel
You caught me, I love bags. I love taking cheap, not so rad bags and making them into something better. I already kinda own my ideal bag, it was a brown laptop bag/messenger bag that I made a patch for the front of (a medical cross, in red on tan) and I bleach stained the bag, added charms (tribal masks, wooden fish, old keys, stars, conch shells and beads), a LOCAL pin (best comic, best pin!), an elephant charm from china and one of those mini metal water bottles (except this is an antivirus container from a resident evil promotion), a compass and a luggage tag.
I should just take a picture of the thing, it’s a marvel.
I need something utilitarian and black. preferably flight bag shaped. If you see anything cool, SEND IT MY WAY. haha!
@Melissa Your bag sounds amazing! Nothing beats taking something and make it so completely your own.
Those Phi pumps are so amazing. I can’t believe you got them for $50!
I carry a bag the size of a small European country, bulging with everything from shoes to camera to notebook to random snacks. So, in other words: I’m NO help in this situation.
Nice blog. Botkier bags used to say, “proudly made in New York.” Are they no longer made in New York? Are they now manufactured in China? I want one so bad…but I’m not feeling the made in China thing (sorry I’m bias).
You always get the best pumps!! YSL, Balenciaga, Phi.. impeccable taste.
Miss Jazzi, I’m still OBSESSED with your Phi pumps! My dream pumps…
I love your Handbag and shows.
They are stunning.
You are really fashionable :)
Beaut xxxx
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