My Paris Packing List : Lotta flat, Matt and Nat Plush Ritual and Fun Spring Dresses from Modcloth

 leave for Paris is less than one month! Gosh times flies. This trip has been on the back burner for a couple of years now, and I finally get to go. I have been trying to decide how to pack. At first we were supposed to go during Easter, which would have been a much cooler trip than the mid May trip for which we are now scheduled. I do not know how to pack because I am trying to make sure I have enough room to bring back some goodies. There are a couple of things though, that I believe are necessary: a pair of cool flat shoes, spring dresses, and a cross body bag with a long strap.  

 

I told you about  the new Leifsdottir  line of shoes that debuted two months ago.  The four pairs I mentioned are all on my wish list which includes, the Lotta Flat, the Brazilian made buttery ballet flat with a flirty ankle strap. The Lotta Flat contains a zipper in the back of the shoe. The Lotta Flats are $248.00 at Leifsdottir.

 

There is one spring dress in particular that I think is so Parisian. The All Along the Lines Dress is a strapless mini, multi-tiered cream dress with blue, red and pink stripes. It contains a sash and a cut fold over seam that folds down against the bodice. It is 100% viscose with a polyester lining. If only the Lotta Flat came in red...The All Along the Lines Dress is $47.99 at Modcloth.

 

The cross body bag of which I am in search needs to have depth and width so I can stash some souvenirs while I am tramping through St. Germain-des-Pres. The bag should be something kind of sexy and not too practical, but nothing to big and audacious that might signal tourist. I found the Matt and Nat Plush Ritual. It is marketed to carry personal laptops, so you can imagine how deep and wide it is. The bag is  16 inches wide, 3 inches deep, and 12 inches high with an adjustable cross-body strap that is 18.5 inches long.  The bag has a recycled interior lining and is constructed from vegan faux leather. The Matt and Nat Plush Ritual is now on sale for $180.00 at Zappos.

 

Until Paris,

 

 

Chamele

Fawning Behavior at Modcloth

Fawn-

1 : to show affection —used especially of a dog

2: to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner *

Modcloth has named this buttery camel color hobo style/ cross body bag Fawned Over You, mainly because the bag is made by creative designers at Gentle Fawn. But I think the bag is appropriately deemed Fawned Over You because once you see it , you will fawn over it as I did.  Animal lovers will be happy to hear that the purse is 100% polyurethane. The bag is 15 inches  long and 14 inches wide. The purse also contains two exterior  pockets with zipper closures and two interior pockets, one with zipper closure.  The adjustable strap is detachable and measures 27 inches long. I quietly mentioned that I might give up shopping for Lent and my husband loudly reminded me of what I said. So I bought the bag on Mardi Gras and held steadfast  to my word.   You can fine the Fawned Over You at Modcloth for $ 79.99.

Until tomorrow,

Chamele

 *Merriam Webster Dictionary.  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fawn

Tongue Tied Bag at Lulu's

I have to admit, I am scared of motherhood. Before we get any further, let me say,  I am not pregnant (that's how rumors get started).  But I am slightly concerned with some superficialities such as what type of bag I will have to carry (among other things.) I am always trying to find ways to get out of or prevent style ruts and from what I hear motherhood can create its own set of issues. I am proactive about warding off any potential style rut looming in my horizon. I  plan on being one hot Mama!

 

In search of a  cross body bag to take with me on my trip to Paris, I ran across this bag, which looks like the perfect Mommy bag. It is big, discreet and trendy.  The Tongue Tied has cute gold hardware accents. The best thing about this bag is that it is only 41 bucks!  It's faux leather, but so what, Vegan is where it's at these days. The bottom sides are even reinforced. These manufacturers know that some of you might as well be packing bricks in your bags, they're so heavy.

 

Unfortunately, this one does not come with its own changing flap (or whatever you call it), but it's big enough that you could probably roll one up in there. The purse has two side pockets with magnetic enclosures. Magnets are the best. You don't have to worry about losing anything or fussing with zippers, you just snap and close.  The inside also includes two open pockets and a zippered compartment. The Tongue Tied measures 15" wide by 12" tall with a 17" long handle. Tell me you can't just hear the pitter patter of little feet when you look at it. The Tongue Tied can be purchased from Lulu's for $41.00.

I Need This in My Life: Hayden-Harnett Black Onyx Sonia Tote

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday was fabulous and your Tuesday beautiful!

My good friend, Renee of Cutiebootycakes and I were on the phone in the wee hours of the morning talking and we began discussing her Hayden-Harnett Trophy bag she was rocking at the CamiCakes Sweet-up/Tweet-up we both attended. I mean pure fabulousness! Check it out!

Well we began shopping online and I came across this Sonia Tote that I have to have! Divas, tell me what you think.

I don't know if I should buy the Sonia Tote or the Tamasin Tote I blogged about a month ago.

Sonia Tote.

Tamasin Tote.



One thing for sure I will have a large black Hayden-Harnett tote before the fall hits! Hayden-Harnett is a small designer label that specializes in unique and quality clothing, handbags, and accessories. What I absolutely love about Hayden-Harnett bags is that the leather is like "butta" and the whole world will not have your bag! Also if you sign up for their newsletter, you will receive notification of any special sales or deals not advertised on their website. Renee swears by the newsletters. She already has two Hayden-Harnett bags! Love it! Visit Hayden-Harnett's website here for more hotness!