It bag.

Anthropologie cross-body bags

The It bag this Summer has got to be the cross-body mini bag. It’s the perfect accessory for concerts and summer festivals.  The hubs and I are going to see Phish at the Greek in Berkeley next weekend and even though I’m a Mom now I still want to look like I know what’s hip. I’ve been scouring the internet for some options and these are my favorites.

Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Pouchette, available at Shopbop $228; Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Impression BF Pouch, available at Shopbop $165; Gorjana Greenwich Cross Body Bag, available at Shopbop $161.

J.Crew Exhibitor Pouchette, $198 at J.Crew; Top Shop Carved Pattern Leather Satchel, $100 at Top Shop; Fossil Turquoise Fron Pocket Leather Bag, $64.90 at Nordstrom; Madewell Red Canyon Messenger Bag, $128 at Madewell

Pretty pink things that struck my fancy today.

The Little Willow pet collars

Garnet Hill Lilly Pulitzer bedding collection

Port Canvas black duffel bag

May Luk ceramic Love platter

Calypso Alexa tunic

I’ve been on the hunt for a diaper bag for most of this pregnancy and let me tell you it has been a full time job! For starters there are a million different brands to choose from add to that a gazillion different shapes to choose from and once that is narrowed down there are a bazillion unique patterns to choose from.  At this point I’ll probably be using a paper bag to lug around butt wipes, extra diapers and a change of clothes for the poor boy.

So to help make my decision easier I’ve decided to simplify my needs. I want something boxy and roomy with a bold modern pattern.  These carryalls from Saltbox NYC just might be the answer to my prayers. Oh and I like that they aren’t actually a diaper bag and did I mention that thanks to Daily Candy they are 30% off right now? Use code SALTBOXCANDY30.

Do you have a favorite diaper bag? I’d love to hear what worked best for you!

P.S. Melinda from Saltbox wrote to me to tell me about their monthly drawings. Enter to win a FREE Getaway bag this month. Go here!

How great are these bags from Flowie? I love the hand-dyed prints and the shape of the bags and of course the price – $66.  All of these designs are made with love in the Bay Area by textile designer Yaling Hou.  She also has a line of home accessories and gorgeous fabrics of her original designs perfect for your own home decorating projects.  See more from Yaling here.

I so wish the hubs and I had the time and money to go on a tropical vacation before the little bambino arrives in January. It doesn’t help matters that we went to see the movie Couples Retreat this weekend (mediocre at best) and I had to watch visions of Bora Bora cover the screen for 90 minutes while I salivated.  Lucky for me I am a big daydreamer and so I will include these bright boho chic handbags from Elliot Mann into my dreams of a trip to Tahiti someday.  Each of these one-of-a-kind handbags are constructed from vintage remnants of 100% cotton and handwoven fabrics from around the world. Adjustable handles made from genuine braided leather and riveted with added reinforcements complete the designs.  They are the perfect bag for any trip around the world, or a trip to Babies R Us, whatever floats your boat.

When in doubt, draw flowers! When I’m in doubt I usually climb back into bed and hit snooze five more times, but I think drawing flowers is probably a much more positive and productive thing to do.  That’s why I love this Florence, Italy-based shop called “When in Doubt Draw Flowers“. Using retro wallpapers, WINDDF makes a whole bunch of cute products from jewelry to my personal favorite, lampshades.  Lucky for us they have an Etsy shoppe so you don’t have to wait for a trip to Florence to purchase, though that would certainly be worth getting out of bed for!

I’m loving these Jacaranda Home handmade embroidered leather purses from Mexico. They would be a perfect Fall to Winter transition purse and they are currently 30% off!

Remember these adorable clutches from Nelle which I posted about earlier this Summer?  Well it’s their 5 year anniversary and they are offering 15% to you! She’s added some new cummerbund belts, headbands and necklaces in pretty Fall colors to choose from.  Just enter CELEBRATE at checkout.

Every girl needs to have a LBD (little black dress) in her closet so why not also have the equivalent in a bag? That’s the idea behind the simple classic shapes of LA Black Bags.  Of course these bags come in high quality fabric and colorful vintage patterns that can spice up that LBD or anything else in your closet for that matter.  There are four LA Black Bag styles to choose from. That’s the easy part, now good luck choosing which pattern is your favorite!

Happy Friday Frillows! Fridays are always a little better when the sun is shining and when I have something fabulous to giveaway! The talented Karen Park behind the Etsy shop Dari is generously giving away this Ketase Bag.   This slouchy hobo bag is made from an African wax print. The fabric came from Zambia and is printed using a unique mechanical process developed to imitate handmade Indonesian batik. The technique is now used exclusively to produce African wax print fabrics. The result is a hardy fabric with a cool waxy, textured sheen. Thanks Karen for all of this great information about your bag.

In order for one lucky person to win you’ll have to dig deep to answer the following question: “What is the most exotic place in the world you would like to travel and what supplies would you carry in the bag to get you through?” You have until Tuesday June 23, 2009 to answer!

MZ Wallace handbags are on sale! 50% off most styles. I’m a fan of the straw bag with the fancy red crocodile leather handle and the zippy ikat print!

I’m in love with these lady-like clutch bags by Minneapolis based Nelle.  The handmade envelope style bags are made with silk charmeuse, hand dyed silk ribbons and silk organza flowers.  The attention to detail makes these a memorable gift idea for a bridemaid or for the bride.  Take a look at Nelle’s online shop to custom order any of her bags and choose from fifteen different colors for her cherub clutch (above) or five colorways for her garden clutch (below).

Happy Friday!  It’s finally sunny here and my fingers are crossed for a warm and bright weekend here in the Great Salt Lake area. I thought these fun purses with quirky vintage fabric from Little Odd Forest might brighten your day wherever you may be!

Over and over I find that I am drawn to the colorful patterns and antique look of Indian textiles. So when I saw these handbags handmade by Bengali women out of recycled quilts with kantha embroidery I knew they were right up my alley. These bags are brought to you by the group Rising Tide Fair Trade who support a group of Bengali women by paying them a fair living wage to create these beautiful bags.  You can feel happy about purchasing one of these handbags knowing you are supporting these women and you have the added bonus of having something pretty to carry around with you.  Explore the collection of coin purses, hobo bags and weekenders here.

Hello Frillows! I am excited to announce my first GIVEAWAY!   Jenny from Delight.com is offering three Metallic RuMe (get it, re-use me) bags to three lucky Frillows. Here’s the deal: cruise over to Delight and check out these three hot bags in these three hot colors, Solid Gold, Silver Lining or Purple Rain. Then comment below and tell me which color is your favorite and the most interesting thing you’d put in it. That’s it! Good Luck Frillows! Contest ends Sunday, April 19th at midnight pst, if you’re a winner we’ll email you.

 look how compact it is!