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Toting It

Tote: Hudson+Bleecker c/o // Wallet: Graphic Image (no longer available, similar) // Planner: Graphic Image // Card holder: Emilio Pucci (similar) // iPhone case: Kidogo Kidogo c/o // Ipad Case: GiGi New York // Keychain: Louis Vuitton (on sale) // Pouch: TRUFFLE // Lipsticks & gloss: Bobbi Brown, Nivea, Laura Mercier,  // Scarf: Tuli Designs c/o
Top: Theory (similar) // Jeans: 7FAM // Bracelets: Sun & Stone c/o, David Yurman cuff, David Yurman bangle, David Yurman buckle bracelet
What’s in my bag? I’ve never done one of these sorts of posts before, but as summer rears her hot and humid head, I find myself loading my purse down with essentials to make it through the workday and weekend. So you might ask, how do I pack my tote with everything I need and not weigh my arm down?
Enter the perfect summer tote by Hudson+Bleecker. The Atlas Blue Jetsetter tote can easily be dressed up or down; I can carry it to work or use it as a beach bag (it’s fully lined!). Just a few weeks ago in Galveston I used my H+B tote for a beach bag during the day, emptied it out later, (the sand shook out so easily – a usually major peeve of mine) and filled it with necessities for the evening out. And like I said last week, blues have been my jam lately; I think it’s quite evident by the tote color and my accessories inside, wouldn’t you agree? Another thing so wonderful about this tote is the straps – not too wide, not too thin and they don’t dig in to my shoulder like some totes can do when they get filled to the brim.
I never leave home without my trusty Graphic Image wallet and planner; keeping track of the blog, my 9-5 job and the personal life can be quite a task at times. During the summer I am never without a wrap or shawl. I am always cold, but especially when temps outside are toasty, restaurants and shops are most often frigid inside. Lately I’ve been carrying one of my gorgeous Tuli Designs scarves – doubles as a fun bag accessory and a layer of warmth when I need it. Can’t forget the best organizational tools – TRUFFLE pouches, my iPad or business cards.
Now I want to hear what do kind of bag is your go-to during the week & what sorts of items do you carry that you can’t live without?
This post was brought to you in partnership with Hudson+Bleecker. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make Girl Wonder Life possible! 

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Comments

  1. Nan // Simply Elegant says

    06.18.2014 at 12:32 PM

    What a fun post!! I love that bag, so fun that it has those little cut outs!
    I always carry and extra layer with me, either a wrap or a light sweater. Even today it is 80 + degrees but I just hate when I am inside somewhere and get cold in the AC. My bag is always full of pouches like your Truffle one, so key for keeping everything organized!

  2. Lauren says

    06.18.2014 at 1:29 PM

    What a great tote bag! Love the color and size!

    -Lauren
    http://www.prettypiecesblog.com

  3. Merritt says

    06.18.2014 at 2:02 PM

    that perforated tote is a lovely piece for summer! Also love the color.

    The Style Scribe

  4. Lindsay Truax says

    06.18.2014 at 2:12 PM

    Love the color of your tote!

    pinkandnavystripes.com

  5. Nina says

    06.18.2014 at 7:15 PM

    What a cute tote! I can’t get enough Truffle and Tuli, and I love the colors you have.
    xo Nina

  6. Lauren Rose says

    06.18.2014 at 7:29 PM

    I love all of these pictures. I really like the layout of your blog as well!
    laurenroseprep.blogspot.com

  7. Kellyinthecity says

    06.19.2014 at 4:09 AM

    Ummmm your room is SO CUTE. I have serious room envy right now 🙂

    xx
    Kelly
    kellyinthecity.com

  8. Lauren says

    06.19.2014 at 4:12 AM

    LOL love the name of this post. Such a cute tote too!! xo

  9. Emily says

    06.19.2014 at 4:32 AM

    Loving this post — and that bag is to-die. XO

    http://dearserendipity.com

  10. Portuguese Prepster says

    06.19.2014 at 12:35 PM

    Love this post, fulfills all my nosy needs haha! And I love your room too, looks very relaxing!

  11. Lindsey Hutter says

    06.19.2014 at 3:10 PM

    Love that H&B tote! The color is perfection.

    xo, Lindsey
    http://www.caviartaste.com

  12. Corbin Page says

    06.19.2014 at 3:12 PM

    GiGi New York is my favorite. Love the tote too!

    Corbin
    Decor-Eat

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