It feels as though I haven’t posted in months, but it’s only been a week. Odd!I’m here today with two tales, one of shame and one of triumph. Let’s go ahead and get the shame out of the way.1) The Beast(s)A few weeks ago I purchased three Steve Madde…

Well even though I promised myself I wouldn’t buy another bag while I am semi-unemployed I couldn’t resist this bag that I stumbled across in Sweet Charity a store located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. While I was buying it the shopgirl told me it was the last one!

Although I tend to tire easily of totes (not enough pockets, everything falls to the bottom) this bag charmed me with the natural color and leaf prints. As a bonus, when I got home I noticed a sentence in French across the top: Le Bonheur est a ceux qui savent rire. Thanks to the magic of Babelfish I learned this means something close to: Happiness stays with those who laugh.

The bag is called a Rootote by Super Planning Co because of a small zip up side pocket where I keep my four different kinds of lip balm. The three pockets inside are perfect for my wallet, phone and nano. I do wish their was a fifth pocket for my camera, but I guess I can always sew in another pocket if I really need it.

And I noticed when I got home that the style of the leafy print on the canvas tote almost matches my sheets. Now that’s coordination.

Don’t miss the Bluefly handbag sale going on right now. Some highlights are camel leather drawstring bag, decorated canvas hobo, a slick black leather tote, green studded bucket tote, bronze frame bag with pleats, and black & beige.