It’s In The Bag

Everywhere I go, chances are you will see me carrying a bag of some kind. I do so because it’s convenient and it’s also stylish.

I have several bags at my disposal but there’s a chosen few that really stand out in my opinion.

One bag is perfect for the upcoming night markets this summer in Greensburg and Ligonier. One of my totes is a Christmas gift given to me by someone I just met in 2020. One of the bags i take with me when I do a Target run (I hope I didn’t give that one away 😉). But one bag I have is brand new and a real fashion statement.

This tote is perfect for my coffee dates at White Rabbit or Abigail’s Coffeehouse. I take my books in it with me on walks around town (weather permitting). But there’s a story behind this cute tote and my favorite little shop in downtown Greensburg.

One afternoon before Christmas, I stopped into Trendy to visit the girls. During my visit, Alisha went into the stockroom to get a gift she had for me. She really had me in mind with this beauty. Back in the Spring, I commented on a picture of a cross stitch that said this very message. Alisha and I found out we had something in common. We both liked Gilmore Girls. I watched the series in 2020 and found my own little Stars Hollow in the small town of Ligonier.

Warmer weather is coming, and that means farmers markets, Shop Hop nights in Latrobe, and other market events in Greensburg and Ligonier. On that Saturday morning trips to pick up produce, why not tote it around in this lovely burlap bag?

I picked this sweet tote bag up at the little gift shop Masterspieces in downtown Latrobe during their Harry Potter event last fall. I haven’t used it much yet but I do plan to attend upcoming Country Market events in Ligonier and night markets in Greensburg this summer. Throw in a Shop Hop night in Latrobe too. I’m also hitting up some farmer’s markets in my little Stars Hollow this spring and summer.

You have to go to your favorite store to get a few things. Why not bring them home in this gorgeous Target tote? I take this with me on every Target run and it does the trick. Of course you can take it with you to the grocery store but admit it, it just isn’t the same anywhere else.

But the best bags of all are the ones I’ve been longing for and just picked up. There’s very stylish, very chic, and it looks perfect on me wherever I go. They’re Coach.

A few weeks ago, I shopped at Tanger outlets and one of the last place I went to before heading home was the Coach outlet. I had been waiting to do this for a while.

I guess you could say my Coach obsession started on Instagram as it always showed up in my sponsors. My coworker also carried around a Coach purse as well. I posted a picture of the tote I was interested in buying and Paula and Sara (my “mom and little sis/twin/fashion buddy) gave me some encouragement.

Of course I’m also worried that people will think I’m weird for carrying around a bag. While 99% could support me on this, there’s always that one percent who will tell me I look foolish with it on. So far I’ve only had one or two haters. My family is even for my Coach bag. I’ve had positive remarks coming from my cousins, encouraging me to be unapologetically me.

The crossbody is cute. I’ll take this a few days a week to work and the city tote on the weekends though I might switch it up and use the tote more. You can wear the crossbody across or on one shoulder. How cute is that red strap? I actually like to wear it on my left side.

A good way to style my crossbody would be with my Old Navy joggers or Skinny/Slim jeans (also from Old Navy and a T-shirt or sweatshirt. With the city tote, I usually style it with a polo or top and my favorite Old Navy jeans and my leopard print cardi.

The crossbody would be perfect to take on picnics to Twin Lakes or Keystone. The city tote is perfect for trips into Greensburg or Ligonier. I rocked the city tote at last Saturday’s Trendy Bunny birthday event and got rave reviews from some of my favorite bloggers whom I finally got to meet in person. My fashion buddy (also my little sis/twin) Sara absolutely loves it and loves the brand. I do believe my family is on board too. Which leaves one little problem.

I need to drop the self doubt and realize that if I love something, that’s all that matters. I love my Old Navy joggers and my tops from teelife and State of Virginia. I love Jane the Virgin and Gossip Girl (thanks Sara and Rob) and have Fuller House on my list. I love my Bath and Body Works lotions and I absolutely love my Coach wallet and purses. I’m more comfortable and confident than I used to be about it because I’m doing me and being unapologetically me.

Be you. The world will adjust.

Embrace Your Style. Explore your beauty💄 👗👠

You’re incredible. Shine bright like a diamond 💎

Keep being the wonderful, beautiful, incredible person that you are.

Be a ray of sunshine 🌞. Bring love ❤️, smiles 😊, fashion 👠 , style 👗, and beauty 💄 to your life and everyone else whom you are.

Finally, if you’re looking for a brand name bag, buy Coach.

Have a great weekend. ❤️ you.