What is in the Beach Bag

Clava Tote

Trina Turk Beach Towel

Monogrammed Hat

Book- That Night, Chevy Stevens

I am in love with this tote and the color options are endless.  It is perfect for the beach. You cannot go wrong with it.  

Now a day on the beach isn't complete without a great printed towel, a hat, and a good book.  

What is always in your beach bag?

Are you reading a good "beach read?"  Let me know I will need a new book soon.

Whats in My Bag?

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So I really enjoy the Whats in my bag post from other bloggers.  I have decided to do one of my own.
I love to organize and it shouldn't be a surprise that I make sure my bag is organized too! 

I have a system for organizing my bag, which makes it easier when switching my bag in the morning.  I use what I call "little zip bags."  These little bags are great and keep everything neat and together.  It feel like one of the worst feelings is when you can't find something in your bag.

Here is what is inside:

Here is what you can usually find in my bag.  Wallet, book, sunglasses, change purse, and all my "little zip bags."

This Marc Jacobs holds my Kate Spade card holders, which are perfect for gift cards and your license.

This Cinda B "Happy" bag is a favorite of mine.  This size and shape is wonderful in any bag.  This is where I have a couple pens, a nail file, really a place to put things that don't stay in the bag.  I move things in and out of this one.  Like earbuds and more gift cards.

The polkadot J.Crew "little zip bag" is a catch all for things I need all the time.  Hand sanitizer, hair ties, kleenex, lotion, and a mini sewing kit (you never know).

This JPK holds all the lip glosses and lipsticks.  

I don't know about you all but I hate when my things move around in my bag and I can't find them.

How do you keep your bag organized?

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

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I hope everyone had a great long Memorial Day weekend and safe travels.  I can't believe May is almost over!  I can tell you that I enjoyed my weekend.

I didn't go away or travel over my weekend.  I stayed right here in Baltimore.

Friday was a very long work day (that happens when there is a day off involved).  I was invited to the baseball game, but missed it.

But that's ok, Friday turned into a low key stay in night.  

Saturday was parent-filled.  The morning was spent around the house and then my parents picked me up to run some errands and grab lunch.  I love spending time with my parents, especially when Hubs is working.  

Later that day the Hubs and I headed to HomeGoods and grabbed some dinner. 

Finds at HomeGoods:

How great are these mailboxes.  I think I need one!

I left it at the store, but I have been thinking about it.  I may have to go back and see if it is still there.

After we left we stopped at Sonic for half price Milkshakes.

They have some of the best Milkshakes.  

And during the summer they have half price shakes after 8 p.m.

Sunday was spent in downtown Baltimore.  We were invited to a Memorial Day grill out.  

Red, White, and Blue was encouraged, so of course I added to it with accessories.

Crab included in celebrating Memorial Day.

On Monday I enjoyed the wonderful weather in the morning.  It was so nice to sit out and spend some time with my mom and do a little light reading.

It felt so good to feel the sun!  I can't wait for more time like that this summer.

That night ended with grilling out at the in-laws.

All and all a wonderful weekend.

What did you all do this past weekend?

Did you travel or stay home?

Top 5: Bags Every Woman Should Own

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Every woman needs to have certain bags in their closet.  The basics are very important and if you ask me, they are a must have.
Some people are bag changers and some people use the same bag everyday until it is worn out.  I wonder how they can do this.  I change my bag to go with my outfit.  Just today I changed my bag which I changed yesterday!

But these Top 5 Bags are ones that the bag changer and not both all need.  

1) Classic Black
Every woman needs a nice black bag.  I don't care what you say, this is a must!  It will go with a simple outfit or an event outfit.  Classic is always a must.

2) Tan or Brown
To cover the basics a great tan bag is important.  It will go with so much you can't go wrong.

I use this tan and white bag all the time.  It goes with so many outfits and colors, it is a great option to own.

Or this great option is fun too.  Add a little color to a traditional bag.

3) Clutch 

Whether it is a night out on the town or an special event a clutch is a perfect choice.  I can't say a certain color is better because I personally believe you could use a few clutches for the different seasons and outfits.

You always need a couple options for an evening out.

4) A Statement Bag

Now this can be a bag that is a great color or one that stands out.  It should be something different.  Maybe a bag with a great pattern.  These are the fun bag out of the group.

This Tory Burch bag has been a favorite of mine.  The color is like nothing else.  It is such a fun bag to pair with a simple outfit.  This bag makes the statement.

The colors of these are great and are also another statement bag.  Love these!

5) The Beach Bag

With Summer coming up, the beach bag something that needs to be on the list.  I love to head to the beach and I pack my bag.  I usually will have a drink, towel, snack, sunglasses, hat book, and a magazine.

This is why I love this Henri Bendel Bag

So there you have it.  If you are missing one of the Top 5 bags, you need to add it.  

Do you love bags as much as I do?

Do you change your bag to go with your outfit?

Currently Like

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This will be a little random mix of everything I currently like right now.  There are so many new things popping up with spring, I can't keep up.  

So many great things!

1. New Nikon Camera- 

This new camera, DF-SRL has such a fun look with its vintage style matched with its up to date technology.

2. Essie Nail Polish-

So excited to try some new colors.  

serial shopper

spin the bottle

resort fling

I need to go and get these new 2014 colors

3. Barrington Bags-  

I have been looking at these bags for sometime but never seemed to purchase, no idea why.  But how great are these?

4. Baseball-

I am not a big baseball fan, but I love going to the games with friends.  Can't wait to go this year.

5. FlipFlops-

It was so nice to break out the flipflops for the SC trip and while there I got these great Sam Edelman Romy wedges.  I love them so much; I may have them in a couple colors.

What are you do you currently like during this season?

Bosom Buddy Bags

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Baltimore, Maryland is a place full of surprises, from great food to beautiful accessories.  You never know what you are going to get, but with Bosom Buddy Bags you know you are going to get a classic bag.  These hand woven bags are hand adorned right here in MD.

These bags are so cute!  The have a classic prep look that will have everyone talking.

There are different ribbon options and adornments on each bag.  

The ribbon colors are endless.  

Striped or solid you have the option of pink, green, khaki, navy and white, black, white, turquoise and white, red, tan, coral, and the list goes on.

There are so many great options, but it doesn't stop there.  

The adornments make the bag.  The options are great.  An Anchor, bee, crab, Fleur de Lis, sand dollar, starfish, shell, gator, fox, and for a little edge a skull and bones.  But that isn't even all the options!  There is one for everybody.  

So if you find these bags as cute as I do you can find them here on their website, Bosom Buddy Bags.

On the site you will be able to find a store near you and look at the different sizes, colors, and adornment options.

Have fun looking around and let me know what you think.

Can you live without one?

Bags, They Always Fit

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As I have stated before I am an accessory type of girl, you know they always fit!

 I especially love bags.  Bigger tote bags are my favorite because I tend to carry to much stuff with me.  From my Kate Spade planner to Band aids, I have it all.  And it is all organized if I do say so myself.  (I may have to do one of those in my bag posts and show you how I keep everything straight)

Anyway, one of my favorite go to bags is the famous Longchamp, Le Pliage.  These bags are workhorses.

One is never enough.  I have dragged these bags through it all.  

I have used these bags as school bags through college.  I have traveled to Hawaii and back with one.  And I use them as my everyday tote.  I believe that you can't go wrong with them.  If you are thinking about getting one, take the leap and you will not look back.

Now there is a downside.  Everyone has them.  You see yourself coming and going with these bags. 

This is a real picture.  I was out with some friends and when we were all heading out for the night we all went to get our bags and this is what happened.  There were at least 7 black Longchamps!

But surprisingly enough, this does not stop me from carrying these bags and something like that normally does.  I am such a fan of these little durable bags.

Do you have one?  Is it a favorite on your list too?