Good morning, Tuesday. Hazy. Hot. Humid. Repeat. Ah, Summer. I want to love you but struggle with your stickiness. Why must your warmth come with so much oppression?
Oh, well. I should not complain about the heat. Before we know it, it'll be chilly again.
And of course one starts thinking of Fall wardrobes and such on days such as this, or at least I do. Lately, I've been so into the whole vibe of uniform dressing, and a craving for something pared down and spare. If you were living in New York in the 90s, you'll no doubt remember (or owned) the iconic Prada nylon backpack, which then gave birth to the well worn and known messenger version. I myself did not own one at the time- because I was still rocking my Stussy backpack back then. Yea, I'm that old.
So when I saw this fabulous messenger/military bag on Jolie Laide's website, I was reminded of a time where minimalism was at its peak. I love this bag so much and was happy to read it fits everything you could ever want, including a laptop. It's a great bag for travel and life on the go. PS- one of the founders of Jolie Laide is Andrea Linett, she of magazine editor fame and blogger whom I adore. I like her steez very much and look forward to seeing more fun stuff from this collection of basics to wear day in and day out. And that's why this bag makes it onto my every day wish list- because there's no place this bag would be out of place- even kind of chic with something dressed up, as well as with your gym clothes. I'm glad to see this well known shape making a comeback. I love a good utility bag and this is a nice departure from my typical tote, with a bonus army green lining within to give it that great surplus feel. Time to dig out that vintage Helmut Lang denim jacket, too.
Call this a must have. As in, I must have it. And so must you. At $325 it's not an army/navy store steal, but it also ain't Prada. (See how I just enabled you? I'm good like that).
Cause that's what's up this maven every day recommend of a Tuesday. Yours, in well packed bags. XO
EDITOR'S NOTE: The bag is satin, people. SATIN. Not nylon. Now it really goes the extra mile when it comes to feeling a bit more dressed up than that old Prada bag sitting in the back of your closet next to your chunky mary janes. ;0