I'm not much of a tote bag kinda girl. The large size feels more appropriate for beach days and long trips, however a smaller tote that's big enough to hold a decent amount of stuff without being annoyingly bulky - like this geometric tote from Stella & Dot - is a good compromise! I've taken this tote on two long-distance trips (as a carry-on bag to Michigan and catch-all bag to Tennessee), on several day trips and just running errands around town. Sadly, the exact version of the bag is no longer available, but Stella & Dot does has a gorgeous neutral chevron version - LOVE!
look 1: pink and navy
bag: Stella & Dot (neutral chevron version) | top: J. Crew Factory (cute alternative) | pants: Loft (similar) | cardigan: J. Crew (exact) | sandals: Loft (cute alternative) | watch: Fossil (same face with a leather band) | bracelet: Bourbon and Boweties (exact)
The first way I styled this bag was with pink pants and a navy top for a casual work or weekend look.
look 2: boho chic
bag: Stella & Dot (neutral chevron version) | top: Old Navy (exact) | jeans: American Eagle (exact) | booties: Vince Camuto (exact) | necklace: Kendra Scott (exact) | watch: Fossil (same face with a leather band) | bracelet: Bourbon and Boweties (exact)
This tote was perfect for last Friday's day date to the movies (ideal for smuggling in Twizzlers and such, amiright?).
look 3: chambray all day
bag: Stella & Dot (neutral chevron version) | top: J. Crew Factory (exact) | pants: Loft (similar) | sandals: Loft (cute alternative) | necklace: Stella & Dot (exact) | watch: Target (similar) | bracelets: Kendra Scott cuff (similar) and SageKandCo (designer dupe, designer original)
Another pink pants look with a different shirt and accessories from earlier this spring.
look 4: preppy pencil skirt
bag: Stella & Dot (neutral chevron version) | shirt: GAP (exact) | cardigan: J. Crew Factory (exact in other colors) | skirt: J. Crew Factory (exact) | shoes: J. Crew Factory (exact) | necklace: J. Crew Factory (exact)
A smaller tote can be work appropriate, especially when dressed up with a pretty pencil skirt. I wore this to work yesterday, and it worked great for all my usually everyday stuff and camera.
look 5: T-shirt and jeans
bag: Stella & Dot (neutral chevron version) | jeans: American Eagle (similar) | T-shirt: Out of Print (exact) | sandals: Loft (cute alternative) | necklace: Stella & Dot (exact) | watch: Target (similar) | bracelets: Kendra Scott cuff (similar) and SageKandCo (designer dupe, designer original)
A fun, casual outfit for day tripping. To make it fall appropriate, I'd throw on a cargo jacket, scarf and booties.
Thanks to Anne and Jenn for hosting the #momstyleremix series! Be sure to check out the other linkups for some great tote bag inspiration.
Want more #momstyleremix? Check out my jackets, chambray, colored bottoms, T-shirts, cardigans, sneakers, sweatshirts and jeans remixes! Next month is scarfs - ya'll know I'm all excited about that!
Thanks to Anne and Jenn for hosting the #momstyleremix series! Be sure to check out the other linkups for some great tote bag inspiration.
Want more #momstyleremix? Check out my jackets, chambray, colored bottoms, T-shirts, cardigans, sneakers, sweatshirts and jeans remixes! Next month is scarfs - ya'll know I'm all excited about that!
Love your tote - and how you show how versatile a patterned one can be!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The small size has quickly made it one of my favorite bags. :)
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