This is becoming a trend…

This is clearly turning into something with another belt bag sighting via Vogue. The thing is, I still can’t get the Gucci gg marmont matelassé leather belt bag to work into my rotation. Even if the strap were longer, it’s just a touch too tiny even for my minimalist daily essentials. Ironically, buying the bag has led me to appreciate my latest purchase, the Louis Vuitton six key holder, which I hadn’t been impressed with initially and my LV Eva clutch (out of my rotation for roughly a year). 

After being forced to keep my keys on a simple ring again, I concluded that I really did prefer the key holder. And it fits easily into that Eva clutch. I’m still using the key cles in place of my Chanel O case because of going to the beach, etc. but that darn belt bag. 

Finally Got Around to…

Finally got around to posting the Gucci Belt Bag Review video. Again, not the greatest video but it gets the job done. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t even end up using the bag for the rest of that day. I went to the gym and then transferred my things into a Louis Vuitton Eva clutch. There’s a bit of irony there since I hadn’t been using my Eva on account that I’d felt it was too small, but it’s a lot larger than the belt bag. I’m even getting use out of the six key ring holder I’d been regretting. Turns out I like the key holder better than I like having the keys loose on a ring in a bag after all…thanks Gucci belt bag. If it hadn’t been for the belt bag I would still have the Eva in my closet and be less enthused about the six key holder. Of course I’m back to the LV mini Palm Springs backpack. I just love that bag. It is absolutely perfect for my needs. 

The Gucci Marmont Belt Bag

It’s a fanny pack. I didn’t exactly want a fanny pack…oh, I’m sorry “belt bag”, but I did want another hands free bag and I THOUGHT I had the perfect solution with the Gucci Marmont belt bag. Side note: I plan on doing a YouTube video on this bag sometime within the week when it’s more convenient. Because the plan was to wear the bag crossbody style. My mistake (huge mistake) was ordering the bag in the smallest size. I should have called the 800 number and asked for assistance in sizing, but I’m so accustom to being small. I made the assumption that the small size would fit crossbody on a small person, no such luck. For reference: I’m 5’2″ tall, weigh 98 (ok, technically 97.6) pounds, with a natural waist of 22.5″ (I’m guessing around 24 or 25″ in the sweatshirt). Crossbody is not really an option unless wearing the bag at this height becomes a “thing”. It’s not really uncomfortable, it just looks weird. 

And the bag is small! I mean really small. I can barely fit the iPhone 7 Plus in there. When looking at the measurements, it appeared to be comparable to a Chanel mini but now that I have the bag in my hands it feels smaller. What the bag can actually hold is:

The iPhone 7 Plus in a very slim case, RayBan aviator sunglasses, my keys (no keychains), an eyeliner, one lip product, a Bobbi Brown corrector, and an LV key cles. That’s it. It’s stuffed. 
How I plan on using this bag this week: for the most part I plan on using it as a bag within a bag for the next four days. In the gym bag in for the morning then take it out and use it alone on walks with my daughter. In my Speedy or Neverfull along with all my computer stuff for two days of work and then again take it out for trips around town with my baby girl. After that…I’m not really sure. I’m not sure this bag will make it into my regular rotation or end up being sold like my WOC. I guess I could try to return it for the larger size strap…but I’m not really much of a returner. I’ll have to think it over. I just hope my experience helps someone else. It makes a nice pouch or clutch without the belt if that’s helpful. If you have any styling suggestions, please let me know. Until then, wish me luck. Looks like I’ll be sporting a fanny pack. 

My Toddler Mom Bag

​​I’m pretty sure this is one of the worst videos ever created, but I promised a review of my “ultimate toddler mom bag” and here it is. I do love this bag and I’ve been using it a ton this summer. 

Skinny for Summer

Summer is a time to downsize, which is ironic since I’m a small bag girl in general. Even my large bags have very few embellishments. Downsizing for me is moving from a small Chanel 0 case to a Louis Vuitton key cles. Most of my personal bags are minis. Even my ultimate toddler mom bag (which I’ll be reviewing this week) is technically in the mini category. I’m not a crazy small bag person, my Chanel WOC is being sold on consignment as I write this, but I’m clearly in camp mini. And as my bags migrate into the summer months, so does my iPhone case, making Twelve South’s Relaxed Leather case with pockets my mommy mini bag travel companion. Personally, I think the term “with pockets” is a bit of an overstatement, with slots is a bit more realistic, as very literary there are two slits in the back of the case for credit cards. Calling this a “wallet case” is also a misnomer since it won’t replace your wallet (hence the LV key cles). What this handy item will do is: provide easy access to one or two cards you are currently using when out and about maintaining a slim profile. The design of the case is pretty basic. Really, I think it’s just a plastic case with a leather cover which retails for $50.00 (steep)but it’s a trusted brand and the leather is of good quality. I also like the fact that the case comes up over the sides of the phone, it makes me feel as though if I were to drop my device, it has a fighting chance at survival. 

Because this case isn’t a full wallet, I do believe it is often overlooked. At the same time, it is a niche market that will find this case useful, as in ladies with small bags. I could see this case being a liability for someone who carries their phone in their pocket as the cards could become loose and dislodge (they’re in there pretty good, but it could happen). So, if you’re jumping on the mini bag trend, give this case a try. 

It’s About Time

Wow, it’s been awhile. And, it’s hard to get back into the swing of things. Not to mention, it’s hard to find time to get back into the swing of things. There’s so much I want to write about it’s overwhelming which is exactly what has prevented me from posting anything at all. Do I even remember how to post? I’m not sure. I have apps I’m in love with (finally found a workflow solution), cases (do you know I own ALL of 12 South’s wallet cases? I can explain), I’ve found the perfect designer toddler mom bag…maybe two which brings me to my first unboxing video for YouTube which I’ll post as soon as I, you know, get the box. There’s so much banging and crashing along inside of my brain that in order to post anything I had to post *something*. My plans for the week: 
* Review of 12 South’s Relaxed Leather iPhone 7 Plus case. 

* What’s in my bag? And why I’m totally obsessed with my bag. 

* Finally the perfect calendar app…sorry Apple, I needed something more. 

* Overrated! Two high fashion accessories unworthy of all the hype. 
As you can see, I’m a list maker. So stick around. This blog is back.