walk softly and carry a big bag.


When I was younger and a new mom, I used to carry a very small purse.  You know the kind that fit maybe your wallet, cell phone and a stick of gum.  I would also tote along with me a massive diaper bag complete with 6 extra onesies, burp cloths, blankets, pacis and lots of other baby stuff that you don’t actually need if you’re running to the grocery store for ten minutes.

So what I ended up doing was juggling a baby, a diaper bag, a small purse, and a car seat everywhere I went.  It was inefficient at best, but mostly just a really big pain.



Aaaand then I got smart, left half the gear at home, and started carrying a bigger purse.

Problem solved.

Top, Pants: Loft (similar here). Blazer: H&M (similar here).  Bag: Cynthia Rowley via Marshalls.  Wedges: Nine West (similar here).  Necklace: Ebay.

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18 Comments

  1. Daisy wrote:

    ahhh, I think we’ve all been there, I certainly have :)
    Loving all the yellow on you these days, that color really suits you girly!
    Loving the new blog layout as well, very classy.

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  2. Reminds me of the new “luvs” commercials. First kid. . . mom takes EVERYTHING possible and forgets baby. 2nd kid. . . handful of cheerios, 2 diapers baby strapped in the bjourn and toddler walking. Done. We get smarter with each one.

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  3. Tara wrote:

    I love that you wear so many printed pants! Very stylisticly (is that a word?) inspirational.

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  4. newpetite wrote:

    Love the yellow with those printed pants!! You are glowing!!

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  5. Chelsea wrote:

    Amen sister! I wish I had learned this trick earlier!
    Chelsea
    http://www.hautechildinthecity.com

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  6. Learning wrote:

    What a great look! Thanks for the tip on big purses vs baby bags :).

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  7. LOVE your pregnant style! :)

    happymedley.blogspot.com

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  8. CC wrote:

    Love this cute look! And I’ve never owned a diaper bag! ;) I only have one little one (who is four now) but I couldn’t see the practicality of carrying both a diaper bag and a purse everywhere. ;) So, I just carried a giant bag. And then he got big enough that I don’t have to carry all of his stuff too. And now I am so happy to be carrying a smaller bag. Ahhhh. ;) Love that yellow tote, by the way. Totes are so much cuter than diaper bags anyway!

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  9. Those pants look awesome on you, love them with yellow!

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  10. Laura F wrote:

    i adore big bags! except for when everything falls down to the bottom…

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  11. Kimberly wrote:

    Yes I’ve started just using a bigger purse. Still use a diaper bag for church but. . . I don’t know if I can even keep that up. Babies need so much stuff!

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  12. pants are fab! and the yellow looks great on you!

    http://www.ericabelliocreations.blogspot.com

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  13. When my son was first born, i would carry around a diaper bag and purse. Then it got easier when he got older, as i could just put some wipes and a diaper in my big coach bag. Now that we are potty training, well almost finished, i have to carry around the diaper bag again. I am hoping that soon i won,t need to carry extra clothes and underwear around. Love your outfit. You look amazing.

    Agi
    Vodkainfusedlemonade.wordpress.com

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  14. Keely wrote:

    Love this combo! It looks so comfy and chic. And your yellow bag is to die for!

    Posted 9.12.12 Reply
  15. You are so adorable!
    cindysmakeupbag.blogspot.com

    Posted 9.13.12 Reply
  16. Marie-Eve wrote:

    Love the whole outfit ! You look amazing ! And yes, a big purse is a must when you’re a mom. But sometimes, you have to be careful, I once got a diaper out of my bag in front of a client at work !
    My Blog – A Pretty Nest

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
  17. Long-time lurker, first time commenter. LOL! I just have to tell you that those black & white ikat pants make your legs look nine-miles long. As another person who is shall we say, vertically challenged, I know how significant important that can be. LOL!

    You look great!

    Posted 9.14.12 Reply
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