stuff i like : madewell's lorimer backpack
My first diaper bag was a massive bright blue handmade canvas bag that had one messenger style shoulder strap, and dug into my shoulders while I filled it to the max with every possible thing a baby could need or want.
Since then, I've become much better about paring down on the "essentials", and also narrowing in on what I like in a bag. I carried Lily Jade bags for close to four years, and they are gorgeous, very well-made, and convenient to use with their separate bag organizer and convertible straps.
But I was ready to move on to something a little smaller and more streamlined.
I've been carrying the
Lorimer backpack from Madewell
for 5 months now, and I'm in LOVE. Everything about it perfectly fits my needs and wants. I purchased it in November during a Black Friday sale, but I would gladly pay full price now if I needed to.
It's made of Italian leather, with a beautiful caramel color (also comes in black) that is very durable and has held up beautifully.
It has one large zipper pocket on the outside, as well as a small zippered pocket inside, and two small open pockets inside as well. Perfect for corralling lipsticks, hair bows, ear buds and my phone.
The backpack straps are thin, but surprisingly comfortable.
The zippers were a bit tough to use at first, but it hasn't been an issue, and they have held up well to plenty of tugging.
My
fits perfectly inside, with room for much more.
(PS. LOVE the Pronto changing pad. Just the right size, a carrying handle and handy pockets for healing balm and wipes! I've linked to the pattern we have above! )
Here's what I fit inside:
+
+wallet ( fits nicely in the front pocket)
+ sunglasses case and sunglasses
+ 2-4 hair bows for the girls
+ 2 Burt's Bees lipsticks and a Beauty Counter lip balm
+ ear buds (for listening to podcasts while grocery shopping)
+ hand sanitizer
+ a book if I'm feeling ambitious, or in case of car naps
+ usually a scarf, and a discarded toddler hat
+ snacks
+ and still room to fit store purchases or anything else that needs to be lugged about
So, bottom line:
I couldn't recommend the
more. It's stylish, classic, quality and fits everything I need. Thumbs way up.
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, and be backpack twins with me!
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