The evolution (and de-evolution) of a Mom's bag is one of fashion and functionality.
This used to be my everyday bag. It was eve
rything I believed in. Made by a Canadian mompreneur (supporting my fellow WAHM and buying locally).
My black Agent Reclaim black bag was made with leather from a re-purposed leather jacket (supporting re-purposing materials).
And I bought it off etsy (not a big box store).
I loved that bag.
Then, I had another baby.
I needed a diaper bag. Washable was my big need.
And I won this sling backpack thru a website giveaway—and it was functional. And made in Canada. (still true to who I am)
But as Sharon wrote in 5 purse essentials when you have kids—there are things I needed in addition to diapers for my diaper bag. And this bag just lacked space for MY stuff.
A go-to Skip Hop Dash diaper bag...though not that nice new one down there with the bottle holder and pocket on the side {I wish!}. No, I bought an old version off of craigslist, staying true to my philosophy of re-purposing and meeting my "now I have to buy boxes of diapers so where can I save money?" new budget
This bag is easy. Organized. It also shows my life...is no longer just about me.
But I fear dear readers that my bag de-evolution has finally hit rock bottom. I am, somewhat, ashamed.
Yesterday I bought...
A FANNY PACK.
Yes, yes I did.
Did you hear what I just heard? I swear I just heard YMC bloggers -> I Spy Style Mummy, Party Mummy, Shop Mummy and Wall Candy do a group shudder. I know, my style isn't so much about fashion as it is about function.
There is it...the complete de-evolution of my bag. Don't judge me by what I carry (ok, judge I little, I understand).
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