Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Utilitarian Chic

Earlier, I pondered what type of weekender bag I'd love the most if I were getting one for my road trip today. I considered some bags with fun prints, but I equally love the idea of utilitarian-chic totes with buckles and leather...

When I look at each of the following bags, I can imagine exactly how I'd want to travel while carrying them. I'd be driving a lovely vintage car or hoping on-board a private plane, perhaps one I'd pilot myself.


I'd wear a crisp white button-down with a well-cut pair of linen pants (ones that miraculously never wrinkle, natch) and a pair of bronze metallic sandals. And I'd have a pair of aviators to shield my eyes from the sun.

This outfit is pretty close, and I wouldn't complain about looking like her!
Jonathan Miller

And, of course, I'd be jotting off to some exotic locale, such as Morocco for a long weekend (never mind that such a trip wouldn't likely entail only a weekender-size bag for me...)


Where I'd take a glass of tea under this rooftop tent and watch as the sun set.


-Sigh-

Oh. Right. The bags!

I carried a white bag nonstop a few summers ago, and by the end of the season, it was definitely showing its wear. I know how impractical a bag like this is, especially for travel, but I can't help but lust after them all the same, including this lovely one from J.Crew.

I'd more than happily carry the gorgeous Balenciaga Giant Weekender in Sahara or almost any of the multitude of colors in which it is available.

The six-pocket extra large travel bag by Valhalla certainly looks roomy enough to carry all the things I could throw in it, yet it retains a stylish appearance too.


I love the Mulholland Safari Bag in waxed canvas; the bag, like many of its Mulholland counterparts, makes me a little weak in the knees-- a bit masculine, yes, but still oh-so-chic. And I'm positive it's a bag E would be happy to carry too.



I saw this tool bag mentioned months ago on Urban Grace; with its canvas and leather exterior paired with an interior full of pockets and dividers, I was instantly intrigued with the idea of it as a weekend tote-- I have been ever since.

I am about to hit the road, sadly, without any of these beauties, but I am excited all the same. I love a little roadtrip with some good tunes and a sunny day!

10 comments:

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Oh, you are singing my song! I'm a nut for bags!

Have a wonderful, safe trip!!

evencleveland said...

I dream of a Balenciaga bag.

alissa said...

That Mulholland bag is awesome! Perfect details

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

i'd go for vintage travel option anyday, even if it might take longer! how gorgeous are these bags, that "tool" bag is so chic!

xx

I ♥ You said...

i love the Klein bag - and if I remember from Domino it was rather inexpensive! go for it!

studioJudith said...

There's something so divine about a tented canopy on a terrace ... . and the banco / daybed is just right.
JJjjj

Courtney said...

Have a great trip!

I love the Valhalla and Mulholland bags. Sigh.

Bon Voyage.

Anonymous said...

Balenciaga please! I saw one in person at Barney's awhile back and it was like seeing a celebrity--even more beautiful than it looks on film!

Jane Flanagan said...

The Mulholland is divine!!!

Treacy said...

Oh my goodness. I can't stand it, I love them all. I may be leaning a little toward the Mulholland, but I love the Canvas Klein bag, and White JCrew bag- Oh man...