Everyone once in a while, you stumble across a product that makes you gasp, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Last year at the Holiday Ole Market, I spied a booth with some ultra chic handbags and decided to take a peek. The woman who greeted me with the friendliest smile turned out to be designer and owner Christi Lang, who has created a line of handbags that almost seem too good to be true. Designed right here in San Antonio, Texas, but made in Italy, these fine leather bags are gorgeous on the outside and amazingly functional on the inside. But before I get to0 far ahead of myself, here’s what I wore WITH the bag. 🙂
This was right after a Fashion Week San Antonio meeting, hence the lovely backdrop of our San Antonio Public Library. And many thanks to my friend Natalie Saldana for the photos! Nothing like a committee meeting full of stylish people to force you to step up your game!
These Joie heels have become a staple in my wardrobe this summer. They are so, so comfortable, and the bandage straps mean I hardly feel like I’m walking in heels. They are practically one with my foot they’re so secure!
This skirt is from another great online boutique that’s based out of San Antonio as well! Check out Elle X Two here when you have a chance. The girls who are curating these amazing pieces are named Gabrielle and Michelle (hence the name ELLE times two, get it?) and they are simply lovely! This piece came with a crop top as well, but I’d be lying if I said my post-baby body is ready for that at only four months out. Good thing the skirt flows just as nicely with a soft tee from Club Monaco!
Pardon all the wrinkles, let’s just be glad I made it out of the house in this outfit without peanut butter or baby spit up on me. I’m also obsessed with this statement necklace from Target, and I love layering it on top of my every day Kendra Scott necklace.
Ok, so back to this bag and it’s amazing functionality. This is the inside, where you can see Christi has added a HUGE amount of pockets which means you have space for absolutely anything and everything you may want to carry. She’s also included a sunglasses case, key ring with magnet to keep them close at hand, and a small wallet to carry coins or cash if you like. There’s even a back pocket that will fit an iPad mini or Kindle.
For a busy working mom, this level of organization is MONUMENTAL for me. I honestly cannot stress enough how easy it is for me to keep track of receipts, find my lipstick, and avoid burrowing through the bottom of my bag to find a Kleenex when Cora needs to blow her nose. So glamorous, right? But seriously, I highly recommend this bag, and I must insist you head over to her website here to check out all the colors and styles she offers. Let me know which one is your favorite!
XO,
A
P.S. Christi Lang is a friend and client of mine and gifted me with a bag in exchange for this review. Don’t worry though, all opinions are my own!
