-structured sides, no floppy hobos
-organized pockets, for speedy phone or camera usage
-2 medium length straps
-age appropriate look, no old lady handbags please
-a defining characteristic, something to make it stand out from all of my other purses and everyone elses
-square shape
-durable fabric

These requirements all came to me when I fell in love with Jen’s Nine West grey suede tote bag. When I saw her bag I decided that I needed a new bag for 2009. A bag that would help keep me organized, confident and ready to go out into the real world post college. We went to the Nine West outlet in search of a similar bag, but unforch did not have any luck. After we left the mall I went to the one store that always comes through for me in the purse department: Kohls.

Spotted: this bag in black with a lovely polka dot interior, organized pockets, two straps and a ton of room for all of my goodies. Success!

This bag will be going along with me to Jen’s house in Baltimore for a New Year’s Eve party.

Wishing you a peachie new year!