Finally...

I've been obsessed with diaper bags. Obsessed, because I HATE them.

I am a total bag whore. I own more expensive handbags/totes than a person of my income rightfully should, and the diaper bag thing had me pretty much breaking out in hives because they are typically so. hideous. I posted on my other blog about how I'm trying to resist the urge to buy a kate spade diaper bag--the Holy Grail of stylish diaper bags. But, my wise readers talked me out of it with their reminders about the kind of stuff that goes into a diaper bag (such as dirty clothes...). They encouraged me to think about how I'd feel the first time I had to put a throw-up covered outfit into my 300 dollar diaper bag. To say that I "shuddered" at the thought was an understatement.

Since then, I've periodically looked for other options. I've always been disappointed or annoyed, so I'd pretty much stopped looking. I figured I'd end up with one of those boring messenger-type bags. I still have 8+ weeks to go, so it hasnt been a major priority of late, either.

But today, I stumbled on my compromise. I'm happy to report that I've chosen:



as my diaper bag. I bought it today, and some time in the next 6-8 weeks I'll fill it with all kinds of exciting things. And, I'm happy to report that at under $60.00 should my child pee or throw up on it, I can buy a new one without batting an eyelash....




P.S. I am now resisting the urge to buy a pair of brown suede boots to match....