So, you find yourself faced with a dilemma. Wear your cute new purse and carry half of your belongings in your hands or lug around your backpack and have your hands free? Since I experience negative degree wind chills most days of the week at Notre Dame, most of the time I prefer to have the ability to put my hands in my coat pockets to ward off the whole frostbite thing. Cold fingers are not so rad.
When I spotted this Fashionista, I first noticed her cozy cold weather attire. Then, when she turned to the side I observed her bag. Cute, classy and convenient enough to carry all of her daily necessities, this tote is truly a work of art. Featuring a painting by Degas, the bag will turn heads and still be a functional part of your outfit. She keeps it simple with the rest of her outfit by pairing a black fur and gold-accented coat with black jeans, black boots and a nude scarf. The accent bag draws the eye yet still serves its purpose.
Each time I am shopping and see a purse I like, I ask myself: “Will this fit my laptop?” If the answer is no, I sadly replace it and walk away, at least for the time being. The role of a student requires me to haul half of my belongings around campus on a daily basis. If you face the same reluctance to carry a backpack as I do, consider the oversized purse your new best friend.
How To: Grab your favorite printed bag and pair it with a neutral outfit to really make it pop!
