I think every girl needs at least one crossbody bag in their arsenal. I have a handful and this new Kate Spade Harmony crossbody bag is becoming a quick favorite. I picked the bright orange color which is a little different than what I’d typically go for, but it adds the absolute perfect pop to any outfit. It also comes in a few more neutral colors.
(The orange one is really bright and fun… Perfect for game days if orange is one of your school’s colors. This outfit is my little nod at the University of Florida!)
The size is perfect to fit the essentials without feeling like you’re lugging a large tote.
PS And, because Kate Spade loves students and teachers, they offer 15% off all purchases (in store only)! Just bring your school I.D. to take advantage of this amazing discount.
Maybe it's just my lighting, but that purse looks more pinkish-red than orange! It's a great colour, either way 🙂 I love cross body bags too, there are certain situations that I wouldn't want to carry anything else!
What a great outfit post! The bag is so cute, but what I am also really loving is your dress. Navy + white stripes, what could be better. Does it seem to fit true to size? The cut of the dress is really flattering, pieces that are fitted around the waist are always best for me. Hope your move is going well! xo
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
Maybe it's just my lighting, but that purse looks more pinkish-red than orange! It's a great colour, either way 🙂 I love cross body bags too, there are certain situations that I wouldn't want to carry anything else!
Sarah
Sweet Spontaneity
It's definitely a bright orange– the sun was setting so it looks a bit richer orange/red in the photos!
The shape of that bag is just perfect!! I love how the handles stick up 🙂 That bright color is so perfect!
Annie // Annie N Belle
Such a ute outfit! I love your mini bag!
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That crossbody goes so perfectly with your dress. I agree, a crossbody is a wardrobe must!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Love the outfit! I'm a HUGE Gators fan as well! I was born and raised in Gainesville 😉
Phyllis | http://www.prettypleese.com
It is such a great colour! I am so jealous!
xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com
I have a harmondy medium bag in pink and I love it!
That may be the most perfect crossbody I have ever seen. Love it!
Angela
http://www.angelascibilia.com
that cross body is perfect! They are great for college students especially!
xx,
Allie
allaboutaph.blogspot.com
My first Kate Spade bag was a cross body too! 🙂
Love,
Ane | Basque Prep
I have a larger Kate Spade bag in the same color and I absolutely love it!!
http://thecourtneydiaries.com
Very cute bag. I really like crossbody bags, especially for walking around the city.
This is the ideal bag. Love the structure.
http://www.kristajacobs.blogspot.com
The structure of the bag is beautiful! It's such a great size too!
Beautiful purse that works so well as a pop of color! It does look more red-pink in the pictures though
-Nicole
Meet Me in Midtown
Still love the ease of a cross body bag,even though my kids are grown.Easy to carry in the groceries,or an armful of flowers….very pretty!
I wish this purse was coming off with the true color, it definitely looks red in these pictures!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
How cute! I love Kate Spade and cross body bags!
Her Heartland Soul
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What a great outfit post! The bag is so cute, but what I am also really loving is your dress. Navy + white stripes, what could be better. Does it seem to fit true to size? The cut of the dress is really flattering, pieces that are fitted around the waist are always best for me.
Hope your move is going well! xo
I got one in a similar color (https://instagram.com/p/2Rq9XsykvW/?taken-by=shopfashionably) and it quickly became a favorite of mine! It goes with a surprising amount of outfits, even though it isn't a neutral. Love your dress!
xo
Amanda
http://www.fashionablyclearance.com