I have always loved bags/purses! When I was growing up, I was always on the hunt for the cutest bag to carry all my books and school supplies in (I have one Betsy Johnson bag that I am still obsessed with) . Not much has changed…. 😀 I am still obsessed with adorable bags, but my focus has shifted to bags that are perfect for my work needs!
Because I am in consulting and am working at different client sites, I don’t have a desk where I can stash some of these essentials, so I have to carry them with me. So, what all do I store in my bag? I need my laptop to fit, all of my chargers, notebooks, beauty essentials (you know, the chap stick, concealer, mascara, and a bold lip color for those nights that happy hour calls), a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day and a few protein bars/other snacks for those days when I have back to back meetings and no time to grab lunch. That is a lot, y’all!
When I first laid eyes on this Emma bag by JEMMA bag, I immediately fell in love with its sleek exterior design. And then when I saw the pictures of interior compartments and organizational elements, I knew it would be perfect for my lifestyle! The hardest part about deciding to purchase this bag was deciding what color to choose. Ultimately, I decided to go with the black and vanilla color because it would go with a majority of my wardrobe!
After a few days of checking and re-checking the shipping status of this Jemma bag (can you tell I was anxiously awaiting it’s arrival), it landed on my doorstep in one of the most gorgeous boxes I have ever seen! (But, seriously y’all – I still have the box and am deciding what to do with it, because it is so sturdy and just overall a stunning black and white design). Paired with this solid (and gorgeous) blue fit and flare dress from Eliza J, my trusty watch and a nude pair of pumps, the bag makes a statement while looking polished and professional for a day of client meetings!
I hope y’all are having a good work week! I’m in Houston and not traveling this week (wohoo!) and am excited to be attending some great events tomorrow (Wed, 5/18) hosted by some fabulous blogger friends! First, I’ll be stopping by the L’eggs x Dress for Sucess Houston donation party at Tarakaan hosted by Shasie from Live Life in Style! This is a great event supporting a fabulous local charity empowering women to have great careers by providing gently used clothes and career preparation! Then, I will be heading to one of the four (yes, four) Charm Parties at Elaine Turner. Each of the locations is hosted by a fabulous blogger and 15% of the proceeds will go to the Autism Rescue Angels! If you are in town, I hope that you can attend one of these events and support two fantastic causes!
I would love to hear in the comments below what your favorite bag is right now and what are the must haves you look for when shopping for a purse! Do you also own a Jemma Bag?
Affiliate Links: Eliza J Dress (Newer Version) | Corso Como Heels | TravelPro Carry On Suitcase | Michele Watch (Similar Kate Spade Watch) | JEMMA Emma Bag
Photos by: Lauren Beatty Photography
Disclosure: I received a discount on my JEMMA bag in exchange for featuring it in this post. This is a product I use to carry my work essentials and I appreciate JEMMA collaborating with SGSB to share it with all of you! All opinions are my own. Additionally, This post contains affiliate links. I may be compensated if you purchase through these links. Please see my disclosure policy for more details and thank you for supporting SGSB!
such a pretty purse! I love one that is big enough for me to shove whatever I need in it 🙂
elle
Southern Elle Style
That bag is fabulous! I love your blog, you have a new follower!
What a great bag! I love that it’s two-toned and the size!
I just love bags too, they are my favorite accessory…well besides shoes. Maybe it’s a tie? Either way, this bag is lovely!
What a fantastic bag. All of my purses are so small, I need a great everyday bag like yours! Lovely post.
I can’t decide which I like the best: your hand bag or the stunning blue dress. Can I have both?
What an adorable bag! I’m loving the nude and black color combo! xo
This purse is so cute, and it sounds amazing! I’m still in school, so I always look for bags that will hold everything I need for classes, study sessions, etc. in an organized way. And cuteness is definitely a must too! 🙂
I love a purse that is cute and also big enough to fit everything that I need for a day! I am obsessed with a backpack style purse that I use all. the. time.
Charlene The Frugal Fashionista
Such a cute look! That bag is gorgeous!
xo Ashley
That is a great size. I am often carrying my laptop with me, so I usually need a bigger bag.
So true!! It can be so hard to find bags big enough to carry all that you need while still being stylish. Great post!
xo
Sara Kate Styling
I love the color of your dress! You look amazing!!! I love big bags too and thats a great one.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Love your bag!
This is such a cute bag and I want one of my very own! You look totally gorgeous and I’m a big fan of this entire outfit xx Adaleta Avdic
great bag! Love it for work!
Laura B. | http://www.LauraWears.com
I love the combination of royal blue, cream and black! You look oh-so-lovely! XO
It was so great seeing you at Shasie’s event! This bag is gorgeous and the outfit looks so pretty on you! Thanks for sharing the bag… I need a Mary Poppins style purse in my life. We must brunch. Kay? 🙂
Jillian
http://www.cupofcharisma.com
Ooh! That bag is amazing and so perfect! I love it and your super cute outfit!
xo Rachel Olivia
To Hell in a Handbag