Turkish Finds Lambskin Leather Bag (Burnt Sienna)

 

Hello everyone!  Ahh, I have found a super nice leather bag for 2021!  I haven’t shopped any clothing, footwear, bags since the start of 2021.  I mean look!  Where do I usually go?  I can count using my fingers the times I go out and it’s all visit to my parent’s Home.  Ahhh how much I missed them!

But before you go…why would you dress up going to your parents home?  Well, I always do!  Not in a fashionable way —- in my own personal style + FACE MASK!

I love the mom jeans I bought online and the knitted sleeveless top!  I honestly wear them at HOME!  So yes, it was like me wearing home clothes outside!  Why do I dress up even at home?  

Online work!  I have a couple of Zoom meetings or calls every now and then and I want to make sure that I look “ready” and “professional” when the caller would suddenly request for Video Calls.  They usually do not require video calls but out of respect, I guess that is a TEACHER IN ME, I wanted the person to see my facial expressions, my face, just to let them know how important they are to me for me to at least look half decent and meet them eye to eye! :D

 

That’s just my 2 cents.  

My parents and brother had COVID scare so I stopped going there for 2 months.   After testing negative in the Swab test, I finally gave myself a go to visit them once again and look at my excited face behind the mask!

Inside my Turkish Finds Lambskin Leather bag are the following —- Face Shield, Alcohol, Wallet, Shades, Keys and some snacks!

Whenever I am out, I tend not to eat and drink so I make sure I have enough snacks inside my bag whenever I go back to my car and eat while I drive —- well not literally WHITE DRIVING but in between traffic and long stops! (P.S. You only do that when you are very much aware of your driving, if you can’t multi-task, please do not FOLLOW ME!  I have ulcer/GERD so I need to eat every now and then!)

The bag comes in SEVERAL Colors, and I finally decided to go for the shade Burnt Sienna for it’s unique color and texture.  It has a “torched leather” kind of feel to it so this won my heart.

Beside U Bags I Love!

 

I have used my first Beside U bag during my Taipei trip last year.  It was one of the best bag I have used for travel, small enough to shoot in my big bag and quick to carry a lot of important documents (like passport), cash, cards, etc.... Best of all, it has RFID keeping my card information safe from possible hacking!

This year, even without the presence of traveling, I still appreciate and use my newest Beside U bag collections because these are also perfect for moms!

Orion Tricolor Red

Available at Lazada (On sale Php2,240.00)

This bag is similar to my old one and it has super nice texture and design.  I love the tweed-like texture and gold hardware.  

Clary Black Brush

Available at Lazada

Php2,450.00 (Sale Price)

A cute-sized backpack is always welcomed in my life as a mom!  I like how spacious it is even if the size is smaller than regular travel backpacks!  I also appreciate the fabric because it is water-resistant making it a perfect bag for me to use especially when I go out nowadays —- COVID-19 and all!  I can easily wipe it off with alcohol or wash them off and it would get dried easily!

Why This Bag Is More Than Amazing!

You've probably seen me rave about this recent travel crossbody bag of mine on Instagram so many times!  Because seriously, this bag deserves a special mention especially for busy moms like me!

I mean even when you're BUSY in general!

Beside U Valdes Crossbody Bag (Black)

Beside U is dated back in 1979 when Lee Family founded and began their small handbag crafting business.  Years later, the family decides to briefly stay all the way in Europe.  Comes 2005, the family returned to California and designed their bags inspired by the history of Goodge St. Station in Europe were they stayed.

Beside U brand is available in 14 countries and counting.

Discover my Anello's Holiday Collection and My Travel Anello

You've probably seen this photo on my IG page.  Yes, I brought with me my newest Anello bag from the Holiday 2018 Collection.

When you see my other travel posts, I usually bring my Anello backpack with me, but since I am traveling with Kyle this time, I need everything right in front of me (literally).  Wet wipes?  Handkerchief?  Tissue?  Alcohol?  Camera?

Everything's easy-to-reach with my Anello Boston Bag!

But, this Japanese brand has more than just backpacks and shoulder bags, for this year's Holiday Collection, it gets more exciting with PLAIDS!  The Autumn/Winter 2018 trend has a new selection of bags with 1990's inspired patterns, designs, colors and materials.  You can be rebellious, grunge or fashion forward with these plaids, tartans and checks.  

You can choose the color combination that speaks YOU.  This plaid reminds me so much of highschool life.

IG Shop Love: DLuxxe Vanity PH

Before I left for Bangkok, I had the talk to an online shop DluxxevanityPH and the owners Dane and Dick were kind enough to send me travel pouches and other items they sell online.  They wanted me to try the items without any expectations and you know me...if I'm happy with the products and services I get, I really take time to feature them here because good sellers deserve the mention (and I'll definitely feature more shops in the future if I get good experiences!) 

Dluxxe Vanity PH 3-Layer Stackable Acrylic Organizer

Php550.00 (Shipping not included)

This Acrylic organizer is LOVE, for the price, I get to store a LOT of makeup items I put on rotation for review.  This is right in front of me where I do most of my #AMWIGstories and I love it that I can see the items clearly!

And can I say aside from the great price, each layer comes with a non-slip matte!  They certainly read my mind!  If you see my super old posts on makeup organization, I purchase non-slip mattes from Japan Home Center to maintain cleanliness as the matte will catch excess makeup powder or dust.

The 3 layered drawer is sized perfectly.  I can fit so many eye pencils, mascaras and other brow products on the first layer.  

My Choice: Travel with Rootote

When I travel, I travel as Light as possible.  The only time you'll see me lugging so much stuff was when we traveled to USA with Kyle as a baby!  But given the chance to lessen the "load", I make sure to be as effective and efficient by bringing and using only the things that works.

Just like my travel bag!  I have a HUGE handcarry bag and have an extra bag folded neatly inside my luggage so number one - It has to be foldable and not bulky!

I was looking into leather travel backpack  one time and got inspired to look for a similarly designed travel bags

I like backpacks the most for travel but of course, it's not always "safe" to carry a backpack in certain countries, I want the bag to be multi-functional that can be used as a "handcarry" bag too especially on crowded streets (less chances of bumping other people too!)  - that's my number two requirement.

Let's head on the requirement three which is one of the most important requirement.  It has to be spacious and easy to get my things - from wallet, camera, mobile phone, passport, sunglasses.  

And lastly, it doesn't hurt if it looks fashionable!  Who likes to carry ugly bags anyways?

Guess what?  Found it all with ROOTOTE Bags!

Rootote is known in Japan for the innovation of a simple tote bag into a stylish and functional bag that fits an active lifestyle while highlighting Japanese street-style fashion. Rootote has 14 stand-alone stores and are in more than 200 department stores all over Japan, along with stores in Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and now in the Philippines.

Rootote offers a unique line-up of 2-way backpacks and tote bags that are fit for both men and women.  Japanese influence is evident in every Rootote bag with fashion-forward style and design functions that are very practical in any situation. The name Rootote comes from the animal kangaroo; since kangaroo’s have an inner pocket, so do all Rootote bags inside with the patented “roo pocket”.

Rootote emphasizes on the perfect combination of form and functionality, as all bags are designed to be the perfect stylish companion for travel, sports, casual-use, and other outdoor activities. All bags have the patented “roo pocket” along with numerous pockets inside and outside the bag. These bags are mostly 2-way backpack/tote bags, and have other useful features such as being water-repellent. It is perfect for any occasion and any weather.