We’re on the down slide toward the end of August now, and it occurs to me that a lot of people are probably trying to get one more weekend trip in before summer ends. I also looked over my blog and saw that four out of the last five posts featured something black. I wasn’t trying to do that, and I really prefer color. Really. I’m not a goth or emo girl or anything. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But you’d think those pseudodepressive fads would choose a color other than black if they really wanted to be different. But I digress. Anyway, I figured I’d combine those two observations and find a good weekend bag for that last summer jaunt, and make it a bright, colorful one. As she always does, Kate Spade came through for me with this Coney Island Travel Opus.
When you want to add a splash of color to your closet, you can’t go wrong with a nice, juicy red. It’s one of those colors that looks good on everyone, no matter the skin tone or hair color, and this applies to accessories just as much as it does clothing. As far as weekend travel bags go, this one is pretty close to perfect. It’s made from quilted nylon with leather trim. The dual handles will let you carry it by hand, or if you have your hands full with other travel essentials, use the cross body strap. Its flat bottom will keep the bag upright when it’s set down, and the top zip closure will keep your unmentionables safe and secure. It’s fully lined inside, with a back wall zip pocket and multiuse slip pockets. At 21.5 inches wide and 13.5 inches high, there’s plenty of room to carry whatever you may need for your weekend getaway. Indulge for $429 at Zappos.com.
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Now you know why I said the Coney Island bag was pretty close to perfect. It would be perfect if it came with a price tag like the Jane Marvel Stars Puddle Jumper tote. First, I like the name. Puddle Jumper is just fun to say, and adding stars to it makes it sound like you’re taking a weekend trip on the space shuttle. That part of its name actually come from the 12-point gold and lavender stars that cover the eggplant background. The tote is 20 inches wide and 14.5 inches high, giving you more than enough space for clothes, accessories, and maybe even a laptop if you don’t have a separate case for it. The Puddle Jumper is made from coated cotton canvas, so it’s sturdy and durable, and will keep your things pretty dry if you get caught in a late summer rain shower. The interior lining is logo-printed fabric with a zip pocket, and the exterior is adorned with a logo plate. The top zips closed , and the double handles give the bag a six-inch drop perfect for hand carrying. One cool little touch? The bag comes with a matching eye mask, so there’ll be no excuse for not getting some rest on your weekend away. Check it out for $125 at Piperlime.com.
Now, I know I said I was trying to get away from black, but this doesn’t count because it’s black and white. No, it doesn’t. ‘Cause I said, that’s why. Besides, look at that funky fleur de lis pattern. Not only that, this bag has a pretty cool name, too—the Swoop Weekend Bag. I think the Swoop is actually more of an overnight bag, only because of its size. It’s 11.25 inches wide, and 8 inches high, so it offers about half the room of the other two bags. But what it lacks in space, it more than makes up in style and function. The bag has a synthetic exterior with piping detail around that pretty print. What I really like is that it zips almost all the way around, so the bag will lie flat when completely open, making it easy to see everything inside, and find what you need at a glance. Inside are two transparent zip pockets, making it even easier to locate your items. Because of the way the bag splits, you can carry clothes on one side, and toiletries on the other, and with the plastic pockets, you don’t have to worry about shampoo leaks. Any bit of peace of mind is welcome when traveling. Get some for $38 at Endless.com.
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