
I usually take photos for What I Wore when I am dressed up for an appointment, or have a lunch meeting or party to attend; in between those times I am super casual in one of three things: an item of clothing from my line, white jean shorts with a brightly/neon colored shirt, or exercise clothes, with a neon sports bra, obvi.
Biz snapped these photos a few days ago of me in my day to day clothes. Nothing remarkable...except that my new best friend is in the photo: her name is Kate.
I know what you're thinking. "Sheridan, you have reached a new low. Your best friend is a bag?" Yes. Yes it is.
Those who read my blog regularly know how head over heels I am for my Mia Bossi diaper bag. {I talk about it here and here}. I have searched high and low for a worthy competitor and could never find any that came remotely close...until now.
Readers, meet Kate. Kate, readers. You will soon become the best of friends, too. Kate is chic. Kate is stylish. Kate, much like a mother, can carry 51,000 things at once with a child under each arm at the same time. She doubles as a diaper bag, a gym bag, an overnight bag and everything in between, and I can't find enough things to fill her pockets - there are TEN inside alone - never thought I'd see the day!
Manufactured by MZ Wallace, the quality is impeccable and the details are to die for. Um hello red lining! Hi extra shoulder strap! Where do I put my keys and cell phone for easy access? One of the small front pockets, or the detachable purse inside. What about flip flops so that I don't get other things in the bag dirty? There's a big pocket on the back for that. It's so pretty, what do I do when my angel pukes all over it? It's nylon which means easy cleaning in a snap. I like that it is not bulky like the Mia Bossi. I actually use this while running errands even if the kiddos aren't with me. The Mia Bossi is far too large to do that with. You do have to fold things to fit them in the pockets of Kate {burp cloths or onesies, for example} but that actually helps the organization level which is an area I am in need of serious assistance with. There is still plenty of room to just throw everything in and go though, if that's your style.
I am telling you: Kate. Rocks. She is also available in tons of other colors. Visit the website here to scope out the different options as well as all of their other bags. So fab!!

I tied a Crew Cuts bandana around one of the straps just for kicks - I am always tying scarves and whatnot onto things.




Elizabeth and James shirt, Urban Outfitter jean shorts, Havaiana flip flops, Prada Sunglasses, MZ Wallace Kate bag

Had to share my new sunglasses with you all!! Given that all of my sunglasses typically get sat on, eaten by a dog or crushed to smithereens by a toddler within a month of purchase, I usually stick to shopping for them at Super Target. These were just tooooooo good to pass up, though I think Squish wears them much better than Mommy does:

I have the same diaper bag and LOVE it as well. It even holds my 15' macBook Pro...sans all the baby stuff, of course! And is so much more timeless than so many of the diaper bag options.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my MZWallace bag! I get compliments every time I use it. I've had mine for years and it still looks brand new. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteBtw, we'd love to see more photos of your beautiful home. You are so stylish and I'm sure your house is incredible. Just seeing a glimpse of that backyard makes me drool.
We've been trying to teach our daughter the frogs hand sign for ages. Love you sons interpretation!
ReplyDeleteYou just helped me find my #2, Mia Bossi was my #1, then I got a Tano for a more messenger style for #2 when I needed to carry less. Now with a second on the way I need a bigger one again. MZWallace and Not Rational are both great lines! Glad to hear you love it and she is a stunner!
ReplyDeletewhere can i find those sunglasses online please??!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen them anywhere online unfortunately!! Such a bummer. I got mine in store at Neimans. Maybe call one that is near you and see if they can hook you up!! They also come in black, as well as a style with more swoopy swoops up above the eyes, which I have seen in a brown and baby blue combo. Crazy but cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunglasses and so cute on the baby :) P.S. We went to the Rose Bowl, and parade this year. It was so much fun. We are honorary TCU fans :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I am obsessed with those sunglasses. The french curve on the side is just fabulous.
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With # 2 on the way, I've been searching for a new diaper bag!! You've sold me on 'Kate' and I just finished searching their website and I'm loving 'Bea'!! Oh how adorable!!! Thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteOh la la!!! I eat these posts UP!!! Your sunnies are to-die-for!!! I just looove the white and the swirls. So fun. Xoxo-BLC
ReplyDeleteJust an update to tell you thanks for the intro to MZ Wallace. Otherwise, I probably would've never found it. Man, do I love their bags. I ended up just purchasing their Metro tote to use as a diaper bag - it'll be my 'undiaper' bag b/c I wanted something big enough but that didn't look like an official diaper bag. Can't wait till it arrives!!
ReplyDeleteI'm 5 months pregnant and have been looking for a diaper bag. I've been thinking of a Burberry one, but you make the MZ Wallace Kate sound so practical. I just wish they had more patterns. I have a Jane bag that I use for work & when flying. I love that there are so many pockets & that it's lightweight. So many designer bags are heavy even when they're empty. I don't want to deal with that while carrying my baby. P.S. While searching today I found the two great deals on MZ Wallace bags. The Paige Crossbody in Watercolor is 1/2 price on Nordstroms.com & Perchance.com has a 20% sitewide discount code & several styles - I got the Ava tote in Snake print. Now I just have to find a deal on the Kate.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute blog you have! i've been researching MZ WALLACE and have hunted for more online pics of their kate bag. thanks to google for leading me straight here! i've wondered if this bag would be too bulky.. but i do love my organization.. and bringing along anything i may need.. so i'm thinking kate will soon be my best friend too. thank you for the great review! wishing you well. and how fantastic is the shoulder strap!!? please email me if you have any further tips for me!
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