straw panama hat from h&m // thrifted white tie front blouse // grey maxi skirt and grey wedge sandals from joe fresh // striped jacket and bangles from plum // silver daisy ‘love story’ ring c/o // tote bag from violet hill
{photos by jen}
as someone who has been called mary poppins many, many times, i’m all about the casual tote bag lately. perhaps not a winner when it comes to compartmentalizing items, the tote bag has appeal in many other areas. like, perhaps, the fact that i can fit all of the contents of my purse into this convenient and comfortable fabric sac? i couldn’t possible leave the house without my blackberry, ipad, notebook and pen, wallet, keys, gum, lipstick, glasses, sunglasses, and dslr camera. and those are only the essentials! see, i told you. mary friggin poppins.
Haha, your title cracked me up! As someone who has been carrying around a too-small purse (for shame!) I think a tote bag would be a great solution. I love this look, and I'm so glad I found your blog via Girl & Closet!
This is so cute. Love the stripes!
– Maudleen
Adorable!! And yup, I'm all over the tote bag, and I'm not ashamed to carry half of my life in it. Haha!! Sad to have missed you this weekend – hopefully we'll get a chance to hang out soon. Perhaps… a little summer port moody date?! Complete with outfit photos, of course!! xo
Sooo classy & chic!
you look lovely here. I'm like you though…I schlep everything around! But hey, you're never without when you have it all in your bag! 😉
xo,
nancy
Now that you mention it, every time I've seen you recently you've had this tote bag! It certainly seems very useful.
Lovely look, love that maxi skirt – I've been looking for one just like it everywhere!
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Gorgeous!
Love me a good tote bag 😉
xx
This whole ensemble is great, but my favourite is that fantastic topper! Love it.
Okay, this is seriously the cutest outfit EVER! Love everything about it, from your to your striped cardi. You've got such a great sense of style, girl!
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what a great look, I just love the shirt tied like that with the maxi and cardi!!
Jess
JESS CAUSE BLOG
Nice outfit!
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You are too cute! Love this whole look.
And I looove big bags! I love to cart around my whole life in those things! Not good for my back Im sure but who cares..I've always got a bandaid or hand sanitizer or lipstick when needed!
Kirsten
You look very kourtney kardashian here! Love love maxi skirts and stripes. This whole outfit is classic.
Drey – highdollarhippie.blogspot.com
super cute – Love the maxi! I have two long skirts I love right now, they are great for summer! I'm bringing them with me to europe for late night strolls. I'll have to remember a few style tips while I'm over there 😉
I'm a sucker for a big bag as well. I've been trying to downsize though.
Great outfit. You're make up is always so flawless.
The bigger the better! Ha ha I've beeln called Mary Poppins too or Felix the cat in other ocassions! Love the fedora!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
Love the stripes on a neutral color palette! The tote is fab!
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Juneli from Fashionably Yours
what a fresh outfit!!! I absolutely adore totes, I have a few and they fit everything you said! haha I think I carry the exact same stuff you do in my bag!
xxx emma
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I love totes. They do lack in the compartment department but I can forgive them for being so roomy. Your outfit is fabulous! xo
Jen at http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com
So ADORABLE, I can't handle it! That red lipstick looks perfect on you.
xo, alison*elle
Love this outfit!
Alicia, fabulous! Love that pop of red against the black and white!
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Love this! Please tell me your title is from I Love You, man!
Such a cute outfit– you're so gorgeous! Love how you styled this.
xo,
Ali from SF Blonde (www.sanfranciscoblonde.com)
Great outfit! Love the hat Alicia!
xo Andrea
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Marry Poppins wishes she was half as stylish as you! lol
LOVE this entire Mary Popping outfit! I wish there was a Joe Fresh near me… they have good stuff.
Casey
Girl in the Poodle Shoes
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loving that hat-such a great summer outfit!
xo Cara
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I'm the exact same way! Totes are definitely the best — especially in the summer! So many extras needed — like if t gets chilly and you need an extra layer, or if you might go to the beach…
I love your striped jacket. It looks so cute with the maxi skirt 🙂
xoxo Alison
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Such a classy look Alicia. Especially paired with the red lips…..and i am a tote lover as well! 😀
Oh my gosh. So freaking adorable. I need more summer appropriate maxi skirts.
Melissa
Love this monochrome outfit! Definitely storing this idea away for a cooler day… And wow, you carry around almost as much stuff as me haha 🙂
Life Etc
Love this look!!
Love your grey maxi and bracelets!
xo Jennifer
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Beautiful!