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totes ma goats

July 16, 2012
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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

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{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.

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  • Shea July 16, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    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!

  • DaFashionFreak July 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    This is so cute. Love the stripes!

    – Maudleen

  • Girl and Closet July 16, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    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

  • Asher July 16, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Sooo classy & chic!

  • nancy @ adore to adorn July 16, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    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

  • lisa July 16, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Now that you mention it, every time I've seen you recently you've had this tote bag! It certainly seems very useful.

  • TheUrbanUmbrella July 16, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Lovely look, love that maxi skirt – I've been looking for one just like it everywhere!
    xx

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  • Laiqah July 16, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Gorgeous!
    Love me a good tote bag 😉
    xx

  • Rebecca Jane July 16, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    This whole ensemble is great, but my favourite is that fantastic topper! Love it.

  • Shannon July 16, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    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!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

  • Jessica Gitler July 16, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    what a great look, I just love the shirt tied like that with the maxi and cardi!!
    Jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

  • t July 16, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Nice outfit!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

  • Kirsten July 16, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    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

  • High Dollar Hippie July 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    You look very kourtney kardashian here! Love love maxi skirts and stripes. This whole outfit is classic.
    Drey – highdollarhippie.blogspot.com

  • Alicia @Bakeaholic July 16, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    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 😉

  • Like, Whatever July 16, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    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.

  • CessOviedo July 16, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    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

  • Juneli July 16, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Love the stripes on a neutral color palette! The tote is fab!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

  • Emma Kathleen July 16, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    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
    fashionalization.com

  • Jen July 16, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    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

  • alison*elle July 16, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    So ADORABLE, I can't handle it! That red lipstick looks perfect on you.

    xo, alison*elle

  • sip-n-wear July 16, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Love this outfit!

  • Amy July 16, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Alicia, fabulous! Love that pop of red against the black and white!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

  • Ani July 17, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Love this! Please tell me your title is from I Love You, man!

  • Ali Berger July 17, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Such a cute outfit– you're so gorgeous! Love how you styled this.

    xo,
    Ali from SF Blonde (www.sanfranciscoblonde.com)

  • Andrea July 17, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Great outfit! Love the hat Alicia!

    xo Andrea
    http://uskar-vor-inspire.blogspot.ca/

  • Maggie ☮ July 17, 2012 at 5:56 am

    Marry Poppins wishes she was half as stylish as you! lol

  • girl in the poodle shoes July 17, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    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
    @PoodleShoeGirl

  • Cara July 17, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    loving that hat-such a great summer outfit!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  • Alison July 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    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
    http://www.stylingmylife.com

  • Libby July 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Such a classy look Alicia. Especially paired with the red lips…..and i am a tote lover as well! 😀

  • Melissa July 17, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Oh my gosh. So freaking adorable. I need more summer appropriate maxi skirts.

    Melissa

  • Life etc... July 17, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    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

  • Petite Adventures July 17, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Love this look!!

  • Jennifer July 18, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Love your grey maxi and bracelets!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  • iPad Mini Smart Case October 27, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Beautiful!