Generally, I’m not crazy about messenger bags for their intended purpose. When you carry them as a cross-body bag, the strap creates all sorts of havoc on whatever you’re wearing on top. The strap often digs into your chest pulling on your shirt in the process, and the bag hits your hip consistently on one spot. I do, however, love messenger bags when I can throw them under my arm as an oversized clutch; or carry them by the handle like a purse or bookbag. As an advantage of technically being a messenger bag, you always have the strap for the short periods of time where you may really need to be hands free.
My favorite messenger bag is the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Messenger bag. It’s dimensions of 10″x12″x3″ make it the perfect size to carry as an oversized clutch; yet large enough to hold an electronic device, cosmetics, wallet, notepad, etc.
Bought the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Messenger bag in “Bright Fuschia” this past week. It is the perfect shade of pink (not too berry and not too neon). Looking forward to adding another bright pop of color to all the blacks and grays in my wardrobe this season!
As a slow adopter of the buying online trend, I have to admit that I’m quickly getting addicted to it. Clearly more convenient with free shipping and returns, but there is also something so exciting about getting a package in the mail. Kind of like getting a present…
Another pic of the bag to show how it expands…love it!

9 Comments
Betsy
December 15, 2012 at 2:59 amoh my goodness it is so gorgeous. You have great taste!
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josephina
December 15, 2012 at 2:16 pmThanks!
Diana Marks
December 15, 2012 at 5:36 amamazing bag!!
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Diana Marks
December 16, 2012 at 2:59 pmI just followed your lovely blog and liked this post on Bloglovin. Stay in touch 😉
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Irina
December 15, 2012 at 5:54 pmthats a great bag!
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Stylejourneys
December 15, 2012 at 9:21 pmSO BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the feeling you get when you receive a package.
This is a lovely blog, i will be coming regularly now 🙂
Have a wonderful day.
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Patreisha Richey
December 16, 2012 at 4:23 pmLovely choice. 3.1 Phillip Lim is one of the best contemporary designers (in my opinion)! Love his accessories.
Haley
December 18, 2012 at 9:55 pmThe bag is so gorgeous and classy, I love the color so much.
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December 19, 2012 at 5:53 pmamazing new bag! 🙂 Thanks for stoping by my blog!
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