Trend Tuesday // Best Planner Bags for Any Budget

I have grown through my fair share of planner bags.  I started out with a tiny one and now I am at like a weekender size!  Though I tend to tone it down when I'm going to a planner meet up.......sometimes.  Planning should be something that is personal to you.  Some people use a ton of stickers and really like to collect things.  Some people only use a few colored pens and washi.  Some people use planner stamps each week.  Some people have multiple planners that they use all the time.  All of this is correct. 

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Side note: don't let anyone shame you for what you do or do not have.  You do you.  Whatever makes you happy is the planner route you should take.

Since I've grown through so many bags I thought I'd do a round up of all the types of bags I've used (and a few that I haven't) that make perfect planner bags .... for any budget!  Of course there are bags out there marketed as planner bags but the patterns & prints are limited.

The Folio

Lilly Pulitzer Agenda folio // A4 Document Bag (solid colors here)

Bando Get it Together Folio

This little guy can hold a spiral planner (like an Erin Condren planner) and a few slim supplies.  If you've got a few sticker sheets, pens, and washi samples, this packs up nicely & is practical.  Carry other important document with you and slide it easily into another bag.  It's not too bulky & depending on the brand you can get different patterns & pockets.

The Purse Organizer

Floral Organizer // Felt Organizer // Budget Organizer 

This is the most affordable one of these guys.  Sometimes you can find them in stores but most are under $10 on Amazon.  If you find one with handles you can use that to tote around what you need.  This is the first bag that I used and it held a lot!  I didn't have a lot back then so if you're minimal, just starting out, or need something small for just the every day essentials this is best way to go.  Not only is it affordable but you can totally find colorways and styles that match what you're looking for.  If you have a bag that you'r using as a planner bag already you can even sew you own organizer with this tutorial!

The Toiletries Bag

Orla Kiely Small Tulip Large Hanging Organizer Cosmetic Bag 

Orla Kiely Big Tulip Hanging Organizer Cosmetic Bag // Polka Dot Blue Hanging Travel Kit

I love these guys for organizing planner supplies for a trip.  Since they are designed to hang over the back of the door, they are really slim but with a ton of storage.  These guys have quite a few dividers so you can organize smaller bits better.  You can stash this in another bag which gives a way to divide things up if you're using one bag for everything.  Nothing will fall to the bottom & get lost.

The Make up Bag

Sonia Kashuk® Weekender Cosmetic Bag - Floral 

Orla Kiely Tall Flower Weekender Cosmetic Bag

There are quite a few different make up bags that will work as planner bags but my favorite are the weekender style bags.  Often they have one large zipper around the bag that opens the bag into two halves.  Sometimes there's a little middle flap with extra brush storage that works great for storing pens!  These are larger, have dividing pockets, and look like small tote bags.  I like these because you can use smaller bags to divide & store your growing supply stash!  In the deeper bags you can even use that purse organizer for more pockets!

The Weekender/Yoga/Diaper Bag

Orla Kiely Diaper Bag Tote - Red/White Stem Flower Print

French Bull® 18.5in Yoga Tote Bag - Floral Ikat Pattern

Women's' Weekender Handbag Solid Chambray - Mossimo Supply Co

This is where we get into the big momma of the planner bags.  This is when you've gone head first into the sticker books, subscription boxes, journals, & memory planners......and you need to take it all with you.  These are the bags I take on trips, to planner meet ups, and around the house when I need to plan.  They hold almost everything and make planning a breeze!  Use your other smaller bags to organize inside of these & use their built in pockets, too.  I love my French Bull Yoga Bag from Target.  I also have a bigger weekender style back that I've used as a planner stuffed carry on before.  (Fun fact : the strap broke in the airport!)  But I have been eyeing the Orla Keily Diaper Bags from Target for a while.  This is where the planner bag can get expensive.  Depending on the brand of bag you can spend $20 - $100+.  It's all up to what you're looking for in a bag.  

I love bright and fun planner bags because I can incorporate patterns that may not go with my everyday outfits.  Make up bags & the like tend to come in these amazing prints, colors, and patterns....it is hard for me to turn them down.  Every time I'm out I stroll through the make up bag aisle to see if I need a new one!

I've got two planner bag videos on my channel - this one is my original planner bag video using a deep, hanging toiletries bag & this one is the updated tour that's got a lot of different sections using some smaller bags to organize.  Let me know what you think!

Like I said, your stash is your stash.  What is important to you for planning is valid!  So if you need a bigger or a smaller bag...great.  As long as you're enjoying what you're doing!  Get creative any way you know how!

What is your current planner bag?  Have you grown through a few of them?

xoxo, Moe

Tempted Tuesday // Let's Talk Fall - Wrap Up

Click here for all the Let's Talk Fall goodness in past posts

The first day of fall was on Friday & you know I donned a great fall inspired outfit.  I can not wait for layers to be needed.  This is my fave time of year!

Scarves, cardigans, boots, clogs, tights, socks, hats, large bags, & pretty much everything about fall makes me fall (lol) in love.  I hope that this fall is filled with lovely camping trips, beautiful bonfires, candle lit pumpkins, apple pie, coffee treats, crunchy leaves, & comfy clothes.

In preparation for fall I've been busting out all of my fall essentials including something I didn't share on the other Let's Talk Fall posts: the color Olive.  This color always reminds me of fall.  Olive on bags, tights, shoes, etc just brings a bit of left over summer warmth to an outfit.  Staying away from too dark of color during fall is really important to my style. Here are two bags (among many) that I love during the fall:

Where I Got Them

Thrifted with DIY chain :: Icing by Claire's ages ago

View more of my bag collection over on est. 1839

Here is a Let's Talk Fall wrap up for you:

Let's Talk Fall Recap by fivesixteenthsblog featuring pleated palazzo pants

I can't wait to translate all of these looks into fall fashion!

What are some fall staples in your wardrobe? 

What are you trying that is new this season?

Do you have a piece you wear over & over again?

Let me know!

Tempted Tuesdays: Fossil Hanbags

I've just fallen in love with Fossil! I've always known about Fossil but never really checked out their website.  So if you love pretty things keep scrolling :)

Today in class I couldn't stop staring at my professor's bag.  It had a bird & birdhouse cityscape type of print on it in loads of patterns.  I loved it so much! I just found this post on Sunshine & Carousels inspired by the bag.  This prompted me to finally check out the site.

I've fallen hard:

love the pattern

love the color!

I have to say that I am a bright color & bold pattern girl!

There is nothing better than an interesting bag to hold all your goodies!

Do you have any Fossil bags/accessories?

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Fan Fridays: Claire's

i mentioned earlier this week on Cross My Hooks my love for Claire's & their new style blog.  Apparently it's been around for about 2 months.  I must say I nearly peed my pants over this.  I love Claire's & I loved (still love) being a part of the team.  I know it may sound kinda of dumb but I really felt like a role model for girls that came in to the store.  I love helping them find the perfect accessory or snatching up a hot style.  But what I really loved was seeing all the accessories! I love jewelry & make up.  And I love helping others.  Perfect fit, eh?

Here's my fan faves for this Friday from Claire's:

Hairbow Headband (perfect for halloween!) @ $7.50

Denim Shoulder Bag @$30 

(perfect for campus wear!)

Snake Cross Body bag @$20

Chiffon Pearl Necklace @$18.50

Now if you are looking for a new wallpaper for your desktop.  I suggest checking out icing.com.  This is the website for Icing by Claire's stores.  I love their room decor!  Check the desktop wall papers here.  I am downloading this one.

If there is one thing I love equally (if not more) than Urban it's Claire's!

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