bits and bobbins

sometimes the perfect bag finds *you*…

sometimes the perfect bag finds *you*...

i spotted this whilst at the lovely lisa congdon’s b-day party over at her and rena’s shop here in san francisco, rare device. came into my sights and my clutches just as i was looking for a new bag. after some careful pondering, i went for it.

by rabeanco, a kind of under-the-radar bag brand from hong kong.

i love it because it’s beautifully made and designed, just large enough for me and my needs (big enough for a book, maybe my camera) and it’s decidedly lacking in all that gross metal and hardware so many bags are laden down with these days. understated=cool. also, it’s so far from the “it” bag in any way, that it’s just perfect for me. and…the price was right. :) end sum: the stars were perfectly aligned.

January 20 2008 | Posted in fashion musing, i bought this.

Comments

11 total remarks on this post.

  1. January 20 2008 at 9:50 pm

    cedar

    Ooh, gorgeous bag!


  2. January 20 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Annabel

    I have a bag almost identical to that one – totally perfect for uni and everyday use :-)


  3. January 21 2008 at 12:01 am

    Shelley

    Oh it’s beautiful! I want one!


  4. January 21 2008 at 1:30 am

    lisa

    you were meant to be pregnant and be more focused on shopping than drinking. well done. i love that bag too. thank you for coming to my partay.


  5. January 21 2008 at 10:56 am

    jennifer

    i still covet those repurposed leather handbags that you posted a while back.


  6. January 21 2008 at 8:18 pm

    vasiliisa

    Congrats on finding the perfect one!

    I always truly and well enjoy reading your blog – please accept the “You make my day” award (which I just blogged about)!


  7. January 21 2008 at 10:51 pm

    jeannie

    ooh i feel the same way – i can’t stand ‘it’ bags with all the hardware and insanity. love your bag!


  8. January 21 2008 at 11:03 pm

    maria

    i was checking out the rare device site and not only do i wish i worked there every day but i want the ark tote bag sooo bad. grrr.

    and congrats on the little bit in your bobbin (which was a brillant post title!)

    cheers
    maria


  9. January 22 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Kartik

    The bag looks awesome, sometimes these leather bags give you a regal look, dont they?

    Regards

    Kartik
    Fashion Evangelist
    http://www.fashion-networks.com
    We Blog at http://www.fashionnetworking.blogspot.com


  10. January 23 2008 at 7:53 pm

    vintagevixxen

    i must say, lovely bag!


  11. January 25 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Lesley

    I love it…..a good bag is worth it’s weight in gold…..now I’m going to get distracted looking for bags!!