bits and bobbins

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.

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
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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!!