Kate Spade Bike Picnic Basket

This straw and leather picnic basket makes me want to pack a fancy picnic lunch and bike to some quiet spot in the country. The country isn't so far away, but it isn't very pretty and smells too much like cow. $325

Adidas by Stella McCartney Back To School Bag

The Hitrenn bag for Adidas by Stella McCartney is the perfect back to school bag for those days when you don't need to care a ton of books. The bag is made of light blue cotton jersey. The main compartment is access from a top zipper, and there are two external zip pockets. And since teen-age girls love logos, there is a clear plastic star with the Adidas-Stella McCartney logo. $115

Milkdot Stoh Lunch Tote

It is time to think about buying new lunch boxes for back to school, and this simple tote by Milkdot is more stylish than the usual cartoon covered lunch bag. And when lunch is over this insulated lunch bag folds flat for storage in a backpack. $25

Rosie Pope Diaper Bag On Sale

Rosie Pope, the exclusive New York City maternity boutique, is having a sale on some of its diaper bags. This brown leather hobo bag is $199. Quite the discount from its original $398 price tag.

Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag

Don't spend a small fortune on a diaper bag for dad (or yourself). Buy a tactical bag designed for police to carry. It is sturdy, has a million pockets, the shoulder strap is detectable, and the main compartment can be divided in two, and it just looks cool. Who will know that one of those pockets was designed for carrying a gun. This thing is designed to carry a million things, and who carries more stuff than new parents. And the very best part is the $19.99 price tag.

J.Crew Petal Backpack

Doesn't this child's backpack by J.Crew just scream, "Summer!" to you. $29.50

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

I really love this bag, but I wouldn't buy it for myself unless it was like half off (I'm saving for a Hermes Birkin). But the great thing about having older children is that they have money. I would wear it with jeans so that it didn't look so fussy. J. Crew Satin Gala Tote, $198.

Kemby Sidekick Diaper Bag

Why hasn't someone thought of this before, a diaper bag that doubles as a baby carrier. $165

FEATURES:

Separate compartment for diapers and wipes

Changing pad

Baby-friendly fabric that easily wipes clean

Exclusive, custom-designed patterns

Double side pockets, roomy enough for bottles or sippy cups

Cell phone pocket

Key clip

Plenty of easily accessed pockets for your essentials

Insulated bottle/snack pouch

Wipes case

Wear it three ways: over the shoulder, across the shoulder or

on the waist

Designed for use by babies with good head control, weighing

up to 35 pounds

Dimensions: 12" high x 15" wide x 4" deep
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Anya Hindmarch for Target

High end, British handbag designer Anya Hindmarch has an upcoming collection for Target. The bags which will be in store 12 October- 26 December. The bags in the collection are all priced under $50. The bags will also be available on the Anya Hindmarch website 8-14 October.

If you are looking for a cool diaper bag and don't care about about bottle holders, this may be your bag. Just buy a diaper changing pad, or use the pad from the ugly diaper bag you will get for free at the hospital.
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Gap Going Upscale For Spring

Adrian Grenier At Petit Tresor

Take this with a grain of salt because as we all know, Petit Tresor stretches the truth (which is my way of nicely saying they lie through their teeth). Entourage star, Adrian Grenier and Shia LaBeouf crash co-star, Isabel Lucas are said to have been shopping at the store. According to the blabbers over at Petit Tresor they bought two bags of stuff, no word on why. Petit Tresor will be claiming to decorate their nursery in their newest product line soon.
But one of the items that the pair is said to have bought is the Afternoon in Katmandu Touring Tote from Petunia Pickle Bottom. It's a completely different diaper bag. The peacock print of the bag is embellished with hand embroidery and the shape is different. All in all, it's a completely new look in a diaper bag. $145
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Cool Felt Diaper Bag
Missoni Diaper Bag
Rock N Roll Splurge Nursery Inspiration Board

Products I'm Loving 4 September

The new fall colors from Baggu, $8 for 1 or $22 for 3.

Products I'm Loving 25 August

My son's Chrome backpack. I've blogged about it before. But since he is returning to school today I thought I would write about how it stood up to wear and tear. This thing is brilliant. There is no wear at the bottom, the seams are all still strong, and it is in like new condition. The fact that his backpack was able to hold six high school text books without falling apart is wonderful. And it holds a ton of other stuff with room left over. I really think this will be his last backpack, unless I buy a smaller one. Because the thing is super sized. So if you buy one, buy it a size smaller, the Ranchero. $120-$160.
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ChicoBags
Chrome Backpack
Computer Sleeve

Products I'm Loving - Missoni Diaper Bag

Missoni signature knit diaper bag. Warning it is dry clean only. £589.96.
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Cool Felt Diaper Bag
How Much Is Too Much For A Diaper Bag
Billy Kirk Bag

Pretty In Pink

J. Crew Frankie Bag. J Crew continues to go upscale. $395

Stella McCartney for LeSportsac

It's bunny day. Little bunny backpack, $120

ChicoBags

The ChicoBag is another grocery bag alternative. It folds to 3x4inches, weighs just 1.5oz and unfolded will hold up to 20lbs. And when the nylon bag can no longer be used the company offers a recycling program. $5

Billy Kirk Bag

I wish this leather and bronze bag was a diaper bag. If you pack wisely it could be.

Farmers Market Basket

This mini shopping basket is so adorable, a tiny exact copy of the real thing. It would be so great for pretend play, and for bringing home their picks from the farmers market. About $37 and it can be shipped to the US.

Chrome Backpack

My son is a freshman in high school, and his backpack never seems to have enough storage space. The Chrome Bags Backbone looks like it would have more than enough space at 2400 cubic inches. It's designed for bicycle couriers, is weatherproof, has EVA foam straps, and a molded back panel. So carrying everything would be a little less back breaking. $160.

UPDATE: We ordered this backpack because my son's last backpack (which we had like three weeks was falling apart at the seams from all the weight). It is huge!!! He could use it as luggage. But is so well made that I don't expect to buy a new backpack the whole time he is in high school. Shipping took one day, of course we do only live about 90 minutes from San Francisco.

Vincent Baggy

This may be the perfect toddler backpack. It is sturdy and cute, just right for a growing toddler I am reminded of the cute little backpacks that Japanese school children carry. It is on sale for $32.45 on the Vincent website