I know I’ve been pretty light on the shopping posts this year. I’ve been thinking a lot about my (over)consumerism, and how I want to use my money to really support the causes and businesses I believe in. I established 3 criteria for any piece of clothing (excluding undergarments and gym clothes), shoes, or accessories that I purchased this year: each item must be either 1) preloved/vintage; 2) from a small/independent brand; or 3) be purchased from a small business.

I’ve been looking for an everyday animal print bag to add some interest to my everyday outfits, and I found this vintage Fendi Mama Baguette from a vintage store in NYC. It is in amazing condition, and the quality is exceptional (lined in leather)!

Here’s what I keep in it. The mini Longchamp pouch has various essentials, including masks, blotting paper, cough drops, lip balm, Tide pen, hand sanitizer, Band-Aids, and a pen. The pouch makes it so easy to transfer my things between bags, and I leave it at home if the bag is too small.