Phew! Made it through my first week back at work. It’s been a little chaotic getting used to the new routine but we’ll get it down pat soon.

One thing that’s helped keep, at least part, of my life together is this bag to keep it all in one place. Of the 90’s trends that have returned of late, floral prints and backpacks are the ones I’ve embraced. I can’t do the Birkenstock thing, I can’t do the clunky shoes but I can embrace the ease of a good backpack – especially one that’s way fancier than the navy blue Jansport I carried back in the day.

No finding what I need in there may be another story but trust me, I know it’s in there!

Black Tee: Nordstrom Rack; Black Stud Backpack: c/o Galian Handbags; Pink Polka Dot Pants: Old Navy ‘Pixie Pants’ (have these in like 3 colors – such a great lower price alternative to the J.Crew Minnie Pant); Wrap Bracelet: c/o Jami; Gold Watch: Kate Spade from Nordstrom Rack (love this one too)

Photos by Whitney Neal.