HALLOWEEN IS COMING!

I borrowed this idea from another consultant's page, but they are sooooo stinkin' cute I'm ordering some for myself! On average, it takes around 10-ish days to get your order from Thirty-One (as long as it's not on back-order), so it's not too late to order some of these adorable bags for your trick-or-treaters this year!!

Hugs and Totes!

Bag Lanie

TOTES MAGOTES . . .

I have to say I love the new commercial with James Earl Jones where he says "Totes Magotes" - I even have it as a ring tone on my cell phone!  But I LOVE all the totes in this season's catalog even more!!!  

EURO STRAW TOTE

My current favorite is the Euro Straw Tote.  It's HUGE and I LOVE it!!  At 14" x 22" x 7" you can fit just about anything in here, and I do mean ANYTHING, including my 30 pound "Bagle" (Basset Hound-Beagle mix) Willow!  So not only is this bag roomy, but it's very sturdy too!

I've been using this tote as my day bag.  It holds my Fold-It-Up Organizer (with my iPad inside), my wallet, the smaller cosmetic bag from the Cosmetic Bag set, keys, pens, a coin purse, a bottle of water, snacks, etc., and as you can see, there's still tons of room!  If I'm heading to work I toss in a frozen lunch and a sweater and I'm good to go!  If you love this bag as much as I do, you'll be interested to know that this bag (along with the four other totes below) will be on special during the month of April!  Or, if you want to earn it for free before April - contact me about booking a party!

EASY BREEZY TOTE

The Easy Breezy Tote is another huge tote bag.  Similar in size to the Euro Straw Tote, at 14" x 23.75" x 7", it's just slightly wider.  Again, a versatile tote bag that can hold a lot of stuff.  A great beach bag, gym bag, diaper bag, etc., and it's going to be on sale in April as well, so keep your eyes out!

  

INSIDE-OUT BAG

This is a fun every day bag with reversible contrasting prints.  At 12.5" x 14" x 6.5" it has an extra long strap so you can wear it as a crossbody, or tie it up to shorten the strap to wear over your shoulder.  It has two exterior pockets and two interior pockets for storage.  This tote will also be on sale in April.

RETRO METRO FOLD-OVER

The Retro Metro Fold-Over is another fun option this season.  It measures 16" x 19" x 4.5" with two exterior pockets and one interior zipper pocket..  This messenger-type bag is nice and roomy and perfect for students!  It has a long, adjustable strap for wearing crossbody, and set of short handles.  An adjustable and versatile bag for spring!  This tote will also be on sale in April.

CINDY TOTE

The Cindy Tote crosses barriers.  You can use it for a purse or just for a chic tote bag for work. The Cindy Tote comes in 4 patterns, and they're all classy!  This tote will also be on sale in April.

LIL' EXPRESSIONS TOTE

The Lil' Expressions Tote can be completely personalized from the seasonal Creative Expressions options up to 6 individually personalized people, dogs, or cats - or a combination!  You definitely have to check out the catalog to see just how creative you can get with this tote bag!  This particular tote is NOT part of the April special.  But, if you want to earn it for free, contact me about booking a party!

Hugs and Totes!

Bag Lanie

Check out my new tabs!

Hey everyone, check out my two new tabs with ideas for using the Littles Carry-All Caddy and the Organizing Utility Tote.  More ideas to come!!

Hugs & Totes,

Bag Lanie

Welcome to My Blog

Hi, my name is Lanie, and I am a bag lady.  I've had a lifelong love affair with bags of all shapes and sizes - backpacks, tote bags, purses, cosmetic bags, lunch bags - you name it!  I have a bag for every occasion and every occasion calls for a new bag.  I don't believe you're fit to leave the house without a purse and at least one tote bag.  The Boy Scouts aren't the only ones who believe in always being prepared - which means I always have a lot to haul around, so why not do it in style?

It goes without saying that I've never met a bag I didn't love, and I keep the local Goodwill supplied with gently used, but well-loved, bags that have to move out to make room for the new bags, because I'm always on the hunt for the "perfect" bag.  Every bag lady knows the frustration of not being able to find the "perfect" bag - you find a style you like, but not the pattern, or it's too big, or too small, or you want the base in black and it only comes in brown, etc.  One of the best things about Thirty-One products is that you can get the same bag in a variety of different patterns AND  you can further personalize it with your name, intials, or a phrase embroidered or laser etched on the bag.  How can you not love a bag that you can customize?  Lanie is not a common name so when I was growing up I never had a license plate for my bicycle - or anything else for that matter - with my name on it.  So, when I found out that I could personalize my Thirty-One bags, I fulfilled my childhood dream of having something (not homemade) with my very own name on it - and now all my bags have my name or initials on them!

Naturally, it seemed like I was destined to become a Thirty-One Independent Consultant - I signed up right away so I can indulge my obsession and share my love of these bags with everyone.  I intend to use this blog to post my ideas of how you can use Thirty-One products to organize and simplify your life.  And, of course, if you're interested in learning more about Thirty-One or even hosting a party to earn free products for you and your friends, please contact me at BagLanie@gmail.com.

I'll update this blog a often as I can - so be sure to check back often!

Hugs & Totes,

Bag Lanie