This post is brought to you by Tai Pan Trading.
One of my blogging friends, Jenni, always has rad giveaways. She works for Tai Pan Trading, a Utah-based wholesale home decor store (which has the awesomest stuff, btw) so she frequently features new items in stock & gives them away. Two weeks ago I won one of her giveaways & scored this incredibly sweet bow bag:
My old purse was starting to look really ratty when I won this purse; the timing couldn’t have been better.
I love how small this purse is while still fitting everything I need: wallet, keys, phone, business cards, pens, usb drive & poopy clutch. I also love that it has two detachable handles, a drop handle & a messenger bag-style handle. The messenger bag handle is perfect while riding my bike & wrangling Penelope. This purse normally retails for about $29.99. Not bad, right? I’m used to spending about $30 (give or take) for a purse. What about you?
Head over to your local Tai Pan Trading to drool over and buy their many wonderful purses. If you’re not near one (sucks to be you), you might want to try these alternates online:
Bow Bags
- Ruche Bow Bag
- DownEast Sailor Knot Bag
- Charlotte Russe Jersey Bow Bag
- Anthropologie Dungaree Tote (SPLURGE!)
- Anthropologie Knotted Satchel (SLURGE!)
Watermelon Bags
- Target Studded Handbag
- Forever 21 Vintage Bag
- Forever 21 Claudette Shoulder Bag
- Forever 21 Braided Shoulder Bag
- Aldo Salami Bag
- Aldo Hinderman Tote
Let me know if you find any other bags on the internets that are worth adding to the list!
Wow! This bow is absolutely the kick my summer wardrobe needs. Love this!
I would like this purse because it is beautiful and would make a great looking summer accessory to my wardrobe! I love wearing different purses and this one is gorgeous and unique! My fav!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
slimsgirl22 at gmail dot com
I would love to win this bag because it is fun and bright and perfect for summer.
Lnordquist@live.com
I don’t have anything this bright or fun!
I would love this purse because I am a college student on a very tight budget and I don’t get to indulge in fun things like cute purses often! I love this purse! So cute and perfect for spring/summer!
I would love to win this purse because I am a cancer fighter and would love to have a cool purse to draw attention away from my bald head!
Well, since right now I am using a bag that is par with a grocery bag for my diaper bag/purse… I would love to win this!!!
Oh my goodness. I love this purse! Such a great color & that bow is awesome! :)
That’s just the pop of color I need, plus my current purse is falling apart :-(.
Why yes, I would absolutely adore that beautiful bag. I’ve been on the hunt for something adorable for a while now and now it’s crunch time before BlogHer to find one for fear of having to bring my old falling apart tote with me.
I love the inside of the purse! it seems like it would be really good for school.
I love this purse because it’s funky, but practical enough to be used a daily basis. I wouldn’t have any reservations about using it at work… but it still has the fashionable fun weekend vibe to it.
i can always use a little more pink in my life!
I love the color!! And the shape! So cute!!
Omg, that bag is uber cute! The color is bright and perfect for summer! :D
This is super cute! I need a new bag that’s not a diaper bag!
who wouldn’t want this purse?! i’m so making that poopy clutch. seriously, I’ve already planned a trip to tandy’s next week, yay.
This would bring some serious fun to the summer sun. Thanks!
OH, what I lovely color to add to my summer wardrobe! :)
I love this bow bag and it is in my signature color. Love it! Jenni’s blog is cute too. I am excited to start getting her feed.
I LOVE this bag – it’s adorable. I haven’t had a new purse in a long time. I miss the fresh excitement of one! Thanks for the chance!
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
i totally need a new purse. i just bought one but it turned out to be really inconvenient but now i can’t convince my husband to get a new one!
I love bows in general and the color is so cute!
This purse will bring me into adulthood. I’ve been carrying around a ratty woven thing I got in high school and I need a real BAG!
Cute without being cutsie. Love it. Want to make it mine.
Wow. One. Adorable. Two. The pop of color is fab-u-lous. Three. I just need a new bag.
Halfway through my summer internship (unpaid, one year left of school – trying to jump the gun a little) in Washington, D.C. and I am STILL trying to find a bag that is very me and still chic enough to make me look like I fit in in this place! This would replace my old navy purse & surely make my coworkers rush out and by one :-)
I love this bag! I am in desperate need of a new purse and this would fit the bill perfectly!
Oh Melissa, I love your new bag, and I love this giveaway bag! Reasons to love the giveaway bag (I think all of these apply to your bag as well): big but not huge, feminine but not prissy, cheery but not saccarine, eye-catching but not gaudy! Perfty.
I love your blog and I love those bags! I would love to win the giveaway bag because it is a perfect splash of color in my otherwise bland scrubs and lab coat filled summer wardrobe, haha.
I love that sweet little bag. I currently only have neutral colored bags and this gem could be such a nice addition to my wardrobe and good for the spirit too. :)
I love that purse!!! I have a brown purse with a bow right now but it isnt ver summery and would like a new one… this would be perfect… I hope I win
love the detail in this purse! would look really great with a white outfit!
boon1211 at gmail dot com
I follow her blog and I would love this purse b/c it’s cute and flirty. very fun. it could be used for a lot of different things.
Oh, I would absolutely LOVE that purse! Hmm, “how do I love thee, let me count the ways”… ;)
1) Pink is one of the colors that looks great on/next to me (or so I’ve been told ;)
2)My purse is getting kind of “ratty”, too, and besides it is time I get a summery purse.
3)I love the peacock-feather pattern inside!
4)I love the big bow- so cute and feminine!
5)Well, I want to win this because I LOVE it!
:)
daring2bdifferent@roadrunner.com
I would LOVE to win this purse because it’s girly, sweet, and vintage-looking…oh, and I’m a sucker for anything with a bow on it!!
I’m a follower of yours and Jenni’s blogs!
Thanks for the chane to win :)
I follow her blog! I’d love this purse because I’ve always said that I’d love a red purse…I’ve just never worked up the courage to buy one!
thanks!
DolphinV27@aol.com
So cute! Coral is my favorite color, and I love the feminine details! Great replacement for my everyday brown leather tote.
What an adorable purse! I would love this purse because out of all the purses I have, I do not have a single leather one and this one is to die for!
Oh, swoon! I love everything about this bag: the wonderful color, the cute bow, and I’m a real sucker for a bag with a great lining! Want it!
You have no idea how much I need this. I really do. I’m not just saying it. I need an adult bag that is NOT a diaper bag. I sassy bag for my sassy self. Please pick me random chooser.
I’m about to leave for England to do some Thesis research on Jane Austen. I think she would totally approve of such a fabulous accessory.
I follow Jenni’s blog. I want this purse because it is unbelievably adorable!
sarahbobloblaw at gmail dot com
The color and style of this purse is gorgeous, i would be so happy to win it!
erin:)
This would be perfect for weekend trips to my bf’s house!
Soooo Adorable! I am such a purse & bows fanatic…. I’d wear this purse everywhere! I love the feather detail inside!
Being an Artist, i Love color! Being a girly girl… i obsess over it! I find simple pleasure in being able to wear a bag at my arm (by handles) rather than at the shoulder (by strap). It gives an outfit a sort of feminine, classy feel and i Believe this bag can seriously accomplish that task!
I’ve gotta say, It’s the color that’s won me over one this one…oh and the adorable lining fabric!
OH MY I love that bag. The bow is too fun! I desperately need a new bag but had not come across one that I was in love with yet.
This bag is so great for summer – I love it!