This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed, however, are mine and that of The Caro Diaries.
When I was preparing myself to make the move to New York for the summer, I knew I needed a fantastic bag for the office. Something that said serious, but not trying to hard; fun, but gets down to business; fashion-forward, but I have other strengths. And I looked and I looked and I looked and I couldn't find a bag that was a) big enough to hold my laptop, planner, and everything else I would take with me on a daily basis, b) cute enough for my standards, and c) within my very limited unpaid intern lifestyle budget.
<a sneak peek at tomorrow's post>
So when I discovered eBags, it opened up a whole new world of affordability and fashion for me. I knew I loved the look of some of my favorite designers like Kate Spade New York, Rebecca Minkoff and Michael Kors handbags, but I couldn't justify the price on my salary of $0/month, and so discovering eBags was a dream come true! eBags has a variety of designer handbags for a lot less than department store prices, and a special rewards program where rewards members receive at least 5% back in rewards on every purchase! You can then use these points towards another purchase, so you're practically saving yourself money which I love!
So when eBags offered to send me a bag for the office this summer, I knew I had to choose this Michael Kors bag that I've had my eye on for months - and at that price, how could I say no?! Plus, I got to check off 'pop of color' off my summer bag checklist.
Check out how I stuff my bag every morning!
Check out how I stuff my bag every morning!
My wallet, cosmetics pouch, hand sanitizer and gum go with me everywhere - this is New York after all! My sunglasses are usually perched on top my head, but I'll usually throw my sunglasses case in there too. If I'm working, my laptop fits perfectly in the laptop pocket (yes, this handbag has a laptop pocket!), and depending on if I'm at work or not, I usually have at least one of my planners. (If I'm exploring or using my days off to blog, my KSNY planner jumps right in the bag too!)
My trusty Venus Snap stays in my purse too because you never know when you need a quick shave, and like I said.. this is New York! I also, obviously, throw my fave lip color at the time in too because you never know when a photo op comes up! Lastly, my business cards are a must-have in my handbag, and I usually keep them in an inside pocket just in case I run into someone or bring my blog up in a conversation (although I think the only time I've used these are at the HerConference last weekend!)
So this bag fits just about everything in it - including my kindle for subway rides, headphones so no one bothers me, and hundreds of mints and pens because it's my handbag let's be real.
Obsessed with this bag as much as I am? Well lucky for you, eBags and I teamed up to give away a $100 gift card for eBags! That can either buy you something nice, or you can add your own cash to it and buy yourself something bigger like this MK must-have! The giveaway runs until next Tuesday at 11:59 pm.. good luck!

I love the kate spade new york Veranda Place Nylon Bee Wristlet Handbag
ReplyDeleteI need a bag for a trip and would get it: eBags Mother Lode TLS Weekender Convertible :) fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI need a good bag that I can use in Scotland and I love the bag you got! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new purse for when fall rolls around! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would use the gift card towards the purchase of the Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multifunction Tote Bag.
ReplyDeleteI'd love an MK bag that's big enough for me to take to work and class!
ReplyDeleteI want this exact bag!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely towards an MK bag!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking around for a new brown leather bag so I would probably get a MK.
ReplyDeleteI would use it towards a new fall bag; probably a new Kate Spade!
ReplyDeleteI need a new bag to carry my laptop in! I'd love a new Michael Kors one! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAny Amy Butler bag.
ReplyDeleteI would get the Kate Spade New York Hawthorne Lane Ryan Tote Bag
ReplyDeleteI would get a bright MK! I am loving the pop of color
ReplyDeleteI have my eyes on a Rebecca Minkoff crossbody or MK tote!
ReplyDeleteI would get a diaper bag!
ReplyDeletei would get a new bag to start grad school with!
ReplyDeleteI need a new computer/purse bag! Love this one!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to get a new basic, day to day classic bag, preferably one that's brown.
ReplyDeleteI would love to put it towards the MK bag I've been lusting after.
ReplyDeleteI love Mk bags so it would go towards buying one(:
ReplyDeleteeither a North Face Hiking backpack or a designer tote. I love Kate spade and Michael Kors
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I'm totally eye-balling some of the Michael Kors bags!
ReplyDeleteA Kate Spade need a bigger one to carry around things for school and internship
ReplyDeleteI would like to put it toward a MK bag or a Kate Spade bag. But since I really don't have the extra to put toward the Kate Spade, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a MK bag :)
ReplyDeleteI want to marry that bag!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Bow Tile Lacey Wallet from kate spade! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute bag! I'm going to go check out that planner you have - I've been looking for a new one!
ReplyDeleteI'd either get a wallet or LOTS of packing cubes--I need them!
ReplyDeleteChloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
that bag can come live with me
ReplyDeleteLOVE your bag!
ReplyDeleteNice bag! I've purchased at e-bag before and the shipping was fast
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the tote - MK makes the best bags!
ReplyDeleteA new tote! I love your bag!
ReplyDeleteGreat tote!
ReplyDeleteXo, Michelle
mash-elle.blogspot.com
how do you get all these amazing opportunities! Share with us your ways ;-) XO love the bag
ReplyDeleteA new bag to take to Paris on our vacation!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE that tote! I've been eyeing that same one for months now, but luckily I found a Juicy Couture one just like it for cheap. The red is hot, though, and perfect for transitioning into fall and keeping you trendy and professional.
ReplyDeleteA new bag for a new school year
ReplyDeleteI love the pink eyelet Kate Spade tote! I've had my eye on it for a while. :)
ReplyDeleteNatalie
pugsandpink.weebly.com
I'd get the Anne Klein in stitches tote. So cute
ReplyDeleteDefinitely need a bag like this for my commute to college next semester!
ReplyDeletei would get kate spade Crossbody Bag.
ReplyDeleteI would use it towards a michael kors bag
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a Michael Kors bag
ReplyDeletetweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
I really need a new travel bag, right now I use my mom's travel bag
ReplyDeleteI would use the money to get my mom a present!
ReplyDeleteI would get the Piazza backpack
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I would get-so many wonderful things- but I do love the Cobble Hill Bee Wristlet from Kate Spade!
ReplyDeleteErika W.
I would use the gift card to indulge myself with a new purse!! I haven't gotten a new one in over 4 years so it's very obvious that my purse I have now looks like it's gone through a war.
ReplyDeleteKelsey J.
A gift for my close friends :)
ReplyDeleteI would give the gift card to my GF for a new bag.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com