Skip*Hop

Apparently the first company to design diaper bags that convert into stroller bags, SkipHop, hailing from New York City has very up-to-date designs and oh-so-tough materials. They are light, spacious and most of all, very thoughtful to the probably bumbling mom or dad with bawling baby. I love their padded straps, hidden magnet fasteners and skillful design of strap buckles.







I first laid eyes on the CityChic at First Few Years @Paragon. I thought the fact that they had a removable clutch for mommy was ingenious! Together with its matte laminated surface, I could mindlessly lay the bag anywhere without worrying about icky stuff that wetwipes cannot remove. The insides were all tough nylon. I found it chic and in a color that perhaps even my hubby would have no problems togging it around.
So, being the OC that I am, would I be satisfied with 1 bag?! Hell no! Although the CityChic was great, it was rather a tad too big for shorter errands with lesser needs. So I went back to SkipHop, still too proud to succumb to other brands and got the Duo Deluxe Edition. Same coolness as the previous but smaller and used as a sling. Somehow it could be due to the shape but this one always gives me the feeling that it's a tad lighter than the Citychic despite carrying the same stuff. Have not had any regrets from both till now.

Other diaper bags I've checked out were either too heavy to begin with (LV, Coach), weren't real diaper bags but huge bags instead (Prada, Le Pliage, any large tote) or had materials (and price!) too fragile for a baby bag (Kate spade). The bags are priced from $200 odd but it's well worth every cent. :)

Tod's Pashmy Bauletto Medio

Yes some may say that it is a boringly ugly bag but I wasn't a tad bit surprised that it is one of my most used bags. The size fits well, the pashmy nylon is heavenly to touch and although it doesn't seem to be as robust or stiff as Prada's Tessuto, it has until now, shown no signs of wear and tear. I think it is that very reason that I was willing to part some $$$$ for a nylon bag. The rolled leather handles gave no problems that most other rolled handles do: slipping off when you lug too much around or sometimes even when you don't. With studded feet and very understated gold hardware, I just couldn't resist getting more :P

Here are some other designs, photo taken from Purseblog

Love love love this series, check out Tods.com for the newest range and bubble gum colors too. But, 1 to highlight is the MUMMY bag that everyone is having today. Too bad I've gotten mine already from Skiphop. This would be a fantastic multi-pocket, ultra light, chic bag. Comes with changing mat, removable inside lining (could not stain the satin now could we?) and a golden rattle...wahhhh... I just think it's great cos it's something that you could use even when your kids're out of diapers. Ok, this picture does it no justice, check out the webby please!

So I'll just leave you guessing which one I recently ordered from Saks cos I was procastinating for tooo long and it's now only available there. sigh... .