Let’s take a look at my unconventional diaper bag by Clava today, shall we?
Except that, yeah, I don’t carry it that way since I’m juggling a super squirmy 9-month-old. I usually wear it like this:
(Top: Lands End, Trouser Jeans: Gap, Charm Necklace: John Wind, City Flats: Gap, Sunglasses, Ray-Ban.)
However, unlike the above photo, there is a 78% chance that 1) my hair is in a ponytail, 2) my stretched-out sunglasses are falling off my face as I bend over to pick up some random teething toy that Wita has pelted at a stranger, and 3) I’m yelling at Wito to SLOW DOWN as he flails wildly into pedestrian traffic. Otherwise, yep, that’s me. Me and my diaper bag. Calm, cool and collected.
Here’s my thing about diaper bags. I really don’t like them. There just a little too diaper-y for me – in looks and in function. I’ve found that the ones I’ve owned in the past have had really large openings and been very roomy on the inside, which is great for most (I guess?), but I just found myself constantly digging around in my bag while the contents get all jumbled.
When Clava contacted me about trying out a bag from their Carina Collection, I immediately knew that I wanted the Carina Zipper Tote. When I told them that I wanted to use it as a diaper bag, I’m pretty sure they considered me a FOOL, as I noticed they quickly emailed links to other bags from the line that might be more suitable for that particular function. I mean, the Zipper Tote was designed for circling the globe in style! A perfectly chic laptop/work bag!
However, my mind was made up. I was going to rock that Zipper Tote as a diaper bag, dammit. Just watch me, world!
And guess what? I love my Carina Zipper Tote as a diaper bag. Check it.
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It fits everything I need without it looking all sausage-stuffed from the outside AND the large inside pockets keep everything from getting jumbled AND the coated cotton canvas outer material can be wiped down easily AND the interior material is waterproof (sippy cup disasters averted!) AND when I no longer need to carry a diaper bag, this puppy will still be used for years and years as an awesome tote AND the best part? It doesn’t look like a diaper bag! HOLLA.
I think you should have a Carina Tote too. (Don’t worry, I won’t force you at gunpoint to use it as a diaper bag, I promise.)
Leave a comment on this post telling me which bag from the Carina Collection is your favorite, and you will be entered to win a Carina Zipper Tote of your color choice. Get crackin’, folks! Contest ends Friday, April 1st at 6pm PST. Good luck!
My favorite is the Carina Gym Bag.
These are so great! It’s a toss up between the light blue, the army green, and the red. Love the red zippers! Does the inside of your diaper bag always stay that organized? If yes, impressive! If no, welcome to my side of a bucket bag!
I love the Carina Zipper Tote in Army…just like yours! xo
I’m loving the Carina Zipper Tote/Shoulderbag in Indigo!
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I love the one you’re holding in the photo- goes with everything!
I love the zipper tote in Cafe.
Love the khaki one – army chic! It would match Sophie.
I love that Carina tote, but I also really love their Redford Collection, especially the Redford Canvas Courier.
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I really like the vertical bag! They all look really cute and really well- made.
I love the zipper tote! It would be great to carry to class or work!
i LOVE the zipper tote that you’re sportin, lovely lady. it’s a nontraditional diaper bag, but i could imagine it works in a pinch when toting a laptop, ipad, etc…
what a great giveaway!
I love the bag you are holding in the pic. Perfect.
is it cheating to say that my favorite is your Carina? Because true story.
Also- be my personal stylist? yes?
I love the zipper tote as a diaper bag! I would go for that one and use it as a diaper bag as well. My last diaper bag was very similar and I loved the crossover strap and the fact that it didn’t look like a “normal” diaper bag. This ones even cuter and has more pockets!!!
Love the zipper tote! My current diaper bag is a ridiculously cheap looking canvas mess. LOVE the green/red color combo.
Love these bags. I really need a new one… :) My favorite from the Collection is the square pocket tote!
Love the bag – love your picks! I would love to ROCK IT as well!
Love the zipper tote in blue and would love one for a diaper bag (triplet two year old boys – I have tons of stuff to carry!).
The Carina Zipper Tote is my absolute FAVE from the Carina collection, especially the black/brown one!
I love it – and it would be perfect for an upcoming trip I am taking with my baby.
I am loving the Carina zipper tote….and the gym bag!
I looooove the pink zipper tote! But I like all of them!
I don’t think I can live without the Gym Bag (in red). Would I help if I told you that it’s my birthday?
WANTED: Zipper Tote in Army. Would be perfect for my new jobby job!
I really love the Zipper tote Bag which is the same one you are sporting. So cute!!!!! I want, I want!! :)
Without question, the Zipper Tote Bag is perfect. It is professional enough for a meeting, fun enough for everyday, and versatile. For a young professor, like me, it is sleek without being stuff. It is really great.
Love the zipper tote in indigo! Perfect for carrying around my baby girl’s stuff!
Aaaaahhhhh!!!! My friend and co-worker has been carrying around this hideous $10 “purse”-that’s-really-a-gym-bag-with-a-broken-strap-but-she-uses-it-as-a-diaper-bag for months! We’ve been trying to convince her that she MUST find something that would be universal and much more fashionable – this zipper tote would be PERFECT for her!!
I’m with you on the zipper tote! that would be my choice too!
If I win the zipper tote, will I look as glamorous as you? Love it!
I love your tote and the leather sonoma mailbag they have on the site!
I love the gym bag.
The zippered tote is by far my favorite…
The dark blue one FOR SURE! Love it.