i finally gave in and own a belt bag {wiws}

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// belt bags //

Block Heel Bootie ~ Madewell
Belt Bag ~ Madewell
Shirt dress ~ local boutique
Mac Viva Glam lipstick

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I held out for the longest time with the belt bag. It reminds me so much of a fanny pack. I am not into fanny packs. Sorry y'all who love them.

The difference with the belt bag vs a fanny pack is that the former has a detachable belt! It can be worn alone without the bag.

Since I was not sure with the trend and functionality, I did not want to commit and purchase a super expensive one.  Think Gucci, YSL or  Prada. Nope!

Once Madewell had their amazing 40% off sale recently, this belt bag went down (all the way down!) to $34! It's a great price for real leather and something neutral that can go with lots of outfits.

Shirt dresses can be a big baggy without cinching at the waist. It felt like the right time to give in to the trend and wear my belt bag with the shirt dress. I wore it selling popcorn with my scouts. It was perfect don't you think? Putting away cash like a real seller with a fanny pack.  Those folks with fanny packs were all over the marketplaces in the Philippines. They either had a fanny pack or their apron with very deep pockets. I felt like I truly wore an outfit with a purpose.

My belt bag is also a great substitute to a small crossbody. This style I own only have room for the essentials. I was able to fit my thin zipped card case, a lip gloss, my lipstick, car key (not keys) and my iPhone Xs with the loopy case. It was already bulging when I had to stuff the phone inside. Otherwise to keep the shape  of the belt bag intact, I carried my phone separately.

In terms of breastfeeding, I just pushed the bag all the way to the back so I can carry and nurse the baby. I also place the bag to my side instead of right in front of me. I look "frumpier" with it in front. Although, I look at the photos above and I still look frumpy no matter what.

This reminds me that I haven't done a "what's in my bag" video or post in awhile. It will be fun to do that sometime. It's also a great way to clean and purge items that I put from one bag to another. I do change my bags a lot!

How about you? Did you give in to the belt bag trend yet?
What trend did you hold off for the longest time and then finally gave in?

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