In the spirit of all things green today

It isn't St. Patrick's Day to me without seeing the Chicago River dyed green. Every year, 40 gallons of vegetable dye is put in the river in celebration of St. Patrick's day and Irish traditions (don't ask...it's a Chicago tradition).




Coincidentally, yesterday while I wallowed in my sickness, I made this "green" shoulder tote bag. It truly embodies the spirit of green with its eco friendly statement and upcycled seat belt handles. It is also the first bag I've made with the large grommets...fun! You can find it on my website here.

A bag like no other

I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was typically busy with birthday parties and football games. I did manage to finish a few bags and keep up with incoming orders.

I'm so excited about my newest bags for this Fall! I've married woven seat belts with gorgeous ultra suede and this is the result!

For the shoulder/messenger bag above, I've added an adjustable strap that makes this bag incredibly versatile. The shoulder tote below has a zipper at the top.

Now that I've made a few, I hope I can get cracking and make many more for my December shows and online sales. Both of these bags will be in my Etsy shop and hopefully on my website for purchase this week.

I love it when a plan comes together!

This just in...

Just listed:

the woven messenger bag - black and charcoal

This just in...

...the Woven Bag series! Using seat belt webbing (my signature bag straps), I've begun a series of bags that I'm certain will become a regular line at

à la mode.

It took some time for me to figure out the perfect way to construct these bags. My goal was to let the weave dictate the styles, which resulted in minimal seams (adding to the bags durability).

Currently, I have 3 styles - the market, the messenger, and the mini. I plan to add a clutch and a wristlet soon!

The woven belts add beautiful texture and interest to these bags. They are classically tailored and minimally sophisticated. A perfect balance between trendy and timeless.

I've begun adding these bags to my Etsy shop and hope to have my website updated with them soon.