Like any girl on-the-go, I am always on the the look out for a bag that can hold all of the odds and ends I need on a given day, while still looking chic and pulled together. Snacks, a change of shoes, a phone charger, and whatever book I’m reading at the moment are just the beginning of what you’ll typically find in my weekday bag. Luckily for me, I had the opportunity this summer to partner with Gigi New York to style one of my favorite bags for fall and beyond—the Emma Hobo.

The pebbled leather bag comes in five colors and the Southerner in me loves the option to personalize it with a monogram. The pouch inside is ideal for keeping my must-have makeup essentials organized. When I shot these photos in August, I styled the polished tote with a suede dress and booties—a look that is surprisingly still wearable now in New York’s October heat wave (said no one, ever?). Happy Friday everyone!

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Free People dress, Emma Hobo bag, Gucci booties 

Photos by Andrew Morales

Thank you to Gigi New York for partnering on this post. Opinions and styling are my own. As always, thank you for supporting a-listed collaborations!