Mode Monday | Now *THIS* is a Diaper Bag {Sponsored}

Back in July, I was eying this Prada Vitello Daino Hobo as I compiled my favorite red, white & blue inspirations for Fourth of July.  Its buttery-soft leather and cool blue hue had me day dreaming of strolling the avenues with it fashionably tucked under my arm.

Fast forward a month or so and I started getting serious about a diaper bag purchase. Traditional diapers bags are certainly practical, with all their pockets and pouches, but even the more stylish always felt so dowdy to me.

First time around, I opted for a bunch of LeSportsac variations in cutesy prints as I considered a diaper bag to be more of an accessory for the baby than for me. But one afternoon shopping on Bleecker about a year ago, I spied the most gorgeous leather diaper bag in the window of Little Marc Jacobs, which made me believe I could actually carry one and still be me.

Of course that bag has since been discontinued but I figured I could always try and track one down.

My first course of action was to search eBay, one of my go-to resources for accessories, particularly anything sold out or discontinued. Remember the yellow bubble necklace I wore a few weeks ago? eBay all the way!

I wasn’t able to locate the diaper bag I’d seen sometime ago BUT while searching for totes with side pockets I found THIS beauty staring back at me:

The same collection and color as the hobo in a big, roomy tote, with side pockets to boot!  It’s sold out in stores but was still priced at a major discount to retail.

I had to have it. Especially after noticing the new stretch marks on my under belly.

Breaking it in:

[essential nursing tank c/o bravado designs / scarf: c/o ae / signet sunnies: rayban / watch: michael kors]

Have you ever scored a particularly exciting fashion item on eBay?

From the new to the hard to find, when it’s on your mind, it’s on eBay.

{Compensation was provided by eBay via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of eBay. I’m also linking up with Monday Mingle at BonBon Rose Girls and What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy.}