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July 25, 2006
Green Leafy Rootote
Well even though I promised myself I wouldn't buy another bag while I am semi-unemployed I couldn't resist this bag that I stumbled across in Sweet Charity a store located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. While I was buying it the shopgirl told me it was the last one!
Although I tend to tire easily of totes (not enough pockets, everything falls to the bottom) this bag charmed me with the natural color and leaf prints. As a bonus, when I got home I noticed a sentence in French across the top: Le Bonheur est a ceux qui savent rire. Thanks to the magic of Babelfish I learned this means something close to: Happiness stays with those who laugh.
The bag is called a Rootote by Super Planning Co because of a small zip up side pocket where I keep my four different kinds of lip balm. The three pockets inside are perfect for my wallet, phone and nano. I do wish their was a fifth pocket for my camera, but I guess I can always sew in another pocket if I really need it.
And I noticed when I got home that the style of the leafy print on the canvas tote almost matches my sheets. Now that's coordination.
Comments
Sorry to be an obnoxious nitpicker, but a better translation would be "Happiness is for those who know how to laugh." (-:
Like the different shades on the bag--very pretty.
Posted by: K at July 25, 2006 7:30 PM 
Great to see you on the web again. NYC is an amazing city and I'm sure you'll love it!
Posted by: Marsha at July 26, 2006 8:50 PM
I'm in love with that bag... along with the other bags on their site! It's so cute yet simple. Do you have any idea of where to find that brand? I'm absolutely in love- thanks for sharing.
Posted by: J at July 28, 2006 2:07 AM
I love that bag! I searched for that brand on eBay, and found a bunch of that model in different prints...I also found that Mixx makes an almost identical one, which I ordered and received today. The quote is decidedly silly...it says, "The flight attendant is a bit spacey today," in French. :)
Posted by: Lisa at August 3, 2006 6:47 PM
Cool ~ Now I know where to look for the latest bag fashion :D
Posted by: jo-ann at August 11, 2006 11:32 AM
funtote make similar bags with extra features like magnetic snap button, and very unique styles.
Posted by: buffy at January 21, 2007 1:54 AM
For those people who are looking for Rootote bags, this is a good place to go: www.yesstyle.com
Everything on that website is shipped from HongKong I think... :)
I got my rootote bag there (^^)
Posted by: Tiffany Fu at January 26, 2008 10:11 PM
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