Just like any mum, I crave for a practical bag that is roomy enough for all the knick knacks I have to lug around for the kids. There are many of those in the market, that’s for certain, but can I not have one that screams NAPPY BAG, please?
Amongst my many requirements, I also crave for a bag that is pretty, stylish and does not actually look big, bulky…. a bag that doesn’t get dirty or stained easily (by mucky kids fingers or snacks)… one that is easy to clean if anything untoward happens to it (God forbid!). Sounds like too much to ask for?
Imagine my excitement when I discovered the Luna Blu brand. First and foremost, Luna Blu is a homegrown Aussie brand – something I love to support. Then, they make these beautiful, timeless vintage floral accessories (bags, purses, wrist wallets…) – brownie points. Then, I learned that their bags are not just pretty, they are also made of a unique oil cloth fabric – WIN! This oil cloth fabric is basically a cotton canvas fabric which is coated with PVC aka making the surface of the bag durable, water resistant and easy to wipe clean. I can’t tell you the horror of spending money on a bag you love only to have it stained or dirty so easily.
This Julia bag (Sunny Meadow print) that I have here today is especially spacious, roomy and great as an overnight bag (or travel bag, nappy bag, multi-purpose mum’s carry-all bag.. you name it, this bag can take care of it all as it is so versatile). We often go on interstate trips or long trips (gone up to QLD twice this year and down to Sydney, Wollongong a few times) so this really comes in handy.
This bag has a large internal compartment with additional internal zipped and open pockets. If you’re fussy about lots of compartments in bags, this will surely satisfy the organizing freak in you. Stylish leather trims and webbing handles lend a beautiful, vintage touch while a detachable shoulder strap comes in handy when you decide to carry it a different way.
I used this bag for a day trip recently where I had to bring along some change of clothes for the tot, some snacks, drink bottle, favourite toy, baby wipes… as you can see, these barely even filled the bag up. So I had space to put in an extra jumper for myself (not just any jumper but a super fluffy, space-consuming one), even my entire sling bag (for my separate mummy/document stuff for the trip) I managed to put in to minimize having so many bags lying around in the car.
By now, I would have thought this baby would be finally filled to the brim but unfortunately (or fortunately), there was still space for more.
The main thing I love about this Julia bag is that it is so roomy yet does not ever lose it shape and turn into an unsightly, bulky mess like many bags tend to.
Luna Blu has very kindly offered another Julia Bag for a reader as they know that us mums go crazy about this sort of stuff. Best of all, you get to choose any print you’d like in the Julia Bag design.
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I love these bags, they are gorgeous!!
They are exquisite!! I love them x
What a gorgeous bag!! The patterns reminds me of Cath Kidston. I’d love to win this because I’m in need of a travelling bag – I’m always going interstate or staying overnight somewhere so it would come in very handy 🙂 Xx
Angela | The Sunday Chapter
You’re right, it does remind me of Cath Kidston in such a lovely, classic way. This would definitely serve you well for overnight/interstate trips!
Love these bags. I finally got one in the red. I would love another one!
Oh might be a lucky second one for you then! 🙂
I would love to win this Luna Blu Julia Bag because this would be the perfect stylish piece to take on a pampering, girly weekend away.
It will definitely come in handy for a girls weekend out, Cath x
I would love to win this bag as it’s stylish, roomy and so very beautiful! would go with any outfit!
Good luck Aimee!
My nappy bag is a crappy flowery back pack that is so unfashionable. These bags are gorgeous a bag that would get so much use but no so daggy as the “nappy bag”
I was drawn to this one immediately cause it didn’t remind me of the usual daggy nappy bags. Good luck to you lovely!
I love & appreciate useful and beautiful.
Good luck Mary x
I’d love to win this bag because it’s fashionable and would be perfect for one night stays and sleepovers!
It is so trendy. Definitely one of the most gorgeous bags I’ve seen around for how roomy it is x
This bag is beautiful and I’d love to win it seeing as there are seven weeks until baby number two arrives and I think I’ll need a bigger baby bag with two under two! Shari from http://www.goodfoodweek.blogspot.com
Aw congrats on bub number two Shari! And good luck to you x
I have ALWAYS wanted a Luna Blu Bag! Gorgeous and practical! My two favorite things 🙂 fingers crossed!
Good luck Victoria!
These bags are absolutely gorgeous, would really love to gift this to my daughter, it could hold all her uni work while still looking fashionable.
It will definitely come in handy for uni as well. So roomy!
I love vintage style and this bag is so gorgeous to adore. The size and the oil cloth fabric make it perfect as either a nappy bag or a travelling bag. Wish I could have it in my wardrobe.
I love vintage style too Melissa and this is just perfect x
Who say’s mummy bags are boring…this will show those fashionistas that I can carry diapers in style!
I hear ya sister! 😉
I luv Luna Blu bags…I have one of the totes & it’s the handiest bag I own!!
I love the look of the tote bag too. I have been looking at the other designs on Luna Blu 😉
great pressy for my wife
Very nice of you Ross. Good luck!
This is the most VERSATILE bag I could own… perfect for baby, ideal for me at the gym. Sports bags are so unfeminine.
Haha this will make a lovely feminine gym bag for sure! Good luck Jennifer x
The red one with spots is just divine! Fashionable yet practical, big enough to carry everything around with me but small enough that it’s not a burden. What’s not to love?!
I agree Helen! Good luck x
I love these bags and I desperately need a new one as my kids spilled nail polish all over the current one