My Storksak Elizabeth by Zoe
Thursday, 18 September 2014 | Mummy and Little Me
Storksak Elizabeth
Choosing a changing bag was one of the things was most excited about when I got pregnant with my first child. Being a bit of a bag nut, I spent hours browsing websites , marvelling at the vast range on the market. I knew I didn�t want something that would scream �mummy!� but rather a more stylish affair that I could perhaps repurpose as a work bag once my maternity leave was over.
The bag I chose was the Storksak Elizabeth in tan � and my lovely mum gave it to me for my birthday. Crafted from buttery soft leather with a canvas cross-body strap to add urban chic, it has a practical wipe-clean lining and lots of handy interior pockets and compartments to keep even the most frazzled and sleep-deprived new mum super-organised. A foldable changing mat, bottle insulator and attachable zip-up pouch come as part of the package.
The Elizabeth is big enough to fit all the essentials you need for a day out with your little one � spare clothes and muslins plus plenty of nappies and wipes � without feeling oversized. It also has two exterior pockets for phone and purse. The tan leather is classic, will go with everything and will never date � and, having had this bag for 3 years and now using it for baby number 2 who arrived in May, I can vouch for the fact it just gets better and better with age.
And the repurposing? Well, my Elizabeth has accompanied me on countless work trips and can easily fit a laptop, iPad and A4 folder or notebook � and those brilliant interior pockets are just as good for organizing my own bits and pieces. (And occasionally I�ve fished out an Ella�s Kitchen fruity snack or a teething toy whilst in a meeting�) I�ve also used it as a carry-on bag for long haul flights. I�ve had lots of compliments and I�m always met with astonishment when I tell people it�s a baby changing bag! And when you consider that you�d pay �800 or more for a bag this size from Mulberry or Marc Jacobs, �250 is a great price.
The Elizabeth bag also comes in black, chalk, dove grey and black quilted plus seasonal limited edition shades.
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