442 McAdam Hobo Bag

I recently received my new Hobo bag from 442 McAdam, which I purchased back in the fall. This bag, which measures about 17" at its widest point is perfect for travelling (after all, you need to carry a camera, phone, wallet, passport, etc, etc...).  It also comes with regular handles as well as a longer strap so the bag can be worn diagonally. For me, it's also going to be the bag I'm using for events like Fashion Week, when I need to have a small computer and camera, in addition to my phone, wallet, keys and basic make-up.

Without diagonal strap:

With Strap:



What I'm wearing:

Dress: Banana Republic, size 00P (from circa 2008 or 2009)

Camisole: Smartset, XS

Shoes, Stuart Weitzman, size 5

This bag is bigger than what I normally have.  My typical larger bag usually measures no more than 13" at its widest point and most of my regular bags are smaller than that.  What do you think?

Allison Izu Kolohe Capris (and 442 McAdam's Hobette Bag)

and from the other side...

Top: Elie Tahari (I think this was S/S 2009)

Capris: Allison Izu (size 24/00)

Bag: 442 McAdam (Hobette - F/W 2010)

My Allison Izu Kolohe Capris have arrived! They're lower rise pants (the "waist" is right at the hip bone) and fall a couple of inches below the knee. I think they're a great length, especially if worn with heels. Petites who want to wear capris should be very careful with length - this is probably as long as you should go, and even then, it's better to pair them with height. They're also so light-weight that they could be worn in the summer (I don't often wear denim in July and August because it's too hot). I've worn Allison's jeans before, but these are the first which fit well. In this purchase, I also got a denim skirt, which I will review at a later date.  The capris are currently on sale for $49 US (down from $142). 

As noted above, the bag featured above is called the Hobette, part of 442 McAdam's Fall/Winter 2010 collection.  This bag is AMAZING for petite women, with the widest point at under 11" across.  It is also fairly lightweight, even with the metal chain.  This is a change from the company's previous collections which featured very large bags.  You can read more about 442 McAdam's fall/winter collection in this post from Prospere Magazine.

Standing up...

Outfit same as above (minus purse)

Shoes: Chie Mihara, size 5

and how it fits on the "waist" (ok, hips)

In case you aren't familiar with Allison Izu Premium denim, this is a line based out of Hawaii which targets women 5'6" and below. Regular length denim come in 27" and 31" inseams. Yes, that's right, if you're petite or average height, you won't need to alter your jeans anymore!