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Do you have your summer carry-all picked out yet?

I'm curious because I've yet to find a summer bag that really grabs my attention. I have three requirements for a statement summer stunner:

1. Must have a long shoulder strap - whether chain or leather.
2. Must be smaller than 10 inches - high, deep, and wide.
3. Must have some stand-out quality - bright coloured leather, goldtone hardware, or ....

One of the bags on my shortlist is this Marc by Marc Jacobs party girl pixie bag.

Grommets and studs certainly add a biker-girl edge to an otherwise basic shape. The drawstring closure is a 90s shout-out, and the adjustable shoulder strap makes this carry-all quite versatile.

Never one to shy away from details, MJ's made sure that even the bottom of this bag is complete with rows of metal studs.

At 7-inches wide, high, and deep, the party girl pixie bag would certainly house all my necessities - camera, CrackBerry, Carmex - and quench my compulsion for tiny totes.

I'll keep you posted on my final decision.

Marc by Marc Jacobs party girl pixie bag, $371.05 CAD, Saks