Day 24: IRON HEART

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Inspiration: The romantic swooping curves of this iron rail look almost look like hearts. I loved the white flowers peeping through the rail.

Purse: This incredible fabric my mom bought me from when she was in Madrid. By layering the red fabric with the white, I was able to give the same illusion of depth. This vivid wallet/wristlet is full of love and energy! 

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Day 23: PEACOCK

Inspiration: I was walking to work and these luminescent  peacock feathers were in a window display. I always have loved peacocks and they remind me of this farm near my hometown where we would always see peacocks roaming around!

 Purse: The launch of my new Smart Passport Purses is official! The straps are made of elastic so they are lightweight and can stretch for easy access to your passport. 

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Day 22: BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

Inspiration: Breakfast for dinner. Enough said.

 Purse: Red vegan leather with gold accented premium cotton. 

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Day 21: WINDOW SHOPPING

Inspiration: The most beautiful Kate Spade store front! So full of energy and life.  

 Purse: Geometric inspired clutch/writslet. Neon accents make this classic print pop!

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Day 20: BROOKLYN BLUE

Inspiration: My roommate and I ventured to Brooklyn and walked through this park.

Purse: This little wristlet/clutch with contrasting orange chevron cotton and vegan blue leather.

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Day 19: CAN YOU TELL I LIKE FLOWERS?

Inspiration: These coral flowers that I saw on my way to work. Just an FYI, I have to walk through the flower district everyday to get to my internship so that may explain the flower pictures!

 Purse: This gorgeous wristlet wallet!

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Day 18: ALIEN FLOWERS

Inspiration: Bright purple flowers in the park that look like they belong in Star Trek or on another planet!

Purse: A plum and lavender wallet/wristlet with credit card pockets.

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Day 17: ONE MAN'S TRASH

Inspiration: I went to the Brooklyn market today and found an unusual beauty in these bright trash cans!

Purse: This mint & electric blue crossbody with an elastic strap.

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Day 16: RAIN ROOM

Inspiration: Today, my mom visited me and we went to the MOMA Rain Room! It's this incredible exhibit where you are surrounded by rain but wherever you step you stay dry.

 

Purse: This sleek dark brown and white crossbody. The white front is actually a secret pocket for cash or your passport! The entire inside has elastic pockets making it the most organized purse you could imagine!

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Day 15: CHESS IN THE PARK

UPDATE: The casting director called to tell me he is going to show my casting audition tape to the producers of Shark Tank and give me a call ASAP! He actually was calling me about the email submission I sent in months ago. When I told him I received a call from another casting director and had already sent in my video, he said I was 3 steps ahead! WAHOO! More updates to come!

Inspiration: Chess boards in Washington Square Park.

 Purse: This geometric purse is quite the optical illusion!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154657817/smartpurse-touch-iphonedroid-and

Day 14: KIWI

UPDATE: I am currently playing telephone tag with the Shark Tank casting director! He called and left me a message saying he wants to talk to me, which is great news- I'm antsy to hear what he has to say. I left him another message and will hopefully hear from him again today or tomorrow!

Inspiration: Delicious kiwi I had for lunch today!  

Purse: Made my first circular purse which was quite the challenge. It turned out quite sweet!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154574938/smartpurse-lime-green-circular

Day 13: TIME TO SWIM WITH THE SHARKS?

UPDATE: I just received another email from a casting director for Shark Tank asking for my phone number to "further inquire about my business"! Hopefully more good news to come soon!!

Inspiration: The arch in Washington Square Park which has become my compass wherever I go!

 Purse: This gold accented print is from Sedona, AZ and this purse is perfect for carrying your passport! It's the ultimate travel accessory!

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Day 12: BLACK & RED

Inspiration: Finally getting used to my daily subway route!

 Purse: A bold black and red chevron wristlet.

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Day 11: DEATH OF A PAYPHONE

Inspiration: The wires connecting what used to be a payphone.

 Purse: This deep red and lively yellow print from Australia in a wallet/wristlet.

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Day 10: RED, WHITE, & AQUA

Inspiration: We had breakfast at a quaint restaurant on the beach and then spent the day soaking up the sun and walking the boardwalk of Ocean City. 

Purse: Red, White, and Aqua clutch wallet!

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Day 9: BIRTHDAY BLOG

Inspiration: My birthday balloons!

Purse: This circular geometric wallet/clutch.

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Day 8: LIME

Inspiration: This weekend I went to Ocean City New Jersey for my birthday!

Purse: Bright lime green neon and aqua cross body

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Dat 7: IT'S CALLED POWER CLASHING

Inspiration: Something you don't see in my small hometown-cabs.

 Purse: Yes the title is a Girls reference and yes polka dots and stripes look awesome together in this fun wristlet/wallet!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153966153/smartpurse-yellow-chevron-and-polka-dot

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Day 6: MOSAIC SKY

Inspiration: On my lunch break, I spotted this stunning skyscraper.

 

Purse: This purse can function as a Kindle or iPad mini case, makeup bag, or large smartphone clutch.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153877947/smartpurse-kindle-ipad-mini-tablet-touch?ref=shop_home_active

Day 5: ROSES ARE PINK

Inspiration: Right next to my dining hall I spotted these vibrant pink roses. Believe it or not this image is unedited!

Purse: My friend Alayna brought me this gorgeous magenta and gold fabric from her trip to India last summer!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153788159/smartpurse-pink-genuine-indian-fabric?ref=shop_home_active