Pretending I'm on Vogue: In The Bag (sustainable version)

Summary

In this fun and lighthearted 'What's in My Bag' video, Katie Robinson shares a detailed look into her beloved Garnie bow bag, showcasing a variety of items she carries daily. From a refreshing Sicilian Sunrise hand cream and retro sunglasses to a handy card wallet and essential tissues for hay fever, Katie offers an insightful peek into her life. She also discusses sustainable beauty products, like a favorite lavender hand spray and lip balms, while revealing her preference for wired headphones over AirPods. The video wraps up with a humorous nod to her neat freak tendencies as she reorganizes her bag, offering a mix of practicality and personality.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a 'What's in my Bag' segment hosted by Katie Robinson, inspired by Vogue and other YouTubers.
• 😀 Katie proudly shows off her Garnie Bow bag, a hexagonal design in recycled black leather, which she purchased after seeing it on the runway.
• 😀 She mentions the option between recycled leather and cactus leather for the bag, with more details available on her TikTok.
• 😀 Katie highlights her favorite hand cream from & Other Stories, Sicilian Sunrise scent, which she also has as a spray and perfume.
• 😀 She shares her love for retro sunglasses from & Other Stories, owning them in both black and tortoiseshell versions.
• 😀 A small, lilac-colored hairbrush is part of her bag essentials.
• 😀 Her card wallet includes important items such as an organ donor card and ID, as she no longer carries cash.
• 😀 She carries tissues due to her hay fever, which has been a struggle for her this year.
• 😀 Katie’s matching perfume to the Sicilian Sunrise hand cream has a light lemony scent, though she’s lost the lid.
• 😀 The Garnie Bow bag also comes with an adjustable gold hardware strap, allowing it to be used as a crossbody bag.
• 😀 Her bag contains essentials like a pen (because it’s always needed), gum (despite its plastic content), wired headphones (instead of AirPods), and a hand spray from Oliver Bonas.
• 😀 She ends the video humorously by mentioning she’s a neat freak and will need to reorganize her bag after showing its contents.

Q & A

What inspired you to make a 'What's in my bag' video?

I’ve been watching these types of videos for years, and I always admired the nice bags people would show off. Now that I have a nice bag of my own, I thought it would be fun to share what's in mine and give it a try!

Why did you choose the Garnie Bow Bag?

I saw the Garnie Bow Bag on the runway earlier this year, and I just fell in love with it. I decided to go for the recycled black leather version instead of the cactus leather because of a few reasons, which I explain more in detail on my TikTok.

Can you describe the scent of the Sicilian Sunrise hand cream?

The Sicilian Sunrise scent is really refreshing, lemony, and light – perfect for summer. It’s one of those scents that feels fresh and uplifting.

What do you think of & Other Stories' sunglasses?

I absolutely love them! I have them in two colors – black and tortoiseshell. They just seem to fit my face really well, and they’re super stylish.

What’s in your card wallet, and why do you prefer it?

My card wallet contains important cards like my ID and my organ donor card. I love it because I don’t carry cash anymore, so it’s just an easy and compact way to keep everything organized.

How has your experience with hay fever affected what you carry in your bag?

This is the first year I've had bad hay fever, so now I carry tissues everywhere. It's become a necessity because I never know when I'll need to wipe my nose!

What’s your favorite feature of the Garnie Bow Bag?

The adjustable strap is definitely my favorite feature. It’s nice to have the option to wear it as a crossbody, and the gold hardware really adds to the bag’s elegance.

How do you feel about & Other Stories' sustainability practices?

While & Other Stories isn’t perfect in terms of sustainability – particularly their perfumes – I make an exception for their products because they offer great quality and scents, like the Sicilian Sunrise fragrance.

Why do you prefer wired headphones over AirPods?

I’m just not a fan of AirPods because I tend to lose things really quickly, and I feel like I would lose them in a second. Wired headphones fit into my bag more easily and are more practical for me.

What’s your opinion on carrying gum despite its environmental impact?

I know gum isn’t the most sustainable item because of microplastics, but I’m addicted to it. It’s a bit of a guilty pleasure, and sometimes you have to be imperfectly perfect when it comes to sustainability.