Everything at Pravina Studio is crafted with careful attention to detail, quality materials and durable construction. An excitement and anticipation goes into each piece from Pravina Studio. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. - Diana
the textile team over at pravina studios is offering one m.writes reader a fabulous zipper pouch from their collection. simply leave a comment to enter to win. list a favorite must-have for your purse (or in this case, pouch). comments are open until saturday / july 11 / midnight / mountain time. a random winner will be announced next week. good luck, my friends.
and merci, miss diana.
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Gorgeous details. I love the gray and red thread combos.
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeletemy pouch must-have is lip balm!!
Lovely! I have several must-haves, but I think the most important is a pen and pad of paper. I always seem to need them while I'm out and about.
ReplyDeletetooo cool.
ReplyDeletemy camera is a must have in my bag.
xo.
three cheers for handmade.
ReplyDeletemy purse/bag must have is reading material. i must have a book with me at all times. right now it is EAT PRAY LOVE by elizabeth gilbert.
thank you, ladies.
in my purse, i must always have a camera, but i don't think it would fit into this pouch. but i'm addicted to lip gloss and i just bet that might fit ;)
ReplyDeleteFor a purse I have to have a pocket somewhere so I can keep my easy-reach things (like a pen, chapstick, phone)...well, easy to reach!
ReplyDeleteFor a pouch it has to be about the size of my mascara, so that I can put my little makeup things in...or maybe just my license and money if I need to :)
my pouch must have advil! i know its silly, but its true! when it magically disappears is when i realize i need it most!
ReplyDeletei ALWAYS have a book...with my own, young little gaggle at home i do ANYTHING i can to get some quality time for myself. (sometimes, i even read at stoplights)
ReplyDeleteItouch. Definitely my must have.
ReplyDeleteI always have hand sanitizer with me. I'm a city girl, and these subways are dirty.
ReplyDeleteI always have lip gloss and a book in my purse/pouch. You never know when you'll be stuck someplace longer than expected and need something to occupy you:)
ReplyDeletea must have for my purse are my unibal pens in 5 colors and my moleskin....just in case I hear a great song, find a fun website or need to write down something nice I heard.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I want one. I can't live without lip balm, it's a must. And wipes.
ReplyDeletelip gloss for sure.
ReplyDeleteMUST HAVES IN MY PURSE:
ReplyDelete-wallet
-camera
-ipod
-a just in case condom & tampon
-lip balm
-moleskin
-PEN! MUST HAVE A PEN!!
-...and i always like to keep a little candy treat in there.
CUTE! Must have gum!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletelip gloss
lotion
must have disposable diaper sacks for dirty diapers! i know, its odd, but I will not be the one to stink up the ladies room...
ReplyDeleteMust have: antibacterial gel
ReplyDeleteyippy skippy! love the pouches!
orbits sweet mint gum!
ReplyDeletemee.
Whoa! What a great giveaway. She has the most beautiful bags, especially the LINA--LIMITED EDITION - super sweet. Let's see, must have for my purse, besides money would be Fresh Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment with SPF 15.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pouch! I love to have a little notebook in mine, so I can jot down ideas that come to me throughout the day!
ReplyDeletemy moleskin daily journal
ReplyDeletemust haves: sunglasses, cell phone, lip gloss & wallet
ReplyDeletelovin' the pouch!!
My planner. I am a planning freak and can't leave home with out it.
ReplyDeleteAnd...my chapstick. I'm addicted.
Those are absolutely fabulous purses!
Gotta have a pencil, a little notebook, chapstick, camera, and lately, a granola bar.
ReplyDeletemy keys!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMust haves for my purse are definitely;
-my wallet,
-phone,
-lipbalm {vasoline pink if pushed},
-Moo card mini's & a pen,
-and a camera or two.
must have chapstick and lipstick!
ReplyDeleteI would take little emergency chocolates.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely. Fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeletechapstick and antibacterial hand soap
ReplyDeletelike everyone else...lipgloss and my camera!!
ReplyDeleteChapstick, wallet and phone are most important!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty purse pouches!
ReplyDeleteMy must-have has got to be something to write on and write with.
I love your bags and your 'blog to the beat of your own drum' style ...
ReplyDeleteMy bag must-haves include :
- a secure top closure
- a handle long enough to swing over my shoulder
- a spot for Halls Vitamin C lozenges + chapstick
- an easy to grab phone slot
a zippered inner pouch for loose whatevers
thanks for the great giveaways !
I love this bag! I need a casual not heavy weekend tote for City errands and this looks perfect . . . and I must always carry a notebook and pen (in addition to the usual phone, wallet, ipod, etc). Oh, and very often - extra shoes because I'm a New Yorker.
ReplyDeleteLip gloss . . . for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love the bags/pouches! So stylish and sleek. My must-have purse item is Kiehl's Lip Balm #1. I've yet to find anything better to keep my pout moisturized and ready for kissin'. :o)
ReplyDeleteMy must have is lip gloss!
ReplyDeletei love love love the pleat shoulder bag it looks bigger to carry all my stuff! I can't leave home without my leather note book- for personal notes and thoughs as well as new task and to dos for work and life :)
ReplyDeleteBesides the necessary keys and phone, etc. I NEED my lip gloss, gum and ibuprofen.
ReplyDeleteI love these bags! Really pretty. My purse must-have is chapstick/ lipgloss.
ReplyDeleteMy purse must-have is floss....you never know when you're going to need it!
ReplyDeleteMarta, I love your blog. You always have such fun new things. Thanks for the lead on this Etsy shop. I really like the organic/simple look of these bags.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog--always fun and very cute. The hand clutches are simply divine!
ReplyDeleteJM
oh, i would DIE to win this one!
ReplyDeletemy must have purse items: my planner, bottle of water, lip gloss and a good book for whenever i have a few spare moments!
My must-have: Burt's Beeswax. Done and done.
ReplyDeleteso cute! Let it be me!
ReplyDeletewhoops i forgot my must have! chapstick, cell phone, and for the deal lover in me - coupons! :)
ReplyDeleteKleenex...I completely understand why my mom always had it in her purse all these years.
ReplyDeleteAmust have in that fabulous pouch has become a diaper and extra outfit next to my camera, phone and a good book.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bags!
ReplyDeletei always have my wallet, chap stick, and tea tree oil toothpicks. and i always try to have reusable shopping bags for the things i pick up along the way (but i often forget them at home).
who can resist a bag? :) i'm crossing my fingers.
ReplyDeleteAll her bags are beautiful! Wow - thanks for sharing - again :)
ReplyDeletesorry - I forgot the must have in the purse. For me it's a pen and some chap stick.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful bags! i always keep instant hand sanitizer and chapstick in my purse. always.
ReplyDeletelove love these bags and pouches. i always have a pen and some lipstick in my purse.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful purses! I have 3 musts in every purse - my wallet, mobile phone and chap stick.
ReplyDeleteI can always use more pouches for all of my stuff. I love that grey bag at the top!
ReplyDeleteLipsticks!!! I have five in my bag right now!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a few musts- sunscreen (never know what you might decide to do with baby when you are out- and-about), diapers/wipes, bottle, puffs, sunglasses, and lip gloss... obviously I need a pouch to fit all my musts!
ReplyDeletewallet of course and mini day planner. would love one of these!
ReplyDeleteCute purses!
ReplyDeleteHi Marta...your blog is so fun!
My favorite purse must-haves are:
-Dentyne peppermint gum
-Kiehl's Hand Salve
-Chapstick (the blue SPF 15 kind)
-A little book of word searches
-Peanuts
-a Sharpie
-Notepad
-ipod
I really want a bag with pockets- so I can stop carrying around my mary poppins bag!!
ReplyDeleteFor cute :D I like to bring my glasses with me in case I need to see far.
ReplyDeleteLove the clean lines. My must-have is my planner & blush :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love them.
ReplyDeleteI am a nurse and a mom of a little baby girl - so my must have is hand sanitizer. (Am I totally lame?)
...a snack! I get a little grumpy when I'm hungry! love the bags!
ReplyDeleteExtra pair of contact lenses. I always have the best timing and worst of luck!
ReplyDeletemy must have is burts bees chapstick. can't live without it.
ReplyDeleteMust have diapers, wipes, keys, phone, and lip gloss. I'm in love with these bags. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe pouch is lovely! Thanks to you both!
ReplyDeleteMy must haves: iPhone, moleskine, lip gloss, planner, a good pen, and sunglasses. Oh, and my wallet, keys, and hand sanitizer, a book and some papers to grade just in case. See? I need a big pouch.
Always need my vanilla lip smackers--been addicted since sixth grade...Hooray for giveaways!
ReplyDeleteCan't have just one must-have, so here are my top three:
ReplyDelete1) a book
2) Stila lip glaze in Apricot
3) Uno cards (with a 5-year-old in tow, nothing enlivens a dull moment like a game of Uno).
Must have 2 little pockets in my purse, one for my phone and one for my keys. Otherwise, I'll be diggin for days.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pouch! I MUST have the iPhone in the purse. Must. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with some of the other posters: at least two pockets, one for my phone and one for my keys. A zipper pocket is awfully nice to have too.
ReplyDeletea must have...a book, sharpies, and post-it notes...
ReplyDeleteWould LOVE one of these bags.It would be so nice to have something stylish rather than just for the kids stuff.
ReplyDeleteHope it is me!!!
Allison Pfefferkorn
oh me oh my. so lovely!
ReplyDeletemy must have: lip stuff + my cell phone. i'd die without both!
Love them!
ReplyDeleteI must have something for my lips and hand sanitizer for my hands.
I have lip stuff, cell phone, wallet, sunglasses and gum at all times. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelove the bags. My bag must be big and have lots of pockets. It often becomes a "Mary Poppins" bag because it must be able to hold a bunch of stuff for work. ie: lunch, flip flops, umbrella, and a book. These would be perfect to tote around!
ReplyDeleteI'm crossing my fingers for a winning streak!
ReplyDeleteAlways gotta have my lip balm and my favorite coffee store's punch card. Just in case.
ReplyDeletethese pouches are oh so chic. my blue chapstick with spf 15 is a must-have in my handbag.
ReplyDeleteI always have about 7 pens, a notebook, my burts bees chapstick and gum. Great giveaway! Love these sweet little bags! -e
ReplyDeleteI carry a large purse, mainly because I have a lot of "must haves".
ReplyDelete-wallet
-a mini wallet that holds all my gift cards and "savings" cards (ie. grocery store cards, etc.) There is NO way my wallet would close if they were all in there!
-keys
-cell phone
-journal
-camera
-medicine (tylenol, motrin, alergy -meds ... because you NEVER know!)
-dental floss
-mascara & bronzer
I did a post awhile back, but my must haves are still the same! You can see it here:
http://leni.typepad.com/life/2009/01/whats-in-my-purse.html
My must-have is my Burt's bees chapstick. It's become almost ritualistic for me to pull it out in the elevator of Penguin Group USA, apply it, and step out refreshed, ready to work my receptionist desk in new york city!
ReplyDeletelip gloss or my favorite pen
ReplyDeleteI have a 2.5" Wilson Leather planner which I store my must haves in. It carries my money, extra keys, cards, Moleskine sketchbook & notebook, a lined cheap notebook, writing utensils, and chapstick. It only cost me $2 but its my favorite carrier in the world!
ReplyDeleteLove these bags/pouches. Must-have? One diaper. That's right. I don't haul my diaper bag everywhere, but I always have a diaper on hand.
ReplyDeleteooo- I've never won a blog giveaway but really hope I win this one! I must have my mini make-up pouch in my purse
ReplyDeletefavorite must-have for my pouch would def. be burt's bee's lip balm. minty freshness and soft lips!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! My must-have is definitely my phone, I take notes on it, send emails and Google things when I want to know something quickly, I'd be lost without it!
ReplyDeleteNotebook and pen! I'm always writing something down from booktitles to read over shoppinglists to to do-list of the day/week/month....
ReplyDeletei must have disenfectant wipes at all times.
ReplyDeletei'm a mommy blogger so a camera has to be in my purse at all times. can't miss that perfect shot.
ReplyDeletei'd LOVE to win!
Gorgeous! I love the extra stitching!
ReplyDeleteDarling! I've gotta have my chapstick and gum. Being a girl is oh-so fun!
ReplyDelete*love it*
ReplyDeletemy pouch must-have money!
This is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time!!!
ReplyDeleteI love things that are stylish and organizational!
ReplyDeletei have two "must haves"... lip balm and hand sanitizer. i can only imagine all the good stuff i could carry around with one of these adorable bags.
ReplyDeleteLooove it! My pouch must have is my business card holder turned credit card holder.
ReplyDeletewow, what great bags/pouches! love the simpleness.
ReplyDeletetwo must-haves for me: Burt's Beeswax chapstick and my camera because you never know when you're going to need them, and when you need them, you need them.
I'm loving that red bag.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love these! (And your blog too, Marta!) My must-haves: a pen, some paper, and change for a vending machine. You never know when you'll need chocolate.
ReplyDeleteohh they are so classy looking!!
ReplyDeletemy must have, like if i dont have it i turn around and come back, is menta lip shine from bath and body works. ADDICTED! :)
thank you for your giveaways! always so exciting!
erica
Favorite Must Haves:
ReplyDelete-Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
-My miniature to-do list notebook
-My little journal
-My favorite pen
And then I'd be set!
a good lipstick is a must, and those bags are AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI love those bags!
ReplyDeleteI can't function without a pen, a notebook or my planner. It drives me nuts when I don't have them--notes in my phone are just not the same.
burt's bees and orbit. can't live without!
ReplyDeleteLove these bags! Must have are eye drops, lip balm and keys.
ReplyDeletei love pravina!
ReplyDeletemy pouch includes a little note (folded and refolded many times) from my fiancee that he passed to me in a college class we took together. it says "i love love love you." (we're getting that inscribed inside our wedding bands)
Wow, what fabulous totes. For me, I must have my planner with me at all times.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! My must have is Clinique's black honey lipstick. It dresses up and goes with everything. I always feel confident and ready to go with it on.
ReplyDeleteGreat bags and pouches! I need lots of room and zipper compartments for all the stuff I tote around: wallet, keys, cell phone, ID cards, lip gloss, gum, pens, et cetera, et cetera ...
ReplyDeletechapstick chapstick chapstick
ReplyDeleteYes I usually have at least three options in my purse. It is a must-have for me.
fun color!!!
ReplyDeletevanilla bonnebell lipsmackers...yes, i still use it even though i'm 22
ReplyDeletea book, because i hate waiting in lines with nothing to do
pens and a pretty notebook for lists
so cute! I always have a set of different colored sharpies in my purse.
ReplyDeleteenough space to hold my phone, keys, and enormous wallet!
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMust have my baby's dummy (pacifier)in my bag then we're good to go. Have dummy, will travel!
what lovely pouches! when i'm out, i absolutely must have my new york map moleskin.. i get lost way too easily. plus it's handy for when i'm approached by tourists who need some help. :)
ReplyDeletethe red bag is absolutely perfect. love it!
ReplyDeleteoh very nice! I love the red bag, such a perfect shade of red!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE these!
ReplyDeleteoh honey - these are amazing! my bag always holds my sunglasses, keys,camera,and tiny distractions for my wee one. fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteVery cool giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy purse must-have: Lancome Juicy Tube Lip Gloss
and gum- green or pink, not blue
totally completely love these.
ReplyDeletealways, always in my purse: burts bees chapstick.
thanks!
what a fun little giveaway! i have to say my must haves are:
ReplyDeleteburt bees lip balm
victoria secret lip gloss in pink grapefruit
wallet
journal and pen
there's a lot of "must haves" in my world. my hubby calls my purse my suitcase - but that is the minimum i couldn't live without!
ohh happy day!☼
love the SPRING LINE--KITA--Pleated Purse. and all of the zipper pouches are adorable!
ReplyDeleteA purse must have more me is a little pack of tissues. Whenever I run out is when I always seem to need them.
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeletechapstick or lip gloss is my most important item.
Those bags look pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteMy must have is a pack of Wet Ones! Is it a mommy thing?
ReplyDeleteThat red purse is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely have to have my sunglasses. Can't leave home without them.
My must-have is definitely a pen and paper, though, a book is a close second. I hate idle moments.
ReplyDeleteI MUST have burt's bees chapstick, clear C.O. bigelow lipshine, and a color of lipgloss at all times. pretty lips fix anything.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous bags! I'm lost without my blackberry, it's a must have.
ReplyDeleteI MUST always have my mini first aid kit! Never know when you might need a bandaid or ointment!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags!
burt's bees is a must for my bag!
ReplyDeletethis does not help my bag fetish ;)
ReplyDeletei must have my burt's bees... mmm
Oh please oh please choose me choose me!!!
ReplyDeleteThis bag would be oh so perfect for me!! I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteoh la la! i love these bags...definately my sunglasses and some spare money for a coffee treat.
ReplyDeleteI love those pouches!!! So sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite must-have for my purse are my keys. If they are in my purse that means I didn't forget them and that makes it a good day!
look at that range of grey and black. just yummy.
ReplyDeleteRae
that red bag is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteif i had that cute pouch I would use it to corral the chapstick, lipgloss, hand lotion, kleenex, etc. that always floats around the bottom of my bag!
ab.so.lute.ly scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteCute pouches! I always have to have a little notebook and lots of bright colored gel pens with me at all times in my purse. :)
ReplyDeletemust have: tide on the go pen. saved my wedding day (leaned into strawberry sauce on creme brulee), and saves everyday now that I have a happy, messy, delightful little boy.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely and look so roomy. Would love any of them if I had to pick a fav it would be the red stitching.
ReplyDeleteI got addicted to cross word puzzles when I was pregnant (lots of doctors waiting rooms, along with bedrest) so these days I keep a pocket size crossword puzzle book in my pouch.
ReplyDeleteso adorable! my must haves are my journal and a pen!
ReplyDeletechapstick and a waterbottle! and lately, snacks for my little boy!
ReplyDeletelip balm or gloss and a pen - must haves!
ReplyDeleteMy must have is a pen. I'm always digging for a pen, and quarters.
ReplyDeleteLove the red bag. Very cute!
my must have is my tiny blue moleskine filled with all sorts of lists - to do, crafts to make, groceries, quotes...
ReplyDeletem.
My current must have involves ruffles. I have a fabulous black bag for fall already lined up with lovely leather ruffles on the front. Ooh la la! That grey bag would make a cute diaper bag don't ya think?
ReplyDeleteso cute..love the bags great find little Ms Marta..miss you my dear
ReplyDeletegreat bags. must have fruit snacks in my bag at all times.
ReplyDeleteI adore zip pouches and bags...these are lovely!
ReplyDeleteMy must haves to tote around include: a Flirt lipstick + cinnamint lip gloss, cell phone, ipod touch/headphones, camera, little notebook, pen, wallet, makeup bag, and a book.
I rely on small bags in a bag to organize the small stuff.
My purse must-have inside the purse is the business card of a favorite take-out place. Only for emergencies, of course! And I need a place on the outside (zipper maybe?) to clip the carabiner that holds my keys.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope I'm not too late! I adore these totes:)
ReplyDeletechapstick!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Cheers!
ReplyDelete