Thank you to Urban Southern for providing me with product in exchange for my review. All thoughts are my own.

Every gal about town knows that she needs a stand out bag or tote to stand up to the every day hustle. These days, most women are constantly on the go and don't have time to waste being slowed down by a tote or handbag that just doesn't work for them. I have a beautiful collection of handbags, which I love, but more than half of them are simply impractical for everyday use, becuase they're too darn small to hold my belongings.

My husband has asked on more than one occasion, why on earth I need such a large tote or handbag. My answer is always the same- because I always wind up holding everyone else's things in my purse. On any given day, I'll find crayons, tiny toys, snacks, juice boxes, extra socks and the like in my purse, along with my personal items, as well. Small bags just don't cut it.

Urban Southern is giving women everywhere the chance to carry a bag that suits their personal style, as well as works for their lifestyle- be it busy professional, work at home mom, etc. 

From Amish to Fashion to Empowering Women

The story behind Urban Southern is so special. What started out as a dream between two young Amish girls and best friends blossomed into a beautiful business which is now empowering women everywhere. Each piece of leather used has a story of its own. Their leather, which is a byproduct of the food industry, is sourced from local tanneries. Using clean, minimal design, they handcraft each one of their bags from full grain leather that hasn't been sanded down or processed. Authentic leather has a way of growing on you as you carry it, becoming a part of your life as it takes on the unique markings of your journey.

Each Urban Southern bag comes wrapped in a lovely box, perfect for gifting!

I was fortunate enough to receive a beautiful Urban Tote, a staple piece in any wardrobe. As I lifted the tote from its box, I was impressed with the quality of the leather. I have a lot of leather bags, and this is the softest one yet! It felt so creamy and smooth, just begging to be filled and carried. So many of my other bags are stiff and truly uncomfortable to wear or carry. There were some noticeable imperfections, which I actually love about this gorgeous tote. Natural wear will occur over time.

I placed a few objects in the tote, so you can see what it looks like standing up. It does have a rectangular soft bottom, so it stands up well when there are items insid. The straps are comfy, and wide, but not too wide that they take up your whould shoulder. What I love about this tote is that I can carry it and hip-carry Baby S on the same side. The tote doesn't get in her way or make her uncomfortable. Mommy win!