Dr Martens Heart shaped Leather Backpack

This was a simple case of: I saw it on my Instagram explore page --> I looked it up --> was happy to see it was in stock --> thought for 2 seconds --> bought it. This is my first Dr Martens purchase and I'm not very knowledgeable about the brand, so I thought for sure this would be an older item or something, but was so, so pleased that it was currently available for purchase!

Dr. Martens Heart shaped leather backpack

This bag is labeled as a backpack, but it's definitely a 2-way (shoulder bag or backpack) bag so I don't know why they don't incorporate that more in the name! The main body of the bag is smooth leather and the front pocket includes some patent leather with a buckle. The Dr Martens logo is placed nicely but not obnoxiously which I really appreciate as well. It comes with 1 adjustable patent leather strap with 5 different D-rings that allows you to switch from shoulder bag to backpack with ease. There are no internal pockets and it's surprisingly spacious inside!

with EATME sheer sleeve decolette OP and EATME cross wedge sandals -

with Zara open back dress and EATME belted pumps -

with Ank Rouge front pocket set up OP and Michael Kors Sinead platform sandals -

with EATME garter feather knit top, EATME (pleats wrap) skirt & EATME cross wedge sandals -

with Aritzia Sunday Best Tuesday crop & Olive mini skirt, EATME fukubukuro cardigan and EATME single belt sabot shoes -

with EATME neck harness design OP, Honey Cinnamon fukubukuro jacket and EATME belted pumps -

I definitely see myself using it mostly as a shoulder bag for regular everyday use. However there's likely to be some occasions where I'm out all day and would probably rather wear it as a backpack so my shoulders don't feel so lopsided! I love the size, especially as a backpack. This just seems like it was designed really well from that perspective. The only thing I'm meh about is the push button on the buckle on the front pocket which is the perfect size for a phone, but I haven't found it super easy to get in and out of. I probably just need some getting used to it though. I've already used this bag a few times for work and am super looking forward to using it more and more! It's going to add some nice variety to my current wardrobe.

The only thing that I think could make this bag better would maybe be the inclusion of a small short (maybe a thick chain?) strap that could allow you to use it as a short handle bag, but honestly because of the size, I think it does work best as a shoulder bag vs. handbag. It's just nice to have options sometimes! But overall, I find the purse to be pretty versatile despite the die cut heart shape since the details are simple and the size is not too big or too small. I'm very pleased with my very first Dr Martens purchase but it feels a bit odd for it not to have been boots!

February (winter) outfits

I haven't done an OOTD post in a while because I haven't been consistency going out or taking photos, but I had a good opportunity in February, so I thought I'd compile them for a post! This is also the first time that I've really had the chance to dress for colder weather outside of just a trip (where I'd typically only have 1 coat, 1 purse and 1 or 2 pairs of shoes), so I thought this would be a good sample of how I would dress for winter with my current wardrobe!

Outfit 1 - EATME garter feather knit top, DreamV pleated skirt, Paris Kids hair bow, Michael Kors Bensen combat boots, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse/Michael Kors manhattan purse + EATME belted sleeve hood jacket

Outfit 2 - Honey Cinnamon fukubukuro knit, Honey Cinnamon fukubukuro skirt, Liz Lisa heart lace up purse, Ank Rouge ribbon lace up sandals

Outfit 3 - Rmine decolette ribbon top, EATME ring zip shorts, EATME fukubukuro cardigan, DreamV hair ribbon, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse, Michael Kors jaime OTK boots

Outfit 4 - EATME high neck relax Tshirt OP, Michael Kors zip front coat, and Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse, Vessi chelsea weekend sneakers

Outfit 5 - EATME cut out OP, EATME fukubukuro coat, EATME ribbon choker, One Spo beret, Michael Kors manhattan purse, EATME belted pumps

Outfit 6 - EATME decolette sweat top, EATME double belt pleated skirt, Michael Kors zip front coat, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse and Vessi chelsea weekend sneakers 

Outfit 7 - EATME decolette sweat top, EATME side pleats belted skirt, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse, Michael Kors bensen combat boots 

Outfit 8 - Ank Rouge front pocket set up OP, Michael Kors zip front coat, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse, Vessi chelsea weekend sneakers

Outfit 9 - EATME faux 2-piece OP, EATME fukubukuro cardigan, Olivia Burton skinny scarf, Michael Kors manhattan purse, DreamV cross strap pumps

Outfit 10 - Liz Lisa message ribbon sailor blouse, Liz Lisa gingham cafe skirt, Honey Cinnamon fukubukuro coat, Paris Kids hair ribbon, Liz Lisa heart lace up purse and DreamV cross strap pumps

Outfit 11 - Liz Lisa pleats flare OP, Honey Cinnamon fukubukuro coat, Liz Lisa side lace up long boots, Maison de Fleur tote

Outfit 12 - EATME bow tie knit top, DreamV pleated skirt, EATME belt sleeve hood jacket, Michael Kors manhattan purse, Vessi chelsea weekend sneakers

Outfit 13 - what I wear for running! Popflex Active leggings

Outfit 14 - EATME vest bustier OP, EATME fukubukuro coat, EATME ribbon choker, Michael Kors manhattan purse, EATME single belt sabot shoes

Outfit 15 - EATME high neck relax Tshirt OP, Michael Kors front zip coat, Paris Kids hair ribbon, Michael Kors manhattan purse, Michael Kors jaime OTK boots 

Outfit 16 - another running outfit!

Outfit 17 - Liz Lisa message ribbon sailor blouse, Liz Lisa charlotte print skirt, Liz Lisa fukubukuro coat, Paris Kids hair ribbon, Samantha Vega pass case purse, Liz Lisa 3-strap pumps

Outfit 18 - EATME bow tie knit blouse, EATME flare jumperskirt, One Spo beret, Michael Kors star-embellished nouveau hamilton purse, and EATME cross wedge sandals 

My favorites from this set are Outfits 1, 9, 10, 14, 15 and 17 but I actually love most, if not all of the EATME ones tbh. I had to make an intentional effort to put together the Liz Lisa looks, but I have to admit, putting them together reminded me why I love the remaining pieces I have so much! I especially love Liz Lisa during the colder months when you can layer a bit more, but honestly, I don't always feel like standing out so much and that's why I tended to go for darker color outfits, especially for simple outings like just going to the grocery store. 

I won't be able to keep this up with an outfit post for March because I won't have access to my full wardrobe, but I hope it can be semi-regular in the future!

Let me know your thoughts at my attempt at dressing for colder weather 💗