For some reason this experience I will be having for the next few months makes me think I will want to get a tattoo rather than an additional piercing when I return home.

Every once in awhile, my mind will start to drift at night or when I get up to drawings and/or sayings I would want to have on me permanently as well as the right color scheme.

See, it’s never been that I dislike tattoos. I am really a big fan of any type of accessorizing and personalization. I don’t even really have an issue with needles. For me, the issue has always lied in not being able to answer the question, “Will I want this on my body when I’m 82?” With piercings, I don’t need to answer that question. Hell, if I was bored with the piercing or the jewelry tomorrow I could take it out or switch it. Tattoos are a little more permanent.

Occasionally when I would start thinking about it before I left, I would discuss options with other people, such as friends and coworkers. I’m completely torn between going with something that signifies my “phrase” as you will of Rainbow Awesome Unicorn Wow, or something that is just badass and girly, that also portrays me pretty well. The only definite elements I’ve been able to come up with are hot pink and some type of sparkle or glitter effect.

Some ideas that have been given to me are:

• Literal interpretation of Rainbow Awesome Unicorn Wow
• My favorite saying wrapped around my stomach but with some design elements to it
• A badass tramp stamp with a hot pink machine gun (not sure how keen I am on the idea of a tramp stamp)

Why am I writing this post? Well, I’m not a graphic designer by trade, and I don’t do off the shelf accessorizing. I’m hoping that while I’m away on business that someone that reads my blog can come up with some creative ideas I might be able to use. You all know me well enough. I have faith in you.

Hi. Im Tonia (or Tanya if you ask Lux or Starbucks). I’m a accessory whore. I’m sure this is no surprise to most people.

Recently I purchased a new 13″ macbook, which now is in need of a new bag. My previous laptop, the monster 17″ dell, has a gorgeous designer slim bag in black and teal from Acme Made. I love Acme Made bags but didn’t want to limit my decision. Thanks to a friend I was forwarded a great link loaded with laptop bag suggestions (one I think was even from a recent acquaintance that I didn’t know at the time the thread was started).

Some things I am looking for (not sure I can get them all in one bag):

• Stylish. This is pretty much a must.
• Type. I prefer either a verticle over the shoulder or a hand bag.
• Color. I *have* to have color. Likes? Hot pink, brown, white, teal, plum.. anything but black
• Slim. I want something that has a lot of space and compartments but is tiny
• Unique. I can’t handle typical.

I have now narrowed down my options to 6, and am going to crowd source for some opinions. If you know me and my personality, please give me your opinions and let me know which one you think would be best for me or feel free to suggest another. Notice I have not found a bag that comes with hot pink as its main color yet. If someone finds one of those I will be in heaven.

1. Timbuk2 – Um hello. Building your own bag? Even going as far as optimizing for my left-handedness. Not sure it can get much better than this. Note this is just a picture of the bag type not the exact color and specs I want.
2. Women’s MB from Brenthaven. Hot pink and brown and apparently also comes with another flap in case I am ever indecisive again? Also vertical, which is a bonus.
3. Crumpler Luncheon. Vertical, over the shoulder, cute, small and fits several different items.
4. STM Phantom (in red). Not as “cute” as the others but still cute in a way. Not sure why but there’s just something I like about it. Maybe because it’s over the shoulder but looks like a hand bag?
5. Giddy Up by Pinder. Looks like a hand bag. Hot pink and brown.
6. The Kate by Acme Made. I wasn’t able to get any of the cute bags from Acme with my old laptop, and I despite all my looking I still have a partial lust for the Kate.
7. F21 Nightclub Bag from Freitag. Not sure I want to spent this much but I have to admit this is a nice bag.(I like the one with 20 on it).