Editor’s note: As a member of the Poplin community, by now you know how much importance I place on creating opportunities for people to be seen and heard. I’m ELATED to introduce a new Poplin contributor, Sophia Rahimi. Sophia has a deep love of fashion that is contagious. When I met her, I knew that helping amplify her voice would be as valuable to you, Dear Reader, as it would be to her. It’s pretty great to hear from the next generation, and as such, you’ll be hearing from her from time over the next few months. Enjoy!

Remember, Poplin is an affiliate. When you click through any images below, Poplin may receive a commission on your purchase at no additional cost to you. Thanks VERY much for supporting this blog.

As mentioned previously, we are giving away an awesome tote bag made by George Jennings. Details to enter are at the end of this post. For now, let’s talk about how to style that bag. It can be hard to style a handbag that has so much going on. The trick is to style the outfit down to balance it out. What I mean by this, is to wear a minimalist look that makes your handbag the feature of your ensemble. Here are a few looks you could go for using the different designs

4 Ways to Integrate A George Jennings Bag into Your

Authentic Personal Style

1. The Professional Look

   Who says you need something uninteresting to be work appropriate. Introduce an unexpected bag to your otherwise classic sophisticated look.

2. The Effortless Chic Look.

Another way to style these bags is with an “All White” effortless look. Communicate your relaxed and functional style whether your are out for brunch with friends or just running errands.

3. The Beach Bum Look

These Totes make the Perfect Beach Bags. They are Washable and Environmentally-Friendly so if it gets dirty, no need to worry.

4. The Trendy / Hipster Look

If you prefer to show off your creative side, pair a casual jacket with a trendy bottom. Feeling bold? Opt for fashion forward shoes or another fashion forward item to up your game.

As you can see, these bags are versatile and can be used in many different ways, with many different outfits. Another great way to use this bag is when going to the gym. Pair it with your favorite joggers and sneakers and you are all set.

Here’s how to enter to win:

5 entries: Sign up for the Poplin newsletter and sign up for George’s mailing list to be entered to win. (Already on the Poplin email list? You’re halfway there!)

1 entry: Follow Poplin Style and George Jennings Art on Instagram

10 entries: Tag a friend (or more on Instagram). Every tag is 10 entries and yes, you can enter as many times as you’d like.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 13th.

Hey guys! My name is Sophia and I graduated from San Francisco State University, with a degree in Consumer Family Science, and an emphasis in Fashion Merchandise. I lived in Germany until the age of 12 and originate from Persia, so I speak three different languages. My mom has seven sisters and one brother, then all of the sisters have kids (majority girls). All of us love clothes! I would describe my personal style as trendy, 90’s grunge and Euro.