Guest Post: Jill on Fanny Packs (you don't want to miss this!)

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>[Editor's note: I'm on vacation with my family (destination hint <a href="http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com/2011/05/midi-length-denim-skirtnon-frump-stylei.html" target="blank">here</a>). Although I'm unable to post right now, some of my most favorite stylish, intelligent, and entertaining bloggers have graciously agreed to guest post. You won't be disappointed...'cept maybe when I get back into town...]</em></span><br /><br /><em>Today's guest poster is the adorable Jill from <a href="http://spoilsofwear.blogspot.com/">Spoils of Wear</a>, and I love: her creative but not too-far-out-there sense of style, her approachability that exudes from her photos and her text, her intelligent wit, her adorable pug Miles, her keen fashion sense that transitions seamlessly into every season, and her all-out awesomeness. Thanks for posting today, Jill! Only you could make me reconsider -- seriously -- the fanny pack. </em><br /><em>-Brittney</em></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi A Day in the Life Too readers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I’m <a href="http://spoilsofwear.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Jill</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Nice to meet you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I was thrilled when Brittney asked me to guest post and gave me free reign to write whatever I wanted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She had no idea what she was getting herself into, poor thing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcssMjttRpA6OIlQ85lujFXVochfjZXisZ5jfb6uxA7yOOUOmfMx2KMGaFhTN3qekYmirl9gZ8DboyMwAKadCnyxLMc3NnANBdm4LQ2LqeSNvNezZqiM0KubefCFlcQdLfv12obvRKRhEt/s1600/Jill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcssMjttRpA6OIlQ85lujFXVochfjZXisZ5jfb6uxA7yOOUOmfMx2KMGaFhTN3qekYmirl9gZ8DboyMwAKadCnyxLMc3NnANBdm4LQ2LqeSNvNezZqiM0KubefCFlcQdLfv12obvRKRhEt/s400/Jill.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m here today to fight for a fashion accessory that has been put down and ridiculed for nearly 2 decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I’ve heard enough of the snarky remarks and backbiting whispers throughout the fashion community. It’s high time someone made a case for the Fanny Pack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t hate (isn’t there enough of that in the world?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Hear me out.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fanny and I go way back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Back to the days of neon Umbro shorts and Hypercolor t-shirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>If Ray Bans can make a comeback in modern fashion, so can Fanny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have faith in her.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s easy to dwell on the negative of a bygone trend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sure, the Fanny Pack had its shortcomings, but so did leggings, high-waisted pants, and leather mini-skirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We welcomed THEM back into our closets, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">didn’t we</i>? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I did. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, I choose to remember Fanny for her<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> good</i> characteristics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She created a hands-free environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As a child, I could tackle the monkey bars, climb trees, and dip my Pop Rocks never worrying about getting tangled in a purse strap or having my center of gravity thrown off by a backpack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Fanny carried my tissues, Lip Smackers, scrunchies, and extra safety pins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She prevented me from over-packing while enabling me to have everything I needed within my grasp.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She was safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ride the roller coaster with change in your pocket and be prepared to lose it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>But give your money to Fanny and you’ll still have it for Dip n’ Dots later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Have you ever tried to steal a Fanny Pack?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Don’t answer that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Kleptos of the world know…Fanny Packers are tough targets.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(cue dramatic music)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As an adult, I long for a carrying device that will allow me to tackle over-stuffed clothes racks without having to constantly re-adjust my shoulder strap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I want a bag that won’t get tangled up in the dog leash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I want a bag that works <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">for</i> me, not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">against</i> me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>THAT, my friends, is a bag I can believe in.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(fade out dramatic music)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m not asking for the flimsy, nylon style to come back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Nor do I think leather is necessarily the answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The Fanny Pack needs a makeover fit for 2011. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Etsy sellers </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/5thseason?ref=top_trail"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">5^th Season</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarionMax?ref=top_trail"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Marion Max</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> have the right ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>‘Fanny’ may be a little dated, so call it a hip bag, belt pouch or waist pocket, I really don’t care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I just want to go back to those carefree days when I could wave my hands in the air and wave ‘em like I just don’t care.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPDKiOoixbdxlUsP2PrK8BUhwz673LZdFOl2lqntanmEFpdIJNOGEz2o3gICK2f2SriZMfiytCtofP5OF40IgI-NH27B3t11LsLRM1hs852vQ2ZS9XiZPLrECsOJ5HWeJqgZMxdiuVU_i/s1600/fannex.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPDKiOoixbdxlUsP2PrK8BUhwz673LZdFOl2lqntanmEFpdIJNOGEz2o3gICK2f2SriZMfiytCtofP5OF40IgI-NH27B3t11LsLRM1hs852vQ2ZS9XiZPLrECsOJ5HWeJqgZMxdiuVU_i/s320/fannex.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m bringin’ Fanny back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Who’s with me?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Other Fanny Packs I like:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Luggage-Bags/Castello-Romano-Slim-Waist-Pouch/4094901/product.html?rcmndsrc=2"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Castello Romano Slim Waist Pouch</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://www.happycow.com.au/products.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Happy Cow Hands Free Bags</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20517330&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Matt & Nat Canvas Fanny Pack</span></a></span></div>

Guest Post: Jill on Fanny Packs (you don't want to miss this!)

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