Trend Spotting:
Washington, D.C.
BY: Tamara Spiegel

Who has more style, Republicans or Democrats? That's not for BagTrends.com to decide. But, here's a look the bagistas walking the streets of Washington, DC. From the college courtyards to the Capital Hill steps, these gals are lobbying for bag-a-licious style!

Name: Lauren
Age / Occupation: 20, AU Student
Bag: Balenciaga, purchased at Neiman Marcus
Spotted: at the makeup counter at Nordstrom
Always In the Bag: makeup
Why she loves it: the color is great, and it’s big

Name: Jackie
Age / Occupation: 22, Traffic Coordinator at Fox5
Bag: Purchased in NYC's China Town
Spotted: searching for some new shoes
Always In the Bag: chapstick
Why she loves it: because it's big, but still cute
 

Name: Jessica
Age / Occupation: 17, Student
Bag: Fashion Express, bought at TJ Maxx
Spotted: Shopping in Nordstrom
Always In the Bag: Cell
Why she loves it: great color and ideal slouchy shape

Name: Teresa
Occupation: Doctor traveling to the US on business 
Bag: Yien, purchased in Italy out of dire need
Spotted: at Banana Republic before her flight back to Italy
Always In the Bag: Cell
Why she loves it: it was cheap!

Name: Jackie R
Age / Occupation:  25, Caterer
Bag: Banana Republic
Spotted: Dining out in Bethesda
Always In the Bag: Hand Cream, to protect her hands from DC frost!
Why she loves it: because it’s big, and it’s cute

Name: Samantha
Age / Occupation:  19, Student at George Washington University
Bag: Purchased from a street vendor in NYC for $20
Spotted: in Georgetown
Always In the Bag: Cell
Why she loves it: it fits all her books for school

Name: Shaikha
Occupation: Student at George Washington University
Bag: Jas MB bag, made to her specifications! She purchased it in London. Jas MB bags usually are made with animal fur, she selected suede instead.
Spotted: At the Anthropology in the Georgetown Mall
Always In the Bag: wallet and keys
Why she loves it: nobody else has this exact bag

Name: Mina
Age / Occupation: 22, Works in a press office on the Hill
Bag: Mattie M, from TJ Maxx
Spotted: coming home from a long day at work
Always In the Bag: iPod
Why she loves it: because it fits EVERYTHING!

Name: Marie
Occupation:  University of Virginia Grad Student
Bag: Lamberston Truex
Spotted: at a shop in Georgetown
Always In the Bag: wallet, cell and extra slim digital camera
Why she loves it: it’s a clutch that can go from day to night

Name: Terrika
Age / Occupation: 23, Student at Bowie State University
Bag: Nine West
Spotted: at the new Barney’s Coop in Friendship Heights
Always In the Bag: Lip gloss, cell and wallet
Why she loves it: the gold hardware, she wears a lot of gold jewelry and likes to match accessories