--- title: The SUSU Gal | handmade handbag description: handmade handbag | Sustainable fashion tips and lifestyle blog for the ethically conscious from beginners to pros! --- [New collection "The Light Within"](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [Log in](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - or - [Create account](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [Cart](https://www.susuaccessories.com/cart) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [All](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - [LOG IN](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - [CREATE ACCOUNT](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [![Susu Accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hs-fs/hubfs/susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png?width=96&height=125&name=susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png "Susu Accessories")](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [Spring/Summer](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Colors of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-colors-of-dreams) - [Fall/Winter](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [Holy Trees - Fall/Winter 2018](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [Essential LIne](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/essential-line) - [Mini Buckets](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/mini-buckets) - [Cross-body Bags](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/cross-body-bags) - [Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/totes) - [Large Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/large-totes) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - ["THE SUSU GAL" BLOG](https://blog.susuaccessories.com) # The SUSU Gal ## [WAYÚU MOCHILA: THE ONLY HANDBAG YOU'LL EVER NEED](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Feb 14, 2019 1:14:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_8586-2](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/IMG_8586-2.jpg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) When on the go, most of us have a "go to" style of handbag we end up using time and time again, in spite of owning many more. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, if that "go to" style is comfortable, versatile and fashion forward. The problem is most of us stop at comfortable and tend to ignore the other two!! We end up looking exactly the same every day, unintentionally sporting a "uniform" and loosing all sense of style.   Here is where I'd like to introduce the Wayúu Mochila. [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [handmade handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/handmade-handbag), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [versatile handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/versatile-handbag), [travel handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-handbag), [best handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/best-handbag), [crossbody bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/crossbody-bag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [trendy handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/trendy-handbag), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [travel fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-fashion), [everyday bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/everyday-bag), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [travel with family](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-with-family), [family vacation](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/family-vacation), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [La Guajira](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/la-guajira), [wayuu](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/wayuu), [indigenous tribe](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/indigenous-tribe), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [holiday shopping](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-shopping), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [gift ideas](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/gift-ideas), [holiday gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-gifts), [world travel](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/world-travel) ## [THE WEEK THE WAYUU CHANGED MY LIFE](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Oct 29, 2018 1:36:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Photo Jan 19, 9 45 12 PM](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/Photo%20Jan%2019%2c%209%2045%2012%20PM.jpg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life) Traditions past down from generations are valued in all cultures, families and ethnicities. Most of us value that which identify us as part of a group, with deep roots to plant ourselves to the world and relate to. Being Colombian, but specially "costeña" or from the Caribbean coast, I grew up very close to a few indigenous tribes like the Aruhacos and the Wayuu. Those are only two of the over 100 tribes in Colombia alone.  Being able to work directly with the Wayuu I feel a strong sense of responsibility in bringing awareness to how our products are made, not only in technique but also the human artisan behind them. Here is the story of how a rough journey sealed the deal for me. [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [handmade handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/handmade-handbag), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [La Guajira](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/la-guajira), [wayuu](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/wayuu), [indigenous tribe](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/indigenous-tribe), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion) ## [HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT ETHICALLY MADE HANDBAG](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-handbag) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Sep 27, 2018 9:15:26 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_0273](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/IMG_0273.jpg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-handbag) Handbags, a very personal choice... Hi guys! welcome to the very first post from "The SUSU Gal"! I am super excited to start this new chapter with all of you! Working with SUSU and making sustainable choices has been a journey that it's not always easy but never fails to be rewarding! and yes, you guessed it, I love handbags! and even more when they are ethically made. But, if you had to choose one, which one to go with? [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-handbag) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-handbag#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [handmade handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/handmade-handbag), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [versatile handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/versatile-handbag), [travel handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-handbag), [best handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/best-handbag), [crossbody bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/crossbody-bag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [trendy handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/trendy-handbag), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [travel fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-fashion), [everyday bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/everyday-bag), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made) [All posts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/all) ## Welcome SUSU Gal!! 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