The Collegiate Look

I recently bought this bag from ROOTS, it's called the "Village Satchel" in Tribe Leather.  I love the look of satchel bags, something about it really screams academic or collegiate, amongst other studious related synonyms that really doesn't describe me LOL!  I'm not sure why I even bother with other bags when ROOTS bags stand out as the most comfortable, sturdiest, timeless, and really fits my fashion style.  Funny, my mom has had her ROOTS bag since...1989?!  For many years she's been telling me how much she L-O-V-E-S her bag and just ROOTS bags in general.  I more or less respond with a nod, than a rave to say the least.   But, as I come of age and actually check out my closet and related fashion junk, I see my mom's style in my chosen pieces.

Is/Does your choice of clothing slowly looking like what your mom is wearing too or has been wearing too?