I love bags. Doesn’t matter what kind… big or small, cheap
or expensive, leather or cotton, tote or handbag. I have them all, and consider
it my duty to find the perfect bag for the occasion. What occasion you ask?
Doesn’t matter, and I’ll make one up if I have to.
Currently I’m a Vera Bradley fan. For years I was drawn to
them in specialty stores. Their vibrant colors, and fun patterns were appealing
to me. Something about their quirky preppiness spoke to my soul. But I never
felt like I could live up to it. I'm not sure what it was -- did I feel they
were for the upper-crust? mature women? Did I think people would look at me
funny for carrying a bold flowered or paisley bag? I'm not sure. All I know is
I never bought one. But the frugalista in me flipped when I received a $20 off
$20 or more for my birthday few years ago. And lucky me, we have an outlet
store here in Chicagoland. They are the perfect weight, perfect handle lengths,
very roomy, and lots of slip pockets to organize everything. And the color and
pattern. Yummy.
I currently have two totes – a red paisley print for
fall/winter and a pink & green flower print for spring/summer. I also have
two cross body bags that are the perfect size when traveling and/or shopping
when you need your hands free. They are my go to bags for Disney World touring.
My other favorite handbag is Tignanello when it comes to
leather. I love their styles, and have three of their bags. Admittedly I
haven’t used them lately since I’m loving the lightweight and roomy Vera
Bradley bags.
I love my wallet – it’s a black quilted Vera Bradely
zippered clutch – love how it closes up nice and tidy.
Inside my purse you would find my cell phone, sunglasses, a
few pens, Softlips lip balm, lip liner, lip gloss, Purell hand sanitizer,
Boogie Wipes (remember 4 year old with allergies), video camera, and all sorts
of receipts, old grocery lists, coupons, coloring books & a Ziploc full of
crayons.
Right now I’m using a mickey mouse tote to carry exercise
gear to the YMCA. In it you would find my heart rate monitor, lock, headphones,
running shoes, headband, and water bottle. I throw my Kindle Fire in as we’re
heading out the door.
We have a gazillion reusable shopping totes that I always
seem to forget when I go to the grocery store. Please tell me I’m not the only
one.
I’m currently pining for a LILL Studio bag – the Lexie cross
body. But the frugalista in me can’t bear to spend $165 on a bag that I don’t
really need. Yet it’s calling my name! I must find an occasion to buy it.
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