I love purses and over the years I've had HUNDREDS of them! Up until about 10 years ago I always carried the cross body bags. I decided though to try carrying those big shopper type bags so I did. They were handy and they could hold everything I could possibly need. I could even throw my lunch and a water bottle inside.
But when I went purse shopping a few weeks ago I came home with a much smaller cross body bag, I decided I liked it again. How freeing! It's so nice to bend down and this big bag doesn't fall off my shoulder. I can walk so much quicker and move so much easier. I also like the fact that everything is right in front of me for quick and easy access because of the zipper top. I'm definitely going back to the smaller and lighter version that leaves my hands totally free. It still fits everything I need including my little Nikon Coolpix! I never leave home without that.
The image above is just a small representation of the purses in my closet. I have the ones hanging on the wall, hanging from the clothes rack, and in a super big storage bin. I also have more tote bags than the average person. Why oh why does it have to be so hard? Why can't I just have one or two? Or why can't I have a dozen? Yes! That's a perfect number to have for purses. I think I have over 50 and that is not an exaggeration. But that will change! I'm vowing right now, right here to donate about three quarters of them to charity. I can't wait to see all the extra room I will have. More room for craft supplies!!!
So what about you? What are your purse habits? Do you have lots? Does your collection make mine look like shoebox hobby? Do you like the big, jumbo, carry all type bags or do you opt for the smaller and convenient ones? Do you like the cross body or shoulder bag? Are there certain things that you must have with you at all times?
I tend to use one purse. I like compartments so I can keep my stuff separated. Right now I have a leather purse I got from Goodwill. I think it is my favorite ever.
ReplyDeleteI have a few...very few, one for every season, and then my favorite purple leather purse. They are all about midsize, except the black one...it's more on the smallish side, just under medium.
ReplyDeleteI have probably 5 or 6. I do change purses almost daily, to coordinate with what I have on. I like handmade purses, and leather purses mostly. Although a small size is nice, I carry too much stuff for less than a medium.
ReplyDeleteI love making purses, but I generally just grab a wallet and go. When my kids were home, I carried BIG purses with lots of compartments. I've scaled down.
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ReplyDeleteLove the post...you do have a lot of purses. I only have one. It is a big bag though and I have everything in it...except my car keys that I lost last week and still cannot find. And that will explain why I only have one purse. Take care
I love purses, big purses! But I only change seasonally.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to you. I love purses! I have all kinds, small/large, totes/messenger/clutch, they all appeal to me. I always have a least one I call "ole reliable" that goes with anything and everything, then the rest are just for fun.
ReplyDeleteI recently got hooked on Vera Bradley bags. In about nine months, I've gotten four for myself, two for my mother, one for my daughter (plus a change purse), and one make-up bag for me. I try not to go into the Vera Bradley store anymore!
ReplyDeleteI usually carry a small purse. Lately I've been using a 9x6 felted purse. When I need something larger I immediately move up to a tote bag. No medium sized purses for me! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I'm a purse addict too! The bigger the better for me.
ReplyDeleteI carry a purse to work, but going out with friends, I usually carry a small silver clutch - I don't like to have to worry about sitting my purse down and watching it, or having something clunky if I want to dance - my clutch tucks right under my arm!
ReplyDeleteErin from Blogging Buddies :)
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Oh, tell me about it! I am crazy about bags of all types! I can so understand you... it is hard to be a woman :))
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ReplyDeleteI have only one purse. I'm so picky about my purses that when I find one that works, I stick with it!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple and always have a hard time finding one that's just right. I've gone from really large, hold everything purses to very small and keep it clean purses. It all just depends on my mood
ReplyDeleteI love purses, but I only have 5. Whenever I'm shopping I look at the purses so it's actually surprising that my count is so low. ...may need to work on that :)
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