I am picky.
I usually tend to not like many purses.
I came to realize about a year ago that there are a few criteria that must be met in order to have the perfect handbag:
SOFT.
SOFT, SUPPLE, BROWN LEATHER or EASY TO CLEAN FABRICS
NO METAL RINGS OR STUDS.
NO GAWDY BAUBLES. (those are two weird words.)
Just so you know what I'm talking about, I'll show a few right and wrong examples...
1. Embellishments
Just so you know what I'm talking about, I'll show a few right and wrong examples...
1. Embellishments
NOT OK (for the love of all that is good, not OKAY!):
This takes that "woman who puts all the stuffed animals in the back window of the car" to a whole new level.
OK:
Subtle, tasteful, and the perfect shades for this lovely bag.
2. Ruffles
NOT OK:
"Hefty...now for Dolce & Gabbana"
OK:
Perfect. Just...perfect. Find it here
3. Shape
NOT OK:
Sweet baby Ray, the idea of digging around for my chapstick in that makes me....it just....hhhhh.
OK:
Anthro's (of course) Winter Aconite Tote. Yes please!
4. Color
NOT EVEN MODERATELY ACCEPTABLE:
$2,270.00....'NUFF SAID.
OK:
This lil' beaut is available for sale HERE on Etsy..
Anyway.....
Someday......
I'll find that perfect bag.
8 comments:
Cute post. And it gave me a serious d'oh moment. I never thought about looking for purses on ETSY! Thanks a lot! There goes another hour of my day...sigh...
You made me laugh! I am picky about bags too, not that you could tell with the number of purses stuffed into my closet. I don't love everything at Dooney and Bourke but they are my fave because they have classics everytime mixed in with those crazy it bags. And of course.... vintage- a great vintage purse is the bomb.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
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Yes...I also am very PICKY when it comes to bags. You and I have the same taste. :) Thanks for sharing!
Smiles,
Rachel
I love bags. I also love the same ones you do. I have a big brown sloppy one for work which holds all my rubbish that I have to carry around with me - a bit like the brown one you like. I have loads of others cos you can never have too many bags! Or shoes! Also another reason I buy so many bags is that since I've had my kids I'm now the size of a cow and hate spending money on clothes/tents so more money for the bag fund!
It is hard to find the right bag...I just ordered the one from Jeanne this week and can't wait:) Love your process of showing us the hand bags though...very fun!
Oh I am just cracking UP!!! Love this post. And great meeting you!! Thanks for visiting & following my blog~ I hope you win... and I didn't see the clutch I'm giving away on the "don't" list, so we're cool. I'm going to follow you! Can't wait to read on.
Jen @ www.homesweetseattle.blogspot.com
I am also VERY picky and have a closet full of bags that did not pass the test, haha! I love leather, soft, big, baggy, able to sling over my shoulder, plain, silver zipper and so on. Found two Ebay sellers that have exactly what I was looking for AND at a great price:
http://myworld.ebay.com/coolcoolshopping/
http://myworld.ebay.com/vc-beads/
Enjoy!
Blessings,
Lisa
I am normally the black purse girl and last year, I went to a green one. And now, that ruffle white one is too cute.
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