SK Fashion Talk: If I Could Collect Handbags...

Saturday, August 14, 2010

If I Could Collect Handbags...

I'm a frugal person by necessity. But if I had the funds to buy what I wanted rather than what I needed, I would have a big collection of bags. This is the accessory that I find has a purpose, (besides the belt) though I believe we women get carried away with it. What exactly do we put in the gigantic bags that have been in style for some time?

I find the bigger the bag I carry, the more I put in it. When I thought about it, I didn't really need everything in there. This summer I've been using a flat black shoulder bag from Avon (it's about 4 years old now) which forced me to use a smaller wallet (actually it's a little purse) and all I bring with me now is a lip balm, handcream, my phone book, sunglasses, business cards, my cell phone, a mirror, pen, and any slim small booklet that I can read if travelling (that still sounds like a lot, but it fits in the slim bag). What do men carry? Themselves and a wallet in the back pocket.

Here are some fun colorful bags I took a fancy to. I love the ALDO line of bags which can be found at www.amazon.com. The prices for most of these bags are under $40.00. What a bargain!