The other day my husband very tactfully told me that the large carryall nebulous handbags that I am so often drawn to are not super flattering to my somewhat petite and curvy body type. Well, I have to admit that he’s right so I have been trying to use more angular, thinner and altogether smaller bags.
I really need to carry less in my purse anyway. I have to realize that it’s okay to not always everything that I might need on hand and that I can find a band-aid, lotion, tylenol somewhere else if I really have to have it.
I did figure out one time that a big purse is really necessary and that is when you are trying to sneak candy into the movie theater. Yup, I do it. I admit it. And there is no way to fit a 20 oz drink and a box of Mike & Ikes into a small flat purse. We went to see the movie Micmacs (which I highly recommend, especially for you Amelie lovers out there) and in addition to our $20 movie tickets, shelled out $10 more for candy. Heartbreaking.
Next time I’ll have to plan better.
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I have very fond memories from my childhood of July 4ths spent at picnics, with popsicles, and sitting on a blanket watching fireworks while lightning bugs hovered around us. This year we are celebrating Independence Day by having a giant water balloon fight and cookout. Not quite as peaceful and my childhood holidays but sure to also create some great memories.
I hope that you have a wonderful holiday weekend, celebrating the freedom that we are so blessed to have.
Here are some some new and some vintage purses to help get you in the patriotic spirit. All of these can be found on Etsy.
Tomorrow is my birthday and while my husband, Clark, already got me a fancy new phone (the Droid Incredible, and I love it) here is something else I am hoping for.
Don’t know if I’ll get it for my birthday but if I don’t get it as a gift, I’ll probably just buy it for myself. It’s way on sale and I really like dark pink.
On another note, since starting Purse Pixie a few months ago, I have been asked several times how many purses I actually own. Based on how many I read about and write about you may assume I have hundreds. Counting bags, clutches, etc. (but not tote bags), I have about 15. Some people are shocked by this and expect me to have many more and for some people 15 seems like a ridiculous amount of purses to own.
This makes me wonder how I stack up in the pantheon of purse lovers.
So tell me, how many purses do you have?
I have talked before about the Budget Fashionista, Kathryn Finney. Her website and book are full of great advice for buying clothes and accessories but the one tip that has stuck with me the most is this:
“Buy what you love and love what you buy.”
She means that if you are not in love with an item, if it doesn’t make you feel smarter or prettier or make you look your best, don’t buy it. Don’t get something just because it’s cheap or just because it fits. Buy it because you feel great in it and would be really excited to wear it.
Conversely, if you find something that really puts a twinkle in your eye, buy it! It’s not everyday that you come across a purse or a coat or a pair of shoes that make you feel fabulous, so if you can afford it, don’t let it pass you by.
I realize sometimes clothes shopping is not so cut and dry. You may need clothes for work that are not fabulous, but unless you’re a postal worker, you usually have some control over what you wear. So pick things that make you look good and feel good and your days will be a bit brighter.
As ridiculous as it may be, I stalked a woman in TJMaxx on Saturday. For half an hour. For a purse.
Here’s what happened. I was browsing the purse section and while I was checking out one purse I looked to my left to see another that I really liked. I hung that one up and reached for the other one but it was gone! I audibly gasped Read the rest of this entry »
A great tote for any bag-loving gal.
Available through Bag Ladies.
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone!
I spent this past weekend in Savannah, Georgia, with my long-time friend and shopping buddy, Emily. We walked the historic district, had a drink on River Street and of course, we scoured the Southern city for great shops. We spent most of our time in historic downtown and found four Savannah shops that we really liked.
Paris Market & Brocante 36 W. Broughton Street
Paris Market is a well-known Savannah shop and with good reason. The upstairs is an airy corner space filled with antique glass bottles, interesting books, vintage dishes and tons of other things that are just fun to look at. The downstairs is a mixture of furniture, antique camera equipment, and more out of the ordinary decor. Paris Market carries Matt by Matt and Nat bags and had a good selection. There also a small cafe inside Paris Market where you can get a coffee and a cookie.
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I have an appreciation for nice things. Unfortunately nice things are often expensive things so I am not always able to appreciate them up close. Luckily, I have found someone who has exhibited her very nice collection of purses for all to see, thus making me drool.
Purse Addict is someone who loves purses as much as I do- and seems to have a lot more money to spend on them than I do. She has quite an impressive collection of designer purses and although our tastes are not the same, the lady definitely appreciates a nice handbag. Check out the entire purse collection here. My favorites are the Dior Saddle bag, the Chloe and the Mulberry. And, yes, that is seven colors of Chanel bags.
If you really want your to make your head spin, take a look at her shoe collection.
