Handbag Monday
I’m not one of the women who goes nuts over clothes, but handbags, well, I’m always on the lookout for a good one. The one I have now fits my current needs so perfectly I hope it never gets worn out or destroyed by a leaking pen or a marauding granddog.
The reason I always look for handbags is that the kind I prefer are not plentiful. First, I need a cross-body bag because everything else slides off my shoulders, and I need both hands free for other stuff. I also require a zipper top as I’ve lost several pairs of glasses from them spilling out of purses in restaurants and conferences. To protect the glasses, I have hard shell cases for both the regular glasses and the sunglasses. And then there’s the rest of the stuff that goes in a purse.
So far, everything on my purse check list is for function. With regard to style, I’m less picky, though I am attracted to bright colors. In fact, my favorite colors are red and turquoise, followed by pink and orange. Since I wear those color tops with jeans, I needed something in a purse which was neutral or would go with everything.
I found the perfect bag online, copied the url to my husband, and he snagged it for my birthday. I didn’t realize the canvas fabric was as sturdy or waterproof as it is, but golly, this bag is awesome. I wear it everywhere I go, and it’s so nice having everything I need in a bag that’s just the right size. You won’t find me on a fashion runway because I’m too busy doing other stuff!
Speaking of other stuff, have you checked out my new science fiction release? G-1 is the first book in my Guardian of Earth series.
A scientist unravels the vanishing water mystery at great cost to himself.
Find G-1 at: Amazon
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20 comments:
Thanks for having me here today, Vicki! I'm delighted to be able to talk about purses. Maybe there will be other cross-body purse lovers who swing by and we could form an association??? You just never know.
Hi, Maggie! I would have been in your association when my boys were younger as that is the kind of bag I wore until I didn't have to carry so much stuff. lol
Too funny, Vicki! I used to think I was very low maintenance, but my husband assures me that is not the case, LOL! I have "stuff" requirements. Some people think I'm like McGyver (spelling?) but I just like to have the stuff I need.
OOO, the book cover looks great! I'm going to have to go to Amazon and check it out to find out more about it! Yay!
Hi, Red! I love bright colors, as you can tell from my purse and book cover! I hope you do go check out the book at Amazon. Please click on the "Look Inside" feature for a sample of the book.
Best wishes!
Lovely purse, Maggie! I'm addicted to purses, and own tons, but the funny thing is I hardly ever change purses when I go out. It's usually too much bother.
Hi, Morgan! It's easy to change if you use pouches, like makeup, wallet, sunglasses. There's 3 easy things to move over. Thanks for posting.
The perfect purse...handbag, etc. I used to carry large purses, always with a shoulder strap because I was a teacher. My hands and arms were always full of stuff. Plus when I shopped, I thought I needed all the bits of flotsam that was in the purse.
Then I began to have trouble with that should--from carrying that big heavy purse.
I switched to very small purses and no one believes I have everything I need inside that tiny purse--even a small Swiss Army Knife that is invaluable.
Your new novel and genre, as you know kind of shocked me--because I did not know your had a desire to write science fiction--notice I always write out those two words. I learned long ago these authors do not want to be called Sci-Fi authors. Do you care? Just wondering.
,,,shoulder....sorry. I wish blog posts had an edit button.
Hi Morgan and Celia,
I haven't thought about pouches, which Vicki mentioned, but that would simplify a lot of things. I usually wear a purse until I'm sick and tired of it, then switch to an older one until I find the "new' one I want to acquire.
Celia, I can see you having a small bag- your shoulders look even thinner than mine! I don't have a swiss army knife in my purse, but that sounds like it would be quite handy. I'll see about getting one, though I would then have to remember to take it out before I flew.
Oh Celia! My girlfriend carried a Brighton bag filled to the brim and she began having shoulder issues. The things she had in it! I said, can't you put some of that in your car in a basket? She did and got a new handbag!
I have a Longchamps backpack that I just love, too.
Vicki,
Do you have a site that you recommend for the pouches? I would like to look into them.
Maggie, fantastic bag and better cover for your book. Gotta love a women who can turn a phrase and has a great eye for color :)
Thanks for your kind words, Florence! My kids wish I would follow the dictates of fashion so I didn't look like the Crayola coloring box, but I love the bright tones. I hope you'll continue to check out my work and that we will connect on other social media.
I'd like to have a large canvas bag or a backpack with that same colorful pattern!
Hi Angela,
I'd love to have a matching backpack or a tote in this fabric too. Far as I know, this company doesn't make those. Drat!
Thank you for stopping in and leaving a comment. You're the best!
My husband gets my purse too. I am not hip enough for him but I am needy about what can fit into my bag. Of course, there's those days when hubby likes to throw in his small tablet! I don't wear the cross-body purses because I wear big coats and the purses are too small for the coat. When you live in Michigan and must stand outside with children for recess and such...having a purse that doesn't bunch up your coat is a must! All the best! I love the cover of your book.
maggie: i stitched a needlepoint small cosmetic bag, a not so big wallet, sunglass pouch its kinda like collecting like things and i only carry what i reAlly need
Thank you, Melissa Keir! You're a gem to stand outside in the cold with kids at recess.
You're a woman after my own heart, Vicki. The home-crafted pouches sound like an excellent idea.
Maggie, I love a cross the body bag. I often wear mine purse like that. I also have a shoulder bag. Both are Douney Burke and my husband got them for me. I'm not one for a purse or brand name. I just need it to hold up against all the abuse it's going to get!
Smiles
Steph
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