What's your purse like?

[LordKAT]

I match your flip flops, I have a pair of bedroom slippers.

[tekla]

It's just the damn list of stuff that I pretty much have to carry everywhere.  Wallet, knife, lip gloss, Swiss Army knife, phone (perhaps charger too), calender/notebook and pen, a book (yes, having a book on me is an absolute necessity, in case someone tries to talk to me), lighter, bit of string (a shoelace - you would be amazed at how often that simple bit of sting gets used), hard shell glasses case w/ other (sun/indoors) glasses in them, keys, most of the time a bike wrench, often other tools, a little weed pipe perhaps, and if so, then a film can from a 35mm roll to hold the bud in, camera (with me about 80% of the time, not to mention whatever I've picked up along the way that day.

As for shoes, just guy shoes here.
- black leather high-top work boots - free toe
- Timberland work boots, more like a hiking boot, composite toe
- My newest pair of New Balance running shoes (I have a fetish for NB shoes)
- My old - with holes in them and such - NB shoes for painting, getting soaked by riding in the rain, disposable.
- black/grey suede leather skate shoes, Converse, close as I get to formal shoes
- Teva River Runner sandals (essential for going the River and Coast)

[FairyGirl]

I alternate between 3 main handbags in which I can carry all kinds of stuff and usually do, and 4 little designer bags that are barely big enough to hold a credit card and drivers license but are color coordinated to my main fashion color schemes: pink, green, purple/lilac/burgundy, and blue. Those are for going out to clubs and stuff where you don't want to be saddled with a large bag all night.

shoes, forget it, I lost count long ago lol

[Genevieve Swann]

I have different styles and colors to match the shoes. Different sizes also in case I need to carry extra shoes for walking longer distances.

[Jasmine.m]

I have a wallet, it fits in my pocket, it sometimes needs to go on a diet. ( Long Story) I have 3 pair shoes, work tennis, work steel toe hikers, dress shoes. What more could you possibly need?

What more could you possibly need??? Heels, flats, sandels, open toes, boots, flip-flops, dress shoes, platforms, (large inhale), wedges, clogs, runners, slippers AND... I could go on forever!! lol!! 

You boys with your three pairs of shoes... It makes me giggle!!

[Cindy]

I've one pair of 'boy' shoes. Gym shoes. At least 10 pair of boots, a wardrobe full of shoes. at least ten bags that go with different outfits, but I tend to use one bag most of the time. It seems to have a built in black hole so that other objects arrive in the bag by some strange gravitational force.
Now ear rings, that is a collection.

Cindy

[emlauren]

I usually like big hobo bags (so I can put all of my crap in it) in neutral colors (so it costs less money to have purses match with a wider variety of purses). My girlfriend prefers smaller purses because she thinks they're more feminine.

I wish I had a Coach purse! Maybe after college??

[jill610]

I wish I had a Coach purse! Maybe after college??

Oh I live just minutes from a Coach... OUTLET.  This is terrific, as long as one is OK with last month/season/year's styles.  But the prices are maybe 25% vs. Macy's or whatever.

[Sabene]

I have two - a cute black leather one with chrome buckles and an oval ring that is sort of like a flat pouch shape with pleats in the leather.  Short strap and leopard skin pattern on the inside.

My favorite is a corset purse in bright pink with black lace laid over it - sort of like this one:





That one I only take to clubs and events and such.  It gets so many comments!  People love it!

[Amy1177]

I have a simple messenger bag from LEI.  Has a white flower embroidered on the flap.  Is otherwise just plain black.  It is the first bag that I really every started using and I can't believe it took me this long to come to my senses.  The convenience of it is just awesome.  I'll never be without at least one again.

[cynthialee]

the bag isnt important whats in it is!
I got so much crap I love to tote around I have 2 bags. One stays in the car with all the extrainious stuff. All my vital stuff goes in my main purse.

[K8]

I have maybe a dozen bags, most of which I bought at thrift stores (one is a Prada knockoff) or outlets.  I have two small-to-mid-size leather bags that I used a lot - identical except one is black and one brown - that cost less than $25 for both.  I have a Coach leather bag - cream with brown trim - that is good in the summer that I bought it for 75% off.

But the bag I carry the most is a Brighton bag, mid-sized (12"x7"), black leather with brown leather trim, that is comfortable on the shoulder tucked under my arm or carrying by hand.  I love it.  It carries more than I need so there's always room for more.  It has three zippered pockets and a zipper on top so stuff doesn't go flying everywhere at inopportune times of clumsiness.

- Kate

[cynthialee]

Blasphemy! Fashion is always more important than functionality! 

I am married, so I get fashion lazy. Not like I need to cacth a mate. (I know I am horrible.)

[justmeinoz]

I have realised I am definitely on the right tram, as the idea of having a multitude of handbags, purses, shoes and other accessories, to go with a multitude of outfits, does not cause the same reaction as when I was playing the part of a married bloke.

Then I was like Kat. A couple of pair of good jeans, a pair for gardening and fishing. A pair of runners, and a pair of boots. Oh, and a good suit only worn for weddings and funerals.

Now I am looking forward to having a walk-in wardrobe big enough to hold everything!  Imelda Marcos, hah. An amatuer!

[barbie]

I heard that a proper fashion style is that the color of the purse should be the same as that of the shoes or heels. Although there could be some exceptions, that rule restricts me in choosing purses, as most of my heels are black.

Barbie~~

[K8]

With few exceptions, the purse, the shoes, and the belt should match (more or less) - if they are all leather, that is.  I also wear gold-toned jewelry with brown shoes/purse/belt and silver-toned jewelry with black shoes/purse/belt.  My big orange plastic braclet can go with either, but it doesn't go with blue or red tops.  My red patent leather shoes only go with a black purse (not brown! ).

I think you want to look put-together - like you actually gave some thought to what you are wearing and may have looked in the mirror before leaving the house.

JMHO

- Kate

[Jasmine.m]

I think you want to look put-together - like you actually gave some thought to what you are wearing and may have looked in the mirror before leaving the house.

lol! This is so true!! I spend a lot of time planning and coordinating my outfits. I like to think it shows.

[Cindy]

Stock take sales are on here. I just went to Harbour Town a shopping mall of 'seconds shops'. Yes, my wimpy credit card is sobbing in her new handbag, Country Road, soft leather, reduced form $250 to $100, a bargain -see I essentially saved money. Pair of brown leather boots reduced from $100 to $60, a girl can't have enough boots. Oh and then I had an accident in Table eight and somehow bought two skirts and a top that were on special, I didn't mean too, please forgive me you whimpering piece of plastic. I won't tell her about the new ear rings; 40% off and I had a $50 voucher on top of that, so in reality they basically gave them to me for a small exchange of money.

Now where were we

Cindy

[Jasmine.m]

I like your logic, Cindy!!!

[LordKAT]

With few exceptions, the purse, the shoes, and the belt should match (more or less) - if they are all leather, that is.  I also wear gold-toned jewelry with brown shoes/purse/belt and silver-toned jewelry with black shoes/purse/belt.  My big orange plastic braclet can go with either, but it doesn't go with blue or red tops.  My red patent leather shoes only go with a black purse (not brown! ).

I think you want to look put-together - like you actually gave some thought to what you are wearing and may have looked in the mirror before leaving the house.

JMHO

- Kate

You ladies are hilarious. Much easier to have 8 pair of black jeans and assorted shirts for all occasions with one pair of shoes and wallet in your pocket. You match every time that way and only takes 10 minutes to get dressed. Due to sleep deprivation from in studies I have read recently, no wonder on the crankiness when your patiently waiting, and waiting  and waiting for leaving to get somewhere. ( I need that time in case I get lost.)