While I probably should continue where I left off before the break, I think that I will begin blogging again with a completely pointless but fun post. I'll revisit the past few months in the coming weeks.
Instead, I'm going to start with a What's in My Purse post...I know, fun, right?
I'm linking up with Toni from A Bowl Full of Lemons for a What's in Your Purse Linky Party. I thought it was a cute idea. I began by taking a purse quiz which you can find here.
Here are my results:
You are concerned with how you appear. Projecting your high status is important to you. (somewhat true)
You tend to be relaxed throughout the day. You are naturally at peace. (hmmm...not so much...)
You are a high maintenance person. (uhhhh...yes and no)
You feel lost outside of your normal environment. (nope--I'm a travel diva, remember?)
You are open and comfortable with who you are. You don't hide anything. (no comment)
You are practical and down to earth. You tend to be a rather reserved and quiet person. (yep)
Luckily for me, I don't put too much faith in these types of quizzes, but they are fun to take. The part I enjoyed the most though was looking inside people's purses--I'm such a voyeur...
The purse I'm currently carrying is a new Longchamp that I received for Christmas (thanks Steph and Thomas!)...and by the way, that is a Christmas tree you see in the picture, and the date is January 6th! Remember--don't judge! :) I have several of these le Pliage bags because they are stylish and practical. I have one complaint with them though...like most large bags (which I LOVE, by the way), they tend to be like a black hole. Once something goes in, it gets lost in the middle, and I constantly have to fidget around to find anything. I'm somewhat of a bag snob though, so I understand that this is sometimes the price you have to pay for looking stylish! :)
In order to find things easier and because I tend to switch bags often, I keep most things corralled into smaller bags. That way everything doesn't get lost on the bottom. In case you can't tell, this bag holds a lot!
Contents from the top--clockwise:
1. I always have a journal with me. Vera Bradley makes some of the prettiest..the paper is high quality, as well.
2. I love small, mesh bags because you can see what's in them This one has markers, pens, and highlighters. Having them in a bag like this makes them easy to find and change from bag to bag.
3. This next Vera Bradley bag is what I call my "walking pharmacy" (I've been carrying one for years, but I stole the name from Organized Like Jen.) I have everything in here for those just-in-case moments. I have medicine, sweeteners, Shout wipes, antibacterial wipes, baby wipes, Kleenex, dental floss, tweezers, chap stick, lotion, hair bows, eye drops, my husband's inhaler, gum, and mints). I like to be prepared, and you would be surprised by how often I use it.
5. My wallet. I've had this Vera Bradley wallet for years, and I-Adore-It!! It is a zip-around, and it is my favorite type of wallet. I can store everything in there, and if I'm in a hurry at check-out, I can shove my receipts in and just go. I sort it out later at home. I've been eyeing a more expensive zip-around version at Coach, but in the mean time, this one is perfect! It was also a birthday gift from Steph many years ago.
6. This small red Vera Bradley change purse holds my gift cards and store customer cards. I do not like for my wallet to be too thick, so I think that these cards are easier to keep corralled in this small bag. I also took advice from other bloggers and put my key chain cards on a round hook--this way my key ring doesn't get overloaded and the cards will not break. Great idea!
7. One of my favorite things in the world that I always have near is my Erin Condren Life Planner. It has seriously helped me get my schedule in order. It is quite bulky but I cannot do without it.
8. I always carry a reusable shopping bag. This one is especially nice--it is made by Envirosax.
9. My Kindle is always with me...I can not stand to wait so if I ever have to, I pull this out.
10. (middle) This small, pink Longchamp bags holds coupons and store offers.
11. (not shown) My IPhone--I never go anywhere without it!
I hope you've enjoyed this glimpse into my purse...back later for more blogging...:0)
