Believe it or not, I have been continuing to carry my old one (it has had the zipper repaired). Fashionable ladies keep telling me, and I keep believing them :), that it just looks better as it gets beat up looking (I believe the word they use is “distressed”).
But brown leather doesn’t always look good with summer outfits. And most of the other summery options I’ve used in the past are small. Too small. These days I switch between THREE pairs of glasses: distance, reading, and sunglasses.
My plan was to get something silver – to match my hair, of course. But then I got this great coupon from Macys, $10 off a $25 purchase, and found this black and white bag, which is perfect with my mother of the bride outfit, among other things. What makes it work for me:
- the bowling bag style – it fits my idiom
- so does shiny patent
- it’s mostly white, with black just as an accent
- most of all: although it is vinyl, the straps are sturdy nylon (the most annoying thing about vinyl purses is that the straps wear out after a year or less of use)
Also shown in the picture: 100% cotton, reversible, gray and off-black Adidas track jacket.
Total for both items: $37.62. Not bad!
Excellent! It does indeed fit your idiom, being casual/sporty but with some classic elegance.
I’m so glad you like it! I also discovered, after I began using it, that it has a little pocket inside where I can put my keys, so I don’t feel stupid scrambling for them. 🙂
I feel like I have spent all of my adult life looking for the perfect handbag. I am 72 years old and I still haven’t found it.
Very nice, agree w/ drwenda — it gives off a “stylishly sporty” vibe — which suits you. I got a new handbag today too! Mine is silver/lt grey w/ a patent darker pewter handle, laydlike but cute . . . it’s my “neutral” for the days when i’m all-out colourful, hehe . . . but you def. got a SUPER bargain w/ yours . . isn’t that such a great feeling?!
I love it!
Nice handbag! I’ve been looking for one that’s very similar. Funny how minds work alike.
By the way, have a cupcake http://individualchic.blogspot.com/2009/05/sweets-for-my-sweet-sugar-for-my-honey.html
Great pick, so crisp and fresh. I have a “thing” about seasonal bags, thank you for adding to the beauty of the world (well YOUR world, I am far away:) ) with this one.