July 07, 2005
bag lady
I’ve never been one to own a lot of purses (more of a shoe girl, myself). One perfect black handbag and I’m a happy girl. But a year or so ago, I was introduced to this site, and quickly scooped up this little pink silk number.
Summer, winter – it’s become my seasonless favorite. Jeans, sundresses – it goes with everything and it gets complimented everywhere I go. In fact, sometimes I carry it to draw attention away from less desirable aspects of my appearance. Bad haircut? A few extra pounds? Take the pink bag and no one will notice!
I had been waiting in girlish anticipation for some new somethingorother from Nepacena to complement this summer’s new colors (and frankly, buying things is a temporary happiness fix) when shazam! The heavens opened!
And the email said, let there be new bags. And behold, I saw the bags and they were good. So I bought two. Amen
I'm strange and only carry my backpack, but they are CUTE! :)
Posted by: She who shall not be named at July 7, 2005 10:52 AMLove the pink
Posted by: kassi at July 7, 2005 11:00 AMI am a huge shoe freak but I love a good purse when I find it. Thanks for the tip!!
Posted by: Michelle at July 7, 2005 11:08 AMLove the ending...thanks so much...I needed the laugh.
Posted by: Ashleigh at July 7, 2005 11:10 AMOh, great. Thanks a lot. Like I need more stuff to spend my non-existent money on. ;)
Cute purses!
Posted by: Bre at July 7, 2005 11:16 AMWow. I so did not need to click on that link. Cha-ching.
Posted by: mingaling at July 7, 2005 11:51 AMI love that pink bag. I have a 60's style pink coat that I got for $5 at a vintage store and I get compliments on it wherever I go, sort of like your adorable pink bag. I am afraid to click the link. I fear there will be no returning if I dare. :)
Posted by: ms. sizzle at July 7, 2005 12:27 PMToo Chic!! Very Sex & The City :)
Posted by: Alexis at July 7, 2005 12:48 PMDammit Fish! I just crawled back on the frugality wagon, and my willpower is already being tested.
And Geez, there's not just one cute bag on that site but I think they're all cute.
I'm hoping my willpower can hold out, but I doubt it. I started my diet on Tuesday and I sit here eating a chili dog and fries for lunch.
Oy Vey!
Posted by: funnygirl at July 7, 2005 12:50 PMI look forward to being hit with those.
Posted by: G at July 7, 2005 01:26 PMOoooooh, I wish I'd never read this post! I'm a purse junkie. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to Nepacena.com...
Posted by: Amber at July 7, 2005 01:26 PMNot being a bag lady either, I was tranformed into a bag slut by Claire V. I also could exist with only the small black standard until I came across this site and now I realize the joy and in a cute bag. :)
Posted by: syd at July 7, 2005 02:33 PMOh no! You didn't! You have caught me on a shopping binge and I wasn't even thinking when I clicked away.....
Posted by: Carrie at July 7, 2005 02:41 PMIf you love bags check out
http://www.1154lillstudio.com/home/
You get to customize the bag yourself -- way too much cuteness & fun!!
Posted by: Lisa Ann at July 7, 2005 03:15 PMOh, those are cute! I wish I could carry cute little purses, but I need to lug around too much stuff.
Posted by: Paula at July 7, 2005 03:44 PMOk, I knew I was going to go broke from this thread!
Posted by: Michelle at July 7, 2005 04:16 PMAll I can say is, "Ditto" - SUCH girly-girl resources!! (Is it illegal to be an accessory whore?) :) Gorgeous!!
Posted by: lawyerchik1 at July 7, 2005 04:31 PMThanks to my size 10 wide feet, I can no longer be a "shoe person," (pre-child, I had normal, 8 1/2 mediums), so I now consider myself a "purse person." OMG--those are ADORABLE! Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Alison at July 7, 2005 04:34 PMum, cute. i am a shoe girl, myself - but these bags are to die for! thanks for the tip. :)
Posted by: red at July 7, 2005 06:04 PMEnabler. At the risk of doing the same, check out the goodies at Posie (www.rosylittlethings.com). I adore my bag from the Buttermint collection...
Posted by: Agategoddess at July 7, 2005 07:22 PMYou should check out http://www.hobobags.com/.
Good stuff to break the bank with.
Posted by: Emiy at July 7, 2005 10:22 PMoh, you didn't. now I must have the other color of the second one. that spring green is my new favorite color.
thanks, really.
Wow, now everyone will have your cute (original) bag, don't you just hate that? I love the pink one.
OH I am such a bag whore! Its the only thing I splurge on. LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink one. I think I actually reached up to the computer screen and touched it. Fabulous!
Posted by: Jasika at July 8, 2005 11:19 AMI'm a purse addict and those are AWESOME.
Posted by: robin alexa at July 8, 2005 05:33 PMOK, I know its not quite the same thing but I've got way too many briefcases. Here's my latest (http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=11-73|PageID=1614|Level=2-3).
Posted by: Popeye at July 8, 2005 05:59 PMYay!! I LOVE purses! I hope that you have joined me on the dark side as a purse girl! :) (Here via kathastrophe)
Posted by: Humor Girl at July 9, 2005 01:09 AMwhat a great find...im jumping on board
Posted by: jen gray at July 10, 2005 02:03 PMI'm with Popeye... too many briefcases. But on the purses: pink on girls is always great..;-)
Fantastic Blog! ...always
Matt
Posted by: Matt at July 10, 2005 06:54 PMThose ARE cute purses. A couple of years ago I was in old town in Philly visiting a friend who owns a gallery there and was introduced to this lady and her fab. purse store. I think you will REALLY like it. Check it out.
http://www.vivpickle.com/
thank god for an empty wallet, or else i'd be three bags richer.
man, fish, you sneak up on me just when i think i have enough bags.
but yeah, totally work those new bags for the both of us. :)
Posted by: angie at July 11, 2005 12:48 AMi have to admit to being disappointed that on the day so many died in my city, this frivolous post has been left up and that there is no comment about it in your next post either. i wonder if i'm the only british reader who looks to your blog for something meaningful and feels the same.
i know it's not every bloggers responsibility to comment on all events that happen in the world but bags...? i suppose i expected more.
just a comment, not even really a criticism as i really like your work.
You also haven't read a post about my father's breakdown. Or about the personal quandry that's had me crying myself to sleep the last few weeks. Or how I throw up every Monday morning at the thought of going to my job for another week.
Some of the things that affect me the most are the things that there really aren't any words for. Bags, indeed. What I have to say on any of the other matters would be much less clear and in the end, self destructive. I live too much in my head as it is.
If anyone is really offended that the frivolous post was left up, they have my apologies. Good thing I do this for free, I suppose.
I do sincerely hope you and your loved ones are well. Though perhaps less of a world tragedy, mine are not. That's what consumes me for now.