bags that DON'T work for you
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hobos unfortunately: digging for my stuff drives me nuts!
1) Hobo bags. It feels like a black hole to me, with things one above the other.
2) drawstring bags. I can't tie/untie every single time I want a piece of tissue!
3) Heavy bags. I carry my child's home water bottle so it feels like a kitchen sink.
4) Black bags. I have not had a single black bag for years..
5) Mini bags.
5) Bags with chains. Can't stand the weight + noise when I put them down.
2) drawstring bags. I can't tie/untie every single time I want a piece of tissue!
3) Heavy bags. I carry my child's home water bottle so it feels like a kitchen sink.
4) Black bags. I have not had a single black bag for years..
5) Mini bags.
5) Bags with chains. Can't stand the weight + noise when I put them down.
Crossbodies. I know there are many people who love crossbodies for their utility and comfort, but I find them so so so uncomfortable. Not sure if it's my shoulders or posture, but crossbodies tend to really dig into my shoulders. Even when I wear them as shoulder bags, they hurt a lot more than if I were to transfer the same items into a tote. I've recently purged all my crossbodies (except for the really mini ones that hold nothing more than a phone and wallet and sunnies).
. I may have to give up using my cute zip pouches and wallets.. soo be bummed.
I'm going to add that bags that are strictly handbags don't work for me either unless it's a special occasion clutch or something. I need a shoulder strap. I have a gorgeous bag that I absolutely love but have only carried it once because it does not have a strap and it's pretty heavy empty, let alone with stuff in it; it's also a big(ish) bag so I feel compelled to fill it.
I have a Mansur Gavriel bucket bag that I don't bother to tie. Worse still, I have an old style Cambridge Satchel from when they had functioning belt buckle-type closures. It's a pain in the ass to get into and close but gapes open if you don't. It's a gorgeous eggplant color though. Ugh.
Birkin 35, Black Ardennes Leather with Gold Hardware. It hurts me everytime I think about that purchase. Yes, it meant a lot to me, and yes it's super gorgeous. But it is also super expensive and not fitting to my current lifestyle. Here is how happy I was, unboxing this beauty. Who knew I'd be regretting the purchase right now?
Such a beautiful bag and investment, Cherry! Why do you regret it? Did you get it authenticated? [emoji4]
Yes, I got it authenticated through bababebi. It's just not fitting to my lifestyle. One main reason is how large it is compared to my body (I'm quite petite, at 5'4). Another reason is because there's no shoulder strap, and I have not realized how important it is until I got the Birkin. All leather = much heavier than all my LV canvas bags
Ah, I see- I do love the black with the GHW combination! Perhaps a 30cm would suit you more [emoji4]