Ditto! I'm working from home so if I run to the store, I just need my double zip pochette with a key holder, card holder, compact and lip gloss. Yesterday I went to the office with my pochette metis and my Raspail MM tote, with my umbrella, tumbler, lunch, etc!
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Is tech replacing the need for bags and SLGs entirely?
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The majority of my collection consists of small and tiny bags. I can’t use large bags as a purse, because the weight on my shoulder gives me a headache. I do have a couple large luxury bags for travel, and for instances that I need big bags bc of my kids (ie: carrying stuff for my daughter on her cheer competition days, etc.).
I do have a lot of SLG’s bc I like variety, and I like my SLG’s to match my bags. Not necessarily the same color, but I don’t like mixing metals so I have separate SLG’s for my gold-toned versus silver-toned hardware bags. I still use my physical cards, and not my phone to pay, and I always like to have cash on hand for emergencies.
I do have a lot of SLG’s bc I like variety, and I like my SLG’s to match my bags. Not necessarily the same color, but I don’t like mixing metals so I have separate SLG’s for my gold-toned versus silver-toned hardware bags. I still use my physical cards, and not my phone to pay, and I always like to have cash on hand for emergencies.
I've always been a small bag person ☺️ I only use a larger bag for work to hold things like my lunch and waterbottle, but for that I just carry a cheap canvas tote, nothing designer. Day to day my go to is a woc. I love the convenience of mobile wallets and ordering ahead on apps like starbucks. I actually don't remember the last time I paid something with cash. I still carry my cards with me though. In Canada we don't have digital drivers lisence or healthcare cards yet. And I'm not sure about other places but we have a limit on mobile payments so for bigger purchases I still need my physical cards. I still need to carry at least a small bag for some small essentials like my tampons, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, lip balm, car keys and card case. Especially in the summer when I don't have a jacket with big pockets. I do have to say I don't have any kids yet so I don't have to carry around things for other people. I also don't have to carry around things like epipens, small medical devices or medications. And I think the country we live in will also impact whether or not we need a bag at all. I know when I travel asia I have to bring my own tissues around, even in big cities public restrooms don't provide toilet paper and restaurants don't give napkins.
I have been trying to scale back what I carry and the size of my bags. I have always carried large bags, NF GM and On the Go GM are my current favs. I am leaving more and more stuff at my office so that I do not need to carry so much back and forth. Taking baby steps right now. My husband no longer carries a wallet, He leaves his license in his car and wallet on his phone and I'm Just a bit jealous!
I tried ramming my Burt's Bees lip balm, eyeglass wiper, tissues, and small shawl into that darn iPhone and...guess what happened next.
How could I forget my umbrella! I always have to carry one of those given that I live in Scotland, and we quite literally see four seasons in a day! I will definitely never not need a bag.
Maybe for some but I am not a huge techie. I have nothing on my phone all my cards are in my wallet. As far tissues , hand sanitizer and what not I still prefer to carry and use my own rather than using supply that shops have out. For me its more going for lighter bags due to a bad back that I was born with and that is bothering more as I get older.
Meh, I like having a big bag. I don’t want to Tetris things. And my SLGs have just been repurposed for tech. So, now instead of change and loyalty cards they hold headphones and power cables etc.
I’m a bit of a MacGuyver. I want to have everything I could possibly need on me.
I’m a bit of a MacGuyver. I want to have everything I could possibly need on me.
Can definitely travel much lighter these days with what phones can do. I used to be a huge bag person I am now a small and mini bag person. No need for pens and paper, diaries, etc. Still prefer my physical cards and need my keys. I also take antibacterial wipes and my pouch with salt and pepper/lip gloss etc so I need a bag of some sort but I can definitely get away with a small bag these days. Biggest thing in it is my phone (always the "plus" size regardless which phone I have) so my requirements for a bag include it must fit my phone (which is often in my hand but I like the option to put it away).
I still have big bags in my collection, for travel(one-day or more days), I have to drive to do everything, so small bags are good enough to carry essentials. when I go out with kids, backpacks are in use. So I still have a variety of bags
Mainly medium bags as I need my wallet, keys, phone various glasses, pepper spray, water, tissues and the occasional small package or sweater with me for practicality. Very small bags such as a mini are adorable to look at but not practical with my lifestyle. I just use a Bb or Twist crossbody or a clutch for example, for a dinner out or a simple quick errand.
A really interesting conversation.
I guess I'm in the minority here, because I still carry a wallet with cash and cards inside, cosmetic pouch, home and work keys, umbrella, sometimes a book, hand sanitizer, tissues, phone charger, face masks, small water bottle and I like having some extra space in my purse for whatever else. I live in a large city and use public transport to work every day.
Do I need a huge bag and different sized slg's for my daily crap? Probably not, but I'll continue using my medium to large sized bags. Simply cause I love them. Also, I'm just not comfortable with all the cash-less paying methods. I like whipping out the amount in cash or I pay with my debit card, if the amount is higher. Does that make me a dinosaur at 37? Maybe, but that's okay
I could use a utility belt for my stuff. But I'm not Batman...so not gonna happen. All these mini and micro bags are adorbs, but I simply have no use for them. I also hate stuffing my pants pockets with cards and keys and my phone...
Bottom line for me is that I will continue using and buying bags and slg's in sizes that suit my needs.
I guess I'm in the minority here, because I still carry a wallet with cash and cards inside, cosmetic pouch, home and work keys, umbrella, sometimes a book, hand sanitizer, tissues, phone charger, face masks, small water bottle and I like having some extra space in my purse for whatever else. I live in a large city and use public transport to work every day.
Do I need a huge bag and different sized slg's for my daily crap? Probably not, but I'll continue using my medium to large sized bags. Simply cause I love them. Also, I'm just not comfortable with all the cash-less paying methods. I like whipping out the amount in cash or I pay with my debit card, if the amount is higher. Does that make me a dinosaur at 37? Maybe, but that's okay
I could use a utility belt for my stuff. But I'm not Batman...so not gonna happen. All these mini and micro bags are adorbs, but I simply have no use for them. I also hate stuffing my pants pockets with cards and keys and my phone...
Bottom line for me is that I will continue using and buying bags and slg's in sizes that suit my needs.
Hi Dino! I’m a Dino too!! I’m with you regarding moderate tech use. However, I’m trying to downsize my bags to small or medium size so I don’t carry so much and stress my shoulders. I can only admire micro and mini bags from far.A really interesting conversation.
I guess I'm in the minority here, because I still carry a wallet with cash and cards inside, cosmetic pouch, home and work keys, umbrella, sometimes a book, hand sanitizer, tissues, phone charger, face masks, small water bottle and I like having some extra space in my purse for whatever else. I live in a large city and use public transport to work every day.
Do I need a huge bag and different sized slg's for my daily crap? Probably not, but I'll continue using my medium to large sized bags. Simply cause I love them. Also, I'm just not comfortable with all the cash-less paying methods. I like whipping out the amount in cash or I pay with my debit card, if the amount is higher. Does that make me a dinosaur at 37? Maybe, but that's okay
I could use a utility belt for my stuff. But I'm not Batman...so not gonna happen. All these mini and micro bags are adorbs, but I simply have no use for them. I also hate stuffing my pants pockets with cards and keys and my phone...
Bottom line for me is that I will continue using and buying bags and slg's in sizes that suit my needs.