Since my recall was horrible, I opted to let the topic simmer. And this morning I remembered! I had a thought about purses, specifically a woman's purse, or handbag. They seem to have evolved from something for useful storage to a total fashion statement, including designer labels, monikers, and their pricey tags!
Back in the 50s, it was fashionable to match your shoes to your handbag. And you never wore white before Easter, or after Labor Day!) In the 60s, this fashion rule relaxed -- for the younger set! It wasn't until 2001 that Coach became THE HANDBAG every woman wanted. But yikes! The price tag was too much for this woman!
To me, a handbag is just a nice looking storage system to carry my necessities to and from the places I go. I've never been one to flaunt a fancy handbag -- or had several to switch from on a daily basis depending on my outfit! Way too much work in that scenario!
There was a time back in either the 80s or 90s where you could buy purses in the same basic style in many colors, and the inside was clear plastic with little pockets to hold everything. This plastic insert was transferable from one colored bag to another in just a moment's time. More my speed, but definitely didn't suit my style at all.
I've always considered myself "not your normal woman", and relating to having many handbags to suit a mood or outfit isn't what I'm about. I need a bag that's functional, easy to get things in and out of, with a couple extra pockets for the little things like chewing gum and a cell phone.
Of course, with handbags, you need a way to store! (nope, can't imagine that!)
Handbags come in all kinds of shape and sizes, made out of every material you can think of! I've seen hand crocheted bags, home made leather bags with tons of fringe. I've seen fancy patent leather, velvet, and denim. They come in extra large suitcase size to the other extreme - so small only a cell phone and a set of keys fit inside.
The most fanciful purse I own is one formed in the shape of a bustier, made of black velvet. To be honest, I never had the heart to toss that one out! I have a suede patchwork purse, and the last purse I "retired" was made of denim. (And lucky for me, my camera supplies fit inside, so now it's a camera carry-all!) My current one is black leather, and it's two years old. No holes, no scuffs = no reason to replace it yet!
Or is there?
I have a full weekend off work, and I haven't been shopping in AGES!
Normally, I don't enjoy shopping, but every now and then .......
it can do a woman good to buy a new handbag!
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