On bags
Like many women out there, I have a thing for bags. All shapes and sizes. I use to just like the more functional outdoors sort, but now that I am no longer traveling around that much (sadly so), and am working, I guess my tastes have changed.I don’t know how many bags I have, but definitely not enough. Its only enough when you have a bag for any occasion, for any outfit. And, I have to admit that I can be rather fussy about bags.
Shape: I think its important that bags have a good shape. Like really, shape is so important. If you are carrying something shapeless, its not that nice because its going to either take the shape of whatever weird stuff you have in there or it will just mould to your body. A bag with an ugly shape is a no-no. Ah, but beauty is subjective. I generally don’t like bags which are too boxy looking. I like them to have more curves. Less ‘pointy’. I think curves are pretty.
Touch: Bags should be nice to the touch. You should like the feel of your bag. I always tell people the reason why I think the feel is important is because you should like the feel of your bag so much that you will never leave it behind! Haha, to be honest, I don’t know if I really think so. But its still a reason. The same goes for wallets. Wallets must feel good in the hand.
Space: Good bags have compartments. The ideal is 2 compartments inside. One for the cellphone, one for small stuff which always seem to go missing when you need them the most. Too many compartments will be quite a pain too, none will be a greater pain. It looks awful to be seen digging inside one’s bag with the look of frustration. As a last resort, one may even have to empty the bag just to kind the little lippy or something.
Size: This really depends on what you need the bag for. I have quite a few bags, or well, purses which are too small for me, but then it forces me to bring less around. I don’t know if that’s good. The list of things I like to have in my bag sounds rather neurotic at time (in order of preference) – tissue paper , blotter, lipgloss, comb, hair clip, concealer, floss, perfume, nail clipper. Of course that’s the ideal. No wait! Actually most of the time, I do carry all of them around ‘cept for the nail clipper! I have a friend who feels extremely insecure without tissue paper. There was once we counted 5 packs in her bag! So actually, when I do use such small purses, I simple don’t bring my wallet. Just a few cards and some cash. Usually, they fit and I feel happy.
(The really ideal list will also include reading material and mp3 player – btw, I just bought a nano!)
Weight: There are some bags which feel heavy before you put anything into them. That’s a no-no. Such bags tend to look very stiff too.
I am not into leather bags. I am not some animal rights fan but really, I think one shouldn’t use leather unless it’s a necessity – such as, for the cold (I have realized that leather shoes really keep your feet warmer). I don’t think there is a need to carry leather bags. I use to think there is no need for leather footwear too but alas, that has changed.
Right now, I really need a ballet bag. One that can fit 3 to 4 pairs of shoes, 1 character skirt, basic leotard and tights, compartments for hair accessories and water bottle, some left over space for a book or readings and my list of “must bring around”. And its so hard to find such a bag. First, there was Nike. It was even size-adjustable with a zipper. But then someone commented that it was a pretty bag with a nice shape, spoilt by the coarse looking strap. How true. Since then, I have observed that Nike bags tend to have ugly straps. I am getting desperate. I am already carryin my stuff in paper bags for the time being… argh!!
posted by eline @ 6:19 PM
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