I am a bad shoe/purse buyer. Just awful. Since becoming a vegetarian I have eschewed leather, which makes buying shoes and purses quite difficult, as you can imagine. But mostly it just doesn’t occur to me to buy purses and shoes. I already have purses and shoes that are not yet falling apart. Why buy more?
In 2005 I bought a plain black purse in Mexico City. I loved it. It was the right size, and it matched everything. At least I think it matched everything, but then I am the one who didn’t find out that brown and black don’t match until my first semester of college. (My exact words: “But they’re both dark!” True story.)
That purse went with me everywhere I went, logging thousands and thousands of miles, surviving customs checks, coat checks, and bounced checks (kidding!). And it started to show. It faded from too much sun. The stitching started to unravel. Still, I didn’t buy a new one until about 3 months ago.
Here in Alaska, a lot of people like to display their money on their arm with an expensive purse. I don’t get it. I really don’t. I don’t have money to spend on designer purses, and even if I did, I’m pretty sure I could come up with something more creative to waste money on than those ticky-tacky candy-colored Dooney and Bourke or Coach purses. At least go for something interesting. Gosh. And don’t get me started on logos. Chanel and Louis Vuitton may keep their logos; everybody else needs to calm down.
I realize that this is completely hypocritical seeing as how if I had the financial wherewithal, I would totally spring for designer clothing, and then pair my haute couture with shoes from Old Navy and my purse from the Gap. That I got on sale for $13.99. Oh yes. Yes, I would.
Convince me: why should I spend more than $30 on a purse? Whyyyyy? No seriously, convince me, because I really want this purse. It’s so pretty. I would gladly spend $65 on a dress, but on a purse? Ha.
Purse by Etsy seller Shecological
P.S. I know I have been a bad blogger as of late, both posting erratically and not answering comments. I do try to answer every comment, and I’m just thrilled to bits when you take the time to comment on my posts. My schedule as of late has left me with a keen desire to spend every moment of my free time sleeping, but please know that I read all the comments, love them, and will answer them when I get a day off (Monday). I am also planning on luring more readers and keeping the ones I have with some sort of giveaway. What will it be? No earthly idea, but I’ll come up with something good.
I say no to this purse! You would NEVER be able to keep it clean!!!
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This bow bag is brilliant, and ideal for cutomizing: you could get some fabric pens etc and doodle on it! If you do, do share the results (: I love the bow!!!!!!!!!!! PeAce & BoWs... prettyneons x prettyneons’s last blog post..Screaming into a box
I agree. Just like any other fashion trend, purses come and go with new fads. I love purses, but I always want new ones to go with new styles. As a result, I never spend more than $30 for a purse. Check out World of Bags for really great deals on purses, especially eco-friendly ones! http://www.worldofbags.com
i like the bag but lara has a point. if you are not one to buy many purses and intend to use this every day it wont last you very long. if they had a black version it would be worth it. $65 US is a lot to spend on a bag.... one thing to keep in mind, will it last you longer than a year? ie is it going to go out of fashion? i tend to buy purses that are classic in shape and ones that i think will last me two years. good luck ;) E’s last blog post..pcd...
Holy heavens, I just replaced my old, nasty (NOT cute like yours) black purse from SIX years ago with another safe, $22 brown pseudo-leather one from Target. Excessively cheap. I consider purses to be a waste of energy, and yet, I still carry one. Dumb. And therefore, I can't be the one to convince you to spend more then $30 on a handbag. I hate them all. Except the cute ones. But I still wouldn't spend more than $30.
i like it but i have a leather cream one and it's tough on the upkeep. you have great taste, though. Diana’s last blog post..Sexist Vintage Ads
I'm the same way about purses - I do NOT understand the need for designer things. That purse is adorable, but it probably would be hard to keep clean, especially if you plan to use it a lot. Rebecca’s last blog post..little sheep
I'm going to go against the grain and say get it! It's SO pretty, even if a little impractical, and it would make you happy. Andrea’s last blog post..The wind doth blow
Hey just read your comment over on my blog, it made me chuckle... Do it paint the bag, everyone can doodle LOL Hope your having or had ( what with time difference and all) a nice day! PeAce & BoWs... prettyneons x prettyneons’s last blog post..Screaming into a box
That purse looks great! I'm a bad shoe/purse buyer myself though, which is probably why I have the same ones for ages - even if they're starting to fall apart. Anna’s last blog post..things were so simple