Purses

I have never really been a purse person; I was always content to have one decent bag per season and it needn't be pricey at all.  However, for some reason, this is slowly changing as I age.

I blame this on two people: GetFresh and my daughter, both of whom like a good purse (and a good pair of Chucks).

I am slowly acquiring some nice modest bags (if you want to talk about higher priced bags, especially ones for a great price, you need to scamper right over to see Dani, who had just scored a lovely LV tote - she'll set you up!  Otherwise, mingle here while I go grab a tray of champagne).

What I mostly look for now are bags that fit certain needs. 

One such need was the desire to have a smallish leather cross-body bag in navy that I could use as my purse when I travel this summer and fall.  I don't mind schlepping a larger bag around town, but when I travel I like free arms and a lightweight.  But I also want it to be elegant.

So when I saw this little Rebecca Minkoff, I knew it fit the bill!

 

I especially love it because it zips closed at the top and there is another small compartment in the front.  Simple and lovely.

I liked it so much I nabbed it in white as well, since it was on sale.

But there must be some frivolity in life and everything need not be expensive.  So when I saw this little foldover canvas clutch at Chapters on sale for $20, I snapped it up:

 

 

Barry and I went out for cocktails on Saturday evening and I took it with me.  I kind of think of it as my "Signature of All Things Purse" - it reminds me of Elizabeth Gilbert's book, and you may recall that I bought the matching scarf several weeks ago and smile whenever I wear it!

As a little extra for Mother's Day, Barry bought me this beach bag:

Really, it is the perfect beach bag...

 

I didn't want him to buy me anything, since he is magnanimously driving me to Boston to take me to see my octogenarian/historian crush, but he knew I'd been admiring this bag and so there it was!

I continue to be seriously loving navy and white.  There will be a longer style post forthcoming this week (I think) but I am finding navy everywhere these days and snapping it up where I can.

As I've been dressing more simply I've been digging out the jewelry.  I love the sterling silver earrings above; they are the perfect length.  And yay, my hair is growing out!  I can even put it in a small ponytail again!

Oh and extra excitement - am being fitted for contacts this Friday.  I have missed - since my eyes got so bloody bad @51 - not having to wear eyeglasses.  Prior to 51 I only needed them for reading.  It will be lovely to have the option of going glass-less now and then and I know GSL will approve!

How about you - any new purse purchases this year?   Anything exciting in your lives this week?

Stay safe out there, xoxo wendy