a purse obsession

all girls have obsessions. For some it might be clothes, shoes or earrings....for me, it's purses. I don't know why I can't control myself when I walk by any purse department. There is just something so thrilling about a perfectly appointed handbag, a cute clutch or an all-purpose tote. Bill and I seem to have this debate all the time. He can't seem to get the fact that just because a purse may be similar in design or color to one I already have, it doesn't mean that I don't need it. You have to have variety! Different styles and colors serve different purposes. I'll admit, I do have two purses identical in every way except color: one is tan, the other is black. The purse itself is quite possibly one of the most functional purses I own--I need it in two colors. It works casually and in some semi-dressy situations. It has the perfect fit, and hold a TON of stuff (without being bulky--a must).

I find it fun to transfer from one purse to another...purses are also a mood gauge. the style, shape and size can all be clear indicators to what a woman is feeling, or planning on doing on any given day. there are the 'whew, I have a lot of work to do' purses, the 'can't wait to go out dancing tonight' purses, and yes, there is even the 'i'm going to the ren-fest and need a big bag to tote all my loot' purses.

I also bought a great purse Saturday while in DC--a Fossil bag that I've had my eye on for quite some time. It was 50% off at Macys. If there is anything better than a purse, it is a purse on sale.

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