I don't carry a purse. Instead I shove my oversized phone, keys and men's wallet in my jeans much to the chagrin of my husband. It looks tacky, and I have a tendency to take things out of my pocket and leave them lying about. When I go to the shops, the wallet and phone exit my pants and land in whatever bag that I'm carry home. Some of my clothes lack pockets all together, so I'm on a perpetual juggling act shifting my wallet, keys, phone and transit card back and forth in my hands like a hot potato.
Needless to say, this has led to many wasted hours hunting for lost things. Most recently, Craig and I embarked on a four hour long search culminating in a bit of dumpster diving only to locate my keys - tossed out and sent down the garbage chute in a fast food bag. "This is not acceptable" he said. I couldn't disagree.
Of course, I didn't take immediate action. I pottered around for ten more days still shoving crap in my pockets until I caught sight of myself in a dressing room mirror. My thighs have always been a sore point; pocket-crammed thighs were a new low.
I've been cobbling together some blocks for a Quilt As you Go bedspread this week, but lost interest after just three squares; far better than my first quilt as you go effort. Rather than add the blocks to the ever increasing unfinished objects pile, I decided to kill two birds with one stone. I've fashioned together a very casual tote for our adventures around town. Craig was never a fan of my lost wallet or lost keys. I'm hoping he finds this acceptable.
Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile (though I would have been cursing if it had been me in the dumpster).
I bought my first real purse made out of fake leather a few months ago after years of carrying diaper bags and a small wallet sized pouch/bag. I feel fancy. I think you are really going to like having a tote. You can even drop in a water bottle. ;)
It's just perfect! I understand not wanting to carry a purse. I also don't like pushing the shopping cart around the store when it's crowded. I end up leaving them on the ends or over to the sides and taking trips back and forth. I feel less constrained. I made a bag for myself too and I love it.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate. I've been thinking about sewing a nail apron for removable pockets. You're gonna look great with this bag!
ReplyDeleteVery acceptable to me:) Thanks for always offering a chuckle in your posts, Amy!
ReplyDeleteLove this purse, Amy! It's absolutely perfect--as is the story that goes with it!
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution was to turn into a man (as far as handbags go) and begin to walk around like a man--without the appendage of a handbag hanging from a body part. A wallet, and phone, jammed only into a pocket. But it simply didn't work--most of my pants, etc., didn't have the right pockets, or pockets at all. On a recent 42 trip through southern U.S. I used an ugly looking waist pack slung around my hips. It held a camera, money, sunscreen, and a few other necessities. And boy was it liberating! Almost like a man! I have decided to buy a decent-looking one in the future.
ReplyDeleteA cross-body bag might also be a solution for you--perhaps the bag you have made would work this way.
Fashion and tech have gotten so out of sync, phones were shrinking when cargo pants were cool but now we're heading back to small tablets and I can barely fit my hand in my pocket. I love my jeans and am lost without pockets but I'm putting up with dodgy phone for now because an upgrade most likely won't fit in my pockets. I'm not against handbags but I don't want to have to take it every single time.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Amy. Across the body for hands free is the way to go. I'm sure you'll love it. Now you just need to remember to use it!
ReplyDeleteform, meet function. well done, you!
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