I think I've made it clear in the past my love for big bags. No, actually, it isn't love, it's a necessity. The stuff I have to haul around with me quite easily earns the 'Crazy Bag Lady' tag. The laptop, the camera, the iPod, the phone, the books, the magazines, the shawl, the mandatory bottle of water, the bulging wallet, the bulging cardcase, the bulging make-up bag etc etc etc......
So today on a non-work day, I tried the minimal approach and went through the whole day with just this teensy tiny leather clutch and not a whole lot inside. And you know what? I actually survived. I didn't go through a panic attack when I couldn't reach for my card-case or my camera. Plus, there was no nervous digging around in the huge bag for whatever junk I thought I needed. Day-clutching is not such a nightmare afterall.
Woo minimalist! That's such a cute clutch too. I bet it's vintage...
Posted by: A*my | 29 October 2006 at 01:32
Occasionally and when I go out, I just use my wristlet. There is only enough room for some cash, my Identification, bank card, phone, keys, and maybe a lipgloss. I hate rummaging through my bag, which is a lesport sac, so its not even that huge. But it takes me for ever to find anything.
Posted by: Eli | 29 October 2006 at 02:14
I try not to carry too much & my bags reflect that. Even so, I'm infamous among my friends for never answering my phone, the reason being purely because by the time I fiddle it out from beneath my mp3 player, wallet, receipts, chapstick and whatever slips of paper, it's usually finished ringing.
Posted by: ambika | 29 October 2006 at 05:27
Same here, I thought I am never gonna survive on a little leather clutch, I did it, several times now!And I quite like it!
Posted by: siewkwan | 29 October 2006 at 08:38
Nice bag, Susie!!!I'm a big bag fan too but i hate when it's so heavy i can't lift it up so i try to take only the necessary objects...wallet, keychains, i-pod, lip gloss, lip balm, mobile...mmmm too much stuff, i'm afraid!!
Posted by: valentina | 29 October 2006 at 10:46
Great minds must think alike, I just started a blog on bags and their contents. I'll link to this post if you dont mind, but I'd also really like to post on your day-to-day giant bad, and perhaps an evening/going out bag. What do you think? Give a fellow blogger some help?
Posted by: Lorna | 29 October 2006 at 10:50
Nope...the bag ain't vintage! It's from Topshop Unique....was on sale!
Lorna: I think I did a post AGGES ago about contents in bag....actually, there's more stuff in my bag these days than back then but it gives you a rough idea!
http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/2006/03/who_let_the_stu.html
Posted by: susie_bubble | 29 October 2006 at 10:58
I think I could do it regarding the amount of stuff I usually carry around. But the main problem I have with clutches is the fact that you usually can't carry them over your shoulder. Having to carry bags by wrist or hand annoys the shit out of me. I do find your clutch very cute though. Oh, and I have the same phone. :)
Posted by: Elise | 29 October 2006 at 11:56
What are those transparent things in the middle of the third picture?
Posted by: M. | 29 October 2006 at 14:44
i am sorry to say that i could not survive with a bag that size, although it is rather attractive i must admit...anyway, you should see the pile of rubbish i have to lug around with me, that wouldn't fit in FIVE of those little yellow thangs.
Posted by: nyima | 29 October 2006 at 14:51
I think it does you good to be out and about without clutter.
Posted by: Ed | 29 October 2006 at 17:49
i carry a huge bag to school everyday. its really heavy, and lately ive noticed that other people get away with using tiny bags and i barely use half the stuff in there. is that lipgloss from the bodyshop? i think i have it!
Posted by: alice-chan | 29 October 2006 at 18:23
The bigger my bag is, the more I end up throwing into it. I just emptied out one I had been using for a while and found a pile of receipts, two pairs of sunglasses and about 4 lipsticks! I have the same phone as you - v girlie!!
Posted by: scarlettholly | 29 October 2006 at 18:24
M: Those transparent things are eye drops...usually I'd carry a bottle but to keep things light, I have the little tubes. I need them for my contact lenses!
Posted by: susie_bubble | 29 October 2006 at 19:12
Lorna can you tell me your blog's address/name?
Posted by: valentina | 30 October 2006 at 10:20
I usually carry a gigantic Coach tote. It's heavy even when empty. I was given a little Speedy bag when I left a magazine job and I never thought I'd use it since it seemed so tiny. Weirdly, though, it fits all the stuff I actually use just fine. Turns out there's a lot of "just in case" junk in my tote that I don't ever use!
Posted by: Iris | 30 October 2006 at 21:23
okay-you've inspired me--I'm gonna small bag it this weekend!
Posted by: megu-chan | 03 November 2006 at 18:18