Typical Tuesday: The 43 Bag Toss

Today for Typical Tuesday I'm tackling One Project at a Time and TOSSING 43 PURGED PURSES from last week's {almost} custom closet make-over.  That's right...I said 43...woo hoo!  I can't tell you how good it feels to get rid of more stuff!  I am so over having to have it all...cause you know what...it all comes with it's own baggage ;}  Sorry...had to go there!  What I'm talking about is that it requires a lot of your time, your space and (let's not forget) MONEY to buy and then maintain all of this stuff!  So without further ado...I give you the 43 Bag Toss...

1.  First Up...what's black, white and red all over...

2.  Followed by 3 sets of matching totes and purses...the gold set was never used ;{

3.  Lots of brown, black and tan bags...take your pick!

4. Next...small array of fabric bags...the two linen/canvas numbers in the back are also brand new.  The Vera Bradley bags in the front are also like new...very roomy but the small straps just don't work well for me.

5. Mixed BAGS...ha!  Oh my...when and where did I use that gold lame bag...can you say disco mama...lmao  The yellow bag in the middle was one of my favorites...but again...the short straps ;)

6.  Last, but not least, a few small black bags...because a girl can never have enough black ;)  The two box shaped ones have built in wallets and the two smaller ones are new and one of them only was used for going to a funeral...sad I know...

The grand finale is a mosaic of my new bag...that's right I said new!  It is really what started this whole purge...well that and Organize With Sandy's post here on how to organize your purses.  Which resulted in my having to have one of her wonderful purse organizers!

But let me tell you WHY I had to have this purse ;)  First, I wanted a bag that had an interior cavern that was large enough to hold my pouchee, my wallet and my camera.  Since I do not carry a bag and a tote, like I use to do when I was working, I needed ONE bag that would do it/hold it all for me.

Second, it had to have outside pockets to hold the things that I'm always searching for...my sunglasses and my reading glasses...as well as my lip gloss and face powder.  These are the things that I'm always reaching for as I run in and out of the store, the car, etc.

Last, but not least, it had to have a SINGLE strap that was long enough to go onto my shoulder.  Most of my bags/totes have double straps that tend to fall of my shoulder and I'm constantly fussing with the straps...grrrr  AND if the straps are too short then it requires TWO hands to put the darn thing back up onto my shoulder...you get a workout every time you get in and out of the car...and you all know how much I hate exercise ;) 

So this bag is the the NEW ME style that I'm sticking with because it fits all of the my needs/wants/requirements that I have for my new lifestyle.  How about you...what does your bag say about your lifestyle?  Something to think about for sure.

Fondly, Roberta 

 

Comments

[con-tain-it]

Mornin

The only set not available is the purple one...Ashley took it :)

Your mom only took the small green, the maroon, a black one (ist picture) w/embossed outsides and another blk one in thr last picture.

couldnt believe that she picked colored ones and such small ones since she tries to carry so darn much...lol oh well...so the rest is up to you ;)

[Lucy]

I have exactly the same purse tics you have! I always need glasses and gloss handy and can never, ever get to them fast enough-search, search, search! I like this one you've got:)

My handbags are usually: one black large for fall- winter, a small black for dressier nights out, any beige-toned large one for spring- summer. I finally learned to stick to this color scheme if I want my 'look' (whatever that is!) put together and easier to match. Thanks!

[Bonnie]

wow! 43 bags!!! I thought my measly 6 was a lot! ha ha!
Currently I have a beige sort of bag with ruffles. It has two straps but as you say, that gets annoying when one strap falls off the shoulder.
Inside it has one huge compartment with a small interior pocket with a zip for lady "things" . I have never gotten the perfect bag. I think I also need one with an outside compartment as I always need to put my keys and sunglasses away and then spend ages fishing in my bag for them! Thanks for the idea. well done on the purge!

[Cortney Lyon]

Wow, 43! That was way more than I had guessed. I think I would change my purse everyday if I had a collection like that. I have one of those Vera ones, I use it as my toiletries bag when we travel and I love it.

Good job on the purge.

[Rosario]

I am so proud of you. Those are nice bags. What are you going to do with them? Donate? Sell? To tell you the truth I am very picky with my handbag. I have a total of 4 at the moment. I will probably write a post about handbags and wallets this week to show you my collection and my organizing ideas. I try to go thru it at least once a week in order to remove all those store receipts and any toys or belongings of my kids. Thanks for sharing your post.

[Donnie]

I have a thin card case in one pocket with money and cards then my keys in the other with a handkerchief wrapped around the keys so they don't dig into me. I have a camera that I carry sometimes but mostly I forget it. I will use a bag if I have to- I have 3- but I prefer not too. I guess I'm not sure what it says about me...lol....

[Denyse@Crazy Beautiful Life]

OMG!!! I'm having anxiety over here...I want to come steal your purses....I don't even know what to say except I need to go drink a glass of wine or two or three...You are definitely the "WOMAN"...I don't have the will power...as I was laying them on the bed to take a pic I'd have to take a couple back the more I looked at them...LOL

I tried to purge some shirts over the weekend and I sucked...I got rid of 3 out of like 40!! I may need you to come to my house..:(

[Sandy Jenney - Organize with Sandy]

Roberta.... you are full of awesomeness! I bet you have many woman drooling at your 43 bags! lol But I bet it feels great doesn't it? Having that space back. Thanks for the nice kudos on the pouchee. I know I love mine! So happy you are enjoying it.
Thanks for linking it to my Organizing Mission link party. I tweeted and FB'd you out too.