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jenevang

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What kind of bag to you carry? A traditional purse? A big ole' tote? A camera bag? A wallet only? No bag?

I actually just purchased a bigger bag recently (kind of a tote) to fit all of my stuff in (mainly my planners/midori/pens). Is that just sad? hehe.

I used to carry an awesome cute (yellow) camera bag as my "purse" when I carried my DSLR with me everywhere. Now that my iPhone is my primary camera, I don't use it as much.

A lot of times, I just carry my keys and phone with me, though... with $$ or a card in my back pocket. This is not ideal, but freeing :).

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I use my jacket pockets most of the time, but in the summer, that doesn't work for obvious reasons. My current choice is a Longaberger purse.
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Jenn, you sound so much like my daughter. She alternates between a tote bag full of stuff or just pockets. :)

I have a medium-sized purse. I used to have a big one, then thought I shouldn't carry so much, so I switched to a small. But that was more trouble than it was worth. So I finally switched to a medium purse I bought at Target. I did buy a Jo's Totes purse/bag for when we went to Disneyland so I could take along my DSLR, but it is too big to carry regularly.
 
I have a current 31 obsession... I'm currently carrying a "street suite" or something like that. Which is one of their smaller bags. I often throw the whole purse into a larger one of going out with the kids, because of their ages.... it's a bit too big for my taste to carry around all the time; it's basically a diaper bag.
 
I like a bigger bag because I carry around too much stuff. LOL I change with my outfit/mood/season. Today's a cream linen bag with navy trim and big buckle clasp.
 
I carry a clutch but want to move to a bigger bag. But that means a new wallet and well just hasn't happened yet. I had a cute tote bag I used to use when I needed something bigger but I packed it on the trip and haven't gone back to using it.
 
I was carrying a really small bag because I knew I couldn't cram it with a bunch of stuff. I really hate carrying one at all and don't if I don't have to. While we are on vacation, I found a bigger one that I fell in love with, but I'm already starting to see it getting filled with junk. I may switch back to the smaller one very soon!
 
i travel around running errands and such with as little as possible ... i have a little wallet that holds money, cards, my iPhone and my keys attached to a wristlet. once in awhile i will carry a tote with more stuff if i know i will be waiting around for some time .... like dr appointments, etc.
 
I go the pocket route a lot. But anytime I carry a purse, it has to be a messenger style one. I love cross body bags with living in the city since I walk almost everywhere. I have a baggalini bag that I love.... not too small, not too big.

This summer I bought myself a Joby camera strap and have forgone the camera bag altogether when out for the day with my dSLR. I love that thing. I used it in NYC, Disneyland and our road trip this summer. I liked being able to just carry my regular purse all day while carrying my camera.
 
Pocket a lot of times.... but this is my bag at the moment. I don't purchase my bags. I have a say, but my mom gets them as gifts for birthday's or holidays.

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no one would like to see a photo of my bag I promise .... Though to be fair the one I use at the moment is not to bad. I use medium sized practical bags, and use them till they fall apart. I hate buying a new bag, so it usually goes something like this.
Tony ( my Hubby, who normally would not notice what I am wearing ) ; "That thing is disgusting, if you bring it with you I am not coming......
I then phone my friend, she says thank God, and brings me an other bag.
 
I have a little bitty Vera Bradley cross body right now and I love it because I can't fit too much in it, but my giant iPhone 6+ has it's own little section and is easy to grab when I want to take pictures. Then there's a spot for my credit card and license and not much else. :) I change my purse pretty often though and have giant purses too. I like this one for the summer though because I can throw it on when we go for bike rides.

 
jk703 said:
Pocket a lot of times.... but this is my bag at the moment. I don't purchase my bags. I have a say, but my mom gets them as gifts for birthday's or holidays.

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Super cute! Love the pink :)
 
Nemla said:
no one would like to see a photo of my bag I promise .... Though to be fair the one I use at the moment is not to bad. I use medium sized practical bags, and use them till they fall apart. I hate buying a new bag, so it usually goes something like this.
Tony ( my Hubby, who normally would not notice what I am wearing ) ; "That thing is disgusting, if you bring it with you I am not coming......
I then phone my friend, she says thank God, and brings me an other bag.
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:rofl Vivi
 
Karen said:
I have a little bitty Vera Bradley cross body right now and I love it because I can't fit too much in it, but my giant iPhone 6+ has it's own little section and is easy to grab when I want to take pictures. Then there's a spot for my credit card and license and not much else. :) I change my purse pretty often though and have giant purses too. I like this one for the summer though because I can throw it on when we go for bike rides.

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:giggle These itty bitty bags are adorable, but they sort of end up making me mad, LOL.
 
I love that Vera one... maybe that will get the phone out of my pocket!

VIVI! So funny! My mom refuses to let me do that... hence the bags for birthday or holidays so I switch!
 
I have a bit of a bag obsession and still end up carrying everything in my phone case. I purchased a phone case that has a flip cover and magnetic flap. It has pockets for money and my cc and id. I figure I don't go anywhere without my phone, so I have all the main essentials in there. On the flip side, if I lose my phone I am pretty much in a pickle. ARGH!

It never fails though, I'll be out shopping and close to a store and recall that I have a gift card for said store in my purse which is at home. SMH :(

My current "bags" are:
* a utilitarian camera bag - It houses the DSLR, lenses, a p&s, mini tripod, various other camera add-ons and tools.
* pretty purse and matching wallet - I purchased this bc I loved it and have used it for almost a year, but the opening is not practical for my daily use (read: my planner doesn't fit)
* cross body long strap purse - This little cutie is very slim and cute. I use it when I need a few things but don't want to carry the big purse. I usually use it if we are shopping or when we travel.
* planner bag - I purchased a canvas purse organizer (the ones that you slide into a larger purse. It currently houses all of my planner things. I am still searching for just the right purse to house my planner and journal
 
Ok, bag/purse addict here.
I don't have any pics at the moment, but I change purses like some people change clothes. Right now I am using a medium size black&white houndstooth bag - but the leather on the zipperpulls came off, so I made new ones with pink duct tape! I love it. Yes, I'm a purse addict, but I buy cheap ones, or ones from thrift stores. I like funky ones. I do have a nice leather one, and a Coach one (that I can't find -ooops) but they were gifts. My sister got the Coach bag on Ebay for $10 bucks and it was a hand me down, so it's not so bad.
I also have an awesome laptop case that I use for art supplies that I got for 12bucks at Kmart. It has tons of pockets and it's really cute!
But I usually carry my art supplies in a skellyanimal tote from hot topic. I'll take some pics and get back to you.:)
 
I had a pink Coach bag that I LOVED. 1st anniversary gift from hubby. Perfect size, held enough crap to get lost, not too big. Until I had kids.... then it didn't work so well. And when it started to work again (they got bigger and needed less), it was stolen. *cry*cry*cry* i have refused since then to spend that kinda money on a bag... and went to 31 instead. I definitely don't love it as much as my Coach bag though. *tear*
 
I like a small/medium cross-body long strap bag. The one I have now is black with a large flap that is fully studded. My phone fits in a zippered section in that flap. The bag is just big enough for my wallet/checkbook and small cosmetic bag with lip gloss, floss, nail clipper, small comb, my hearing aid remote. Not much else will fit in it. I use a bag till it is broken.
 
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