So there we were. Arrived at the Promiseland. Filled with all things shiny and colorful. I found myself walking around bewildered. I had no clue where to start. I kept touching everything and thinking 'Maybe this one?' Then B. pointed to a bag on the top shelf. I gasped with delight. He reached up and pulled it down and it to me.
The Catherine Street Joanie in Moody Plum. I smiled. A combination of hot pink and deep purple in a very classic satchel style. I knew Jackie O. was smiling at me from up above as well. I loved it. And to make it even better? It came with a removable shoulder/crossbody adjustable strap. I opened the flap to find a darling bow-tie print with two slip pockets plus a zipper pocket. And there was an additional pocket outside the main compartment as well! It was just perfect...
Until I remembered I had a paranoia with handbags that didn't have a full-zippered top. Ever since I was pick pocketed in Barcelona eons ago, I have only liked to carry ones that have had a full closure on the top. Or If I ever road the train and my bag went flying from the seat, would all my contents go flying out of it as well? My active mind was racing with all sorts of hypotheticals. As to snap me out of my trance, "It's very nice. Very cute. It's very you." B. said.
I guess he was very right this time. And we walked out of the store and I was so happy with the purchase. I have carried het and the top flap holds everything securely inside the bag. I even turned it upside down, tossed it around a bit to see if anything would spill out. And it appears really secure. It's nice to have a handbag where my Maxwell's has its own designated spot. And nicer still that it matches my Lipmann steth as well. Function and and fashion truly can coexist after all...
XoX,
Marikym
