What is a bag to a woman?

A handbag or purse is a woman's protection - a shield of fabric, hides our occasional bad attire, mood and belongings. It stores all our prized possesions; phone, keys, our favourite gloss or stain and our money. But, what makes me wonder is, how can a man carry all his belongings in just one pocket? How do they fit an entire bag into one small slot?

I personally could never go out without a handbag. To some, it's their life, their everything - life depends on that one storage accessory. No matter if it's a clutch bag or a carry-all, every important aspect is stored safely in that bag.

But why do we rely so much on it? Wouldn't it be easier to grab everything and shove it in your pocket? - no, there is no organisation there whatsoever and there is no chance that a big purse full of cards, notes and coins will squeeze into my skinny jeans' pocket!

Like style, I feel a bag defines a person or their mood at first sight. Is she high street or high end? What's her profession? Where does she shop? Is she bold and colourful or chic and minimal? All these questions can be answered by a woman's bag. Of course, a woman can have hundreds of bags, different to suit the trends, their mood and their personality so maybe it doesn't always define someone from atom? Maybe it's an armor to shelter this atom?

And so, is this what a bag is to a woman? A way to define herself, who she is without even noticing at times? Or is it one big shield to hide herself rather than define herself from the world?

My New Summer Bag!

Hold on folks, a new bag has arrived. Many women spend days, weeks even months finding their perfect spring/summer bag - i was lucky to have found mine when i wasn't even looking or planning in buying a bag! I was shopping in Belfast the other day with no intention of buying a bag as I haven't really seen anything on the high street worth buying. But, i was passing Accessorize and in the window, displayed beautifully was my bag. I knew that it would be my bag the second i saw it! Although being so indecisive i debated whether to buy it or not... After some convincing by my friend, mum and myself i handed over £25 at the till and it was mine!

Yellow isn't even a colour I'd normally go for, I dont think i own anything yellow so I've definitely stepped out of my comfort zone but I'm so happy i have. The structure is so gorgeous and is again different for me since i usually go for a satchel or Cath Kidston handbag without much structure. So all-in-all, this is an out-of-comfort-zone purchase:P


I think this will go with everything as it's a pastel-muted yellow. Also, there's an extension strap inside which will turn it into a more casual bag, sitting just below the waist. The quality is really good and definitely worth the money (and more!) and I know I'll use this everyday of the summer!

This may not be the bag for you for whatever reason but i highly recommend Accessorize for bags this season as they have a beautiful selection of different styles and colours. So if you're struggling finding your perfect bag for a reasonable price then head over to accessorize and it should help!