Your Handbag and You

In my last post I discussed caring for your handbag. Hope you have begun that de-cluttering exercise.

But Ladies…..do you know that the way you wear your handbag says something about you…….yessssss gyul.

<--------Apparently this is true; as Body Language experts express that the decision for us to wear our handbags in a particular manner says a lot about our personality.

Now there are several ways to wear a handbag. I know many of you may say "well Keish girl it depends on the handbag or the mood I'm in on that day etc."  

I am referring to the one method you usually gravitate towards for work.  I have narrowed them down to three options:

In the crook of the elbow

Status and position are priority to you. Women usually use this method to show off a designer brand because it’s a status symbol. You like structure.

"You're basically de-operationalizing one of your arms in order to carry something of that size, telling everyone you don't need to use both arms as you move around in the world."

In Hand

It's the equivalent of carrying a briefcase and communicates how keen you are about showing off the importance your job. You take your career seriously.

Or it could be that you want to show off your new handbag and wearing it any other way would prevent others from seeing it. LOL

On Shoulder

You are very practical and a multi-tasker. Freedom of movement is a priority and you are about getting things done. 

Power is not on your mind.

 Ladies.....who are you are? How do you generally wear your handbag? 

Let me know by participating in this poll.


How do you wear your handbag?

How do you wear your handbag?

Handbag Care

Ladies, have ever your thought about how many special attributes your handbag possess? I am just gonna name of few of them:

Functionality   

It carries your essentials such as make up, money, cell phone and keys. It even acts as a personal pharmacy.

Companionship 

It’s pretty much an inanimate friend that carries some of your personal secrets.

Statement Piece

Some say it’s the most important part of your wardrobe. You could have on the most simple attire, but once you have a lovely handbag, your whole look is enhanced. Also, it’s the only thing that fits whether you loose or gain weight. Hehehe

Status Symbol

Luxury brands such as Hermes Birkin, Balenciaga, Celine and Louis Vuitton (not the bootleg eh ladies) carry with them a connotation that the individual using it is of a high financial status. Or she could be one of those who are broke but  are trying to impress others. 

Regardless of what your handbag means to you, if anything at all, how you take care of it will determine its longevity.

 These are some of the tips to keep your handbags lasting longer:

Use a leather cleaner

This is particularly for the non-leather handbags. Because we live in the tropics 

the weather pattern causes the material to expand and contract a lot, which 

eventually leads to the bag peeling and cracking. Applying a leather cleaner 

once per month to add moisture will keep the material supple. You can get it 

at any car parts place, Bhagwansingh's or some groceries. I use this one, but 

any brand will suffice.

Stop over packing your bag. 

It is a known fact that we women love to be prepared for anything hence the 

reason why we store all kinds of items in our bags that we don't ever 

use....but just in case we need it, it's there. We single handedly destroy our 

bags by doing this. I have a colleague (won't call her name) that carries with 

her a zip lock bag full of accessories which she never uses. Another one 

keeps with her a set of plastic forks "just in case". Ladies, consider 

decluttering!!! 

As a matter of fact, let's do a challenge today. Take this as an opportunity to 
clean out your handbags. Identify the items you use daily, weekly, monthly 
or never at all. This should give you an idea of the stuff you need to keep 
in your bag.

     

Or if you insist that you need to have all those items on your person, consider 

investing in a tote bag.

Storage of your handbag. 

While we are on the topic of too much pressure, it was only recently I realised 

that the straps on my bag were the first to go because of the fact that I hung 

them up while they were filled with items. The combination of the weight and 

gravity causes a strain on the straps, which will eventually lead to them 

bursting. I now remove all the heavy contents from my handbags before I 

hang them up.

 Use a Handbag Organiser. 

How many times have you experienced rummaging through your bags for 

minutes, looking for your keys, lip gloss, mints etc. I am a strong advocate for 

any device that organises your stuff.  The handbag organiser, to me, is an 

amazing inventory that allows you to compartmentalise your items. It make 

the inside of your bag look tidy and also enables you to switch handbags 

easily without the fear of forgetting an item.  These can be found on amazon 

at prices ranging from $US 8 to $US 30.

Pay Attention the Care Instructions. 

Most designer handbags come with care instructions that we usually fling 

away *guilty*. Taking sometime read them may change the way your care 

for your handbag.

Weather Protection. 

I have never used this but I found it too interesting not to share. There are rain coats for your handbags now ladies!!! This has taken handbag care to another level, and understandably so. For those of you who spend thousands of dollars on a handbag, you want to protect your investment right. You can click the link below to see where you can get these.

https://www.amazon.com/Handbag-Raincoat-Womens-Clear-Medium/dp/B00W7FEJHG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501360914&sr=8-4&keywords=handbag+raincoats

Hope these tips were informative and that I provided you with some motivation to not only take care of handbags but to clean them out.....like today :)

Just a reminder ladies: To mark my 20th post milestone, I am inviting readers to send a photo of themselves in their favourite work wear.

Happy Sunday