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From the minimalist to the hippie, certain personality types tend to carry certain bags.
Like most women, I’ve owned purses of every known material, size, shape, color, style, and purchase price. As women mature, our needs and desires in a purse transform along with us. If you had a photo album — not of you, but of every purse you have ever owned — I believe we could outline your life’s course.
What does your purse say about you? Here are a few common types.
Minimalist: This is the no-nonsense woman who totes only the bare minimum and may prefer a coin purse in one pocket and a chapstick in the other. If she does carry a purse, she will have a very unobtrusive little packet such as a wallet in her hand, or a small inconspicuous shoulder bag that has room enough for a small wallet, Kleenex and lip gloss.
Won’t be Deprived: This woman chooses not to do without any possible item she might need wherever she happens to be. Her purse will be large and bulky and can be likened to the circus car from which several gigantic clowns emerge. This is your go-to gal if you ever need anything— make up, hand wipes, tweezers, nail clippers, nail file, small scissors, tissues, glasses cleaner, snacks, hair accessories, bandaids, maybe a clean pair of underwear and oh – a wallet.
Sporty: A minimalist in some ways, but this athlete will carry additional items such as water, sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, gloves and perhaps a small Leatherman. Her gear will be waterproof — likely a back or fanny pack — in primary colors, never pastels. She’s ready for a hike or bike ride at a moment’s notice.
Professional: Classic, high quality name-brand leather purses and briefcases define this woman. Her black, blue or brown purse and briefcase will be highly organized with pens, notebooks, calculator, Blackberry or iPad. Carrying it, she looks like the savvy businesswoman she is.
Hippie: Old or young, the hippie carries a large faded leather or worn out corduroy sack with lots of stuff tumbled and jumbled in it. Old receipts wadded up, a book or two – one is self-help – patchouli oil and a cloth wallet from Indochina. It goes with her long skirt and the braid down her back!
Girly-Girl: Glittery, shiny, bright and big — the female carrying this purse has a swizzle in her hips and pouty lips. She is all woman and, who knows, perhaps she carries her femme fatale in that bag!
Incognito Diaper Bag: The hip young mom doesn’t buy a waterproof diaper bag embossed with bunnies, umbrellas and baby chicks anymore. She invests in a huge awesome soft leather or cloth bag that she can use later once it isn’t stuffed with diapers, teething rings, breast pump and baby wipes.
Look around, see if I’m right!
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