TREAD LIGHTLY & CARRY A BIG HANDBAG

I have always been a tiny tote carrying gal, but in leui of a lifestyle shift, I am singing a different tune.  My new motto in the city is "Tread Lightly and Carry a Big Handbag."  Passionate about purses, also known as, a Crazy Bag Lady, it seems time to pare down from my numerous small bags in exchange for fewer, but larger ones.  Also, after I left my wallet on the kitchen counter for a shopping spree day with my friend Cass, the last minute bag switch is no longer in my favor.


Why would life in the city require a larger shoulder accessory?  It is the lack of a personal vehicle that has left me lugging around all those extras that previously tumbled about in the gypsy wagon.  My lovely little hybrid was dubbed the 'gypsy wagon' for obvious reasons.  Often, it looked as though I lived as a nomad with all the junk sliding around in the floor board.  Needless to say I have ditched a lot of the excess items, but there are still those essentials required to be on my person. 

Items that have made the transition from wagon to bag include, but not limited to: Sunglasses with case, Reusable shopping bags, Sweater, Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper from Sonic = bottle of water (sad, but probably a good thing), Lipstick Pepper Spray - Silver (this is a new addition), A good book (currently the compact, Holidays on Ice: Stories by David Sedaris), Ipod = Iphone , and as for my Yoga Mat , well, it's handy, but not in my handbag. 

If only I could get my hands on that magical Mary Poppins bag, I could have a good read accompanied by good lighting at any given moment.  Wouldn't that be marvelous!  In the meantime, my neck, back, and shoulders are slowly adjusting to this new necessity, which reminds me of another new addition, Aveda Blue Oil , for sore muscles. 

Of course all of the above goodies are in addition to those regular musts, such as wallet, keys, and mentha lip shine.

Are you a fan of the oversized handbag?

OR

Do you toss your all your extras in your car?

Toodles from one treading lightly and carrying a big handbag Smalltownista.