Thursday, June 11, 2009

Where I Belong

I generally enjoy reading "What's In My Bag" posts on other fashion blogs, but never really engage in them myself. Today is different.

The entire contents of my free Topshop canvas tote are: one wallet, one mp3 player, one stainless steel reusable water bottle (because only idiots pay for something that comes for free out of a tap), and three Hershey's kisses. Does this make me a minimalist? I tend to carry around only a few items with me, but I refuse to call it the "bare minimum", because really, what the heck else do I need to carry around with me at all times? I completely hate the idea of lugging around a massive bag filled with make-up around with me all day - anything requiring constant re-application isn't worth the worry, in my eyes.

But with all that being said, I have been stalking vintage Gucci bags on eBay and I am determined to MAKE ONE MINE before this summer ends. Perhaps then I can come up with a satisfactory bag post.

Oh, and and outfit from last week that I never got around to posting!


30 comments:

Lady Stardust said...

i like it :)

xx

LJ said...

I totally agree. I don't even have water because my body seems to naturally preserve it really well. I only drink liquid once a day, in the morning.
So my bag's contents are: Wallet, Cellphone, key, sometimes passport (because i lost my drivers license) and occasionally some lipstic. And that's the long list

Damsels said...

love the shoes they look great with those tights

haha thank you ! i always drink tap since i watch flow (documentary)
sad that it takes a movie for me to see the obvious
We Were Damsels

andrea k said...

idiots and people who live in LA where the tap water is undrinkable...

erin said...

those shoes look delicious. yes, shoes are completely edible!

i like the outfit.

ha! very true, why pay for something that comes free. in my purse i always carry a page from a comic book (any, but preferably calvin and hobbes), and also cheesy cheap restaurant business cards. they make good luck charms, i swear.

and also, patti smith is the BOMB!

xx

AFitz said...

Please tell me where you got your shoes

The Clothes Horse said...

I like your shoes. I agree with you on waterbottles too. But I am a minimalist everywhere but my bag, I can't seem to leave the house without a book handy and various other odd items (safety pins, often a needle and thread, etc), but no make-up, in case you're concerned for my sanity. ;)

the Big Ugly said...

Cute shoes.
I'm jealous.

Jazz Kate said...

My bag problems usually involve fitting multiple books inside without ruining them or my back. :P

Amelia said...

Oh, I have a kleen kanteen! I adore your shoes.

Isabel said...

Hey Andrea K - I did a little research on LA tap water and found a lot of conflicting reports. It doesn't sound great, but it sounds drinkable at least. But then again, I've never been to LA so it could be horrible.

Luna : said...

simple is spot on, especially with the water bottle, i think bottled water is one of the biggest money spinners for big companies because it costs nothing for them to produce but we happily spend spend spend on it!

Jowy said...

UR SHOES ARE ADORABLE!!

ONE LOVE<
JOWY
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diane said...

That is one of the nicest water bottles I've ever seen. Love the knit of the sweater, too. xo

michellehendra said...

then you should really watch star trek! the time line's quite confusing, but i think it's still a great movie to be watched. LOL.

i love your shoes. well, i'm a shoe lover! i think i'm gonna link you dear.. :) can i? and if you don't mind, do you wanna exchange link with me? ^^.

Pansy said...

Ooh I love what's-in-my-bag posts too! And yay for the water bottle. And I love those shoes. :)

Mary said...

This is everything about Isabel I love! Black and white and activism? Typical goodness.... I also adore your little shoes, they look like something worn by elves. I strongly approve.

Haha, the Sonic Youth/Shcmiley blend came because I was listening to SY and then Miley's face popped up on TV so I thought "Sure....."

Deua said...

don't you carry your house keys and cellphone?

i love your white tights. i thought of buying a white pair once but then i realized that i am brown (it would look stupid) hahaahah

Margaux. said...

The topshop bag is so cute.
I'm guilty of putting a bunch of random stuff in my purse because I like it to be full!

Danielle said...

I was going to buy shoes like that the other day when I was at the Salvation Army. I kinda regret not buying them..

Couture Carrie said...

Really cute look!

xoxox,
CC

Leah said...

a good friend of mine came to visit me last weekend and she shows up all "oh check out this bag my grandma was going to give to goodwill"...only a little vintage black gucci cross body bag...i died. i don't think she fully appreciated it's godliness (not a word?)


and i wish i was as minimalist as you regarding my bag. im carrying around 3 books at the moment and god only knows what else.

LCL said...

wowza that TopShop bag is nifty.

clairegrenade said...

ahhhh those shoes <33333

and yes! save a bottle save a life!

Anonymous said...

I'm an idiot then.

chloe said...

ohhh, I really like your sweater!
and yeah, I never carry around a ton of stuff either. It's such a waste of energy.

adrienne said...

haha i totally have pretty much the same view on toting bags. i keep it to a minimum. but mainly because i get back-checked everytime i leave my work so i dont want to have to spend like 5 minutes shuffling through all the crap!

FASHIONconfectionairy said...

I agree on the fact that i would never lug around lots of makep and that only idiots buy things you get for free.
XOXOXO
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

La Mode is Rad! said...

Nice shoes.

KD said...

I have never commented before because I am not a frequent visitor but GOOD GOSH I adore your wallet!