Whenever someone holds my bag they always ask what I have in it as it is so heavy. I don't think that it's that heavy, but I do carry quite a lot with me as you never know what you might need. That and the fact that I can never be bothered to have a good clear out.
Well, today was the day when I thought enough was enough and finally I would have a look at what I have been carrying around with me for so long.
So here it is...my handbag and it's contents!
Before people judge me for having a Louis Vuitton, I want to state that I do not have lots of designer things, in fact I had wanted a LV bag for a long time and this was a first year anniversary present from my husband. I love this bag so much and it is my pride and joy. It is a Speedy 30 (in Monogram Canvas) which is the perfect size for me, I found the next size up to be too big, especially to use on a daily basis, whilst this one is just the right size for everything I want to have with me.
The following picture is an overview of the contents of my bag and as you can see I carry an awful lot of "stuff" around with me on a daily basis. Before you see inside, let me just say that this was not planned and the contents below is a true reflection of what's in my bag - I did not remove or add any items - what would be the point!
So this is what I'm currently carrying around with me - a tad too much I think - but if it fits, then why not! Let's have a closer look. I've broken the contents up so you can see the contents in more depth.
- Hall Soothers Throat Sweets in Cherry flavour (not my favourite but I had a sore throat recently and I was desperate), plus a wrapper
- Car key
- 10p in change - not sure why this was loose in my bag
- Freedent chewing gum - only one left
- House keys - also has a mini torch and a Disney key ring
- iPhone 3GS (looking rather dirty) and phone case
- Dior mirror (inside pouch)
- Weight Watchers Gold Membership card
- Mac Makeup bag (Graphic Garden collection, bought in San Francisco) - contents to be shown in a future post
- Kleenex Balm tissues - my favourite as they don't hurt your nose
- Old shopping list
- Receipt
- One of Olivia's toy rattles - just in case she wants to play
- Muslin cloth - for those sick moments
- Sainsburys coupon
- Hair clip
- Mac zip purse (Graphic Garden collection) - contents in a picture below
- Curtain hooks - we're putting up blackout curtains in Olivia's room
- Olivia's booties - they never stay on her feet
- Weight Watchers Eat Out guide - so I can try and keep to my diet if I eat out
- Louis Vuitton purse - Zippy Wallet in Monogram Canvas
- Receipt - JoJo Maman Bebe
- Compact hairbrush/mirror
- Glasses & case
- Little Brown Bag zip purse - contents below
- 3 pens - don't know why
- Weight Watchers Strawberry Hearts and Mint Humbugs (2 points for the whole box)
- Antiseptic throat spray - I've had a sore throat
- Glasses - cheap pair from Accessorize
- Weight Watchers points calculator
- Prescription ticket
- Mini Nivea deodorant
- Contains car key for our other car and loyalty cards for Tesco and Sainsburys
- Keys for my parents house
- 2 pairs of spare contact lenses
- Saline drops
- Kirby grips
- Hair clips
The picture below shows the layout inside my Louis Vuitton Zippy purse (this was a birthday present from Phil). I love this purse as it can hold so much. It can hold 12 cards although I tend to double mine up in places. It has an additional sections behind these on both side as well as a zipped compartment for coins in the middle and another section where you can put notes. It can also hold my iPhone, so you can use the purse as a clutch on nights out - which is one of the reasons why I wanted this one. It has the same Monogram Canvas pattern to match my bag.
So that is the contents of my bag. Like I have already mentioned, nothing was added or removed so this is a true reflection of what I carry around with me on a daily basis. There is a lot of items I know, but I always like to be prepared just in case I might need something. I would like to reduce the amount of things I carry, especially as Olivia is getting heavier to carry, this bag isn't really ideal. But I see this bag as an investment and something that I will have for a very long time.
