Tuesday, July 21, 2009

What's in JGIWC's handbag



I always think these are fun, don't you?

I've been carrying my Longchamp Le Pliage handbag. Here's what's in it, clockwise starting at top center.



The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. I've been wanting to read this for months. It's sort of a bizarre stream of consciousness, but I appreciate it.

Kate Spade small Henrietta cosmetic bag. Mine is in the lobster print from two summers ago. I love this print; I also own the top and handbag in it.

A ten dollar bill. Forgot to put it back in my wallet after hopping out of a cab this morning.

Verizon Wireless gift card. I've had this since buying my phone in November! It has only $2 left on it, but it won't let me use it for anything more than that.

Vera Bradley change purse in Hope Toile. I bought matching ones for my Nana and I.

iPod Nano in pink.Too pretty for a case or cover.

Starbucks napkin. You can always find at least one of these in my bag.

BlackBerry Curve in pink. I don't go anywhere without this.

Ponytail holder. My hair is really too short for a pony these days, but I feel incomplete without at least one of these on me.

Mighty Bright book light. Oftentimes I'll be at my boyfriend's place, and he'll fall asleep before I do. This way, I can read without bothering him.

Kate Spade Tarrytown Taryn wallet.This is my small wallet. I switch between this one and a continental Gucci.

Orbit Strawberry Mint gum. Yum, yum, yum.

Fake mustache from a gumball machine. Long story.

19 comments:

Dollface said...

I love this.. you always have the cutest posts! xxxoo

Kate said...

I love this post!

The Didion book is one of my absolute favorites -- it makes me cry every. single. time. She writes SO beautifully!

GingerSnap said...

This is a darling idea for a post...I might just have to copy you later this week!

...and the mustache...yeah. Let's here that story...

Victoria said...

great post, I always find it interesting to see what people have in their bag.

AKM said...

The Starbucks napkin made me giggle, because I have an impressive collection as well. My car, my purse, my office...all littered with the little tan-and-green things! Hee!

You never know when you're gonna need a fake mustache, right? Heh heh.

Gracie Beth said...

I carry the same purse but in black!

GP said...

I like your preppy lobster cosmetic bag.

This Minneapolis Life said...

What a fun post!! I have a Mighty Bright too and I love it. I usually have to read in order to fall asleep and this is a lifesaver when Scott is asleep before me!

LPC said...

It's a bizarre stream of consciousness? Honey, I don't mean to be harsh here. But that book is an attempt by a gifted writer to write the unspeakable. You are young. You have no way of knowing, so can be granted an exemption. Life is rarely lived in well-organized prose.

JGIWC said...

I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone with my thoughts on the book. I have a lot of respect for Didion. I happen to think that my own stream of consciousness is bizarre as well. It absolutely was not a negative comment, simply my opinion.

MCW said...

Your bag is so neat! I always have tons of crap in the bottom of mine...random change, gum wrappers, etc. Maybe I should so a summer bag cleaning...

LPC said...

It's OK.

CJM said...

Teds,
This post is yet further proof of our kindredness.
1) We both rock the Pliage.
2) We both love lobsters.
3) We both have read TYoMT by Didion.
4) We both have VB accessories.
5) We both have iPods in pink.
6) We both have the BB curve, mine with a pink cover.
7) We both always have ponytail holders on us.
8) I always need a booklight to get me through The Bunny's sleepiness, since I'm also an insomniac who needs to read to sleep.
8) I ALMOST BOUGHT YOU A FAKE MUSTACHE FROM A GUMBALL MACHINE IN DUMBO but then thought you'd think it was too weird. Shame on me.

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Also, I miss you today. Hope you are feeling better.
Cxx.

Billie Anne said...

I was just thinking about doing one of these posts when I saw yours! I love that Kate Spade lobster print as well, I was shocked to find the round cosmetic case in it at the KS outlet the other day. The Didion book looks really interesting, I may have to check it out!

Canadian Preppy said...

Great post! I just love getting a peek inside other people's handbags.

The Pink Tutu said...

I have this same light blue Longchamp! It's so great for just throwing all the essentials in it. I am loving that Kate Spade wallet and makeup bag.

Kate said...

The Kate Spade lobster bag is so cute!

I think I am going to get a BB Curve. Everyone who has one loves it!

Polka Dots & Protein Bars said...

I have the exact same giftcard, and it drives me up the wall.

Miss Janice said...

The Starbuck's napkin cracks me up!