All About Handbags

Today, I share some of my handbag care and storage tips with you, along with a new giveaway. Watch the video below for more info on how you could win this bag by Michael Kors.

The built-in shelves in my closet are the perfect place to store bags and clutches, as well as cuffs and bangle bracelets. 

A couple of years ago, I started using dust covers to protect my bags. I also keep them stuffed with tissue so that they don't lose their shape. I am making smarter purchases now, so I will be keeping my bags for several years, which means I want to take care of them.

I store clutches in a drawer for easy viewing and to keep them free from dust.

This video shows how I organize what I carry in my bags to switch them out so easily. You will also learn how to enter to win the bag I am giving away on the 4th of July!

Congratulations, Pat Willoughby!

You are the winner of the Michael Kors handbag giveaway.

Wear It Wednesday, Handbags

"Why do you change your handbag so often?"

Some form of this question is asked so often, so I thought I would discuss handbags today on Wear It Wednesday.

My handbag is part of my outfit and not limited to utilitarian service. 

For evening or dressier events, I always slip only the items I will need into a small clutch that complements what I am wearing.

Most of my bags are arranged on this built in shelf in my closet.

 

This red bag from Tahari via T.J.Maxx is one of my favorites, but I never carry it if there is a chance of rain because it will spot. Taking care of my bags ensures that they will last for a long time. I keep most of them for years. 

Always store your bags stuffed with tissue paper so that they don't lose their shape. Keep all that tissue they wrap your clothes in when you shop to stuff your bags.

I don't carry a lot of things around with me. I keep small items such as dental floss, a small pair of scissors, a nail file, lip gloss, an ink pen, and a small note pad in a makeup bag. Business cards, lotion, keys, a small mirror, eyeglasses, phone, and a clutch style wallet are normally what you find in my bag.

This makes it easy to slip only what I need, including the lip gloss color that complements what I am wearing into a smaller bag for the evening or switch to a different one for the day.