I’ve always thought you could learn a lot about a woman by looking inside her handbag. Is she a hoarder holding on to old bus tickets and receipts, or is she all business carrying just the essentials?
It seems it’s not just a bag’s inner contents which expose a woman’s personality. Her purse of choice is just as revealing, writes Australian author Kathryn Eisman in her new book How to Tell a Woman By Her Handbag.
So what does your bag say about you? Read on to find out!
Hermes Kelly Bag Lady
Kelly carriers are showstoppers, the kind of folks that demand attention. She might have been born into privilege, or married into it, or she may have just hustled her way to the top. No matter how she got there, right now these chic femme fatale is at the top of the fashion food chain.
Pros: A walking, talking style icon
Cons: These icy-cold princesses need to remember style is less important than soul
Logo Luggage Lady
Her travel bag may cost more than your entire vacation, but that’s the point. For this bag lady, watching the envy on your face is half the fun of traveling. You’ll see her wearing dark shades to avoid the paparazzi and flying first class. But don’t be fooled. While logo girl aspires to greatness, she’s paying for all that flash. Still, all that dazzling confidence is alluring.
Pros: Can “work it” like a pro
Cons: A tendency to spend more time networking than real working
Quilted Chanel Lady
There are two types of quilted Chanel fans. The first is the original: a genuine classic with the sort of ladylike elegance we see in old Hollywood films. Then there is the new breed: young girls who’ve seen everyone loves a lady, and aspire to be just that. No matter their age, quilted Chanel women are the type who head committees, wear pearls, eat gourmet dishes and ooze refinement.
Pros: Always appropriate in any situation
Cons: So perfect, she’s dull and boring. All those airs and graces are rarely as fascinating as the real Quilted Chanel lad
Ethically Chic Bag Lady
The ethically chic bag lady shuns exotic leathers for eco-friendly bags. She buys organic groceries, loves pilates, and is always smiling. This modern hippie is giving to her friends and the planet, well most of the time. But if those energy-efficient bulbs ruin the look of her lamps, she might have to give them a miss!
Pros: Inspired a generation to realise green is the new black
Cons: Will buy organic water, but doesn’t remember to recycle the bottle
French Basket Lady
French basket ladies are old-school, drinking full-fat cappuccinos and cooking her own meals rather than eating out. She’s earthy and glamorous all at once, radiating a mix of sensual femininity and motherly warmth. Her natural sense of style and ability to judge characters endears to all.
Pros: Knows the way to a man’s heart really is through his stomach
Cons: Men want to make her their wife, and their mistress!
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