New Purse!

Yesterday I received a beautiful thing in the mail. I received a new purse and matching wallet I had ordered online. Here's all the gorgeousness (mind the cat tail):



This is the Guess? Otilia Satchel, and Otilia Slim Clutch - both in the Rose Multicolor shade. Both of these items were bought during the Guess List members-only sale that happened a few weeks ago. The bags were at a reduced introductory price, and then I got another 20% off because they were new releases. So, I got both items for $137.18 before shipping, handling and HST. I think this is a pretty good deal, considering at full price, the Otilia Satchel is $150.00 before taxes, shipping and handling.

I love everything in my bag to match, so naturally this morning I went on a rampage to make sure everything I would put in the bag matched it (makeup bag, day planner, coin purse, etc.). I get an odd sense of relief knowing that everything I am carrying in the purse matches it. It would bother me if it clashed - seriously!

I love all of my Guess? purses, but this is probably my second favorite. I have another bag that is shaped much like this one, and is my absolute favorite purse ever. I'll save that for another post, though.

If you have any questions about this purse, or want to see better pictures, just let me know.

Want to order an Otilia Satchel of your very own? Visit the Guess? Canada website:
http://www.guess.ca/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

What's In My Purse?

I have a confession - I love to know what people have in their purse! I know I'm not the only one - because there's an entire webpage devoted to it! Here's the link:

http://fuckyeahwhatsinyourbag.tumblr.com/

I thought I would make my contribution to the What's in My Purse posts out there, and would share what I keep in my handbag.

First of all, here's a picture of it:



This is the "Dreamcatcher Small Hobo" by Guess?. I got this bag for a steal - I'm a Guess List member, and bought the bag during one of their members only sales. I got the bag for half-off - $45.00 before duty and taxes. What a bargain!

Normally, I like to have a big handbag, since it comes with me to work. I like to be prepared for everything, which means I tend to cart around a lot of stuff. A LOT of stuff. This is a small bag, which means I really have to reduce what I carry around in it. Here's what's inside:




- Pink faux-croc makeup bag (loaded with stuff...blotting paper, Tide-to-Go pen, kleenex, mascara, blister pads, bandaids, etc.)
- Patent Pleather Purple 'Enchanted' Guess? Wallet
- World Wildlife Fund Chequebook
- Not Pictured: Cellphone, a Blue Samsung Reclaim
- Peace & Love coin purse
- Gum
- My keys
- Ballmania Lip Balm
- Cucumber melon foam hand sanitizer
- Luck Bear Care Bear figurine (my good luck charm!)
- Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in 40 Berry Bella
- Wooden pill caddy
- U by Kotex tampon/liner container

I am a self-confessed handbag/purse junkie. I especially love Guess bags, since they're so pretty and affordable. I can honestly say that I don't really like Louis Vuitton - monogram is just not my thing. I do love Coach bags though...I just can't afford them!

As always, I am happy to answer any questions about anything in this post (or any of my others) if you've got any. Have any recommendations for purses for me? Please share - I would love to hear from you!