https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126778 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:02:23 +0000 cindysmith 2126778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 handbags. One is an oversized blue leather Splendid bag, the other is the one I carry daily. I am still in shock over finding a brand new Celine Edge bag at the local goodwill, NWT, for $40. This bag may survive the apocalypse; it's made THAT WELL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126600 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:36:35 +0000 Helena 2126600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my past life, I had a collection of purses in different shapes, styles and colours, and would switch up to match my outfit. When I went to an office every day, I cleaned out my purse daily, so switching wasn't any extra effort really.</p> <p>In my current life, I'm a purse minimalist! I have a black one for winter (currently a faux suede and leather bucket bag from H&amp;M) and a cognac one for summer (currently a simple cross-body). I keep my wallet, car keys, phone, a pressed powder and a Clarins lip gloss in there. (and a mask and hand santizer now).</p> <p>I do have a few others purses (e.g. a small black crossbody from Pixie Mood; Lisa, that was your reco and it was an excellent one) that I will sometimes grab when they are more appropriate. Since I keep so little in there, switching out is not a big deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126469 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:57:53 +0000 Roberta 2126469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was very fun to read! Every year I try to travel a little lighter, especially I started walking to work most days. I begrudge every ounce. What I really like is a medium to large bag with very little in it. That way if I need a change of shoes or am bringing a book home with me, I have room. As others have mentioned, my wallet has gotten smaller and smaller. Right now I am carrying a wee leather cardholder with my driver's license, credit card, and my library card. I haven't had cash on me since March. Lip balm, a pen, a tissue, a mask, my phone, my keys. But, as others have mentioned, I have some personal tech to carry - hearing aids in a nylon case and their volume remote. Light weight, but they take up space. </p> <p>I like as much change in my bag as I do in my wardrobe, so I have many, in nylon and leather and canvas. I wish I had a summery bag in straw or something like that, but I haven't seen one I love. Yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126421 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:13:12 +0000 texstyle 2126421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a nice handbag but I don't switch out too often - usually just a few times during the year or maybe if I need to switch due to color coordinating for a few days. A good navy bag can get me through nearly every day since I tend to wear blue or denim so often - but I get bored so I like to change it up sometimes. When I DO switch I clear out every single item from the bag and move it all to the new bag and then stuff the other one with paper for storage and put it in a purse bag (they usually come with one and I have a few that I kept when I passed on used bags). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126395 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:48:54 +0000 whidbeygirl 2126395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m always searching for the perfect handbag which is ironic as I avoid carrying a bag if I can. These days it’s pants with back pockets for wallet and phone. A small crossbody bag or a small tote if it’s really needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126348 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:47:39 +0000 Anonymous 2126348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - EXACTLY. &nbsp;This is my issue as well. My bags are stored in my bedroom , which is as far away from the front door as it could be . &nbsp;I refuse to have a tray or bowl out on the bar top part counter &nbsp;or in the dining area with all of my stuff in it. &nbsp;I suppose the bedroom is the best solution . &nbsp;Right now, I operate the way Janet does with leaving things in my bag until I'm ready to change it, but that's where things start going missing . &nbsp;I decide I don't really need that particular makeup or extra shopping bag or whatever other thing it is ......and then it's not with me the next time I need or want it. Such major life problems ! &nbsp;</p> <p>Staysfit - I love the Loewe Puzzle bag - have always lusted after it in photos. What a terrific gift to yourself!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126295 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:14:00 +0000 lyn67 2126295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>iI didn't know about this thread so copy paste my the&nbsp; comment&nbsp; for Roxanna here, too:-).<br />"For summer I have given up on bags with any closure. I drive a lot and do not commute on public transport or walk crowdy places-but always carry a lot of stuff(don't even ask!!!) so I'm good with simple big shoulder totes for summer. Have them in a few colors black, cream, cognac, red and straw---but even non branded like they are(max Zara, or H&amp;M, etc...:-)) don't have the time/inspiration to change them daily...Changing bags is for my fanthasy life for sure, shame on me!!:-))</p> <p>ETA: Oh didn't know you asked about organisers, too. Tryed several types, but settled on this one, I use in an XL and beige (our forum member MaryK had so right-light color is a must!!!) from&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.chameleoninserts.com/">https://www.chameleoninserts.com/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>and I couldn't live without one now, it's several years old, and did keep up with all the chores needed.&nbsp;</p> <p>With all the zippeered and open pockets of the insert I still have +1 a transparent pouch for all my cochlear implant's tech and +1 one non transparent for the last some or so receipts... OMG! And on top of all, a waistbag for my phone. Surelly do have a problem!</p> <p>(Office stuff goes in another luggeage:-(()</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126265 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:15:52 +0000 Janet 2126265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In answer to Suz’s question: I don’t empty my bag when I get home. I don’t empty it until I’m actually ready to change it. So when I use the same bag for days on end, no wasted effort putting stuff back in it. I simply decide after I get dressed whether I will change bags from what I used the day before. Easy peasy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126234 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:12:01 +0000 Synne 2126234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: great question, where does all the unloaded purse items go? Instead of a full bag, I have a full mystery bowl on my kitchen counter Keys, change, cards etc.... I tell my self at least it's not a full messy drawer... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126229 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:55:03 +0000 Staysfit 2126229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I would not call myself a bag person per se but I do purchase very nice bags. For my 30th wedding anniversary I purchased a Loewe Puzzle bag. &nbsp;The puzzle bag wins in every way. &nbsp;I love it and use it almost every day most of the year and have done since its purchase almost exactly 3 years ago. &nbsp;It’s a perfect size, shape and configuration. &nbsp;The one drawback is its weight. &nbsp;In the summer, I switch to an Eric Javits faux straw bag. &nbsp;If I am traveling I use an MZ Wallace nylon bag, and I have several styles to choose from. &nbsp;For a work tote I am using an MZ Wallace Metro quilted bag. &nbsp;I also have a travel backpack made of nylon, and a small handbag for running errands. &nbsp;(So, when I go to work outside my house, I carry two bags, the tote and my handbag.).&nbsp;</p> <p>In my handbag: &nbsp;wallet, large sunglasses, &nbsp;lot of keys (cars, offices, files keys, house, and 2 key fobs (random number generators for work), two cell phones, an asthma rescue inhaler, migraine rescue meds, hand cream, small hand sanitizer (although I lost this recently....I think I lent it to DS), lip balm, band aids, tooth floss, small notepad, blue and black pen, phone chargers if needed, name tags on hanging neck string for two agencies, an extra folding reusable shopping bag and often a sun hat and or sunscreen. &nbsp;Sometimes a digital dictation device, &nbsp;Portable eyeglass wipes (for me and also for the youth I see). &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>In the work bag I carry my Laptop computer, portable WiFi jetpack, extra Ethernet cord, portable mouse, water bottle, lunch, legal notepad, file folio with paper copies of forms I use for work. &nbsp;A folding umbrella. &nbsp;An extra folding reusable shopping bag. &nbsp;I also store any extra shoes, gloves, hats or jackets in that bag.</p> <p>I basically carry my office with me! &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126210 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:25:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2126210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only use one. The others are mainly clutches plus one red handbag for the occasional red outfit matching. Load of rubbish in it! See photo. Chewing gum packet I never use, 3 packs of mints, a separate mint, band aids, ancient comb from 1985! Small mirror, wallet, hanky, one mask, glasses cleaning cloth, inhaler, pen, pack of wet ones. Electronic swipe house key.<br /> Phone goes in an inside pocket, car keys and garage door opener in an outside pocket. Current bag 6 months old, bronze.<br /> I don’t even need breath mints! I think I keep getting little sample packs that just lurk in there.<br /> Oh, and one card of paracetamol which might be acetaminophen to you, or Tylenol or something. A basic painkiller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126148 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:09:59 +0000 Suz 2126148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this idea of unloading the bag before and aft. I mean, if I ever go out again, ha!&nbsp;</p> <p>But where would I do this unloading? I would need an unloading station or drawer, and it would make sense to have that near where I keep my bags, but I am (currently) keeping all my bags in the bedroom, which is at the back of the house, and first I have to get my shoes off...it's feeling complicated. Hmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway...it's not a bad plan. Here are the little pouches and things I'd be moving....plus sunglasses (in a case) and keys. And tissue. Oh, and PHONE.&nbsp;</p> <p>But also, sometimes -- water bottle, notebook, ipad, computer....sweater or jacket...you get the gist.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126137 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:52:46 +0000 Janet 2126137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, as others have said, my bags are going unused for now. And I’m a little sad about it because I have some great ones that I was looking forward to using in summer. </p> <p>I do switch bags depending on outfit — not necessarily daily but it’s always a quick switch. Literally less than a minute to dump out the contents, do a quick cleanup of any stray gum wrapper or shopping list, and pop my stuff in the new bag. Changing bags frequently means that my bags tend not to get cluttered with crap. </p> <p>This photo shows what goes in my purse on a normal day, if these were normal times. The bag is the nylon silver RM backpack. In it goes:</p> <p>- small Longchamp wallet (must be 7 years old and still going strong)<br /> - business card case (a repurposed Inherited antique cigarette case)<br /> - keys (car fob and keys for studio, house, and rental property<br /> - eyeglass case (I’m always wearing one pair - either sunglasses or regular glasses — to leave the house, so the case holds the other pair<br /> - pouch with necessities like gum, eyeglass repair kit, comb, lipstick, hand cream, ponytail holder, etc)<br /> -phone (not pictured)</p> <p>I can also often fit in a book, iPad, or bottle of water, as needed, depending on the bag I carry. </p> <p>I have a nice collection of bags, but probably way too many old clutches, which I just don’t use much anymore unless they convert to a shoulder bag or crossbody with a strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126133 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:41:23 +0000 DonnaF 2126133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have quite a few bags and totes for meetings; sigh. Life became easier and I used more of my bags once I took a long hard look at what I actually USED and what I carried as a security blanket.</p> <p>I pack my small wallet that had a place for change and a number of slots. I also pack a small pouch, phone, keys, now a mask, and sometimes my reading glasses. I have a pen in each bag to keep them from migrating (5 in one bag; 4 in none) but I need to think whether I need to carry any at all. If the weather is other than really hot, I will pack a pair of fingerless gloves due to my Reynaud’s.</p> <p>I keep my lists on my phone with a separate list for each market. Concluded that I never comb my hair, need one lippie at most, one flosser, tiniest of pill holders, and a few other tiny minor things. I stopped carrying emery boards and a mirror. I really need to rethink whether to pack a small container of Cerave because I never think to use it while out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126020 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:55:01 +0000 Mainelady 2126020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love handbags nd at one time had a vast collection and chat them out frequently. I culled through them, kept my favorites and added a couple of others I had been wanting, I have a couple that I rotate through seasonally.<br />&nbsp;Well that was true until the coronavirus arrived. Now my handbag sits on a dresser. When I must go out for errands, I take a very small zip wallet that holds my license, a credit card and a little cash. It fits in a pocket. If I am picking up mail, I take a Maine Seabag tote to collect the mail and packages. I don’t like this at all. This method is pure function and no fun.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp;I look forward to the day I can carry my big bags again!<br /><div>&nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2126008 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:03:04 +0000 Gigi 2126008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm attracted to bags, but TBH, I just don't have the patience to be switching stuff in and out. I often run late too, so even if I had it down to a science I still wouldn't have time for it.</p> <p>I have four bags, two medium sized, and two smallish ones. I have been using the same bag for over a year (one of the medium ones; the black one below). It has just enough room for what I carry: wallet, pouch with odds and ends like moisturizer and sanitizer, sunglasses in hard case, lip gloss, phone, tissues, and mask.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2125987 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 03:03:51 +0000 Jaime 2125987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting. We could make up a new personality type system based on bag use! I tend to switch between 2 and 3 for a phase (not season but mood related), but might bring in something new at any point. I carry wallet, tissues, keys, phone, lip balm, ricola drops (addicted), mask/s, hand sanitzer and reusable shopping bag or two. I just take it out and put it in the next bag - which I could never choose the night before because it is mood and outfit dependent. If I am feeling lazy or very rushed I just don't switch. We can call my personality type moody yet routine oriented. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2125977 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:55:01 +0000 Roxanna 2125977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I will be absolutely no help at all. Usually when I go to work, I look like I need a Sherpa to climb Everest - large leather tote bag, smaller leather bag, lunch bag, blazer, shoes I’m going to change into at work, gym bag... honestly, it’s all a bit ridiculous and I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve left my laptop at home and had to run home before a meeting. </p> <p>Now I try to have a bin by the door where I chuck my essentials for the next day, as well as a sticky note in the closet that says ‘do you have your... wallet, keys etc etc’</p> <p>In summer I use a powder blue RM bag identical to Suz.</p> <p>I just invested in a luxury bag before Covid hit that I was excited to carry...I will have to rethink the bag/purse situation when work starts up again. I think the pouch idea sounds best of I could get myself to stick to it... and you are right that I probably don’t need a long wallet anymore. (FWIW, I change to a shorter wallet in summer that fits in my RM bag, so your hubby can laugh at both of us ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2125975 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:51:05 +0000 Kate 2125975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because I do switch bags, I have pared down the amount of stuff I carry to this: Chapstick, tiny mirror, tissues, pen, card case with ID, Metro card and debit and credit card, phone, and now mask. On the way out the door I toss in whatever lippie I’m wearing that day and pick up a pair of sunglasses from the bowl by the front door. Makes switching bags easy.</p> <p>These days I’m not switching bags at all and am using a crossbody pouch that I picked up from Uniqlo before the pandemic. I have two—one in olive and one in navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season/page/2#post-2125974 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:41:33 +0000 Bijou 2125974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am like Angie and tend to switch out my bag daily and use most of my bags throughout the year. On rainy days I only use more robust bags. My make up (lipstick, face powder and hair comb) is in a pouch, phone, I have a small wallet, pouch for carry bag, sunglasses and tissues. Changing up daily means I don’t carry too much junk like old receipts. I won’t buy bags that don’t fit my phone, that is the one essential item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125972 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:29:58 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2125972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep a lot of stuff in my car, honestly. For work I try not to carry a bag, so I don’t have to wait to get it checked when my shift is over. If I’m carrying a lunch it’s just in a plastic grocery bag. I have a small wallet that fits in my pocket and that, lip balm, my keys and my phone all fit in jeans pockets for work. </p> <p>Crossbodys were my go to for dressier occasions and outfits with no pockets and they’re still what I gravitate toward. I’ve got 10-15 of them but most are from Target or similar. I have a small zip bag with toiletries that migrates from bag to bag, along with wallet, keys, phone, and any notebooks or my kindle I might need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125971 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:19:34 +0000 Synne 2125971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have started doing what Runcarla does. As soon as I get home, I empty my bag and place everything back in it's proper home. And hang my bag fresh and (semi-)cleaned back in the closet. No more mysterious lint, lost keys, dried out lipstick, forgotten half eaten candy bars and the likes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125969 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:03:11 +0000 Anonymous 2125969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 bags I'm using now, my cognac MK and my medium size peacock purse. I carry a little RFID wallet for cards, my phone, keys, "lady of childbearing age" supplies, sunglasses, packable shopping bag, mask, and hand sanitizer.<br /> Little samples of makeup, hairbrush and everything else stay in the car.<br /> When I have to work in the office though, it's a different story. I carry a distressing amount of stuff with me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125968 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:55:36 +0000 Brooklyn 2125968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do what Carla does - I unload my bag when I get home. When I go out again, I load it up again as I leave. That way it’s easy to take a new bag. I carry phone, card holder (I’ve abandoned wallets), hair comb, lipstick, mask, hankie, sanitizer, sunnies. Plus shopping bags if I’m going shopping. For dog walking I have separate bags but I switch those out too (but then I don’t bother taking as much eg the comb and lipstick).<br /> I do sometimes have to search for “lost” lipsticks. Sometimes they hide from me at the bottom of the bag and they end up staying there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125966 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 2125966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s interesting how covid has changed how we use our bags , or not ! When I’m out working , I use a large tote for catalogues and an iPad , then chuck my personal stuff into that tote - either in a smaller purse or just as is . Adding a hard case for sunglasses , hand sanitizer and something to hold a mask , reading glasses and a container of water - it all get to be a bit much . First step for me will me to force myself into the small pouch system , and into setting up a tray on which to empty my purse each day . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125958 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:53:19 +0000 Barbara Diane 2125958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last several months I have only left the house for walks, urgent doctors appointments and short car rides (to a mailbox, having something put in our trunk).</p> <p>I don't consider myself a bag person, but one time when I hadn't been out of the house, I seriously pondered changing my bag to match my outfit (navy bag, black outfit) when I was only going to be out of the house for a 10-15 minute car ride to the mailbox and back. Literally no one but DH would see me, and goodness knows, he wouldn't notice. When I take a purse to the doctors it's like seeing an old friend.</p> <p>During walks my husband has been carrying a small backpack with my stuff in it. At first it was in a small crossbody, then the crossbody was in the backpack, and then it became evident that there was no need for the crossbody.</p> <p>Pre Covid I carried a LePilage. I have them in a light gray/blue, navy, and black. I carry the first two in spring/summer and sometimes fall, and the black in fall/winter. I have a large black quilted bag with a heavy gold chain strap that I wear for weddings and such. 2 nylon cross body bags for walks, and a lot of bags that very rarely see use, that are all small, older, and still in perfect shape. And a black Nordstrom nylon bag with red handles that cost $30, included a key ring strap and a pouch. I used to have 2 all black ones also, but I wore those out. I actually prefer them to the LePilage for everything except having space for books and sweaters, but I assume Nordstrom stopped carrying them when they realized that other bags were more profitable.&nbsp;</p> <p>I always forget to transfer what's in the interior pocket, usually my phone, when I change bags, which is why I tend to use one bag at a time.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125957 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:50:26 +0000 Preppy Pear 2125957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fun!<br /> I have two small crossbody camera type bags, two medium slouchy ones, and one large work tote. Happy with all five. I’d like more but I am picky and indecisive. Luckily, I am covered except for formal occasions.<br /> These days, I carry:<br /> Mask, cardholder/wallet, keys, sunglasses case, small bottle of hand sanitizer, phone.<br /> Pre-Covid, I carried a small makeup bag with a mini hairbrush, lip balm, and sunscreen and a few other supplies, but I’m not out long enough to bother to touch anything up or needing an ibuprofen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125954 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:41:42 +0000 kellygirl 2125954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I have been rotating between two crossbody bags every 3-4 months. I have a grey RM camera bag that I probably wore straight for a few years. The pebbled finish really helps keep it looking good. I almost donated an old fossil turquoise cross body but swapped out the strap and now I like it again. I've been using that for the last few months. I only have my key, a chapstick and my wallet in it. M-F I tuck it into my work bag--it really only comes out for grocery shopping these days.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125952 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:38:30 +0000 CarolS 2125952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be no help at all! As much as I admire other people's prtty bags, have no patience for the constant switching in my own life<br />.<br />I have two bags -- a big one and a small one. Both crossbody. Both black and very lightweight. Right now I have ditched my wallet and use the small crossbody bag for everything. It has my cards, keys, driver's licence, gloves, hand sanitizer, tissues. Usually lip balm. I used to always carry gum, but I don't feel like popping gum into my mouth while I'm out anymore...</p> <p>The big bag used to get especially heavy use when I traveled -- can stuff a lot more in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually have a couple of other small crossbody bags and a couple of evening bags, but they don't see a lot of use. And I have a woven tote if I use in summer (at least I used to) for carrying a few things back and forth from the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-in-your-purse-how-many-do-you-use-in-a-season#post-2125948 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:26:55 +0000 nemosmom 2125948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't be much help - I am not much of a bag person, and tend to only reach for a purse based on where I am going (clutch for dressy, laptop for work, etc.)</p> <p>I have a small wallet/card holder (about the size of my hand). I carry it, my phone, and my key fob in my jacket pockets in the cooler months, or in my laptop bag. I really only carry a small crossbody (Fossil voyager Small) in summer. In it I have the wallet, fob, Chubby lip pencil, pen, 4x6 paper. </p>