I used to think that I had to carry everything with me at all times. Giant purses were the way to go, and at one point in my life, that made sense. When I was working at Pier 1 and going to GW’s Institute for Documentary Filmmaking, I lived out of my Reptar backpack or a giant tote, depending on what my plans were.
At any given time, I had my regular planner, my film school planner, a notebook, assignments for school, at least one change of clothes, a water bottle, a box of granola bars, a toothbrush, face wipes… I don’t even think that covers it. I spent a lot of time crashing on couches and air mattresses and changing into my work clothes in my car. I was running on cold brew, adrenaline, Roti, and cheap wine. It was fun, it was exhausting, it was chaos.
I still, to a point, thrive on chaos, but it’s a more structured chaos. My work bag is still stuffed with probably more than I need, but I actually have a work life balance where, once upon a time, I had none. I definitely pair down for my weekend baggage, leaving the giant bags at home and preferring a small purse with one (1) lip gloss, a wallet, my phone, and maybe a portable charger if I’m going to an event where I know we’ll be taking lots of pictures.
I think clutch bags are great accessories for when you’re going somewhere with one location- I wouldn’t take one for a day of shopping, but definitely to brunch or a wedding. As someone who never knows what to do with her hands/ arms in pictures, they give me something to hold. And they’re little pieces that can make a big statement. You’re also not lugging around anything you don’t really need.
Personalized Fine Leather Clutch
Black and White Hair on Hide Clutch
Evil Eye Clutch
Navy Camouflage Leather Clutch
Monogram Tortoise Clutch
Metallic Leather Bag
Monogram Clutch Bag
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