My Wallets & Handbag Accessories
No woman has ever said she has enough shoes, handbags, and might I say, handbag accessories, right? I mean, it’s totally acceptable to rotate through about 6 or 7 wallets if I can justify each of their uses, correct? Well, here is my attempt at justifying my collection of wallets, card cases, card holders, pouches, and even a passport holder. What is the point of a passport holder, can I ask? I’ve always wondered why one would need one, but they are certainly pretty!
WALLETS
I really only have two wallets that I use, and those change depending on the size of the bag that I use. Actually, make that three. The one I use the most is my in the Monogram Vernis Leather. This is a rather large, kind of heavy wallet and I can fit my whole life in it, including my cell phone if pressed. Since I use a tote bag 90% of the time, this is not a problem. It also has a sentimental value since Michael gave it to me to cheer me up when our first dog passed away. It didn’t cheer me up, but it was a very nice try! The second wallet was another gift from Michael-the . It’s significantly smaller in size than the Sarah but it still holds about the same amount inside. Finally, I also picked up the for when I travel. It allows me to pare down to the bare necessities but still has room for cash, a few credit cards, an ID window and even change.
CARD CASES
This next category is where things get a little out of control. There really is no way I can justify more than two of these, but hey, now that I have them all, I’m not going to get rid of them! My favorite of the bunch is the . It has six card slots (3 on each side) and a nice pocket at the top to fold up your cash. I’m all about having options, so I like having all those card slots. My next favorite is the , because, like it says in the name, the top zips up. It’s always nice to have a little extra security. Finally, I also have the because…because I bought it before I bought the one. And the one I have is pink. So there. There is one more card case that I can justify because it is a business card case. I got it at and I absolutely love it! It’s just the classic and they also have it available in a variety of colors on their site. Also, since a lot of you have asked, I’ve been ordering my business cards from Moo.com for years now. They’re a much better quality than other online options, and they now offer gold foil. They have a lot of great pre-made designs or you can custom make your own.
RANDOM ACCESSORIES
There are a few commonly used accessories that really don’t fall into a particular category. For instance, I did get a passport case with a recent GiGi New York order. I’m still not sure what the point of one of those is, but it looks pretty cool. I haven’t busted it out yet, but I’m hoping for some international travel to come my way soon! I also got an from GiGi New York. It’s not just a phone case, and it’s not just a wallet, so I decided to put it in the “random” category. I love that if I’m heading to the beach, pool, or going on a school run, this can handle everything I need for the short term. Finally, I had to include one “pouch”. I have had this Rebecca Minkoff pouch for years, and it holds all my beauty necessities in whatever bag I carry. It’s made out of the softest leather, and in a pinch, it can double as a clutch. I love options!
So that’s the collection…for now. What suggestions do you have? What purse gadgets/organizers/accessories do you have that you think I need to have? Please share!!