Instead I just wanted to show you my new satchel, which really is a mad bag. Who could resist imagery which combines a pink typewriter with a selection of colourful birds and a couple of nests? On a bag?
I bought it to replace my old one which also had an avian theme.
A woman I'd never met before admired it once. “I love the picture!” she said, on seeing the robin. “But I don't like what it's made of ,” she then added in a strongly disapproving tone. Actually, it's not real leather, it's faux leather... but I wasn't about to get into a debate about it with a woman who had clearly overdone the peroxide at one time but not recently enough to disguise her black roots. Faux blonde? Ooh, catty!
Faux leather eventually flakes, though; hence the need for a new bag, which is also faux, but very truly mad. As mad as a bag of birds.
I'da told that **** it was made out of the skins of kittens or of old cows that didn't know when to mind their own business.
ReplyDeleteWho are these people and where do they get off.
Be like...I don't know, goin' down the river on Sunday morning..."That's a nice fish but you're going to hell for catching it on Sunday."
That kinda stuff just crawls all over me.
Swanky bag though.
Haha! I wish I had the balls to do that!
DeleteBut yes, it's that self-righteous thing that gets me. Everyone's entitled to their opinions but, in my opinion, not to put other people down about theirs. Particularly if they're misinformed - how ironic!
I'm currently on the lookout for a courier bag, or similar over the shoulder number. I'd be chuffed to snag one as cool as yours.
ReplyDeleteIf I see a swanky man-bag I'll be sure to let you know!
Deletewhat a lovely blogg, I found you over at Yves :) nice to meet you and I look forwards to more posts :) xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah and welcome! Thanks for your lovely kind comment :-)
DeleteNice satchel, C. Bags play a big part in some folks lives - in a house full of women I'm constantly falling over them. I prefer pockets but they just are not big enough - and they rarely come in fancy designs.
ReplyDeleteAh, I often wonder how men can manage without bags! Pockets are fine to a point aren't they, but then ideally they need to be button-down too or inside a jacket and then what do you do on a hot day when you're out in your shirt-sleeves? I mean, surely every man needs somewhere a bit more spacious to put their keys, mobile phone, wallet and lippy....
DeleteWell, I'm very fond of the big leg pockets on my numerous pairs of 'cargo pants'. With careful planning, most things can be stored there. The reason I prefer winter to summer is that I can always wear a jacket with plenty of pockets.
DeleteCargo pants are great - you're like a human suitcase!
DeleteHmmm... self-righteous vegans... my feathers are ruffling at the mere thought! It's very counterproductive for a start and, as you say, some things are just plain rude. I choose not to meat but I really hate being labelled a 'vegetarian' these days because of all the negative assumptions!
ReplyDeleteOnce had some new neighbours who very right-on in all those respects and I made the fatal mistake of offering them tea and biscuits not long after they'd moved in. They could have just politely said "no thanks" but instead judgements were made over where the biscuits were bought from! They moved away from Suffolk soon after, having decided it was too 'meaty'!
Give me a Tesco bag any time!
ReplyDeleteWell, they do make some very pretty 'Bags For Life'...
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