Cinnamon Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 My gorgeous new Kipling has just arrived from the USA,which has meant an immediate emptying of my old one,to fill up the new one for its first outing this morning Amoungst all the usual stuff one may expect to find in a handbag,I also found.... 27 reciepts 4 Mastercard bills (all paid!) 3 Vodafone bills a Mini toothpaste 3 packs of handbag sized tissues 2 packs of handbag sized wet wips,both dried out 4 packs of Paracetamol 4 packs of indigestion relief,all out of date 5 individual tisses of Jungle Formula insect repellant 2 builders pencils 5 lipsticks/lip glosses A sunglasses repair kit 1 nail varnish,in a colour I never wear,all clumpy 6 store loyalty cards for shops I never frequent 2 ceral bars,still wrapped,out of date 3 packs of Lockets ...........and 38 Euros. Last went overseas 2 years ago No wonder my bag was so heavy But you can't say I am not well prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 wow yep, good reason for a heavy bag so, whats this new kipling like then????? photos please cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oi....that is my handbag you are rummaging through, surely, missus. No peeping in my diary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I do a monthly handbag clear out for this very reason, and I only use a small Radley When I used a big bag it was carnage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 I can't get a picture as its very new,only available in the USA & eBay won't allow you to click & copy photos any more. But its my usual style,Defea, but in a gorgeous metallic grey/blue fabric. Its really lovely I find I nees a medium sized bag just for all the reusable shoppers I need ta carry around with me,to use instead of plastic bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 So pleased it isn't just me that lugs her life around in her handbag! In mine I have: 1. Too many receipts to count 2. Too many used train tickets to count 3. Nappy 4. Nappy bag 5. Purse 6. Umbrella 7. Lip gloss 8. Lip balm 9. Hand cream 10. Ibuprofen 11. Lemsip sachet 12. Tissues and more tissues 13. Library cards 14. Hair band 15. Hairbrush 16. Diary 17. 4 pens (one which doesn't work) 18. Chewing gum 19. Sore throat sweets 20. Tampax 21. Name badge x 2 22. Envelope containing money off coupons 23. Car keys 24. House keys 25. Deoderant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 What no Aubiose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Actually,I did find 2 small bit of Aubiose in the bottom of mine too I also carry normal stuff like purse,hand cream,sunglasses,phone & medical bits. Thank goodness my Defeas are Tardis like & can hold heaps,in their many pockets. A handbag can NEVER have too many pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Don't even go there - I normally find at least 1 bit of lego and a small matchbox car plus many squashed out of date snacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 No lighbulbs? Mother always has a lightbulb (normally from the fridge) that she needs to buy a new one of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Actually,I have one on my desk,ready to go into my handbag Its from Cleos lit mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Hahaha...That's an impressive amount of 'stuff' in your handbag there Sarah. I had a quick peep in my bag before I went out and unloaded various things: A proof of posting receipt, (the items got there 2 weeks ago). More receipts Some letters Cleanser 4 pens A kitkat wrapper A notebook Some shopping vouchers And a rota for the job I no longer have...Hmm, really should have chucked that out 2 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 When I used to use public transport, I carried an A to Z for Birmingham as well as all the usual junk. The bag weighed a tonne but the A to Z gave it shape Now everything is minimal, and when I go shopping from work at lunchtime, if I haven't got a cross body bag on, I leave my house and car keys, plus driving licence, locked in my desk and my desk key on a lanyard around my neck (and mobile in pocket) as several members of staff have been mugged, it's not a good area. I generally don't carry anything with my address on if I have house keys with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Wow - my handbag already weighs a ton empty - I can just about manage to carry a credit card and a spare tissue in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 saw my friend this afternoon and she has one of those Moshe bags from the shopping channel, with the changeable outer bit, and it is............ Nice!! i was really suprised how good it looks and how well made!! I meanwhile need a new hippy bag, to fill with all sorts of dross, same as usual. Cant have a posh one, it'd show up my tatty wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Last weekend whilst on my jaunt to St Helier I downsized my chicken bag to this Fat Face bag http://www.fatface.com/Mini-Nylon-Crossbody/invt/24507# and i got rid of loads of junky stuff which was inside & I've been hauling around with me for the last couple of years Liberation!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 wow, I love the chicken bag I must say - your cat doesnt seem all that impressed i like your new bag too cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I got my first Kipling bag a couple of weeks ago and love it - also meant I had to clear out my old bag, a lovely Jane Shilton one but sadly it had seen better days - so the new one is still junk free at the moment. I currently have in it : mobile i-pod purse inhaler epipen 4 lipsticks mirror repeat prescriptions dog poop bags 2 pens and it has a great cord for keeping my keys on so I'll never lose them in the depths again Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Oh yes the elusive lightbulb - because I am incapable of remembering what they look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 My daily commute bag used to weigh two stone. Now I try to stick to keys, phone, purse, notebook and pen, mini shopping bag, hairbrush, wonderbalm, mints, antibac spray and sunglasses. What's the deal with a Kipling? I'm not a bag addict so I am imagining it looking like a Kipling bakewell tart with a handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Kiplings are brilliant. They come in a large range of colour,& have a grey lining,so you can easily see whats in there 9so no excuses!) They are made of an ultra light but strong fabric,which is sturdy enough to hold its shape & is machine washable. They also do a massive range of stlye,sll with heaps of pockets & useful features to keep all your stuff together. There are matching purses & wallets too. I have about 9 of them,ranging from huge weekend bags to really small cross body bags. My favourite,the DEFEA is as far as I am concerned the ultimate handbag,& I now have it in 4 colours.....my new everyday metallic blue, a bright turquiose for holidays,a deep pink which is nice in the winter & ggod old black for funerals. I love my Kiplings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I love the little monkeys on the side .....I want want want one of the mumma & baby ones, though apparently according to a friend who owns a bag shop they don't sell those on their own, you have to buy one of the little bags to go with it £25 plus for a key ring Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 ...............you can often buy the keyrings on ebay,Sha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 ...............you can often buy the keyrings on ebay,Sha I have just trawled through 11 pages of Kipling bags and monkeys......we are now watching about 100 of them DH will be so happy to see all these little monkeys appear on his watching list Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 I got a couple for the girls Christmas Stockings last year They are so cute,& you can make them suck their thumb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
