In my younger years I was quite the Tomboy. I wouldn't be caught dead carrying a purse of any kind. Well, I did get caught up in the ever so popular Coach wallet phase of the 90's, but take notation of the the word, 'wallet'. Now that I'm in my mid-twenties, I've come to realize that I have more than a divalicious liking toward huge purses. Fashionable, overly large purses portruding with a Scoops daily essentials (cell phone, Ipod, Carmex, lotion, etc.) just reeks of status and importance. Here in Scoopsville, large purses are known as "Big Bodies". Just like when your parents take the big body car to church or special events, the big body bag lives by the same rules. The big body serves so many purposes it's ridiculous, here are a few:
1. No matter how busted you are looking on a lazy Saturday, i.e., your favorite raggedy sweats and head scarf, as long as you throw on your big body you can walk into any store looking like a star.
2. You never have to buy overpriced popcorn and snacks at the movies ever again! Big bodies allow you to damn near fit a Foreman grill inside, so you can stop by your nearest corner store and stuff your favorite movie goodies into the bag and have a feast on the cheap.
3. If any snobby store attendant tries to get snippy with you as if you can't afford something, all you have to do is use your big body as leverage and say,"B--- did you happen to glance at this bag I'm carrying? I can buy you and this raggedy ass store!" Indeed, you may only have enough money to buy a small fry on the dollar menu, but who'd ever guess?
4. Random unwanted encounters. Dammit, here comes Aquanetta, the gossip queen from your old high school. Luckily, you just came from the hair salon and you are carrying your big purse. Now the only gossip that Aquanetta can relay is,"Dang, gurrrl, I saw so and so in the store and she was looking like a kept woman. She must be dating a drug dealer or something." Now, Who doesn't want that kinda gossip?
Ok, now that you've completed Big Body Bag 101, here are a few cute purses that I've recently come across. Right now, I'm feelin' satchel style bags. Satchels are classy and sophistcated, perfect for the 20-somethin' year old. Let's start with the DKNY Mixed Media Satchel, priced at $160 (Shown at the top of page). This bag is precious. It will make for a good business meeting purse. Throw this bag on with a nice pant suit and heels and you will walk into the office looking like the HBIC.
1. No matter how busted you are looking on a lazy Saturday, i.e., your favorite raggedy sweats and head scarf, as long as you throw on your big body you can walk into any store looking like a star.
2. You never have to buy overpriced popcorn and snacks at the movies ever again! Big bodies allow you to damn near fit a Foreman grill inside, so you can stop by your nearest corner store and stuff your favorite movie goodies into the bag and have a feast on the cheap.
3. If any snobby store attendant tries to get snippy with you as if you can't afford something, all you have to do is use your big body as leverage and say,"B--- did you happen to glance at this bag I'm carrying? I can buy you and this raggedy ass store!" Indeed, you may only have enough money to buy a small fry on the dollar menu, but who'd ever guess?
4. Random unwanted encounters. Dammit, here comes Aquanetta, the gossip queen from your old high school. Luckily, you just came from the hair salon and you are carrying your big purse. Now the only gossip that Aquanetta can relay is,"Dang, gurrrl, I saw so and so in the store and she was looking like a kept woman. She must be dating a drug dealer or something." Now, Who doesn't want that kinda gossip?
Ok, now that you've completed Big Body Bag 101, here are a few cute purses that I've recently come across. Right now, I'm feelin' satchel style bags. Satchels are classy and sophistcated, perfect for the 20-somethin' year old. Let's start with the DKNY Mixed Media Satchel, priced at $160 (Shown at the top of page). This bag is precious. It will make for a good business meeting purse. Throw this bag on with a nice pant suit and heels and you will walk into the office looking like the HBIC.
If you are the HBIC and makin' major paper, scoop up the MICHAEL, by Michael Kors Harness Flannel Satchel priced at $398. Me being fairly (smirk) artistic and not afraid of a little color and preppiness, find this bag to be quite appealing. I think this bag is perfect for the creative director. I understand that everyone doesn't have that salaried job yet, but you can still purchase a big body for cheap. Take for example, the BP Accessory Network 'Erin' Satchel priced at $20. This bag comes in black, red, grey, and patent leather. It's simplistic with a hint of vintage and can easily be spruced up by tying a fancy scarf or sparkly charm around one of the hooks.
This is a nice big body for a lightweight, fun outing, like bowling, or a boredom trip to Target.
This is a nice big body for a lightweight, fun outing, like bowling, or a boredom trip to Target.All of the purses featured in the article can be found on Nordstrom's website. Happy purse shopping!
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