Woooowwww really???

 

**        22% Percent of women  would splurge on a handbag if they chose only one designer item.

** Only 9% would choose shoes

**        6 – Number of handbags the average woman owns

**       3 Pounds – weight of the average woman’s’ Handbag

**       1 in 10 Number of women willing to spend $150.00 or more on a handbag

**       $42.00 The average amount a woman spent on her last handbag

**       3 in 4 woman have a favorite handbag

 

Handbags and your personality

You know that you love your handbag, but what exactly does it reveal about your personality?      Here is a listing of handbag design and what they reveal about you!

  • Clutch - The clutch handbag is usually slim and elegant. Descretion is the keyword for this    & personality type!
  • Shoulder Bag - This bag usually has a long strap that is slipped over the shoulder allowing the wearer to get in and out of the handbag easily. This is the purse of choice for those on the go and woman who is ready to get down to business!
  • Duffle - The duffle bag was orginally a sports bag and could accomodate a change of clothes, balls, etc. the bag is for the woman that needs everything with her, but wants it to be secure.
  • Designer Bag -  The designer bag shows that you have money and don't mind spending it! The woman who carried this bag can take on the persona of the designer, becoming a rock star or a fashion model!
  • Bucket Bag - This  is the bag for the multi-tasker who carried lots of goodies. It shows that the bearer is practical.
  • Backpack Bag  - This accessory allows weight to be distributed more evenly and is for the woman who is ready to take on the world!

 

 

Whats in your purses?

The typical handbag of a typical
woman in 1945 contained:
 NOW....
One or two lipsticks
A compact (that won't close)
1 fresh handkerchief
2-3 crumpled handkerchiefs
A package of letters
The laundry bill
3 tickets from the cleaner
1 nylon stocking to be repaired
1 address book
1 pack of cigarettes
3 packs of matches
1 leather picture folder
All ration books (including expired ones)
Several cards with address of a furrier
2 scraps of paper with telephone numbers
1 hairnet
1 bottle of vitamins
3 samples of slipcovers
1 fountain pen
2 pencils
1 parcel of V-mail letters covering
several months held by a rubber band.		 ATM Card
Cell Phone / Blackberry
Change Purse
Checkbook
Crumpled Tissues
Hand Cream
Hair Brush
Keys
Lip Balm
Nail File
Makeup case filled to capacity
Pens
Wallet and credit cards
 

Vocabulary(:

 

(Purse) Handbag: n. A bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women).

(Purse) Pocketbook: n. A bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women).

(Purse) Knockoff: n. An unauthorized copy or imitation, as of designer clothing or designer purses.

(Purse) Pouch: n. A small bag often closing with a drawstring and used especially for carrying loose items in one’s pocket.

(Purse) Wallet: n. A flat pocket-sized folding case, usually made of leather, for holding paper money, cards, or photographs; a billfold.

(Purse) Carryon: n. A bag or basket containing personal items.

(Purse) Clutch: n. A woman’s purse that is strapless and carried in the hand.

(Purse) Evening bag: n : a handbag used with evening wear.

(Purse) Tote: n. A large handbag or shopping bag.

(Purse) Knapsack: n. A bag made of sturdy material and furnished with shoulder straps, designed for carrying articles such as camping supplies on the back.

(Purse) Satchel: n. A small bag, often having a shoulder strap, used for carrying books or clothing.

(Purse) Saddlebag: n : a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle.

(Purse) Holdall: n : a capacious bag or basket.

(Purse) Carryall: n. A large receptacle, such as a bag, basket, or pocketbook, used to carry things from one place to another.

(Purse) Billfold: n. A folding pocket-sized case for carrying paper money, small personal documents, and sometimes change.

(Purse) Notecase: n : A case for holding paper money.

(Purse) Attache: n. A slim briefcase with flat, rigid sides, hinges, and usually a lock.

(Purse) Briefcase: n. A portable, often flat case with a handle, used for carrying papers or books.

(Purse) Packet: n. A small package or bundle.

(Purse) Backpack: n : a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder.