in my bag

I haven't done a post like this since LiveJournal (RIP), but I always enjoy seeing posts like this, personally (voyeur alert). This doesn't include everything; keys, gum, scribbled lists on crumpled papers, etc., it's all in there too. I tend to carry way too much stuff in my bag, and maybe after seeing this post you'll tell me, "AB, just get an e-book reader already." I know that I am well on my way to a shoulder injury.

In the summer I usually use a tote bag (tote bag shout-out!), but at the moment I'm using this leather tote that I got from ASOS. It's the prettiest blush colour, it's huge, and having the ability to carry it in different ways is helpful.

Clockwise from top left:
1. My own Wild Heart tote from Summerland, in case I stop to pick up a few groceries on the way home.
2. Urbanears headphones that I got new on eBay but often feel a bit weird/dorky wearing. They sound pretty good, though, at least to my non-audiophile ears.
3. Angora blend mittens from Joe Fresh in tan to camouflage the inevitable coffee spill. This post is a bit Joe Fresh-heavy but ever since the store opened on Queen, I've been stopping in a lot. Cheap (guilt-inducing) thrills.
4. Gold tone Casio watch that I would wear to hot yoga class so I could tell how much torture (just kidding but not really) was left, and even though I haven't been to yoga in a month I have yet to remove it from my bag. I am not much of a watch-wearer.
5. Phone, a.k.a. baby computer life organizer (I switched back to this mint case because the white cat case was getting a bit dirty).

6. O-Check notebook (I got this one on clearance at, oddly enough, Club Monaco).
7. What's up, peony obsession? This is a stack of photo prints from my Canon A-1 that I just had developed -- I got a lot of mileage out of those peonies.
8. Leather Erin Templeton card holder plus the most recent business card I had printed.

"Another day cloudy memory: at this moment I am drawing to remember or to erase."

9. Oh look, it's another one of our silk scarves. One of my favourite parts of making our own products is stealing stock for myself -- I am so greedy.
10. Karen Walker sunglasses, also from Summerland, although I will forever be kicking myself that I didn't get the tortoise frames.
11. Round leather pouch from Jessica Jensen. Every December Jessica Jensen, a local designer, has a holiday shop where I pick up small leather goods as gifts, but I kept this one for myself. It's perfect for subway tokens, since those always get confused for dimes when I store them with my change. Plus look at the thing. It's adorable.
12. I got something from Hetterson, finally. For now I'm using this "satchlet" for keeping Instax Mini pictures.
13. Olympus Stylus Epic camera currently loaded with Fuji Neopan film.
14. Wallet from Status Anxiety. I was excited when Status Anxiety offered to send me a wallet because a. the wallets are lovely, b. that name so great, and c. I love getting mail from Australia. This is the Audrey, and I know that Audrey & I will have a nice, long life together (Liss has one in pretty rose -- her post inspired this one, actually). I love it, love it.

15. Malin + Goetz eucalyptus deodorant. I've recently switched to deodorant rather than anti-perspirant, and I carry an extra with me just in case. I got this one after reading about it on East Side Bride. It works well, but it turned my skin a bit red, sadly. I keep it as a backup now. It's not exactly travel size but whatever.
16. Violet/Leather from my beloved OLO.
17. Hair things. These are all over the bottom of my bag (see below).
18. Emery board from Joe Fresh.
19. Cream lipstick in Tulip from Joe Fresh.
20. I bought myself a Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet (this one is "La fascinante") after watching this Lisa Eldridge video a few times and being hypnotized by it. It's a beautiful lipstick, it's true.
21. Aveda Hand Relief. It's winter, y'all. This is my favourite hand cream and I am in denial about the fact that this tube is nearly empty.
22. Face blotters from Muji. I always forget I have these.

The gold bobby pins are from COS, and the other two are from France Lux. These tiny things are very precious and I'm so afraid of losing them (I've already lost the other white -- or rather "mousseline" -- bobby pin & two others).

Top to bottom:
23. Jetoy cat diary + pen from Muji.
24. TIFF Lightbox program. I always vow to go there to see more movies, and it just... never happens.
25. A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene. I am trying to be the Chillest Bride Ever but I am prone to occasional irrational flare-ups of envy/frustration/stomach-curdling anxiety, so I got this hoping that it will help calm me down/remember to be reasonable and not crazy (about wedding things, anyhow).
26. IQ84 by Haruki Murakami (I've removed the dustjacket). A pity party: my schedule doesn't allow for much in the way of reading time, so I have to sneak in bits of it when I can. My subway ride to work is barely 20 minutes long which means I have been reading this excellent book maybe three pages per trip. I hope it finish it sometime this year. I usually end up carrying this one in my arms & not in my bag.
27. The latest issue of Worn Fashion Journal. This one is the best issue yet, plus they had a cat-themed release party for it. Amazing.

REPLIES

sara.k, Hanna, Celine, carissa, Katie, rachael, erin, Inge, Sarah, Hopscotch, Marion: Thank you for the sweet comments! You are all so sweet.

abby neal: For these I used Fujipro 400H, which is my favourite film of all time, although I also like the 160S.

Kate: We are keeping a Craigslist lookout! Maybe someone else will list one for $25... Thanks for scarves excitement!

carly mary: Haha, glad you like it.

Jane Flanagan: Eeep! I hope you'll like them once they are fully revealed.

erica: Thank you! Yeah, I know what you mean. Film also just has an instant warmth that I'm drawn to.

Nicole: Thank you! Hope you'll like them when they're finally revealed.

erica-knits: Thank you! Love the maxi.

elle :: everything reminds me of you: It really does! I haven't even touched my LC-A since I've had it.

CARLY WAITO: Fairy grotto + someone's birthday coming up soon...

Apricots+Silk: Thank you! Yes, I was quite pleased with the wintery feel they had. Always nice when that happens. Same to you!

Noémie {as ink remains}: It was pretty tasty! I loved the whiteness of it, as well.

in dreams: It was good! I was so happy that we didn't have to wait in a lineup and were seated immediately. Plus hey, can't go wrong with bottomless French press...

Miss Moss: Haha!

P R I M O E Z A: Such a huge compliment coming from you, thank you.

teresa: Oh yes, just do it! I don't consider myself an expert at all and that camera that I used did all the work.

Camille: I know what you mean, but I'm glad you like the look of it! Yes, it's silk, hand hem-rolled.

Ringo, have a banana!: Preach!

hungryandfrozen: Thank you! I didn't have the yogurt but maybe next time I'll give it a try.

Trixia: Ha, I love that that is a thing we do. I have so many pictures of our mantle, it's kind of ridiculous. Thank you!

kelsey louise sykes: Thank you for saying hello! So glad you like the calendar! I'm so proud of those lil' Dreamcats. And yeah, I realized after we started making the bags that Bruce has a similar line (I picked up a vinyl copy of Born to Run and when I heard that line, I immediately looked up who had written it first, although they are, as you say, slightly different), but you're the first person to tell me that! Thanks again, and happy new year to you as well.

Lolo: Thanks! For these I used Fujipro 400H, my fave.

ilovesasek: Same to you!