What Your Handbag Says About You

Some folks are shoe people; others love denim. Personally, I have never met a good handbag I didn’t like.

Oversized or mini? Clutch or carry-all? These are major life decisions, people! And while many of switch-up our bag based on the season and/or occasion, you may not realize that this choice actually says more than you think.

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Read on to see if your personality matches the profile of your handbag selection!

BACKPACK

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Personal philosophy: Literally too cool for school.

Three things inside your bag: Three things? Sneakers, a book, at least three articles of random clothing, a slew of bobby pins, half a sandwich that may or may not be a few days old, four Chapsticks and 75 percent of the contents of your dorm room.

Favorite binge-watch TV show: Hoarders

ANIMAL PRINT

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Personal philosophy: Sorry PETA.

Three things inside your bag: Mirrored sunglasses, bright lipstick and confetti of unknown origin

Phrase you say the most: “I’m flossy.”

FRINGE BAG

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Personal philosophy: I miss the ’70s, minus all the social issues and lack of WiFi.

Three things inside your bag: Essential oils, a vegan muffin and “free hugs” button

Phrase you say the most: “So this one time at Coachella…”

MINI BAG

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Personal philosophy: Some may call me “Type A”….

Three things inside your bag: A single key, one stick of gum and a makeshift wallet of cash wrapped around your ID and credit card

Favorite binge-watch TV show: Anything on HGTV

TOTE BAG

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Personal philosophy: What would Olivia Pope do?

Three things inside your bag: Reading glasses, “Lean In” and a copy of Us Weekly

Phrase you say the most: I’m, like, super serious, you guys.”

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