MY SECRET SHAME!!!

In this day and age, especially within the urban setting, you've got to bring your whole life with you. A laptop, digital camera, book, snacks, meds, notebook, etc. These won’t fit into your front pockets so need to be put somewhere. Enter the man-bag or the murse. Bags for men are the new big thing. Nice big bags for the urban guy. Messengers or weekenders to carry all the daily man essentials. Taking you to everywhere from the office, to the gym, to an impromptu sleep-over. Remember that hilarious Seinfeld episode where Jerry starts carrying a man-purse, but is afraid to admit it?

(A pickpocket runs by, stealing Jerry’s bag)
Jerry: Hey! Officer! Someone took my European carry-all!
Cop: Your what?
Jerry: The…black, leather…thing with a strap.
Cop: You mean a purse?
Jerry: Yes, a purse. I carry a purse!

I must confess I am a big fan of the man bag!!! The bigger the better! And as Valentino replied when asked about his opinion on men and their bags.

"A little bag is ridiculous."

I love the idea of the man bag; practical and stylish. Accompanying me with everything I need for the day. The problem is I don't normally need to carry that much! But that has definitely not stopped me. A case of buy it now and find a use for it later!

Featured is the Mulberry Piccadilly in Darwin Leather, colour Oak. A beautiful full grained aniline leather bag that will only get better with age. At 34 cm x 50 cm x 22 cm this is a big bag and a heavy one at that. Perfect for travelling or for when you need to take the house with you! This is definitely one bag that is on my must own list. I just have to decide on whether i want it in oak or chocolate.

Where: Mulberry.com

Price: £779 (Around $1600 AUD @ the current exchange rate - not bad really for a fully lined leather bag!)

I have been bitten by the bug and have to confess I have a small but growing collection of bags and accessories that not only help me waste time but also my hard earned $$$$$.

All will be revealed in due course. I just have to take the pictures, more time wasted! When will I ever find the time to do my thesis???

image: Mulberry