not just a non rigid container

 my small nine west purse/sling bag from my tita, haven't got the chance to use this one yet

vintage leather sling bag, mama's baul

vintage black and white leather hand bag, lola's baul

brown dorothy perkins messenger bag, birthday gift from my bf

these are just some of my bags that i adore.. i repeat.. SOME.. ;)
most of us girls can not leave the house with out bringing our purse, clutch, tote, sling, shoulder or whatever you prefer..  as for me, BAGS are not just non rigid containers.. they carry our everyday or special occasion essentials.. therefore, they carry our lives.

bags come in different types and sizes, designs/prints, colors, shapes, materials,etc. and we should take great considerations in choosing the right one for usage.

top 3 bag essentials:

1. type of bag- Considering the type of bag is really important. You wanna make sure if your stuff would fit into it right? The way you are gonna carry it around should also be taken into consideration for comfort.

common types of bags:
Clutch Bag: Small but long bag (rectangular), evening bag without a handle. You have to clutch it – hence the name.
Backpack: a bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back. Backpacks are supported on either one or both shoulders.
Cosmetic case: bags of varying sizes and shapes with a zip closure lined to hold cosmetics.
Hobo Bag: a large crescent-shaped shoulder bag or any large bag that hangs from your shoulder and has a main compartment closure (unlike the "tote" which is normally open top).
Messenger Bag: A bag with a long strap to be worn across the body that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Materials used in messenger bags are often more durable and water-resistant than traditional bags. Messenger bags are often used by bicycle messengers, though they are increasingly becoming an urban fashion icon.
Minaudiere: a small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads or covered with fabric or leather.
Saddle Bag: a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle. Many designers use saddle bag as an inspiration for their designs. Therefore, their bags are called saddle bags, even though they are not actually saddle bag.
Satchel: A structured handbag with double handles, locking hardware and a wide, flat bottom. May be large or small.
Shoulder bag: any bag with a shoulder strap.
Sling Bag: A bag with a long strap (similar to a messenger bag), yet smaller.
Tote Bag: A medium to large bag with two straps. Sometimes sold as a reusable shopping bag, this bag can carry anything that is too large for a common handbag – also called a ‘Shopper’.
Weekend Bag: A bag of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip.


2. designs and colors-Choosing the right design and color maybe tricky. it actually depends on what you wear or what type of look you are trying to have. but basically, those of neutral colors (black, white, brown, grey) are the most useful ones since they match almost every type of clothing you would wear. different designs or prints also depend upon the creativity of the person as well as the look.

3. materials- materials should depend on weather and how much dedicated you are in taking care and storage of your bag.

some of my dream bags: