What I'm shopping for today!

The biggest problem with me being stranded on the couch all day is online shopping. It's like I'm sitting here, watching really horrible day-time television thinking to myself: Hmm.. I wonder what's on ETSY!?

And off I go into a glorious online shopping world. It's a magical fairytale that Etsy!

The next few months are super busy for me as I have a class and two shows coming up (have you noticed the Calendar widget in the sidebar? ----->

So I need a great bag to get me through the hecticness. I love my current bag (photos later), but I'm ready for an update. My current bag has been around since I found it at Forever 21 in Union Square in NYC last April. I truly love it. Whenever I try to use a different one... I always come back to it. With that being said, I want a fresh look with just as much space.

Here's what I found on etsy that I'm loving:

American Tourister.

I need one. I want one. It will be perfect for all the yarn I plan on taking with me every day!

This pretty is from MySecretCloset:

From CarlyAnnSwift:

This upcycled beauty is my runner-up... from Castawayshall:

And the one I eventually bought... because you know...I'm stranded on my couch with puffy cheeks:

Thank you VintageRubyHearts for this adorable bag that I CANNOT wait to carry on my arm:

There were a few things about this bag that really caught my eye:

-mint condition--very much like new considering it's from the 70s.

-original American Tourist tag

-original keys

-pretty cornflower blue that never fails to brighten my day!

Of course, when it comes to purses, I have a few requirements:

-it needs to be soft and able to carry my wallet, a book, crochet hooks, and at least one skein of yarn.

-it needs to have a side strap--not just handles. I have been spoiled and can't stand carrying a bag on my shoulder anymore. (My chiropractor is very happy about this decision!)

-it needs to be a color other than black or brown. I like my accessories to have personality and color--so they can go with nearly every outfit.

-I need numerous pockets (business cards, pens, paper, etc.)

I think this bag is perfect for 2011 and the next few months, let alone the price was UNBEATABLE!

Are any of you bag shopping? What qualities MUST you have in a bag?

xo,

Liz