Packing for Paris means only two handbags.
Tough, I know.
The smaller style crossbody and the tote.
I try never to budge. Like the shoes, if I carry more than two handbags they stay squished in the suitcase and are never used.
The tote is one of those Mary Poppins style bags that holds all and everything; never full and always brimming with surprises. It doubles up as carry on luggage and is large enough to hold the computer and iPhone.
During the day I often carry a tote and wear a small crossbody; they work in well together. The crossbody holds all the personal and the tote can take my camera or shopping depending what’s on. I think I must have tried a zillion styles of handbag on my travels and every time I come back to the tote.
The tote saves the day on a return trip.
Who doesn’t come home with a little extra this and that? I love the tote because I can sit the more fragile souvenirs gently across the top; the macarons or another to-die-for candle that I can’t resist schlepping home.
You know the story, I am sure.
What To Look For In A Tote?
*Large in size, but not too heavy to carry.
*Handles that can fit comfortably over the shoulder.
*Deep, but with a pocket or two on the inside to facilitate finding the keys or the phone.
*A neutral shade that works with all accessories.
The tote is an investment piece and a great tote will not date itself or you.
Next time in Paris notice how the French girl loves her tote and her crossbody handbags. I am pretty sure she applies the Two Handbag rule to her everyday wardrobe.
What about you? Can you travel with two? xv
p.s
Maybe this is cheating The Two Handbag rule but I always, always have a longchamp le pliage stashed in my suitcase. So much more than a bag, it is a lifesaver.
That doesn’t count, does it?
Take A Tote
divine extravagance
tomas maier suede and leather tote // burberry london shoulder bag
happy medium
****a.p.c leather tote // burberry london hobo bag
don’t refrain
street level pocket tote // **baggu tote
Packing For Paris
the art of the trench || the crossbody bag || the 3 shoe rule || the one and only dress
images peter lindbergh for louis vuitton 2014
