This is my latest greatest bag! A sparkling black sequin tote. I bought in Yangshuo, China, mostly thanks to the deadly haggling skills of my Irish shopping companions. I’m totally in love with it – despite how hard it is to photograph. It’s a disco hobo sack!
What’s in my bag? To my surprise, not that much – and it’s all orderly! The only thing missing from the picture is a well thumbed copy of Anne Lamott’s Bird By Bird – my current squeeze read.
Clockwise from top left:
- Moleskine year by day diary. My life is crammed in there!
- Writing instruments.
- Beauty supplies - Lush Jasmine temple balm, Loreal lip gloss, Palmer’s Lip butter, Mac Plush Lash mascara, Copper Eyeshadow from the Body Shop.
- Purse, also from Yangshuo.
- Functional cellphone. I’m not allowed fancy phones until I can stop leaving them under pillows at backpackers and dropping them in glasses of water etc.
- New 50mm lens.
- Moo Flickr cards that I use as business cards.
- Earplugs, in case I ever get stuck in a club or bar with amplification aimed at destroying my hearing. Sadly after a Flying Lotus show earlier this year without plugs it might not be the same again.
- My watch – a 25 year old fake citizen watch from Hong Kong via my dad. I need a new battery for it.
- Violet lighter, in case of fire emergencies. People are ALWAYS going to ask you for a light.
- Asthma inhaler, in case of lung failure.
- 4GB USB stick – essential documents, songs, etc.
What’s in your purse, satchel or manbag?
{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }
That bag is so pretty and sparkly.
Your bag is so organised. I agree, I definitly need a usb stick with me at all times. And I can’t leave the house without pen and paper.
I like your bag! And de stuff in it. Your diary is awesome. :)
I’m thinking about buying a diary like yours, but I’m afraid won’t use it. Anyway, to give my answer on your question: In my bag is the common stuff, like a purse, a phone and at least one lip balm. Actually, that’s it. Sometimes school stuff or stuff for work are in it, but mostly not, of course. ;)
I love seeing things in people’s bags.
Love that hobo sack. I’m a “What’s in my bag?” addict. Here is the latest.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charleysuicide/3600850835/
Extra points for the lighter next to inhaler irony.
Nina: I use mine mostly as a notebook – handy because the dates let me record when I had my brainwaves :)
Charley: Aw cute, all your stuff is so bright and fun! Guess you are in the middle of summer though.
Pe: A considered decision, naturally. Do you still smoke?
Love your watch!!