clutchable

I have a new little purse, unlike any other purse I've had before.  I suppose you could call it a clutch, which is what they're calling it over at Zara, but it's pretty big for a clutch, and it also comes with a perfect little shoulder strap.  So it's a purse.  That you can clutch.  It's some magical size that works both in hand and on shoulder, and I'm totally enchanted.

I've never been much of a clutch gal, but after picking up this little guy last winter I've seen how useful they are when you're just running out the door and only need a few things.  But this, this fabulous hybrid, this is going to change the way I do things for sure.

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My favorite part is that it has these two separate compartments inside, one zippered and one magnet-snapped, to keep things flat and organized.  There's another little interior pocket as well.  I've always been partial to big bags; I like the security of carrying my entire life around on my back.  But maybe it's time to take some of that weight off my shoulders and lighten up, literally and figuratively.  Much to my surprise, this little purse holds all my essentials and then some

Perfect, right?  Vaguely reminds me of the Celine Trio, but not enough to feel like a real knock-off, just more in terms of functionality.  Oh and yeah, I know, my phone's busted.  But until it actually coughs its little death rattle I'm going to hang on to it.  And maybe graduate to an iphone and join the rest of the modern population.  But that's a story for another day...