It’s So Hard Knowing What You Want

Posted by beth on June 26, 2009

I know I have complained in the past about not knowing what I want in life, but honestly, that’s the easy road. When you don’t know what you want, you just try everything, and you have a grand time doing it. But when you know what you want, and you can’t find it, well that’s when things really get frustrating. And I’m just talking about a bag.

I’m looking for a bag, and I can picture pretty clearly what I want. I just can’t find it in a reasonable price range. And I keep looking at the sewing machine that is sitting in my room and thinking, I could just make one. But there are two possible problems associated with that.

1. I will never make it.
2. I will make it, but it won’t turn out the way I’d hoped, and then I will have wasted time and fabric, and I’ll still have to go shopping.

So I’m just going to throw this out there, and if anyone sees this magical bag I seek, do scare it my way so I can grab it as it passes by. I’ll do my best to give you a good mental image.

1. It must go across my body like a beauty queen’s sash.
2. I’d prefer it to have a pretty wide strap so it doesn’t cut into my shoulder with the weight of all the crap that is sure to go in it.
3. Patchwork, applique or funky print are all good signs. If you find something with a funky print, though, I don’t want anything too loud or busy or geometric. No annoying florals, no Vera Bradley-esque prints, and no animal prints, for the love of God, please.
4. I generally prefer neutrals and jewel tones and anything that looks like it’s been waiting for its comeback since 1976.
5. Canvas or cotton. Maybe corduroy if everything else is perfect.
6. Hobo style is best, although I would consider a messenger-type deal.
7. Lots of pockets = BONUS.
8. Under $50.

I think that’s about it. Just imagine if someone over at Lucky or Fossil had been the unofficial bag-maker for Woodstock. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand GO!! Report back with your findings.