One thing I like to do at the Western Idaho Fair is go through the Exhibition Building. There are the old standbys: the chiropractor giving a free analysis of your spine; the pots and pans that will make you a chef; the cleaning products for your eye glasses or your home; the hot tubs display; jewelry and watches galore; etc.
But every once and awhile, I get surprised by something that I want. Not need, necessarily, but want. That's what happened to me on Sunday afternoon. I got so overheated from the 105 degree temp that I had to go into the Expo building so I could cool off. (Ah, air conditioning.) It was my daughter who spied the display of purses first, and then we both ended up buying a set.
A set? Of purses? Well, yes. Let me explain. They are called Miche Bags. You start with either a black or brown purse, then you pick out different shells to go on the outside so you can change the look whenever you like. The shells are held on by hidden magnets. The purse comes with short and long straps plus two shells for $70 (the online price). Additional shells cost $20 each. They were having a Fair Special (of course) so we both saved about $20. BTW, the shells fold flat so they take up no space at all.
I plan to clean out my closet of a number of old purses because this bag is going to rid me of the need for them.
Check it out. Maybe you'll want a set too.
-rlh-
Wow, this looks really cool, Robin! I’ve been browsing the purse departments all summer looking for something both stylish and practical. I looked at the Web site but couldn’t tell–does it have pockets or compartments to help keep your stuff organized?
Myra, the purse has a zipper on one side (for pens and/or an emery board. It is rather a tight pocket. On the opposite side, there are two pockets, one wider, one smaller, with elastic at the top. I have my iPhone slid into the wider one and my pick (comb) in the other. The purse isn’t huge but there is room for my fat wallet, my checkbook, my glasses in case, packet of tissues, hand lotion (round container, small size, of body butter from The Body Shop), a small manicure set, lip balm, a case that holds all of the cards we now have for individual stores that supposedly save us money or earn us points on something, plus my very bulky key chain. It is big enough for day to day but small enough, with the right shell, for an evening bag.
Robin
Hmmm, sounds like it could work for me. Thanks for the detailed description! I like the sleek lines–not too fancy, not too plain. Oh, and I have my own growing collection of those store cards. Not sure if they’re worth the trouble!
Does the shell wrap around BOTH sides of the purse, front and back? That also did not show on their website. 🙂
This is a good idea!
Tina, the shell wraps on both sides and the bottom of the purse. So the wrap is three panels that folds at the two bottom sides.
Robin
Oooh those are very cute. I just came back from DSW and I was so proud of myself for resisting an Elliott Lucca bag that I do not need. Maybe this is why. LOL