Obsession

My obsession (one of many) is purses...and oh, by the way, the wallets must match. I haven't always been this crazy. My BFF from middle school and beyond has always needed her wallet to match and it rubbed off on me. Once you start, it's impossible to stop. Now when I get a new purse, it's like a little adventure for me to find the matching wallet. There are times I wish purse designers would ALWAYS produce a matching wallet, but then there are times that I like the thrill of the hunt. OMG. That sounded completely ridiculous. But it's true. Here are some of my everyday purses and their matching wallet buddies. (Come on, Old School Dell. Don't let me down! You can do it, little buddy!)

Old School Dell came through. Mind you, while the pictures were loading I unloaded and loaded the dishwaseter, cleaned the kitchen, did a load of laundry, and emptied all the trash cans. Where is that dang blasted Fed Ex box?!!!!?!?!??!

Anyway.

This purse has been with me through ups and downs. It doubled as a diaper bag in my early mommy days (and it has the milk stains to prove it.) I love how wide this bag is, without being too deep. I also love the light purple fabric on the inside. You'll have to take my word for it. I am NOT loading anymore pics.

This is most definitely the largest bag I have (a gift from my sister.) I love the soft leather and HAD to find a soft red leather wallet. It was a difficult find, but finally one day in JCPenney, I found its match.

This is a simple straw tote that I carry on occasion in the summer. The wallet isn't the best match I have made, but it is REALLY difficult to match a straw bag. I do love the inside of the bag, though. It has a funky plaid design. Maybe I should find a wallet to match the inside. Hmmm. Must go shopping.

This was one of my most exciting wallet finds to date. I received the purse for Christmas. I love it. It is a great size and shape and holds my cell phone so nicely in the front pocket. I had been using a plain black wallet with it. Then one day, while browsing my local Goodwill, I found the EXACT wallet. Oh my. I was even carrying this purse at the time. It was a very good day for John Deere Mom.

I haven't carried this guy in awhile. I used to carry all large bags and totes, which is when I got this one. Lately I've been carrying medium/small bags. However, I do love the feel of it. It is a very soft leather, as is its matching wallet friend. Even black bags need their own wallets. It needs to be the same look and feel as the purse.

This is one of my favorite purse/wallet combos. The inside of the purse and wallet even match! They are both a light tan. I was giddy when I found this wallet. It matches ever so perfectly despite being a different brand.

My sister got this purse/wallet combo for me. It was a tough adjustment at first due to the size of the wallet. I am typically a checkbook wallet kind of gal. Despite her best efforts, this little wallet was the best she could find. And you know what? I am learning to love it. I have a brown checkbook cover that I use when I carry this purse in the fall. It is one of my smallest purses but holds everything I need.

My green wallet has been multi-tasking ever since I got my Kate Spade knock-off. It is the perfect shade of green so it has been working overtime. I am currently carrying the green bag. It's a good spring purse.

These poor, neglected purses have never seen the light of the day. Why? Despite my best attempts, I have not found matching wallets for them and therefore have never carried them. :(

And there you have it. A little glimpse into my purse obsession. Now, get thee to the nearest department store and find matching wallets for these three purses! Please.

Oh, and one more thing. When Slimlime HP is up and running again, I am going to celebrate with a little giveaway. And the prize MIGHT just be in this post. Oooh, I love a mystery, don't you?