A Small (Lamarthe?) Black Bag

A basic black bag is a must-have. It goes perfectly with almost anything. If you don’t have a black bag, you should go out and get yourself one. Or two.

I’ve been planning to get a new bag for myself. Ever since I started working, I’ve been using a cute red cloth bag I borrowed from my Mom. I couldn’t use the NYC bag I got back in college because the black leather somehow ripped open a few months ago - not a pretty sight. So I passed by the large ukay shop in MCU last week and  found this little cutie:

The bag says its Lamarthe  but I highly doubt its authenticity. Though the cloth inside the bag bears Lamarthe’s unicorn logo, the ‘leather’ feels fake and the bag doesn’t have the round zipper with a unicorn logo. Oh well.

I love it since its  small, but can still carry all my everyday necessities. Its also sturdy and has thick leather(ette), which makes it easier to lug around since it doesn’t change its shape.

What I don’t like about it is that it doesnt have a zipper - not exactly commuter-safe. I have to carry it in front when I walk in crowded areas to avoid pick pockets. It closes with a pretty strong magnet locks though (one for in front and two on each side). It has a two secret zippered pockets for wallets and other valuable objects, plus an open pocket inside.

I’ve been using it for days! I love how versatile it is. It also forces me to pack light since its small, so my back and shoulders are happy. 

If you’re wondering how much stuff I can fit inside this small bag, here’s a photo of whats inside last night:

Shown here: Black BDO wallet (they match!), a small plastic container for sewing stuff (I sometimes bring projects along), a flashlight, a Dong-A Fine tech 0.4 pen, a Uni-pin Fine Line 0.1 pen, a steno notebook for office stuff, my Jollibee planner (hee~), my trusty 2Gb USB, ‘hair straightening’ comb, a mirror compact, bracelet/key chain (with a bunch of keys), my batch ring, locket, and metal bracelet, and finally my Nokia phone.

Other stuff not shown on the photo: a plastc bag containing two crochet  balls, a scissor, and some doilies, a small alcohol bottle, a small lotion bottle, a tissue pack, and my chicken coin purse.