February 4th 2015, Wednesday

+1 life points for preparedness

I have an awful feeling it's because I neglected to do za Japanese traditional setsubun properly yesterday despite being given this by a kind coworker:

'Oni ha soto, fuku ha uchi' = 'Demons go out, fortune come in'

Bag Week: Sturdy Black Shoulder Bag

For casual, formal and business this bag is the master of all bags. I got it from H&M Japan last season and since then I have seen numerous bags in their lines since of different shapes and sizes all with one common factor - the material.

It's almost like plastic in toughness but has the look of hardened leather. This being H&M I'm sure it is some kind of plastic but it does do wonders. 

Both shoulder and hand bag this gorgeous thing has purple lining and plenty of pockets for all your secrets (or perhaps lost pens and lip balm).

I intend on taking this with me when handing out my CVs and filling out applications at a career fair I'm attending next week so I'm hoping for not just style...

but luck!

February 3rd 2015, Tuesday

BONUS:

I don't know what is going on in the foyer of our office building...

February 2nd 2015, Monday

(From my Instagram: whatsheepdo)

Bag Week: Gold Chain Evening Bag

Everybody needs a handy little evening bag. A clutch to put your ID, cash, keys and a bit of touch up makeup into before you head out on the town. Sure, I only go out at night once in a blue moon (and by that I mean twice a year) but I do love this little bag in my collection.

I picked up this over-the-shoulder/convertible clutch at Parfois. I love their bags and after searching for that link I now have my eye on a few others. Damn you, internet shopping.

Send me a picture of your favourite clutch! Or are you a grandma like me whose evening bag, that was bought years ago, is still in pristine condition.

Bag Week: 'Let's Go Creeping' Canvas Bag

Everybody needs and eco-shopping bag. Something reusable that can carry a lot. Something that will not begin to tear when you purchase too many milk cartons and potatoes.

This is mine.

Two years ago (OH GOD, has it been THAT long?!) I went on a Europe/Dubai trip for two months with my good friend. You can watch the vlog series for that here. While we were on the trip we came up with the perverted fun game of running around and touching people when they weren't looking...

Wow...

With that description you can see why we called it 'Creeping'. It's really not that bad(?); check out us in Amsterdam for a demo.

When we got home my good friend Maxine Young (also featured in the above vlogs) made me this canvas bag. 

If you want to see more of Maxine's awesome designs check out her Behance or Maxine's Daily Dot.

February 1st 2015, Sunday