I thought I’d share the current bag I’m carrying with all my goodies inside. I used to prefer bags with lots of pockets but found that my purse ended up messy a lot. I would end up cleaning out all the trash and stuff every week. Then, I went with smaller purses so I wouldn’t accumulate a lot inside but realized I need more room so I needed a new strategy.
I immediately fell in lust with this true Navy Tory Burch Robinson Dome. It’s Saffiano leather with silver accents and patent leather handles and corners. Inside it is lined in jacquard and has a zip and two open pockets.
A peek inside…
Laying it all out for you. To stay organized I have several smaller bags for my stuff.
*Liberty Floral Zip Pouch (sold out but similar here) for make-up, lotion, and safety pins
*Kleenex, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Bel Ami (LOVE THIS COLOR!), pen, favorite Trident gum
*Lacoste pouch for those monthly “visits” – I remove this and re-stock it immediately so I’m not scrambling around the next month.
*Kate Spade Made in the Shade Sunglasses Coin Purse – see below
*Keys with J Crew Lobster keychain
*Marc by Marc Jacobs Aviators – I keep these in one of the open pockets.
*Bottle opener – You never know when you’ll need one, especially if you find a cold bottled Coke on a hot summer day.
*Kate Spade Pasadena Neda Wallet (from the outlet) – similar
*Shoe keychain with store bonus/reward cards
*Kate Spade metallic pouch for receipts (from the outlet) – Love having my receipts in one place, especially when I’ve decided to return an item. This is the only thing I clean out each month. This smaller than the Gia…love the Comic Gia on sale now.
*Prayer card from my dad’s funeral
I stalked this lovely Kate Spade coin purse online for months. I waited and waited but couldn’t bring myself to buy it. Suddenly one day, last week, it disappeared from the main listing page. I immediately checked Sale and there it was. I was so happy because I also had a 15% off coupon. Yay for patience! Both the Key Fob and the Clutch are on sale too.
If I use a clutch I just take my ID, debit card, and lipstick and tuck in in there. I don’t need anything else for a clutch because I’m usually using it for a dressy or special occasion.
How do you organize your bag?
I LOVE that bag!!!!!!
Me too! I wish I could have one of each color of her Robinson line.
I like how you have a pouch for receipts! This is genius. I hope you don't mind me stealing this excellent idea from you. Thank you for sharing!
Steal away Andrea! If only I was as organized about my receipts after I clean out my pouch.
Gorgeous bag! And I love that it's navy with SILVER accents instead of gold — for some reason, that is such a hard combination to find. Can you fit the handles over your shoulder, or is it strictly a handbag?
Christy – I am able to fit this over my shoulder. I do wish there was a cross-body strap like the mini-Robinson though.
Ooh, now I am really tempted! Thanks, Audreybella!
Great choice. I especially like the color. I, too use a variety of pouches. I don't like clutter in a bag. Although I am determined to make myself use a smaller bag for the summer. I am waiting for a good sale. The last TB sale was apparel, not handbags.
Thanks KnitYarns. A good navy is always hard to find.
Love the coin purse! Such a cute idea!
Thanks Olyvia! KS is having an additional 25% off right now. That makes the coin purse an even better deal!
That's a gorgeous handbag. I use the receipt dot pouch from JC last year. Finally cleaned out my receipts earlier today. I have one of those interior purse organizers. Can't recall who it's by, but it works.
Gigi – I remember the purse organizer you reviewed a few years ago and bought one (and gave them as Christmas gifts!). My problem is I always keep my purse open and sudden stops or braking in traffic find my purse tumbling off the seat and everything spilling out.
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Hi Audrey! Love your bag…did you find that the leather relaxed a bit after wearing it for awhile? I tracked down a much-coveted (by me!!) Robinson double zip tote in luggage and just got it in the mail a couple of days ago…but it is so stiff! I'd love to hear how your bag is wearing, if you have a chance to reply. A receipt pouch is a great idea…will definitely steal that tip! Thanks!
Kelley – My Robinson is Saffiano leather so it's a little more pliable but not completely relaxed or slouchy. The JC Tartine I reviewed today is a very hard leather.