Macy’s
has tempted me with its glittery towels and pocketbooks. Coach and Kate Spade, to name a few. Alas, I have champagne
taste, but beer finances. The trick is to get my champagne during sales at
“beer” prices. I have one lovely purse I received as a gift, and most of my
wallets are too big for it. The one that fits doesn’t go right with the colors.
When Macy’s had its Labor Day sale, I thought I’d browse its website for
affordable wallets that would fit. A Coach wallet like the one below called it
me from the page. I thought the glittering fuchsia would go nicely.
What
I ended up with was a beautiful wallet that was still too large for my purse.
Then I realized I could use it for a wristlet. Wristlets are becoming stylish,
and you can read about their uses here. Basically you
wear it on the wrist, using it for a mini-purse. I decided to give mine a go
since Mike’s nursing home was holding a flea market sale. I’ve read about other
people wearing them on the wrist, using as a mini-purse. I tried mine out and
liked it. Mine went on the elbow though because my arms are small. It left my
hands free to shop, take notes, and not have it get caught on something. I could
fit my ID, insurance, and other important cards in the purse. Makeup, too. At
the Giant and Acme, both of my arms were free to latch on to my balloons. The
wristlet might make a good getaway purse during a zombie apocalypse.
I
still like having a regular shoulder bag, so I’ll keep my eyes open for the
ideal wallet for that one purse. I’ll still come home from the supermarket
wearing Mylars in my hair. Whether it’s food, balloons, or purses, I’ll always
need time to shop.
Have you considered getting a wristlet? Do you feel it’s practical? I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
