Which leads to me think that....Messenger bags are the must-have accessory for A/W10!
I am all about the messenger bag; why, you say? Well, here are my many reasons... This past weekend I went to Wimbledon Commons. It was a gorgeous weekend so we decided to take the dog for a very long walk. And what was my choice of bag- well a messenger of course! Whether it was playing fetch with Lulu or stopping to say hello to the many other dogs in the park, I was very glad I had a bag on that left me hands-free!
Messenger bags can be worn on one shoulder or can be adjusted to wear across the body (I prefer this way.) I hardly ever get a sort back, since the weight is distributed between one shoulder and the opposite hip. Also, some of the weight is distributed across the body.
Ahhhh, relief. More relief. But then your thighs begin to shake, not helped by the fact that your left arm is stretched to its fullest extent trying to keep the door shut. You'd love to sit down but you didn't have time to wipe the seat or lay toilet paper down, so you hold 'The Position' as a quake that would register an eight on the Richter scale travels through your aching thighs. To take your mind off the pain
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So what are the benefits:
On a day to day basis I need my hands to carry things other than my handbag- running to the office, walking my dog, carrying groceries, etc. Wearing a crossbody style makes my life so much easier, and I don't have to worry about misplacing my bag as it will always be securely fastened to my back. Even if I decide to use the handle straps, I always keep the detachable and adjustable messenger strap attached. This tactic has been a lifesaver on many occasions.
Crossbody bags are great for traveling. When I travel I like to keep my hands free to take photos, eat at market stalls, hold my boyfriend's hand if we are somewhere romantic (Paris). With a messenger bag I can do all of this and not worry about straps sliding down my arm and having to constantly put down my handbag to take photos. Going to the beach? Pile in your sunglasses, magazines, sunscreen, water bottle... the list goes on and everything still fits in! Things which are definite nuisances are all solved by wearing a messenger bag.
You can put more in! I don't know about you, but I tend to stuff my bag to the max. I know that it isn't good for my back
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Your thigh muscles are seconds away from snapping like old knicker elastic. You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on yesterday--the one that's in your handbag
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