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Should You Shoulder, HAND or Crook Your Bag
Did you ever wonder why women carry bags and totes in different ways? They are giving out their secrets although they may not even know …
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Girls have bags right, while boys have pockets. That may have been true once, but times are changing, as Bob Dylan forecast. He picked up a Nobel Prize for telling parents, “Your sons and your daughters are beyond your command, and your old road is rapidly aging”. That applies to fashion and handbags like never before.
In fact, one could argue that shopper bags and totes are really fashion statements. Researchers for Louis Vuitton have discovered the contents of a woman’s handbag can be ‘more expensive than a small car, reaching the staggering value of £3,144”. That’s $3,844 if you have not been across ‘the pond’ aka the Atlantic Ocean when we checked.
Given the potential value of the contents, this begs the question, “So how should a girl, or her obliging escort, carry a bag overflowing with cosmetic cases, e-readers, smartphones, tablets, purses, jewelry and who knows what else”. There is more to the answer than “with a stout strap”. The way a woman carries their bag reveals their innermost secrets.
Shoulder
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The One Shoulder Stance points to a practical, confident person. They are proud of themselves, and bent on getting things done. Do this when striding into a meeting, closing a sale, or applying for a job. I am woman and I am proud. Keep the bag close to your body to confirm you are in control. Leaving it swinging loose could send the message you play fast and loose.
BODY
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If you want to come across as someone who just closed a killer deal, take up the Behind the Body Posture and stride forth to conquer the world. Look straight ahead and let your body swing girl. When you approach the returns counter with something you no longer want, the counter clerk will know they lost the battle before you open your mouth.
If that is not your scene, try the Across the Person Pose with your bag in front of your body. That way, you take up a defensive position that makes you look cute, alluring and shy. This is a great opening gambit if you want to charm a man into changing your car tire or carrying your shopping bags. Men are softies when it comes to women. Use your feminine power.
Crook
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Dangling the strap over the Crook of Your Elbow speaks volumes for a woman who no longer cares what other people think. She is in charge with both hands free to shop until she drops. She’s saying “This is me and look what I got”.
Looking for the right bag? Have a look at our selection of Uashmama bags. They are unique in every sense – produced from washable paper, leather and fabric they are sewn by hand in a small village just outside Lucca in Italy.
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BAGS ESSENTIALS
LUX TOTE – CASHMERE
The Lux tote is unique since it is produced from washable paper and leather. Its quality is stunning and you will stay organized since it is deep with a number of internal pockets.
POCHETTE – METALLIC ROSE
The pochette, produced with washable paper and leather, can be used as a wallet, purse or clutch thanks to the detachable leather strap.
SHOPPER – DARK GREY
The shopper tote is unique since it is produced from washable paper, leather and fabric. Durable and practical you will want to take it everywhere.
SHOPPER – CASHMERE
The shopper tote is unique since it is produced from washable paper, leather and fabric. Durable and practical you will want to take it everywhere.
POCHETTE – SAND
The pochette, produced with washable paper and leather, can be used as a wallet, purse or clutch thanks to the detachable leather strap.
SHOPPER – METALLIC ROSE
The shopper tote is unique since it is produced from washable paper, leather and fabric. Durable and practical you will want to take it everywhere.
