I REALLY want the MICHAEL by Michael Kors Hamilton Large Tote! My pre-unemployment self would have ran to his store in my stilettos faster than most can sign their name on a credit card slip. However, now I can NOT justify spending the amount of an unemployment check on a handbag.
My friend introduced me to a line of handbags from local designer, Jenna Kator. Her collection has some fantastic pieces. I purchased "The Petoskey".
I really like this purse. It has the same color and similar style of the Michael Kors bag, but is much less expensive. I also LOVE the fact that I am supporting another Michigan resident. We all need to assist one another in this tough economy. However, I must admit that through this positivity I was feeling gray. I was having a pity party that I could not afford a famous designer bag because I equate handbags to social status.
Then the most amazing event took place. There is a lady at the career center that I admire very much. She is a retired VP from a local prestigious hospital system. She is a classy, professional, and well educated woman. I aspire to be like her when I am at retirement age. When I sat next to her in a class today, she showed me her Jenna Kator bag! She had "The Cranbrook" purse. It made me feel so good that someone I hold in such high esteem had a handbag by the same designer. If it is good enough for her then it is good enough for me. Now I LOVE my new bag!
Success of the Day: Accepting the fact that status is much more than a single handbag
Pink Inspiration: The pink Hello Kitty band-aid stashed at the bottom of my purse that came in handy for my bruised ego
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