♥ be faithful in the small things, because it is in them that your strength lies.

when it comes to bags or accessories of any kind,

i have always ascribed to the old adage that

"bigger is better."

and like a goldfish, which will undoubtedly grow

to fit whatever size tank it is given to live in,

i have steadily increased the amount of "things"i tote around in my bags,

as they too have steadily increased in size over the years.

{for example my louis can comfortably fit my cat, louis.}

but you know what?

i am tired of hauling a huge mary poppins bag with me

everywhere i go!

ever try going to a bar or cocktail party

with a big bag hanging off your arm?

you certainly can't dance with it,

{that is, if you wanted to dance...}

you are always in someone's way,

and you can't put it down and walk away from it either!

{not with all the important stuff you put in there!}

it is pretty hard to be footloose and fancy free when you are

stuck with a twenty pound millstone round your neck!

therefore, i think it's pretty safe to say that its time for a change.

time for a brand new bag.

a small one, that is.

i would like to start with some visual inspiration

from a little film woody allen likes to call

vicky cristina barcelona (2008),

which is just such an entertaining and beautifully cast film

that really sells you on the whole boho.chic lifestyle.

here is a clip from the film when the main characters,

cristina (scarlet), juan antonio (javier) and maria elena (penelope)

have a picnic in the spanish countryside.

notice the flowiness and ease of their summer ensembles,

their loose, no.nonsense tendrils floating in the breeze,

and the most important feature of all

(besides javier bardem's dimples):

scarlett johansson's

adorably simple leather satchel.

not only is the little leather shoulder bag perfect for travel,

for bike riding, for summer, but it also fits the bare essentials,

which may be all you need after all.

i found a look alike here:

west/feren berkshire leather crossbody bag

everything is smaller these days.

check out the new ipod shuffle

that my bestfriend just got!

it makes sense that your bag should follow suit.

lanvin mini pop satin bag

tory burch courtney mini crossbody bag

choe crystal bow bag in goatskin

lanvin mini bag with jewelled rosette

marc by marc jacobs dreamy logo pocket pouchette

banana republic minibag

and while i am not completely convinced that

all good things come in small packages....

these bags are definitely making me a believer!