This weekend I went shopping for a new bag, and found exactly what I wanted (an uncommon occurrence at the mall!). Not only that, but it was on sale (70% off)! I almost never shop for bags, and it struck me that I was engaging in one of those stereotypical feminine rituals, and that I had derived a lot of pleasure from it. Which led me to another thought: why don't men get to carry bags over their shoulders?!?
Common arguments for carrying a purse / bag:
It's useful - you can carry all your stuff with you without having to sit on it
It can be stylish
It can be a status symbol
Common arguments against carrying a purse / bag:
It's not manly. (See informative beer commercial below)
See! Beer is manly! Purses are not! Why, you ask? Because! Purses sometimes have fringes, or rhinestones, or are made of fancy faux leather - inherently feminine stuff! But wait...
Gawker has a "look book" of CNN anchor Don Lemon. I must say, the man's quite the chameleon. He's like the barbie of 24 hour news. What Don Lemon look is your favorite?
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