Loving and Lusting: Jess LC Bags

Confession:  I used to be an impulse shopper.  I never quite reached the levels of The Girl in the Green Scarf, but I had my share of inappropriate retail therapy moments; they usually went something like this...

Oooh pretty. Shiney. New.

Me likey. 

 Cha Ching.
Joy!

I am, however, reformed.

Over the past few years, I have evolved into a very careful and thoughtful spender. I make wishlists.  I read reviews. I seek out knock-offs and imitation pieces. I scour sale pages and clearance racks. I wait and contemplate big ticket items for 3 days (sometimes more) before I fork over the dough.

I should mention that I have revised my definition of "big ticket item" to mean: items over $40.

This has led to more dollars in the bank, decreasing student loan totals, and wouldn't you know it, a more cohesive wardrobe that better expresses my personal style.

The quick thrill of an impulse buy has been replaced with the steadfast pleasure of knowing that I made a wise (and fun!) decision for not only my closet, but also my ING account.

With this is mind, I thought I would share with you an item that I am currently loving and lusting: a piece from Jess LC's new  Lake Shore bag line.

I have been lusting over this little piece of heaven since the Lake Shore line launched earlier this month, and I have decided to commit. I am convinced that this is the perfect spring tote.  It is large enough to come to work with me.  It is stylish enough to accompany me on a date, and yet relaxed enough for a Saturday full of errands.   What do you think? 

See the entire Lake Shore line here: http://www.jesslc.com/collections/lake-shore.