fresh start + what's in my bag.

In the spirit of spring cleaning (which I have been doing tons of, around the house) I decided to give my blog a fresh start, and finally do that age-old fashion blogging meme of 'what's in my bag.'

I'm cheating a little, 'cause I literally just bought this bag today... but I've been after it for a while, as a replacement for my old bag. I'm not really a bag girl when it comes to fashion (or a shoe girl, for that matter, but that's another post). I generally have one or two favourite bags at any one time, and they're nearly always black or grey, to match with my main aesthetic. A little boring, maybe, but I like being able to grab my bag, already full of everything I need, and not have to worry about it overshadowing or clashing with my outfit. 

I usually shop in the guys' section for bags as they always seem to have designs that I like and aren't overstated. This one (and the one I had before it) was from River Island. 

This bag's actually pretty spacious inside. I only use a larger bag for when I need to carry anything A4 sized, or more items than I'm used to. Smaller bags usually fit all of my everyday stuff quite comfortably. 

2011 diary: I don't always carry this, but I am a little obsessed with my diary - I use it to schedule events, meetings, plans for the weekend, and most importantly, my to-do lists for each day. I love ticking off things when they're done.

Moleskine notebook: Yeah, I'm one of those people. XD I'm not really, I just picked up a pack of three a while back and thought they were nice. I'm not a Moleskine snob... otherwise my diary would be a Moleskine. ;) I use these to generally scribble in, in case I have any ~amazing ideas~ on the go. These could be anything to do with writing fanfiction, styling, or reminding myself to buy cotton buds...

iPhone 3GS: I'm not very interested in the iPhone 4 or 5, the 3GS works fine for me. It's my first smartphone,  I got it a year ago and it is basically my life.

Glasses case: I keep meaning to add some cool stickers to this, but for now, here is the blatant evidence that I get my glasses at Specsavers.

iPod 80GB: Even though I have room for some music on my phone, I prefer having an iPod with masses of storage. I literally need to have all of my music with me, as my taste is so eclectic that I never know what I'll want to listen to. 

Comb: I barely ever use this, but I like carrying it anyway. 

Wallet: Another item designated for guys. I love wallets. 

Black pen + red pen: I write to-do lists in red, and everything else in black.

Hand mirror: Again, just something I like to have around, though I hardly ever touch up my makeup in public, because I'm lazy.

MAC Fresh Brew lipstick: I don't wear lipstick much anymore, but Fresh Brew has been a favourite of mine for years as it's nice and neutral and looks good with dark eye makeup. 

Keys: For getting into my apartment. XD The 'keyring' is from a pendant.

Sunglasses: I'll often wear them whenever's the sun's bright because a) I have very sensitive eyes and b) I like looking like an asshole on the street, which is just what some styles of sunglasses do to you...