Ok, what is the big deal with Julia Roberts? I mean, other than her huge mouth and ginormous feet? She made a splash playing the hooker with the heart of gold in Pretty Woman. She made an odd-looking Southern belle in Steel Magnolias. Sorry, but I always picture true Southern belles as petite, blonde women, not tall, gawky, redheads with teeth too small for their giant mouths. Stereotype? Ok, whatever. And this one I will admit, she did a good job playing the title character in Erin Brokovich, even if she did snub the real Erin Brokovich in her Oscar acceptance speech. But look at her. I mean, really look at her for a minute. She’s not an attractive woman. No really, she’s not. And truth be told, she’s not that great an actress, either. No matter what role she’s in, she’s always Julia Roberts. There’s no suspension of disbelief with her. No inhabiting the character. No getting past those enormous feet. What is she, a size 14? Does she have her shoes custom made, or does she just shop at a clown accessories store? Why the anti-Julia Roberts rant? Why not? She has a new movie out, Eat, Pray, Love, which I will not be seeing, thankyouverymuch. If I ever had any interest in reading the book, it’s diminished now by the choice of lead actress in the movie version. Blah. But, on to more important things. Like handbags. Specifically, handbags that can take on a rainy day. You need something to complement those rain boots, right? So check out this Moschino Patent Leather Hobo.
I love Moschino handbags, even though just one costs roughly a paycheck depending on your job. Still, I can’t resist admiring them from afar. This hobo has a genuine patent leather exterior, and although the color is called fuchsia, it looks more like a deep red to me. Gorgeous. The contoured seaming add feminine features, and at 15 inches wide by 11.5 inches high, there’s plenty of space inside. Best of all, you could carry it on a rainy day without having to worry about the leather getting ruined. Just wipe it down once you get inside, and you’re good to go. The inside is lined with deep red satin, and offers a back wall zip pocket. The top zips closed to further protect your belongings from the elements. Now, brace yourself. The Moschino hobo is $1,295 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 1
Now, for wet weather protection, you can’t do any better than London Fog. They’re best-known for their awesome trench coats, and other outerwear, but yeah, they make handbags too, just like this London Fog Audrey Patent-Finish Satchel. The exterior is all synthetic, with a bit of a crinkle-textured look to it, and a glossy patent finish. Perfect for rainy days. You’ll also find two turn-lock pockets outside, as well as a zip pocket and a couple of slip pockets in the satin lining inside. I love the dual handles on the satchel, but the Audrey also comes with a detachable shoulder strap if you’d rather carry it that way to keep your hands free to hold your umbrella and maneuver through doors. The top zips closed, and has a turn-lock flap accented with a buckle. All the hardware is gold-tone metal. The bag also comes in yellow, bone, and black. And because it’s synthetic, it’ll save you some money. The London Fog Audrey is just $150 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 2
When a bag has the word rain in its name, you can’t help but think it’s a perfect inclement weather bag. The Calvin Klein Rain Patent Tote is a little larger than the other bags, so it holds a lot more. The exterior is also synthetic, and finished in a smooth, patent texture. The interior is lined with satin, and boasts a back wall zip pocket. There’s a removable chain-accented strap, which I think is hideous. Leave that off and just use the dual handles attached to the top of the bag with buckle accents. All hardware is silver-tone metal, which adds even more shine to the bag. The top zips closed, keeping everything safe and secure. It’s on sale, too! It was $158; now it’s $142.60 at Endless.com.
