When it comes to a girl finding something in her handbag, it is like trying to find a full-length top in Paris Hilton’ closet. With that in mind, the idea of handbags that light up when open sound like an excellent idea, right? Well, Solas Fashion has answered your prayers and has produced a line of handbags that light up when opened (http://fashion.psfk.com/2006/11/handbags_to_lig.html). Available in different colours (orange for ‘sensual healing’, yellow for ‘self esteem’, purple for ‘self reflection’), the are already on back order.
Thinking about this, I think the light-up handbag may be too good to be true. What happens when your girlfriend decides she needs a hit of lip gloss in the middle of the movie theatre? “Um…I didn’t know this was sci-fi flick!” Or think about when you go to grab a business card from your wallet and you blind your potential business assosciate with a neo-florescent hit of “sensual” orange.
Ultimately, I think bright, neon light should be left for the boardwalk and the strip joint – and trust me, neither of these are associations you want to make with your style. So why not just opt for a tastefully lined bag in a semi-bright colour? Besides, I’m sure you’re not going to want to be able to find a pen when the ugly guy from across the bar asks for your number.
So. Frivolous.