A lot of people have dual personalities. Your "work self" and your "real self." I found this to be true when I was working at a law firm. My "work self" wore cashmere twin-sets and talked about the Red Sox (boring), the housing market in Boston ("Well, Tucker and I are not in the Market right now... but are looking to get back into the market when the time is right...) (by the way, there is/was no "Tucker" but had I been dating one, my firm credibility points would have doubled), and of course everyone was planning weddings.
"What did you do this weekend?" was best answered with: "My boyfriend and I took in a show," rather than explaining that I went to a Dead Prez concert. Anyway, those days have long since passed and luckily I have found a job where the line between my work self and my real self is much less rigid.
Despite that, I still have my "work bags" and my "weekend bags" . . . I love my black Coach work bag, but on the weekends I just want something comfortable, something I can throw my life into and go. For that I've recently discovered Cecilia Jane Bags. I love her Nappy Solider Bag and the Spirit bag with the cool handle. Designer Simonair, hailing from St. Thomas, has been sewing since she was thirteen years old. She not only has great offerings on her site, but will gladly create a custom bag for you as well!
Also, The Grouch and Zion I released a new album this week which is amazing!! Zion I is by far my favorite group... I love Zion's flow. Definitely check this album out... (they have a few free downloads on myspace.com!)
