Everyone has their own favorites
and “must-haves” when it comes to shoes and bags. A lot of them may be common
within a lot of people already. “For the most part, style is a very personal
thing, tailored to the individual. But there are a few key pieces that every
woman must have in her wardrobe without exception-go to pieces that will get
you through any occasion” (Vasquez 289). For any type of style that you may
have there are some things you most likely will need of each of the must haves
Lilliana Vazquez mentions.
In the five must-have shoes, Vazquez
suggests to have nude pumps which go with everything and can be worn at almost
any occasion, dressy metallic high-heel sandals that are suitable to wear at
formal events and parties, high-heel black knee boots are a necessity in
wintertime and can be worn with almost any outfit, flat riding boots that are
very practical and comfortable, and casual flats or flat sandals which would be
the staple shoes to be worn with anything in your wardrobe (290-291). In the
five must-have bags, she recommends having a weekender/overnight bag which
comes in handy for an overnight trip, a clutch that is cool for a formal
occasion or a just a night out, a tote that you can throw many of your things
which is perfect for running errands, a cross-body which is a great choice for
concerts, shopping, or whenever you do not prefer something to be in your hands
and a top-handle satchel that is practical and sophisticated making it a good
choice for an everyday bag (Vasquez 291-292). Reading the list of things that Vazquez suggests to have for sure, I realized I had some of the things already such as the flat riding boots and casual flats or sandals from the shoes section and a cross-body, from the bags section. I also use them for almost the same functions as she recommends to use them for. I plan on expanding my list to match hers over time!
What shoes or bags do you carry the most? Which of the things in the list Vasquez recommends to have would you buy first?
Vasquez,
Lilliana. The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. New York: Penguin Group,
2013. Print.
