Show Us Your Purse
■ Who? Sue Harragan, owner of Barre Las Vegas
■ Location: Barre Las Vegas at Town Square
■ Handbag: Hammitt shoulder bag
■ Are handbags status symbols? Yes, totally. You can tell a lot about a woman from her purse and her shoes. A good purse will last forever and be timeless. If you calculate the CPW (cost per wear) then a good purse could just be dollars per day. Trends come and go, but classic designer purses are always in style.
■ What does this bag say about you? I'm trendy and stylish, but in an understated way. I'm willing to pay for good things. Those who know purses, know Hammitt.
■ If someone found your bag and looked inside, what would they think of you? I'm a disorganized mess.
■ What's the most important item you've carried in your bag? $10,000 cash. Too bad it wasn't all mine.
■ What's the strangest item you've carried in your bag? I have to think about this one. I can fit just about anything in my purse. Generally, I'm hiding a purchase from my husband.
■ Tell us about the first special bag you owned. A classic black Prada purse. Still have it and love it. It will never be out of style.
■ Knockoffs: Love 'em or hate 'em? Hate 'em. A fake purse is like a CZ (cubic zirconia). Maybe no one else will know, but I do.
■ What's in your bag?
1. Prada sunglasses (the real thing!), 2. My to-do lists, 3. A bottle of Aquamantra water (I can't get enough water, especially in Vegas), 4. Mint flavored lip gloss (I can't live without it), 5. My faux cell phone stun gun (It's cool, but watch out!), 6. Barre Las Vegas grippy socks (I never leave home without them as I wear them every day).
