Question: Why when a celebrity carries an outrageously big bag they look “stylish,” yet when I try to carry it, I look ridiculous on top of stupid? I don’t get it!
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Miss Kristen over at This is the story of a girl…a complicated girl held a Pay It Forward contest and yours truly won. Super F-word Yeah!!!
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See? I’m not even making this up.
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So yes, now it’s my turn. I tried this a few months ago back when I had like…six readers. Now I have at least fourteen and a half so I expect the competition to be a bit more exciting.
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You all know how this works. Leave a comment on this post and I’ll assume that means you want in. If I leave the contest going for days, I’ll probably forget about it so I’ll be drawing three names tomorrow. Obviously the packages will be awesome. I do accept bribes in the form of cookies, toilet paper (can never have too much!), money and gadgets.
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*Oh, and no, you will not win a ginormous designer bag. Sorry ladies (and guys who strangely wanted a big bag). I’m pretty sure I’d have to sell a kidney to afford one of those.
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Things that celebrities can wear that I look like a hobo wearing:
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-trendy sunglasses
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-tent dresses
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-chunky bracelets
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-gladiator sandals
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-and yes, giant bags
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I guess I’m not cut out for couture.
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The redhead in the background is pretty.
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I can’t even tell who that is…Kate Beckinsale? She could look good wearing or carrying anything she wanted.
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I want in! I want in!!!
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I think ginormous bags are hideous on everyone, celebrity or not. And paying more than 29.95 for a bag is a big fat waste of money. So there.
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And count me in to paying it forward!
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I look like an asshole when I try to carry a great big bag. And when I try to wear great big sunglasses. Unless I’m going out of town for a couple of days and need to actually pack.
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give me money
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That man-purse comment was TOTALLY directed at me and I’m TOTALLY offended by it. I clearly have my own giant bag already. I don’t need you…
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Ben -
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I am shocked and appalled that you would think such a thing. P.S. I could totally fit in that bag.
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Dan -
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YOU give ME money!
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Maiden -
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Even then I don’t look right carrying a big bag. I’m too small.
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Dutchess -
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I could never warrant purchasing a bag over $50 and THAT’S pushing it. Plus, a lot of the super expensive bags just don’t look good to me.
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Deutlich -
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You’re in!
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Accidentally Me -
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That’s Rachel McAdams. She’s adorable. Kate would look fantastic in a garbage bag or burlap sack.
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Sobe -
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Why am I not surprised you’d notice her?
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Melissa -
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You and me both!
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I say you carry that huge bag or wear those trendy sunglasses and even if you look stupid, OWN IT!
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I am of course down for this pay it forward thing. Weeeee!
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i never win these things, but maybe my luck will change this time
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I want in!
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Also I love ginormous bags. In a few shoulders my shoulder wont but they are great as I throw just about everything (extra pair of pants, deodorants, blank cds, on and on) in my bag. I’m even a dummy that pays more for my bags. I don’t care!
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i want stuff please!!!
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i want free stuff!!!!
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Hey look, I’m the 14.5th comment
I want in!
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I like, just signed up for The Modern Gal’s contest, so I’m doing that over here as well. I want to double my chances.
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I want to play!
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ahhh… i can do another PIF if I win. Im in!
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OKAY, That bag is bigger than her torso! I think it looks ridiculous. Now, I do have a hobo style back from Michael Kors (can you say lovely leather?!) and a friend of mine always wants to steal it
Other than that, that’s the largest bag I own and it’s not really all that big. I love the big glasses but only a few select ones look good on my face. OH…and….
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I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i want to play! can i call you pretty? will that be a sufficient bribe? i also make excellent banana bread…and compliments! i’m good at the compliments!
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(and i love that bag. and i’m with you.)
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Don’t sell yourself short, there is a good chance you have at least 15 and 3/4 readers.
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Count me in, too. I always want to do whatever the cool kids are doing!
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i’m in.
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big bag or not.
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stuff for me please? it’s my birthday!
haha.
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Consider me entered! And you know I’ll bake you cookies at any time, just let me know!
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I’m not a fan of huge bags either. I have a nice small one that holds wallet, lip tone, CrackBerry, keys and sometimes iPod. It’s perfect for me.
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Congrats on your winnings. Be sure to tell us what she sends you!
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Ok, even though I won Angela’s Pay it Forward, I’m entering yours… because I have realized HOW MUCH FUN IT IS TO SEND COOL STUFF.
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So please, pick me and I’ll be sure to make three more people’s days!!
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Yeah to winners all around! I’m wrapping up my pay it forward contest today. Maybe you’ll be a winner. I’ll enter your contest so long as I don’t have to hold another one. Yeah, I’m demanding like that.
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I want in! I love Rachel McAdams. She hasn’t been in any movies lately. Maybe we’ll see her again soon.
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I agree with Arielle — if you love it, wear it and just WORK IT!
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Fun contest…I’m in!
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oh you know i’m in miss jenn! but i feel bad entering because you already sent me a package. oh what i hell, sign me up!
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ps. im so excited for my contest next week! stay tuned
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Alexa -
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Oh don’t feel bad. You’re one of my favoritest people. I wouldn’t mind sending two packages to you!
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Natalie -
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Agreed!
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Nilsa -
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Well okay, but that sorta defeats the purpose of passing it on.
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Renee -
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I think you’re allowed to enter as many as you want. Little packages make people smile!
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Vanessa -
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Oh I’ll be sure to share my winnings. Perhaps I’ll be writing that post from a Mac!
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Drbolte -
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Flattery will get you everywhere my dear
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Noelle -
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I wish you luck!
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Apollo -
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I want to give you stuff!
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I look dumb with a big bag too. I bought one when I lived in SF so I could carry a book on the bus, but I always felt dumb using it.
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I want in!
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Also- I’m the same with bags. I bought this adorable reddish/maroon one, and I feel so ridiculous carrying it that I just use it as a backpack thing now. At least it was only $20 at H&M otherwise I’d be pretty pissed at myself..
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Pick me! Pick me!
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*waves at you dorkily*
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Hi!!! I want in!
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Oooooooh I wanna win! And i look fab with ginormous bags, so I dunno what’s going on with yours.
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See now, I can’t do big bags because it doesn’t work with my “need to be organized.” There’s just too much room to lose stuff in a big bag. I prefer mine small. Small enough to tell the Husband “I need to buy a new bag, this one’s too small to hold my stuff…” ha!
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P.S. you know, I’ve had a pay-it-forward in my drafts for months now. Perhaps I should dust it off?
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haha, 37 comments!! sweet! they come out for free swag, eh?
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Am I too late???
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Although I do want a giant bag (I can put my school books in it!) I’m ok with anything
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