If we think about what are the things that we touch/carry/use everyday, wallet, card case, small pouch, keys (okay, I know, and cellphone) probably are the ones that top the list. If we happen to pick the ones that we truly love, they are the things that give us little (or big) pleasure and joy on a daily basis.
My wallet evolution kinda took a sharp turn from the long/big spot-right-way brand name wallet to this very low key, hardly recognizable Comme des Garcons brown embossed zip wallet. When I was young, I used to think that having a big wallet stuffed with multiple credit cards, membership cards, receipts, you and your dog (or boyfriend)'s pictures, your business cards, the list goes on...was such a cool thing. It shows "I've made it! I'm in! I'm one of those young vibrant city girls who's having a busy life." Now years have gone by, as I'm trying to practice the concept of being a minimalist and simplify the things I have in my life, I realized I don't really need to carry that much stuff with me everyday. I'm now down to a handful of cards (1 driver license, 2 CCs, 1 bank card to be exact), and a few bills that I have in my wallet on any given day. Changing to a small wallet became a natural thing. This CDG wallet was a surprise find - I was looking for a small wallet and stumbled upon it. As soon as I laid my eyes on it, I knew it was mine. It has this subtle touch - the rich dark brown color, the embossed pattern, the zip closure, everything about it is just perfect. It can be easily slipped into your pocket, a small CDG pouch, a cross body bag... It's been a fixture in my bag for more than a year now and every time I take it out, I still feel the happiness that you get when you find something you truly love.
The black Comme des Garcons leather pouch is another daily item. It's simple, sleek and super versatile. It's the perfect size to store your keys, your cellphone, your wallet, and you can even fit a small mirror and a lip stick. I carry it when I go see a movie, when I go to the grocery store, when I have brunch with friends, when I want to go for a walk. I also use it to store my passport/important documents/receipts when I travel. I bring it everywhere. It can be dressed up or dressed down, however you like it.
Last but not least, the CDG neon blue card case. It actually has a even brighter inside - neon orange and green as the inside color. I'm normally not a bright color person, let alone THREE neon colors in one item! I think because it's such a small thing, its small size kinda balances out the bright color. I have my NYC metro card, my insurance card and what not in it. It gives my day a nice kick to start when I take out the metro card (well, on the days I do use my metro card to get to work). It perfectly represents the fun side of the brand. After all, we all want to be that girl who's comme des garçons (like a boy).