Some say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but we think it's her handbag. A woman’s purse tells a lot about her style, daily routine, personality and life. Take a look inside the handbags of three amazing Berks women, all different in style and function...
Ruthann Woll, CPA
Partner at RKL
Why did you choose this as your handbag? Do you use it every day or do you change frequently? I carry the same bag during the week for simplicity. On weekends, I will use a smaller travel bag to go to my children’s activities.
What are your handbag essentials? What would we find in your handbag no matter what? My wallet, keys, peppermint oil and hand sanitizer.
What item do you have in quantity in your handbag? Lots of business cards, four checkbooks (I am the treasurer for a bunch of organizations), and a way too many lip balms!
What percentage of your hand bag is items that are yours vs. others? 90 percent mine, 10 percent my kids’.
What item is always the hardest to find in your handbag? Either my keys or my security tag for work.
Do you carry gum or mints? I try to at least have one of them unless my kids eat them all!
Do you carry all of your makeup or just items for quick touch-ups? Just touch up items.
Could you feed an army with your contents or just a quick snack for yourself? I usually don’t carry too much food.
What is the most random item you carry in your handbag? A baggie of coupons/gift cards that I never remember to use!
How many compartments/side pockets/ secret pockets does your handbag have? It has two pockets. I carry a lot of mini bags that each have a purpose.
What item in your handbag best describes you? Way too many checkbooks! I am an accountant, so I help out a lot of organizations as the treasurer and always carry the checkbook, just in case someone is asking me for money!
Latisha Bernard Schuenemann, Esquire
Leisawitz Heller Abramowitch Phillips, P.C
Why do you choose this handbag to carry? I love the classic look of it. It is sophisticated, professional and elegant.
Do you use it every day or do you change frequently? I change my purses every few weeks depending on my mood or the function I will be attending.
What would we find in your handbag no matter what? Gum, mints, lip gloss, Vaseline for my lips, a ponytail holder and cell phone.
What item do you have in quantity in your handbag? Multiple packs of gum, ponytail holders and lip gloss.
What percentage of your hand bag is items that are yours vs. others? 100 percent my items.
What item is always the hardest to find in your handbag? My keys for some reason. I am always digging in my purse for my keys.
Do you misplace your handbag all the time or do you always know exactly where it is? I always know where my handbag is.
Do you carry gum or mints? Both. You never know when you need one or the other.
Do you carry all of your makeup or just items for quick touch-ups? Just quick touch-up items like lip gloss, mascara and perfume.
Could you feed an army with your contents or just a quick snack for yourself? Sometimes I have a granola bar in my purse to hold be over on long days, but generally I don’t have food in my purse every day.
What is the most random item you carry in your handbag? PA Lottery scratch-off tickets.
How many compartments/side pockets/ secret pockets does your handbag have? One zipper pocket, two pockets and two small side pockets for smaller items and a back pocket outside of the purse.
What do you have to carry in your bag every day that you wish you didn't have to? Hand lotion because it can get messy.
What item in your handbag best describes you? The bag itself is what best describes me. I like classic pieces that are timeless, simple and classy.
Eleny Zeppos, Owner/Restaurateur
Willoughby’s on Park, Hitching Post, YR Club and Pure Fire Pizza
Why is this your handbag? First, it fits everything! I don’t have to carry multiple bags and feel like a "bag lady.” Also, my dear friend designed this bag and the logo really keeps things in check. You must "Have some fun today.”
Do you use it every day or do you change frequently? Every single day!
What are your handbag essentials? Lip gloss.
What would we find in your handbag no matter what? My restaurant notebooks -- one for each location. I am constantly writing things down.
What item do you have in quantity in your handbag? Three notebooks for the restaurants.
What percentage of your hand bag is items that are yours vs. others? 20 percent mine, 80 percent work.
What item is always the hardest to find in your handbag? My phone and my keys.
Do you misplace your handbag all the time or do you always know exactly where it is? I know where it is all the time.
Do you carry gum or mints? Yes to both!
Do you carry all of your makeup or just items for quick touch-ups? Quick touch-ups.
Could you feed an army with your contents or just a quick snack for yourself? No! There is no food in my bag. I have food around me all the time.
What is the most random item you carry in your handbag? I would say a clutch; my bag has so much stuff in it, if I need to be somewhere after work, I can just use that.
How many compartments/side pockets/ secret pockets does your handbag have? One inside pocket; that’s usually where I try to put my keys and phone.
What do you have to carry in your bag every day that you wish you didn't have to? My laptop.
What item in your handbag best describes you? My 14-year-old wallet that was a gift from my husband, George. I love that thing!
