ISO the perfect wristlet

[Toonces]

Can someone please help me find this...? I'm looking for a wristlet that is big enough to hold my driver's license, a few credit cards, some paper money, coins in a separate coin purse or separate zipper compartment, cell phone, chapstick and a compact.

I have a Coach wristlet that I love, but I really want one compartment for paper money, one zipper compartment for coins, and one compartment for cell phone, chapstick, compact, credit cards. I don't like my money to touch my chapstick (yes, I'm weird). :o

So ideally this wristlet would have two open compartments and one zipper compartment where I could put coins, or be big enough to also hold a coin purse. Oh, and I have 2 ON wristlets from a couple of seasons ago, but am looking for something more square and not rectangle.

Not asking for too much, am I? :p

[amew]

I can find several with the requisite number of compartments, but none are really square.

This Nordstrom brand one has two open pockets separated by a zippered pocket. Plus it has pockets for CCs. It comes in black, red, and chocolate for $88.

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/14/_5292394.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/11/_5292551.jpg

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2905897?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=wristlet+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults

This one has two compartments plus a coin purse and CC pockets. It's $150 and comes in black and brown:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/15/_5270335.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/9/_5270369.jpg


This one is a little more square and has separate compartments for cash, coins, and chapstick, but I am not sure it has enough room for a cell phone. It's also kind of pricey for a wristlet at $218:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/14/_5271814.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/11/_5271891.jpg

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2902004?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=wristlet+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults

[amew]

This also has several compartments. Juicy, $155:

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/0/_5315300.jpg

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/Product/MediumLarge/18/_5315378.jpg

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2890354?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=wristlet+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults

[Toonces]

amew ~ Thank you so much!! I'm going to check these out when my kids take a nap. I'll post back with what I buy - I like all the ones you posted!

[laura]

FWIW, I noticed the newer Coach wristlets have a little pocket inside, and some of them also have compartments on the front w/ buckles/snaps. I don't know that it's "perfect" based on what you are looking for, but I was thinking recently when I saw them that it was a nice touch.

[Toonces]

TY, Laura! I love this (http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=8592&category_id=240) Coach wristlet, but it probably wouldn't suit my needs.

I ended up getting the Nordstrom brand wristlet in brown. I love the Cole Haan but DH would flip if I spent that much (I have a handbag obsession as it is).

[pontmarie]

I carry a medium sized purse but now that I have 2 kids, it's tough to deal with the diaper bag AND a purse, so I am searching for a wristlet or small purse that can fit my cell phone, wallet, inhaler, keys, and a lipstick.

I want something that I can throw in the diaper bag when I am out with the kids, I hate the idea of putting my stuff in compartments of the diaper bag (it has areas for cell phone, etc.) because DH and I keep a diaper bag in each car, so I can't leave my stuff (especially my inhaler) in the bag in my car when we go out in his car.

Whew!

Anyway, any ideas, oh wonderful stylish ladies? :)

[Amuse Bouche]

I have one from Coach, but it's a bit small (will fit my phone, keys and a few credit cards, but not my wallet). Banana Republic has a few:

http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=14242&pid=464937&scid=464937062

[pontmarie]

Oh, that's a nice one - thanks! Will swing by BR tomorrow.

[PurpleRose]

I have a few from Dooney and Burke and Coach. If you have a Coach outlet nearby, check them out. They normally have wristlets and wallets at much better prices than department stores.

My wristlets fit a compact, my phone, cards and DL, and a lip balm. I don't think a wallet will probably fit in most wristlets, but you could get a cardholder to hold your money and credit cards.

I love my wristlets! So much nicer to take shopping than a big heavy purse. :)

[Toonces]

pontmarie ~ I merged your thread with one of my older ones. I've had the brown Nordstrom wristlet since December and I absolutely love it. I wanted one for the same reasons that you did. I'd highly recommend that one.

[Rose]

I love the one you posted from Coach in Dec. catgirl. Although the last thing I need is to be on the Coach website. :)

[BeachBum]

I have on of the Vera Bradley "wallet on a string" type things. I can clip my keys to it, and put my phone in the change compartment, and a lipstick. It's nice because it keeps all my stuff together in the diaper bag. I don't know how big your inhaler is but you might want to consider something like this. I prefer it to a coach wristlet because of the organization.