My quest for the perfect wallet is over - Thank you, Scout!

Photo credit "The Grid"

My family Secret Santa has an easy job this year. It involves running to Scout on Roncesvalles, meeting the lovely owner Leah, and picking-up my pre-selected gift.  I typically love to be surprised - which I’m sure can be a real pain in the neck for the person doing the shopping for me, but this year there’s only one thing my heart desires: the ultimate wallet. Yes, it does exist and it’s made by Hobo!

Scout is becoming a regular destination for me!

So glad it's close to home.

When I first saw it, I almost cried. Finding the right wallet is like finding the right man. I’m not kidding, it’s complicated. The one I’m presently using (talking wallet now) has been around for 7 years, and it’s looking tired. We need to part. Call it the 7 year itch.

It will be replaced by this iconic double frame clutch-wallet by Hobo. A stylish design and carry-all attitude it can be tossed in a bag or carried alone - somebody was thinking while designing this beauty and I like that!

Meet my Lauren - the double frame clutch by Hobo

Generally wallets (and purses) speak volumes about their owners. Nothing worse than being at a nice restaurant, all dressed up, flashing a beautiful purse just to take out an ugly, scary, completely disorganized wallet. So mes amies, if your wallet looks like it's concealing evidence of an awful crime, or a child is trapped in it, or you are carrying the Watergate files, or you need assistance to zip it closed, or... OMG... all of the above..  It's time to clean your wallet's act or simply ask your Secret Santa to get you a better one!  The Lauren retails for around $100. You've been good, haven't you?

Here are some wallet features that will help you find what you are looking for in a flash, keep important items safe, and well organized. 

• Secured center panel with card slots
• ID window
• three credit card slots at the front for those frequently used
• a large zip pocket
• bill pocket (oh, I love this one!!) 
• zip security pocket for your phone and keys (pinch me, please)

In this case it also includes...

• Italian top-grain leather, extra tumbled for a unique ‘broken-in’ look and beautiful shine
• Brushed Nickel Hardware
• Measures 8.5W x 5H x 1D
• In camel for me please, but also comes in red, a delicious blue, black and brown too!

Not only will this wallet help me carry what I need daily, but is relatively compact so that it can be thrown in all my day bags or simply carried around like a clutch for night outings.  Please note that your SIN card, your kids' birth certificates, passports (seriously!) and cheques should never be in your wallet!  Why do women feel they need to carry so much stuff around?

 

Final word on wallets and men: if you ever come across the perfect wallet and it looks gorgeous to boot, act fast:  Grab it, and take it home...or get your Secret Santa to do it for you!