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Listen as host, Crystal Ellis navigates her way through life framing life events around her love for handbags. It gets a little crazy as she brings in her other handbag fanatic friends who will tell their own bag stories and what they’ve learned about life through their love of a little armcandy.

Episodes

  1. Feb 2

    Bag Stories: Lateefah and Her Jodie

    On our first episode of Bag Stories, my girl Teef shows off her dream bag and tells the story behind how she made it happen! We discuss the name behind the bag but also her list of dream bags... and they are good!

    34 min

  2. Feb 2

    Unzipping the Return: The Fendi Spy Bag Comes Back

    Crystal revisits the Fendi Spy Bag—its 2005 debut, soft slouchy silhouette, and the secret zip pocket that made it a celebrity cult classic. She explains why the bag’s quiet, personal luxury felt timeless. Fast-forward to today, the Spy Bag resurfaces with a winter-ready Fendi × Moncler twist, rising resale prices, and renewed appeal among shoppers seeking craftsmanship, subtlety, and pieces with a story.

    8 min

  3. Jan 28

    Ferragamo Studio Bag: Quiet Luxury, Loud Appeal

    In this episode of My Bag Habit we dive into Ferragamo’s history — from Salvatore Ferragamo’s beginnings as a young shoemaker to his anatomy-driven craftsmanship and Hollywood fame — and how that legacy translates into the brand’s understated, elegant bags. We focus on the Ferragamo Studio Bag, exploring its clean, architectural shape, subtle hardware, day-to-night versatility, and lasting appeal for slow-fashion lovers, plus where to look if you want to find one.

    6 min

  4. Jan 26

    Kensington Glam: Inside Kurt Geiger’s Sparkling Bag World

    Crystal Ellis explores the bold, London-born style of Kurt Geiger handbags, from the iconic Kensington to the mini crossbody and structured Shortage. Discover why these bags are both aspirational and attainable, their playful finishes (like rainbow sequins), and tips on styling and where to buy them. Featuring reflections on sustainability, price points, and personal favorites, this episode is a joyful celebration of eye-catching, conversation-starting handbags.

    8 min

  5. Jan 23

    Miss Judged: The Bag Lady Behind the Labels

    A candid personal essay about being judged for material things, the authors battle with shopping addiction, and how appearances masked deeper insecurities and growth.

    8 min

  6. Jan 20

    You Can't Get That Bag

    After being told “You can't get that bag,” the narrator flies to Los Angeles to buy a Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton piece sold only inside a MoCA exhibition. The trip turns a routine purchase into a ceremonial journey through art, fashion, and desire. More than a shopping story, the episode shows how objects become stories worth traveling for and how refusal can turn desire into action.

    4 min

  7. Jan 19

    The Little Old Lady that Lived in Her Closet...Then Died Underneath It

    Welcome to the long awaited first episode of the My Bag Habit podcast.  I wrote this story more than ten years ago.  Over the years, I have worked on my "habit" but I still love a good handbag and this podcast is an ode to that love.  I will also bring on others to talk about their bag stories.  If you're interested in bringing your bag to the podcast please email me at mybaghabitpod@gmail.com.

    6 min

  8. 06/17/2025

    Trailer

    Welcome to the My Bag Habit Podcast. Host, Crystal Ellis has been obsessed with handbags since childhood and has complied stories from her experiences, travels, and closet catastrophes to share with you her true love of handbags. This podcast not only will bring on her friends to talk about their bag stories but also chronicle her journey to build a new custom bag that might rival the Birkin! Please share with your fashionista friends!!

    1 min
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Listen as host, Crystal Ellis navigates her way through life framing life events around her love for handbags. It gets a little crazy as she brings in her other handbag fanatic friends who will tell their own bag stories and what they’ve learned about life through their love of a little armcandy.

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