What is Beauty?

So I am incredibly OCD about many things. Especially buying things that are pretty that I don't really need. Like shoes, hand bags, scarves, etc. I own more of these things than any one person should. Anyway, so I walked into Bath & Body Works at lunch today for my weekly viewing of the most gorgeous tote on the planet. Seriously, I go in at least once a week to drool over this faux shearling tote with faux croc trim.

Photo from Bath & Body Works Website

As I was delighting over the bag today, I got to thinking . . . why do I get so much enjoyment out looking at this tote? Why am I so attracted to it? Why must I have it? Is it a product of advertising or television? Is it something that I have developed over time? And why do I feel the need to own another bag to carry all of my useless crap around? I don't really understand much about how the human brain works, so maybe I should do some research.

But the moral of the story is . . . This bag will be all mine come December 25!