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kcrs95 · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:21 PM

I need recommendations. Three years ago, I bought a Gucci. Two years ago, I bought a Louis Vuitton. Last year, I bought a Prada. What do I buy this year? Some brands I've eliminated are Chloe, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga. What would you recommend? I'm looking to spend $1,000 to $2,000.

TIA

kc

ahertz · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM

What style do you like? Tote...hobo...messenger? Conservative...trendy...avant-garde?
How much stuff do you carry?

kcrs95 · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Hmm...I like a larger bag. I have the LV Palermo GM. The Prada and Gucci are both totes. I forgot that one year I also bought a Burberry tote in the traditional plaid. I guess I'm more classic than trendy. I prefer a tote or messenger style more so than a hobo.

flashy.stems · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:26 PM

spend a little more and get a chanel?

lovebags2 · Nov 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Hi,

I've tried SO many different designer's from YSL to LV to Tod's and by far the best bag I've owned to date IMHO is my Bottega! It's SO elegant yet classic and Luxurious!!!!

I have the Ebano Cervo hobo. It goes with everything and it's the most stunning shade of brown I've ever seen in a handbag.

Good luck!

carousel eyes · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:16 PM

I would suggest looking at Anya Hindmarch and Ferragamo. I don't know how heavy their bags usually are, but I find both designers to carry unique, yet classic bags.

bextasy · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:38 PM

how about Goyard?

Compass Rose · Nov 10th, 2009, 09:20 AM

It's so hard to tell anyone what to do, but if I were you, I'd look at a Bottega Veneta. They are absolutely gorgeous! Any style. Love the woven leather.

tillie46 · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:21 AM

I think Prada might be a good choice........

ame · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:32 AM

A mulberry?

chikapinku · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Ysl?

kcrs95 · Nov 11th, 2009, 05:47 AM

I've been looking at the Mulberry Bayswater and the Alexa that isn't coming out until January.

I've never looked at YSL. I will be doing a lot of research today!

ChenChen · Nov 11th, 2009, 10:29 AM

How about a Chanel? A GST is a nice classic choice if you like large totes. Or, an e/w flap or a WOC are great choices if you need something more suited for evening. Good luck!

moi et mes sacs · Nov 11th, 2009, 01:51 PM

The list is endless. It depends if you want chic for now or timeless.

dell · Nov 11th, 2009, 02:00 PM

It's really hard to give advice when we don't really know what you like...

You say you like totes, what about an LV neverfull, and then you will have some money left over for some sunnies or a wallet to match!

Nov 9th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#1
kcrs95 OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	Annual Bonus Coming...What to get! I need recommendations. Three years ago, I bought a Gucci. Two years ago, I bought a Louis Vuitton. Last year, I bought a Prada. What do I buy this year? Some brands I've eliminated are Chloe, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga. What would you recommend? I'm looking to spend $1,000 to $2,000. TIA kc
kcrs95 OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 156

Nov 9th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#3
kcrs95 OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	Hmm...I like a larger bag. I have the LV Palermo GM. The Prada and Gucci are both totes. I forgot that one year I also bought a Burberry tote in the traditional plaid. I guess I'm more classic than trendy. I prefer a tote or messenger style more so than a hobo.
kcrs95 OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 156

Nov 9th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#4
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 5,566	spend a little more and get a chanel?
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Nov 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#5
lovebags2 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,653	Hi, I've tried SO many different designer's from YSL to LV to Tod's and by far the best bag I've owned to date IMHO is my Bottega! It's SO elegant yet classic and Luxurious!!!! I have the Ebano Cervo hobo. It goes with everything and it's the most stunning shade of brown I've ever seen in a handbag. Good luck!
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Nov 9th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#6
carousel eyes Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: NC/IL/MA Posts: 1,794	I would suggest looking at Anya Hindmarch and Ferragamo. I don't know how heavy their bags usually are, but I find both designers to carry unique, yet classic bags.
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Nov 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#2
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Rodeo Adjacent Posts: 4,639	What style do you like? Tote...hobo...messenger? Conservative...trendy...avant-garde? How much stuff do you carry?

Nov 9th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#7
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Nov 10th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#8
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 9,247	It's so hard to tell anyone what to do, but if I were you, I'd look at a Bottega Veneta. They are absolutely gorgeous! Any style. Love the woven leather.
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Nov 10th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#9
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,213	I think Prada might be a good choice........
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Nov 10th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#10
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,043	A mulberry?
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Nov 10th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#11
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Nov 11th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#12
kcrs95 OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	I've been looking at the Mulberry Bayswater and the Alexa that isn't coming out until January. I've never looked at YSL. I will be doing a lot of research today!
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Nov 11th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#13
ChenChen is on a BAN! Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,029	How about a Chanel? A GST is a nice classic choice if you like large totes. Or, an e/w flap or a WOC are great choices if you need something more suited for evening. Good luck!
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Nov 11th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#14
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6,127	The list is endless. It depends if you want chic for now or timeless.
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Nov 11th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#15
dell Lovin My Little Girl Joined: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,189	It's really hard to give advice when we don't really know what you like... You say you like totes, what about an LV neverfull, and then you will have some money left over for some sunnies or a wallet to match!
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