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shoesgal · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:28 PM

I just have not been able to find anything in reasonable price that I am just in love with... how is your shopping going???

alliemia · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:38 PM

i've lost almost all my interest in purses and been buying a ton of designer jewelry. pretty good deals on most.

no_1_diva · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM

For a while now, I've been trying to find a classic everyday black leather bag (one that will hold up in the rain) and so far I am contemplating an Alexander Wang Coco Duffel. This is coming from someone who was ready to put down a deposit on a 30cm black ardenne Birkin with gold hardware before it sold out. LOL

The problem is, the Alexander Wang Coco is so hard to find.

shoesgal · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:58 PM

Jewelry sounds great to me!

Leeleerae · Oct 7th, 2009, 12:01 AM

It seems as though designers are using "safer" designs and less expensive materials because of the economy. I went to the big retail trade show in NYC and a lot of people felt the same way. With that being said, there are still some awesome bags coming out, just not as many bags as there used to be! IMO

papertiger · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:24 AM

I wish I had the same problem

PhantaBitten · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Im in a slump. I went to three COACH outlets in Vegas and came back empty handed. Theres nothing that Ive been loving lately. Im thinking Gucci now but I cant decide one one...ugh!

lpsimer · Oct 7th, 2009, 11:21 AM

I was kind of a slump as well - I'm a big Prada fan, but nothing this season was interesting to me. So, I am now trolling consignment stores looking for deals on older styles or a vintage Louis. So far, it's been pretty good since a lot of folks are selling their bags.

NagaJolokia · Oct 7th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Not in a slump, but I'm getting there. My wishlist has been consistent and even has had a few handbags knocked out because they already are too similar to what I have in my collection already.

Soooooooo many boring/safe designs and then there are pieces that are nice and/or unique that are too similar to what I already have.

louch · Oct 7th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Totally in a slump. Probably a good thing though - since joining here in January I have spent a small fortune on purses and my cupboard is stuffed

I kind of went a bit crazy! Now I am becoming much more fussy and am using all of my bags one at a time to see what I REALLY like and don't like. The ones I don't like, I am selling.

Although I look here and at other sites almost every day, nothing is grabbing my attention like it was a few months ago. Maybe because it's also between seasons - some new designs are coming out but only in a trickle so far.

Dabyachunv · Oct 7th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by papertiger

I wish I had the same problem

Amen...I just stopped shopping (again) on monday, after some damage. Although there is not alot to love, this economy has brought out the bargain hunter deal finder person in me. It's made shopping more fun for me, oddly enough.

luvprada · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by PhantaBitten

Im in a slump. I went to three COACH outlets in Vegas and came back empty handed. Theres nothing that Ive been loving lately. Im thinking Gucci now but I cant decide one one...ugh!

Just bought a Gucci Suki and I love it!

alatrop · Oct 8th, 2009, 08:15 AM

I just can't find anything I love as much as my current bag, but that's a good thing!

berta · Oct 8th, 2009, 08:29 AM

I think I'll be buying classics right now. I do not generally move in that direction.

I have trimmed my wish list to three.

vesna · Oct 8th, 2009, 10:49 AM

I have discovered vintage skins website and that is the source of my admiration right now..prices are great bargain for what you get, like this cobra clutch for under $200

Oct 6th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#1
shoesgal OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 122	Any one else in a slump I just have not been able to find anything in reasonable price that I am just in love with... how is your shopping going???
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Oct 6th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#4
shoesgal OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 122	Jewelry sounds great to me!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#5
Leeleerae Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 824	It seems as though designers are using "safer" designs and less expensive materials because of the economy. I went to the big retail trade show in NYC and a lot of people felt the same way. With that being said, there are still some awesome bags coming out, just not as many bags as there used to be! IMO
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Oct 7th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#7
PhantaBitten Drive One. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Where ZETTERBERG and OSGOOD reign Posts: 4,288	Im in a slump. I went to three COACH outlets in Vegas and came back empty handed. Theres nothing that Ive been loving lately. Im thinking Gucci now but I cant decide one one...ugh!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#9
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,835	Not in a slump, but I'm getting there. My wishlist has been consistent and even has had a few handbags knocked out because they already are too similar to what I have in my collection already. Soooooooo many boring/safe designs and then there are pieces that are nice and/or unique that are too similar to what I already have.
	__________________ 35 bags, 1 bag jewelry, 1 agenda/pic book, 1 coin purse, 1 wallet, 1 key chain, 1 money clip, and 1 business card holder in my collection.

Oct 6th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#2
alliemia love shopping!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 3,292	i've lost almost all my interest in purses and been buying a ton of designer jewelry. pretty good deals on most.

Oct 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#3
no_1_diva Hermès Rouge Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824	For a while now, I've been trying to find a classic everyday black leather bag (one that will hold up in the rain) and so far I am contemplating an Alexander Wang Coco Duffel. This is coming from someone who was ready to put down a deposit on a 30cm black ardenne Birkin with gold hardware before it sold out. LOL The problem is, the Alexander Wang Coco is so hard to find.

Oct 7th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#6
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,698	I wish I had the same problem

Oct 7th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#8
lpsimer baggeek Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 618	I was kind of a slump as well - I'm a big Prada fan, but nothing this season was interesting to me. So, I am now trolling consignment stores looking for deals on older styles or a vintage Louis. So far, it's been pretty good since a lot of folks are selling their bags.

Oct 7th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#10
louch Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Downunder, Australia. G'day! Posts: 835	Totally in a slump. Probably a good thing though - since joining here in January I have spent a small fortune on purses and my cupboard is stuffed I kind of went a bit crazy! Now I am becoming much more fussy and am using all of my bags one at a time to see what I REALLY like and don't like. The ones I don't like, I am selling. Although I look here and at other sites almost every day, nothing is grabbing my attention like it was a few months ago. Maybe because it's also between seasons - some new designs are coming out but only in a trickle so far.
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Oct 8th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#13
alatrop ready for fall! Joined: May 2006 Location: Ohio/Michigan Posts: 2,460	I just can't find anything I love as much as my current bag, but that's a good thing!
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Oct 8th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#14
berta mom2 12paws Joined: Oct 2007 Location: So. Florida Posts: 1,160	I think I'll be buying classics right now. I do not generally move in that direction. I have trimmed my wish list to three.

Oct 8th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#15
vesna Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024	I have discovered vintage skins website and that is the source of my admiration right now..prices are great bargain for what you get, like this cobra clutch for under $200
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