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djgirl1976 · Nov 14th, 2006, 12:52 PM

So, we spend a lot of time talking about designers and saving and being on ban and all that stuff. What about instant gratification? I admit to being somewhat of a bag snob. It really has to "say something" for me to like a cheap-o bag. I either have to see the bag and immediately picture the outfit, or it has to have something that I find very unique, or whatever. I know not everyone here spends 1k or even a hundred on their bags. I fall into every category, since I try to remain an equal opportunity bag lover. Therefore, I thought it might be fun to try posting some of our fave bags under say, 50 dollars. That way, even those bag lovers who are not ready to run out and take the plunge into a bag that is more than their rent will have a lot of input. I am sure there will be a lot of "inspired" bags here, so if you recognize one, point it out. I personally cannot keep a mental file of every design by every designer. I like this one....just found it on Zappos....

This is one where I see the outfit first. Wool "A" skirt in black or red, beige or black sweater, boots and this cute little bag. $43.95
That is just my mentality when shopping. Anybody else do that or am I nuts?

passerby · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:09 PM

That purse is cute.

I like the fabric on this bag:

Etsy :: Charmdesign

It's reversible.

$38-50 plus shipping

reverses to:

djgirl1976 · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:17 PM

Hey, you can never beat a 2 for 1 with the reversible(though I always get lip stuff or pen on the inside of my bags)
I also am throwing this one on there, since it is from my FAVE cheap store!! I think this looks like a cute bag that is inspired by the "kiss" bag. Not a real match but for 9.99, who can complain??!!!

Since we already have several posts about the RAFE for Target bags up, I will not bother with those, but I think just baout every one of them would be included here!

passerby · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:26 PM

$9.99 eh?

The price of this messenger I have my eye on is astronomical by comparison: $33-00 plus shipping:

Seabreezestudio
Etsy :: Small messenger bag - Brown cherry

chloehandbags · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:32 PM

Faith make some nice clutches, that just about come in under the $50 mark. Chicky carried one (in red) to a wedding reception!

Because most of them have no hardware, I think it's harder to guage their price.

One of them is currently on sale (£15) and they all come in different colourways/fabrics:

Faith

Rose · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:36 PM

I am going to take this challenge!!!!

Djgirl.... unchartered territory.....but, hey I am up for it.....might take me some time to come up with something.... less than $50, hmmmm, I'm on it!

passerby · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Hi CH, how are things?

Something pink from lalabags:

Etsy :: SALE FROLIC Shoulder Sloucher
$24

chloehandbags · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Fine, thanks pb!

How are you?

mich327 · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:43 PM

The Moyna bags and Whiting and Davis bags when they're on sale are both sometimes around that price

passerby · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Not feeling too good (since Liverpool lost to Arsenal over the weekend

)

Tote costing $7:

Shabbypinecottage

Etsy :: Flower Garden Tote With Cabbage Roses

randia · Nov 14th, 2006, 01:48 PM

I usually end up with a new LV bag/accessory every time I go abroad, but the last bag I bought was this beautiful grey DKNY Town & Country Small Hobo ($145 at DKNY.com). Really love it, and I'm getting the matching wallet as well!

chloehandbags · Nov 14th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by passerby

Not feeling too good (since Liverpool lost to Arsenal over the weekend

)

Oh dear, sorry to hear that!

HauteMama · Nov 14th, 2006, 02:39 PM

Someone here had recently posted a link to Wilson's leather, and I was surprised at their variety. In the past, they carried far fewer bags in far simpler styles.

This bag lists at $88, but the stores commonly have sales of 25-40% or more off, so that puts it closer to the $50 requirement!

ShimmaPuff · Nov 14th, 2006, 02:49 PM

Thanks djgrl! I love the idea of an under $50 thread. Especially if it's waaay under $50.

Quote:

I see the outfit first...That is just my mentality when shopping

Whenever I see something I like, bag or anything else, unless it immediately occurs to me, I force myself to think of what it will go with that I already have. If I can come up with at least two outfits that the item will improve, then I will proceed, but if what occurs to me is how great it would look with one or more other things that I DON'T have, then the decision I am making is not only whether to buy the item I am looking at right now, but also those other things, and those other things will also have to pass the "what will it go with that I already have?" test.

This keeps me from buying something that screams for me to go buy something else, and on and on, and also prevents me from buying something, getting it home, and realizing that it is an orphan item - not plug-innable to any ensemble already there!

passerby · Nov 14th, 2006, 06:57 PM

A few hours ago, I was about to post a pic of this cute bag from bellaroo:

Etsy :: SALE Bitty Bag in Greens and Creams

$25

but went for zzz instead.

Woke up to find that it has just been sold.

This cute bag is up for sale - $14 plus shipping (the seller jennalou06 is a lovely young lady, I've bought a couple of card cases from her):
Etsy :: SALE Whimsical Pink Peony Shoulder Bag SALE

Nov 14th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#1
djgirl1976 OP handbag addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 568	Great cheap bags... So, we spend a lot of time talking about designers and saving and being on ban and all that stuff. What about instant gratification? I admit to being somewhat of a bag snob. It really has to "say something" for me to like a cheap-o bag. I either have to see the bag and immediately picture the outfit, or it has to have something that I find very unique, or whatever. I know not everyone here spends 1k or even a hundred on their bags. I fall into every category, since I try to remain an equal opportunity bag lover. Therefore, I thought it might be fun to try posting some of our fave bags under say, 50 dollars. That way, even those bag lovers who are not ready to run out and take the plunge into a bag that is more than their rent will have a lot of input. I am sure there will be a lot of "inspired" bags here, so if you recognize one, point it out. I personally cannot keep a mental file of every design by every designer. I like this one....just found it on Zappos.... This is one where I see the outfit first. Wool "A" skirt in black or red, beige or black sweater, boots and this cute little bag. $43.95 That is just my mentality when shopping. Anybody else do that or am I nuts?
	__________________ Sometimes shopping requires ninja skills.

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:09 PM	#2
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Re: Great cheap bags... That purse is cute. I like the fabric on this bag: Etsy :: Charmdesign It's reversible. $38-50 plus shipping reverses to:
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:17 PM	#3
djgirl1976 OP handbag addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 568	Re: Great cheap bags... Hey, you can never beat a 2 for 1 with the reversible(though I always get lip stuff or pen on the inside of my bags) I also am throwing this one on there, since it is from my FAVE cheap store!! I think this looks like a cute bag that is inspired by the "kiss" bag. Not a real match but for 9.99, who can complain??!!! Since we already have several posts about the RAFE for Target bags up, I will not bother with those, but I think just baout every one of them would be included here!
	__________________ Sometimes shopping requires ninja skills. Last edited by djgirl1976; Nov 14th, 2006 at 01:22 PM.

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:26 PM	#4
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Re: Great cheap bags... $9.99 eh? The price of this messenger I have my eye on is astronomical by comparison: $33-00 plus shipping: Seabreezestudio Etsy :: Small messenger bag - Brown cherry
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:32 PM	#5
chloehandbags KIABGGTH Joined: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK. Posts: 11,141	Re: Great cheap bags... Faith make some nice clutches, that just about come in under the $50 mark. Chicky carried one (in red) to a wedding reception! Because most of them have no hardware, I think it's harder to guage their price. One of them is currently on sale (£15) and they all come in different colourways/fabrics: Faith
	__________________ Go Hannah!!! 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Proud member of E.A.R.S! Last edited by chloehandbags; Nov 14th, 2006 at 01:40 PM. Reason: No-show pics.

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#6
Rose Pay it Forward Joined: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 13,450	Re: Great cheap bags... I am going to take this challenge!!!! Djgirl.... unchartered territory.....but, hey I am up for it.....might take me some time to come up with something.... less than $50, hmmmm, I'm on it!

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#7
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Re: Great cheap bags... Hi CH, how are things? Something pink from lalabags: Etsy :: SALE FROLIC Shoulder Sloucher $24
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#8
chloehandbags KIABGGTH Joined: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK. Posts: 11,141	Re: Great cheap bags... Fine, thanks pb! How are you?
	__________________ Go Hannah!!! 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Proud member of E.A.R.S!

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:43 PM	#9
mich327 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: ...on the loose! Posts: 1,124	Re: Great cheap bags... The Moyna bags and Whiting and Davis bags when they're on sale are both sometimes around that price

Nov 14th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#10
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Re: Great cheap bags... Not feeling too good (since Liverpool lost to Arsenal over the weekend ) Tote costing $7: Shabbypinecottage Etsy :: Flower Garden Tote With Cabbage Roses
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516

Nov 14th, 2006, 02:39 PM	#13
HauteMama Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760	Re: Great cheap bags... Someone here had recently posted a link to Wilson's leather, and I was surprised at their variety. In the past, they carried far fewer bags in far simpler styles. This bag lists at $88, but the stores commonly have sales of 25-40% or more off, so that puts it closer to the $50 requirement!
HauteMama Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,760

Nov 14th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#15
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Re: Great cheap bags... A few hours ago, I was about to post a pic of this cute bag from bellaroo: Etsy :: SALE Bitty Bag in Greens and Creams $25 but went for zzz instead. Woke up to find that it has just been sold. This cute bag is up for sale - $14 plus shipping (the seller jennalou06 is a lovely young lady, I've bought a couple of card cases from her): Etsy :: SALE Whimsical Pink Peony Shoulder Bag SALE
passerby Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,516	Last edited by passerby; Nov 14th, 2006 at 07:06 PM.

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