Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy?

chiarijj · Mar 9th, 2008, 07:08 PM

My 30th bday is this friday and I want to treat myself to a new bag but really haven't seen anything thats been calling my name (which usually happens...quite often)

Was thinking of finally going ahead and getting the LV Speedy which I've always put off because of wanting something else.

Anyone have any suggestions??? Want to stay around $700 range and it must be fierce!!

(my last bag purchase was the Kooba Parker in ink so I'm definitely due!)

Cornflower Blue · Mar 9th, 2008, 07:37 PM

What about Belen Echandia? Beautiful bags in lovely leathers and lovely colours.
I have to say though, it sounds as if you've always hankered after that LV Speedy - if so, maybe now's the time!!

fettfleck · Mar 9th, 2008, 08:09 PM

I would choose something from LV. They have very classic looking bags which never are out of style and for 700$ you can get some decent bags.

Rachiebabes · Mar 9th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Happy birthday, chiarijj!

You should check out the Rebecca Minkoff Forum... http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-minkoff/

Rebecca Minkoff is latest "IT" designer, she's cranking out the most sought-after bags... We love RM! Especially for the price--It's a great mid-range brand, with the softest, most supple leathers around!

Let us know what you get!

h82bl82 · Mar 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM

I was going to suggest Belen Echandia also. Check them out at belenechandia.com. They are gorgeous and the customer service rocks!

chiarijj · Mar 9th, 2008, 09:17 PM

I had thought about getting the morning after bag awhile ago then contemplated the nikki which I still love...I'll definitely check out that thread, thanks Rachiebabes!

I haven't heard of Belen Echandia...going to that site now!

chiarijj · Mar 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM

Ok! I've narrowed it down - officially torn between Rebecca Minkoff Matinee Bag (in midnight/pewter) and LV Tivoli PM. Ugh - help!!!

RaeBelle · Mar 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM

Well, the Rebecca Minkoff Midnight/Pewtwer Matinee is an older style. So your best shot at finding it is eBay. I do love Rebecca Minkoff bags, but the LV might make more sense.

gratytude · Mar 10th, 2008, 12:43 AM

go LV!

rachieface · Mar 10th, 2008, 12:49 AM

I definitely think you should go LV also. RM is AWESOME (props to you RM ladies) but is definitely an "it" thing right now compared to a LV which is and probably always will be classic. It also seems like you have wanted one for a long time, which means it's probably something you will get one day anyway. Whatever you do, enjoy your birthday and let us know what you get!

sep · Mar 10th, 2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chiarijj

My 30th bday is this friday and I want to treat myself to a new bag but really haven't seen anything thats been calling my name (which usually happens...quite often)

Was thinking of finally going ahead and getting the LV Speedy which I've always put off because of wanting something else.

Anyone have any suggestions??? Want to stay around $700 range and it must be fierce!!

(my last bag purchase was the Kooba Parker in ink so I'm definitely due!)

Happy Birthday!! Go for the Speedy!!!!! I got one a few months ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it even more than I thought! It literally goes with EVERYTHING! I never understood what all of the LV fanfare was about until I got one... now I'm a believer! I got the Damier Speedy 30 and it is perfect in every way! I've actually been considering a Mono... and I have always been super anti-sig!! I honestly my LV!

Mar 9th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#1
chiarijj Member	Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? My 30th bday is this friday and I want to treat myself to a new bag but really haven't seen anything thats been calling my name (which usually happens...quite often) Was thinking of finally going ahead and getting the LV Speedy which I've always put off because of wanting something else. Anyone have any suggestions??? Want to stay around $700 range and it must be fierce!! (my last bag purchase was the Kooba Parker in ink so I'm definitely due!)

Mar 9th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#2
Cornflower Blue Member Location: UK	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? What about Belen Echandia? Beautiful bags in lovely leathers and lovely colours. I have to say though, it sounds as if you've always hankered after that LV Speedy - if so, maybe now's the time!!

Mar 9th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#3
fettfleck ღ my stams Location: mostly at work	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? I would choose something from LV. They have very classic looking bags which never are out of style and for 700$ you can get some decent bags. __________________ My happy collection (click me) . meow meow meow

Mar 9th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#4
Rachiebabes I heart bags. Location: San Diego, CA	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? Happy birthday, chiarijj! You should check out the Rebecca Minkoff Forum... http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-minkoff/ Rebecca Minkoff is latest "IT" designer, she's cranking out the most sought-after bags... We love RM! Especially for the price--It's a great mid-range brand, with the softest, most supple leathers around! Let us know what you get! __________________ "You're considered superficial and silly if you are interested in fashion, but I think you can be substantial and still be interested in frivolity." --Sofia Coppola Last edited by Rachiebabes; Mar 9th, 2008 at 08:55 PM.

Mar 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#5
h82bl82 Cindy Location: Utah	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? I was going to suggest Belen Echandia also. Check them out at belenechandia.com. They are gorgeous and the customer service rocks!

Mar 9th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#6
chiarijj Member	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? I had thought about getting the morning after bag awhile ago then contemplated the nikki which I still love...I'll definitely check out that thread, thanks Rachiebabes! I haven't heard of Belen Echandia...going to that site now!

Mar 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#7
chiarijj Member	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? Ok! I've narrowed it down - officially torn between Rebecca Minkoff Matinee Bag (in midnight/pewter) and LV Tivoli PM. Ugh - help!!!

Mar 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#8
RaeBelle Member	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? Well, the Rebecca Minkoff Midnight/Pewtwer Matinee is an older style. So your best shot at finding it is eBay. I do love Rebecca Minkoff bags, but the LV might make more sense.

Mar 10th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#9
gratytude Member Location: los angeles	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? go LV!

Mar 10th, 2008, 12:49 AM	#10
rachieface MJ enlightened <3	Re: Help! Want a new bag - any suggestions on what to buy? I definitely think you should go LV also. RM is AWESOME (props to you RM ladies) but is definitely an "it" thing right now compared to a LV which is and probably always will be classic. It also seems like you have wanted one for a long time, which means it's probably something you will get one day anyway. Whatever you do, enjoy your birthday and let us know what you get! __________________ "I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet!"--Carrie Bradshaw Currently lusting: Marc Jacobs Topaz Quilted Elise Marc Jacobs Spring Street in Purple - got her! "In order to be irreplaceable - one must always be different!" - - Coco Chanel