In Search of New Handbag

SarasotaLady · Sep 18th, 2007, 04:18 PM

A new every day handbag is at the top of my wish list for fall -- but I am clueless as to what to get. Price range under $500. Hope the folks who post to this forum will be able to suggest some possibilities along the lines of the following:

medium size
quality leather/construction-- has to last.
without all the heavy /distracting hardware
shoulder bag that doesn't come up to armpit --I feel dowdy holding bag on my arm
outside pockets for cell/keys, ideally

Have looked in all local dept stores -- mostly DB and Coach, which don't fit the bill. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

lelzkewl · Sep 18th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Marc by Marc Jacobs has some nice shoulder bags for that price range.

jenjen1964 · Sep 18th, 2007, 05:15 PM

have you checked your local TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack or other higher end outlets? I find lots of great black bags there, with your price range you could find something great! Banana Republic also has some cute bags this fall.

photomj · Sep 18th, 2007, 06:06 PM

The Marc Jacobs bags are beautiful. However, try the Off Fifth at Ellenton...they have TONS of designer bags on sale. Just bought a Cynthia Rowley, Isabelle Fiore and Michael Kors for less than $200 each!

Also, try haydenharnett.com. I just bought their Olive Inka bag during their sale. Nice leather bags, good construction. Apparently they have sales all the time as well.

biggestbaglover · Sep 18th, 2007, 06:39 PM

I agree with the MbMJ suggestion. They are wonderful bags...great quality!

passerby · Sep 18th, 2007, 09:30 PM

How about a Sigrid Olsen?

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/27719223/c/6.html

shoebuyer37 · Sep 18th, 2007, 10:11 PM

I agree, you can find something more "designer" if you shop the outlets. That is always my pref. Who wouldn't want to find a bag for 30-60% off reg. price? My off 5th had some great MJ collection bags (my personal love), some for under $500, great cynthia rowley, francesco biasia, isabella fiore, etc. Good luck!

SarasotaLady · Sep 19th, 2007, 10:32 PM

Everyone,

Thanks so much for your suggestions. Unfortunately, I'm not a great outlet shopper-- I don't often click with what's on sale unless I know what I'm looking for. Was hoping for some names/styles . Have seen some interesting bags by Furla-- but not sure if I can wear them as shoulder bags.

Thanks again.

Satchelman · Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:13 PM

have you tried looking on etsy.com? lots of makers and bags on there that are built to last

passerby · Sep 22nd, 2007, 03:17 PM

I agree with Satchelman - lots of excellent bagmakers on Etsy. There aren't too too many leather bags there, though.

How about this bag by sundaygirl77?

Sheffield Shoulder Bag

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7118539

songofthesea · Sep 22nd, 2007, 06:45 PM

furla, hayden harnett, kooba (check their website now for sale merchandise), some of the brand new coach at their boutiques might fit the bill, brighton (you don't see it everywhere), botkier....

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#1
SarasotaLady Member	In Search of New Handbag A new every day handbag is at the top of my wish list for fall -- but I am clueless as to what to get. Price range under $500. Hope the folks who post to this forum will be able to suggest some possibilities along the lines of the following: medium size quality leather/construction-- has to last. without all the heavy /distracting hardware shoulder bag that doesn't come up to armpit --I feel dowdy holding bag on my arm outside pockets for cell/keys, ideally Have looked in all local dept stores -- mostly DB and Coach, which don't fit the bill. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sep 18th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#2
lelzkewl Member Location: San Diego, California	Re: In Search of New Handbag Marc by Marc Jacobs has some nice shoulder bags for that price range.

Sep 18th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#3
jenjen1964 Member Location: The West 'burbs, Chicago	Re: In Search of New Handbag have you checked your local TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack or other higher end outlets? I find lots of great black bags there, with your price range you could find something great! Banana Republic also has some cute bags this fall.

Sep 18th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#4
photomj New Purse Addict Location: Valrico, FL	Re: In Search of New Handbag The Marc Jacobs bags are beautiful. However, try the Off Fifth at Ellenton...they have TONS of designer bags on sale. Just bought a Cynthia Rowley, Isabelle Fiore and Michael Kors for less than $200 each! Also, try haydenharnett.com. I just bought their Olive Inka bag during their sale. Nice leather bags, good construction. Apparently they have sales all the time as well.

Sep 18th, 2007, 06:39 PM	#5
biggestbaglover Member	Re: In Search of New Handbag I agree with the MbMJ suggestion. They are wonderful bags...great quality!

Sep 18th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#6
passerby Member	Re: In Search of New Handbag How about a Sigrid Olsen? http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/27719223/c/6.html

Sep 18th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#7
shoebuyer37 Laryssa Location: Beautiful Carolina	Re: In Search of New Handbag I agree, you can find something more "designer" if you shop the outlets. That is always my pref. Who wouldn't want to find a bag for 30-60% off reg. price? My off 5th had some great MJ collection bags (my personal love), some for under $500, great cynthia rowley, francesco biasia, isabella fiore, etc. Good luck! __________________ Always getting into trouble....

Sep 19th, 2007, 10:32 PM	#8
SarasotaLady Member	Re: In Search of New Handbag Everyone, Thanks so much for your suggestions. Unfortunately, I'm not a great outlet shopper-- I don't often click with what's on sale unless I know what I'm looking for. Was hoping for some names/styles . Have seen some interesting bags by Furla-- but not sure if I can wear them as shoulder bags. Thanks again.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:13 PM	#9
Satchelman Member Location: Somerset England	Re: In Search of New Handbag have you tried looking on etsy.com? lots of makers and bags on there that are built to last

Sep 22nd, 2007, 03:17 PM	#10
passerby Member	Re: In Search of New Handbag I agree with Satchelman - lots of excellent bagmakers on Etsy. There aren't too too many leather bags there, though. How about this bag by sundaygirl77? Sheffield Shoulder Bag http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7118539

Sep 22nd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#11
songofthesea lovemybags! Location: red sox, patriot and celtics territory!!!	Re: In Search of New Handbag furla, hayden harnett, kooba (check their website now for sale merchandise), some of the brand new coach at their boutiques might fit the bill, brighton (you don't see it everywhere), botkier.... __________________