In Search of New Handbag

[SarasotaLady]

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]

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

 

[jenjen1964]

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]

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]

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

 

[passerby]

How about a Sigrid Olsen?

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

 

[shoebuyer37]

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]

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]

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

 

[passerby]

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]

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....