Need help choosing a black bag...

[amytude]

my tastes are fairly conservative & classic. I'm a SAHM of 2 boys, ages 4 & 5 (I'm 35). I like shoulder bags & satchels (I love bowling bags & doctor's bags), but I'm open to your suggestions. I tend to go for structured pieces. I need to keep it $1000 or under (or right around that price). I'm contemplating the LV black epi alma. Right now, the only handbags I own are around 10 coach & 2 or 3 Kate spades (don't like any of these designers' styles right now). I don't care for "logo" or monogram pieces & prefer leather. My dream bag is an Hermes sellier kelly (yeah, right!). TIA for any designers or styles you can steer me towards!

Amy

 

[glitterglo]

Try the YSL Muse...it's my absolute favorite!!

 

[tropicalcandy]

how about the thomas wylde oxford bag? it is very practcle and they have some fab designs.

 

[bagaholic85]

go for the lv epi classic and will never go out of style

 

[article3]

I highly recommend anything LV EPI. It's extremely durable, and very understated. The Alma is a great choice, along with the Bowling Montaigne, the Passy, or the Speedy. Those are all classic styles, and have a great deal of room for all your belongings. Here are some elux pics:

Bowling Montaigne GM

Speedy 30

Passy (comes in GM as well that can be held on shoulder)

Alma

All of these styles are truly timeless. I do like the YSL Muse, but I have to admit I'm a bit of an LV addict, *and* I think the YSL Muse is more of a "trendy" bag - i.e., even though I have no problem wearing stuff that was popular two years ago, I would prefer to just have something totally outside the bounds of "trendiness."

 

[dmf120]

The Mulberry Bayswater is great looking in black.

It's under $1,000.00 on Net-A-Porter:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/Bags.ice?cat=Fashion,Bags,Totes,DES_223

 

[EmilyGL]

This black Gryson is a good one: http://www.rarechic.com/product_view.php?id=266

 

[ThisIsMyPurse]

Don't know if you would like the Cole-Haan Aerin in black -- $450: http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/ca...=147503&categoryId=311825&productGroup=147505


I covet this and the black Botkier that Purse Forum is currently holding a promotion for.

Oh, and I love that Gryson Josey, too!

 

[cristalena56]

B.MAKOWSKY "Regent" Satchel-$228

B.MAKOWSKY Regent Hobo Bag-$298

MICHAEL Michael Kors "Darlington" Large Satchel-$398

MICHAEL Michael Kors "Brookville" Medium Bowling Bag-$298

MICHAEL Michael Kors "Brookville" Shopper-$328

Cole Haan Village Soft Small Triple-Zip Satchel- $168

Fossil "Claudia" Satchel- $295

Yves Saint Laurent Satchel -$499

 

[cristalena56]

Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Utility Satchel- $388

marc_jacobs_venetia_quilted- $499

marc_jacobs_venetia_quilted-$449

 

[cristalena56]

Cole Haan Village Top Handle Tote- $295

 

[passerby]

How about KazuyoNakano? This is not available in black but it will give you an idea of her style:

http://www.kazuyonakano.com/us/collection.html

Theodora Byzantine

$760

 

[amytude]

You guys totally rock! I am going to check out these styles further. I think just from looking at the pics that 1) I still love the epi alma 2) LOVE the mulberry 3) I need to continue to research all these fab designers & styles!

Keep 'em coming if you can think of anything else!

Amy

 

[Leelee]

Anything in LV Epi would be a good choice I think. Have you looked at Ferragamo? NM has a great selection on-line and they're classy too.

 

[girlsgottoshop]

Love the epi alma!! Perfect for you and your lifestyle!