I go by the Karl Lagerfeld rule, too. I don't consider myself being able to afford something just because I have or can acquire the money to purchase it. I see so many people constantly worried about ruining their bags, describing all the shenanigans they go through in a day to keep anything bad from happening to it, or worse, not ever carrying it at all. I think it's kind of silly. If I felt that way about any of my bags I would know that I'd spent too much and that I really couldn't or shouldn't afford them. As much as I love bags, I don't want to spend my entire day babying them. Also, I don't think it's classy to walk around seeming constantly anxious about your belongings.
True. ^^^^ but i would never put ANY bag on a subway floor or any floor.. Even if it's one of my cheapies.. But definitely not an expensive bag
Nope. I carry my LV, RM, MJ, YSL and now my new Kate Spade. In fact, I've spent the last 2 months trying to find the perfect Premier designer bag for me and can't find it. I've tried Prada, LV, YSL, etc and just haven't loved anything. Then yesterday I happen to see a Kate Spade tote and loved that it had soft leather and it was great for a work tote/everyday bag. Never had a KS before, but why not get what we love regardless of the name?