Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?

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#226
sesrup said:
Hi.

I'm new to the site. I am indeed a purse lover but I'll admit there isn't a bag in my "collection" that exceeds 85 bucks. I am a college student 20 yrs young, with a small min. wage job on weekends. The majority of my money goes towards saving for tuition, food and clothes--bare necessities. I see many of you, well most of you are into LV, Gucci, Fendi and other major high-end designer bags. Well do any of you own bags of the total opposite....lets say...Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Madden, Baby Phat---brands of that caliber? Let's go a little lower Payless purses, Walmart purses:oh: ? Or are you simply only into high-end bags?
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I have a number of Lesportsacs. I have a red tote I got at Ann Taylor loft marked down to 29.00. I bought a red evening bag at Ann Taylor for about the same.
If you decide you want a designer bag you can get some great deals at outlets (particularly coach) for under 100.00. The gap and banana republic have outlet stores as well and you can find cool bags there.
 
#227
Not sure if I posted in here before as the thread origination is older so if I have, fogive me, but here I go (again?) :p

I have bags for all ends of the spectrum. My 14 yr old brother bought me a Nine West bag for Christmas and I won't throw it away simply b/c he took time to pic it out for me. I do plan on carrying it one day just so I can tell him I did. Even before that, I've bought non-designer/non-high end bags.

I also have a great little find from Lerner NY, faux snake skin that I get compliments on every time I carry it. :wlae: I think I paid approx. $10 for it at an after Christmas sale. And no, it hasn't fallen apart at all.
 
#229
Some vintage bags from Italy that happen to be right ontrend.
And Maxx New York, Nine West, etc. Oh - I have a Victoria's Secret silver/pewter leather tote & I like it quite a bit. It's also really apropos with the metallic trend of the past few seasons.
 
#230
I grabbed a Blue Waxed Leather "Helen Welsh" off of SmartBargains (just threw it into the order at the last min). It was 60 bucks I think on clearence and I LOOOOVE this tote!!!!
 
#231
I bought a brown leather bag from River Island (UK high street store) because I liked how it looked, but I've never really used it. There are also a few other bags that I own which are cheap, bought as a novelty and never used, they currently live in the attic :D
 
#233
I do have cheaper bags - mostly for the beach & travel though - lots of cheaper big tote style ones. My favorite beach bag is a pink tote from the North face - cost 25.00 - packs beautifully flat, has mesh pockets for lotion etc, keeps its shape. Worth every little penny!
 
#234
I own a Lucky Brand Patchwork bag. It is good quality and I liked it for a while, but I pulled it out recently and now it just feels a little childish. I am beginning to feel like that about a lot of brands lately. Ahh - getting older, right?
 
#235
^ Have you seen Ugly Betty? That's what she carries on the show and I'm embarassed to admit, it kind of makes me want one :shame:


But, back on topic... I just got a big Helen Welsh tote that's mustard colored "waxed" leather. I LOVE IT!!! It is very well made, holds a ridiculous amount of stuff, and I got lots of compliments on it when I carried it. It was only $50, too!
 
#237
claireZk said:
^ Have you seen Ugly Betty? That's what she carries on the show and I'm embarassed to admit, it kind of makes me want one :shame:


But, back on topic... I just got a big Helen Welsh tote that's mustard colored "waxed" leather. I LOVE IT!!! It is very well made, holds a ridiculous amount of stuff, and I got lots of compliments on it when I carried it. It was only $50, too!
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Why are you embarrassed? Because of what the show/character is about? Any brand name labels used in sitcoms, movies, etc always pay to be in those shows. Its another way of advertising what they have for sale. I don't see why you should be embarrassed. Its not like someone is going to go up to you and tell you you're ugly or dumb for having that bag just because of which show they may have also seen it on. Thats just silly. Buy what you like. :tup:

Oh and I'm one of the people who actually prefers lower end bags. I do have some Coach bags but I've noticed that the bags that are the most expensive are the ones that fall apart fastest and have seams coming out of every which way. I've seen this on bags at NM Last Call too. The bags I purchased for $10-50 have lasted me much longer than have the expensive bags that my mom and aunties have all bought. I love getting stuff from Hot Topic too. I have no problem with man made materials.

Which reminds me... its always funny to me when I see a "vegetarian" or "vegan" with a leather bag.
 
#238
claireZk said:
^ Have you seen Ugly Betty? That's what she carries on the show and I'm embarassed to admit, it kind of makes me want one :shame:


But, back on topic... I just got a big Helen Welsh tote that's mustard colored "waxed" leather. I LOVE IT!!! It is very well made, holds a ridiculous amount of stuff, and I got lots of compliments on it when I carried it. It was only $50, too!
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Why are you embarrassed? Because of what the show/character is about? Any brand name labels used in sitcoms, movies, etc always pay to be in those shows. Its another way of advertising what they have for sale. I don't see why you should be embarrassed. Its not like someone is going to go up to you and tell you you're ugly or dumb for having that bag just because of which show they may have also seen it on. Thats just silly. Buy what you like. :tup:

Oh and I'm one of the people who actually prefers lower end bags. I do have some Coach bags but I've noticed that the bags that are the most expensive are the ones that fall apart fastest and have seams coming out of every which way. I've seen this on bags at NM Last Call too. The bags I purchased for $10-50 have lasted me much longer than have the expensive bags that my mom and aunties have all bought. I love getting stuff from Hot Topic too. I have no problem with man made materials.

Which reminds me... its always funny to me when I see a "vegetarian" or "vegan" with a leather bag.
 
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