I also used to own alot of non designers and non high end bags
when I was younger and when I could not afford them...
but always dreamed of owning a designer bag:shame:
So worked hard to get what I want...
and high end designers were on top of my list
also gave most of my bags to my cousins and sold some on ebay.
Ever since I found this site I got stuck onto the beauty of bags. I never thought I would spend so much money on bags but my bags have just skyrocketed since seeing all the bags. I have to admit though that I love looking at brand names more. I do "look" when I go to stores but now it doesn't seem to compare. I did see this one red leather bag I liked at Kohls today but did rather turn it down because it was from there and am still looking for the perfect brand name red bag lol I'm kind of wishing I didn't turn it down though now just because it seemed pretty nice I think the brand was kroft and barrow but I didn't know much about them.
Of course I have designer and non designer bags! I have a few Sak bags, as well as small name Italian leather bags, Coach, a bunch of Kate Spade (mostly from ebay, some from the boutique), and these indie bags that are not cheap but are good quality and quite cute! And I bought bags from Wal Mart's Metro5 collection (the big bags are really good looking, and I got them for $10 on sale!!!) and one clutch from Target. Yes, i also have 1 of a gucci, prada, lv, chanel, bv...and a few kooba and marc jacobs, and while sometimes they get attention, it's because more they are expensive than how good they look. I like all bags, as you can see. Personally, I'd go with what you like rather than what people say here in tpf or wherever you work/play.
I agree with bunny_tsukino, I love nondesigner and designer handbags! CHEAP IS GOOD, however there's a reason why other bags are more expensive. Not only do some women carry it for the status of a "designer" branded name bag. But also because the stiching and such as the material is way better than cheap handbags.
So like bunny_tsukino said in her reply, "I think now I'd rather save my money and get something high end rather than 4 or 5 guess bags." I completly agree because my mom use to get annoyed with how I always bought ALOT of cheap bags. And I learned from her that I should save my money and save up for a great designer one. There are designer handbags that aren't crazy expensive and is still great quality!