Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?
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I thought I had posted in here before but can't find it.
One of my favorite bags ever was a Steve Madden black leather bag that I am getting rid of because my cat sprayed in it when we were getting ready to move. I think he was a bit upset. Poor kitty.
Anyway I sooo cannot get the smell out! It was just the right size and I loved it.
I just replaced it with a Mark Ecko bag that is just as nice, the leather that is, but not as big.
The Madden bag was about $79, the ME was $30, both from TJ Maxx.
One of my favorite bags ever was a Steve Madden black leather bag that I am getting rid of because my cat sprayed in it when we were getting ready to move. I think he was a bit upset. Poor kitty.
Anyway I sooo cannot get the smell out! It was just the right size and I loved it.
I just replaced it with a Mark Ecko bag that is just as nice, the leather that is, but not as big.
The Madden bag was about $79, the ME was $30, both from TJ Maxx.
Yes, I can fall just as easily for a cheap bag as an expensive designer one. I picked up this light green bucket bag last weekend at Marshall's. Love the color, the super soft leather and easy bucket style. The brand is Innue, made in Italy $89.
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most are from charles & keith and esprit (well, i'm just a student!).
I have one designer bag, a speedy. I have one Diesel bag that I use for uni, one vintage chanel bucket bag but I don't know if it authentic or not. I have one clutch that was about $100 that I use for going out, another clutch that was more like $20, and 2 vintage clutches that I adore. I love designer bag but as a student I can't afford to get a collection. I love vintage bags. They are affordable and if you get the right ones- amazing leather, they are well made and durable. To be honest I don't think I will buy more bags from the high street anymore as I think the quality is bad. I'd rather get a nice vintage one or save up for a 2nd designer bag.
I have a Lucky bag I found on clearance and I had a Macy's gift card so I probably paid around 50.00 out of pocket for it. That bag has been AWESOME! I carried it to Disney, through monsoon like thunderstorms, all winter and I still received compliments on it, lol!! It's my "go to" bag.
I also adore vintage bags. I have a vintage Gucci that you would never know it's a Gucci, it's square black I think patent leather, just beautiful. I strutted around the supermarket with that bad boy back in the day
(I'm a SAHM, lol)
I also adore vintage bags. I have a vintage Gucci that you would never know it's a Gucci, it's square black I think patent leather, just beautiful. I strutted around the supermarket with that bad boy back in the day
(I'm a SAHM, lol)i have 2 crossbody leather bags i bought online... the brand name doesn't ring a bell but they are good quality. Love them!
I have been looking at the bags at Marchall's and wondering if its worth to buy those imported bags there. Nice bag u have here...
I too love bags but don't have the glamarous bank account to buy them all. I own 1 Dooney, 1 Botkier, 1 Bryna Nicole and one LAMB. The rest are bags that I love but are not considered designer. Nevertheless I lust over everyone else's collection and save my money for the ones I really want. I would rather have one bag I saved for and used than 50 $1000 dollar bags that sit in a room that I don't even carry. You are not alone dear.
Since my most recent clearout I'd say I now only have two or three non-designer/high-end bags. I decided to downsize and the axe fell on a few non-designers where I came across loose threads, sloppy workmanship, etc. I gave those bags to Animal Welfare. Despite my intentions I'm always drawn to designers (often high-end). I just like the feeling that goes with carrying them. Plus I never pay full price so it's win-win!
A non-designer bag I love is the faux leather 'Rocco' bag I picked up from Naf-Naf, France. It has a real leather look but is very lightweight and cost me less than fifty euros. But it has been an exception. Most of my expensive bags were bought years ago, in the days when I thought only leather would do. Since they still look great (apart from my ancient Prada) I feel it was a false economy on my part to flirt with most of the 'cheap' leather bags I have bought in the past few months. I still hanker after a Matt & Nat bag but haven't seen any where I live. Pity, as I'm starting to think that faux leather is the way to go if I want to spend less. So long as the quality is there. At least I still have my coated canvas Orla Kiely and Gucci coated canvas tote.
I've got the following non high end bags:
Stone Mountain 3-way crossbody*
Tarnish slouchy satchel*
Vera Bradley Simply Violet small duffel*
Steve Madden rosette satchel
Marc Ecco belt bag*
Liz Claiborne jacquard hobo
Rosetti hobo
2 Big Buddha Monet bags*
Anne Klein tote bag
assorted vintage Coach bags from working days
I've purged a lot of bags over the years and I use the ones asterisked more than the others.
Stone Mountain 3-way crossbody*
Tarnish slouchy satchel*
Vera Bradley Simply Violet small duffel*
Steve Madden rosette satchel
Marc Ecco belt bag*
Liz Claiborne jacquard hobo
Rosetti hobo
2 Big Buddha Monet bags*
Anne Klein tote bag
assorted vintage Coach bags from working days
I've purged a lot of bags over the years and I use the ones asterisked more than the others.
