Yes! I have a couple patchwork bags made from old textiles. They look just like the Simone Camille bags, but at a fraction of the price. They're wonderful for the summer.
Do you own any non-designer/non high-end bags?
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As someone just really starting out to buy more name brand bags, I bought quite a bit of non-designer bags in the past. A few Guess, and some with no brands from Asia that I just thought look cute! Donated quite a few of them however, save these ones:
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These 2 babies from Loungefly just got delivered yesterday. I'm a big Disney fan so I had to add Cheshire & the princesses to my collection [emoji4]
These 2 babies from Loungefly just got delivered yesterday. I'm a big Disney fan so I had to add Cheshire & the princesses to my collection [emoji4]
Those are very cute and quite unique! enjoy!
Hi Ladies, I really need your advice. I already posted this in another thread, but to improve my chances I will ask it here too. 
The thing is, I need a very durable, water-proof, spacious, not heav, zip-top leather bag in some really neutral color, that will go with my summer clothes. Something I can carry on my shoulder. Plus it should be something that I will not lose sleep over if it gets scratched. Hopefully something with little metal feet, but not necessarily so. It should go with my summer dresses, capri pants and summer tees. I don't wear black, so I guess black bags are out of question? And tan just doesn't go with my wardrobe colors, because I have a cool coloring (I am a Cool Summer type). I don't need anything expensive or high-end. Basically I need something that will not need me babying it and can take some rough treatment.
What would you suggest? What kind of leather is even waterproof? What kind of color: beige, gray, or navy or what else? What kind of brand makes really durable, light bags? Anyways, I really hope for your advice. So far I've looked into Tignanello, their navy leather satchel was nice, light and cute, but the leather seemed sooo soft, almost too soft and on the thinner side. That makes me wonder if it's even waterproof, will it get scratched easily? Should I get some Italian leather bag instead? Please help me here! All kinds of advice are accepted and appreciated!
The thing is, I need a very durable, water-proof, spacious, not heav, zip-top leather bag in some really neutral color, that will go with my summer clothes. Something I can carry on my shoulder. Plus it should be something that I will not lose sleep over if it gets scratched. Hopefully something with little metal feet, but not necessarily so. It should go with my summer dresses, capri pants and summer tees. I don't wear black, so I guess black bags are out of question? And tan just doesn't go with my wardrobe colors, because I have a cool coloring (I am a Cool Summer type). I don't need anything expensive or high-end. Basically I need something that will not need me babying it and can take some rough treatment. What would you suggest? What kind of leather is even waterproof? What kind of color: beige, gray, or navy or what else? What kind of brand makes really durable, light bags? Anyways, I really hope for your advice. So far I've looked into Tignanello, their navy leather satchel was nice, light and cute, but the leather seemed sooo soft, almost too soft and on the thinner side. That makes me wonder if it's even waterproof, will it get scratched easily? Should I get some Italian leather bag instead? Please help me here!
All kinds of advice are accepted and appreciated! 
I have two Harvey's seatbelt bags (one Disney design), one Vera Bradley (Disney design) that I love and just recently a Michael Kors Jet Set East/West in navy (thanks to my bonus from work and the outlet mall). Tonight my darling husband bought me a crossbody by Giani Bernini (which I just found out is Macy's "house" brand). The GB crossbody is for me to take to a wedding next month to somewhat match what my husband is wearing. My other recent crossbody is from WalMart and is also for an outfit for a wedding. Oh, and my wallet is from Loungefly (also Disney). My most expensive bag so far was $145.
Just buy what you want and don't worry whether it's "designer" or not
Just buy what you want and don't worry whether it's "designer" or not
As a summer, I highly recommend you go with gray as a neutral, esp since you wear your summer colors. Not much available in waterproof leather, I think most folks use waterproofing on their bags.Hi Ladies, I really need your advice. I already posted this in another thread, but to improve my chances I will ask it here too.
What would you suggest? What kind of leather is even waterproof? What kind of color: beige, gray, or navy or what else? What kind of brand makes really durable, light bags? Anyways, I really hope for your advice. So far I've looked into Tignanello, their navy leather satchel was nice, light and cute, but the leather seemed sooo soft, almost too soft and on the thinner side. That makes me wonder if it's even waterproof, will it get scratched easily? Should I get some Italian leather bag instead? Please help me here!
You have not mentioned a price point, but I checked ebags for gray leather crossbodies, ck it out:
http://www.ebags.com/category/handbags/cross-body-bags/c/gray/m/leather
Also, if you want to go Italian, I highly recommend Massaccesi bags, made to order , excellent prices and leathers . They have great grays in different leathers and can recommend best water resistace, and you can choose silver hardware, including the feet.
http://www.marcomassaccesi.it/en/
OOPS, I just read bad reviews about ebags, sorry for the bad info.
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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? Or are you simply only into high-end bags?
At your age, I once found a bag in Berlin, worth 49 DM (looong time ago). I loved it so much and I always got compliments carrying it. 15 years later I had to throw it away. I still miss that no name bag. So price and brands won't say anything about the real value of a bag. If you truely love your bags, they are worth double the amount a LV, Hermès, Chanel costs, sitting in the cupboard and not beeing loved. My opinion.
Hi Ladies, I really need your advice. I already posted this in another thread, but to improve my chances I will ask it here too.
What would you suggest? What kind of leather is even waterproof? What kind of color: beige, gray, or navy or what else? What kind of brand makes really durable, light bags? Anyways, I really hope for your advice. So far I've looked into Tignanello, their navy leather satchel was nice, light and cute, but the leather seemed sooo soft, almost too soft and on the thinner side. That makes me wonder if it's even waterproof, will it get scratched easily? Should I get some Italian leather bag instead? Please help me here!
Does it have to be leather? I love my Longchamp le Pliage for this type of purpose. You can even wash those suckers in the washing machine! They are very affordable, have tons of color/size selections and can take quite a bit of abuse. I also have a couple of the leather versions, but I don't think those are water proof and they do cost a fair bit more than the nylon le Pliage.
Hi mkpurselover and thank you very much. Yes, I am thinking about a gray or light beige bag (as a Summer I can tolerate light beige color, too and it does go with my summer outfits). Or perhaps this "mushroom" color, which is pinkish-beige. I really need a hobo or a shoulder bag. As for the price point I didn't write about it, because one can get really good discounts sometimes, so something on sale around 100 dollars (plus/minus 20 dollars). I would not be buying at a full price. If I go Italian, I am thinking something like Innue, Nardelli, Parentesi, Laura di Maggio or Valentina. If I choose some American brends, then it could be Vince Camuto, Tignanello, Hobo, Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand. I guess, my questions are if it's better to buy American or Italian brands at about the same price.
Also, I have Francesco Biasia glazed leather bags, and the glazed leather seems to hold up really great (and can take anything, including heavy rain), is it because it's Biasia bags, or is glazed leather really just that great? Should I perhaps be looking for a glazed leather bag (and it doesn't matter what brand)?
Thank you StyleEyes! I love longchamp le Pliage, I think they are great for traveling, they don't weigh anything and can fit into a small pocket. But are they water proof, if let's say I get in the really bad rain with this bag, is the bag going to be wet through and through? And also I wouldn't be able to use it when I am going out or go to the work office, so that means I would still have to get one more bag.
Hi ringslover, I just want to mention that all the American brands you list are all made in China, in fact about 90% of all handbags are made in China, so if you find a made in Italy, go with it. It may still be made by Chinese workers in Italy, but the quality should be better
If you are looking for made in USA, Victoria Leather makes nice bags, but over your price point.
Also the mushroom color would be great, too. It might be harder to find than greyp, though.