Help me find a new day bag!

[ruusu]

I want a new day bag, but i don't have much money (spent everything on a Chloe paddy). The bag should be big enough to carry a lot of books. So if you have any suggestions on big and beautiful bags under 150$ I'd be really grateful.
I really like nautical bags and bags in neutral colors. Is it even possible to find a good leather bag for under 150$??

 

[blushingbaby]

There are some nautical bags on the www.freepeople.com website made from sails..they range from $88-120. HTH

 

[passerby]

How about a Tignanello?

http://www.ebags.com/tignanello/santa_cruz_triple_compartment_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=49958

Tignanello Santa Cruz Triple Compartment Tote $103-49

or an Ellington?
http://www.ebags.com/products/index.cfm?modelID=50710&Subcategory_Link=Details_Ellington%20Leather_50710

$140-40 (originally $156)

May I suggest you read the reviews on ebags (both good and bad)?

Also, check out Munchkyns' thread on Tano bags.

 

[passerby]

http://www.musthavebag.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=117&category=0
Tano oversized shopper $159

http://www.musthavebag.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=71&category=0
Tano Boogie bucket $159

http://www.ebags.com/tignanello/nantucket_large_ring_hobo/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=69144

Nantucket Large Ring Hobo $130-49 now on ebags

 

[kylieReese]

I have one forsale in the marketplace, it's francesco biasia, it'll fit a couple of books but depends on how big. asking $150

 

[jasanna143]

It's a little above your price range but how about this Kenneth Cole?


$258.00....it comes in 4 colors..IMO, this one is nautical. I think someone else has this same bag on this forum too.

 

[vanojr9]

You could check out J Crew for a nice selection of canvas nautical looking bags. I like to use J Crew's canvas totes as a summer day bag, especially with books since the bags themselves are so light! I like the madras one this year...they start at about $40 I think.

 

[bag.lover]

How about bags from Banana Republic?
http://www.bananarepublic.com/

 

[passerby]

If you go for structured bags ...

Cleo & Patek Manhattan Collection Tote $144 now
Cleo & Patek Zig Zag Large East West $157-50 now
Cleo & Patek Zig Zag Large Boat $153


http://www.ebags.com/cleo_patek/zig_zag_large_east_west/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=50240

How about BCBGirls? Santa Fe - Shopper $151-95

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/12336989/c/1892.html

 

[Khoipond89]

How about this?

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?cmCat=search&itemId=prod16296

 

[passerby]

How about:

1) Pietro Alessandro Metallic Leather with Rhinestone Buckle - $142-20 now 14" x 10" x 3.5""
http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessandro/linen_and_leather_satchel_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=70291

2) Pietro Alessandro Linen and Leather Satchel Tote - $142-20 now
15" x 11" x 5"
http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessandro/linen_and_leather_satchel_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=70291

3) Tignanello Nantucket Multi-Zip Shoulder Hobo - $121-49 now
15" x 11" x 1.5"

http://www.ebags.com/tignanello/nantucket_multi_zip_shoulder_hobo/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=69045

4) Hobo International Luxe/Porter - $108 now (also available in black)
14.5" x 14.5" x 3.25"

5) Not leather, not nautical but I really like the look of this cute handbag:
Sydney Love Wardrobe V-Bag - $61-20 now
14.25" x 10" x 4.75"
http://www.ebags.com/sydney_love/wardrobe_v_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=55468

 

[ruusu]

OOh thank you all There are so many great bags out there. Im seriously considering the

4) Hobo International Luxe/Porter - $108 now (also available in black)
14.5" x 14.5" x 3.25" , I really like the look.

I also think banana rebublic bags are nice
I'd love the Kenneth Cole, but I don't have the money right now .

 

[passerby]

Good luck with your search, ruusu. There was a thread on Hobo International bags here last week, you might wish to ask the Hobo fans about quality, durability of the products etc.

http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-and-purses/hobo-international-inc-291.html?highlight=Hobo+International

 

[Kat]

This one is from Bloomingdales. It is all leather. It also comes in black with tan. It's $139.

Maxximum messenger bag - $145

 

[chicky]

I love that beige and tan Bloomingdales bag....