Hello all-
My fiancee's 30th birthday is in 2 weeks and I think a new bag is the route I'd like to go for a gift. She is expecting me to pick out a watch for her (that's my hobby) not hers, and she thinks there's NO way I'd get her a purse for her b-day as I'd be too intimidated.
So that's where you all come in. I have no idea about this obviously. The only leather products I'm familiar with are baseball gloves.
Background:
My fiancee has very simple tastes. She shops for clothing primarily at Banana Republic and Ann Taylor. She's the type that wears no make-up unless it's a special occasion (never to work or even a casual weekend night out).
She mentioned to me a few months ago that she really would like one nice black bag that she could dress up or down. Something very versitle, probably in leather. She does not care for the designer bags that have their marketing badge splashed all over them ( such as the LV bags; her sister has one and she doesn't care for anything that showey).
This will probably be appalling to all of you, but she does not currently own a purse. She got mugged last year and since then has not carried one, but I think she's over it. She has a vineyard vines canvas bag that she takes to the gym, but thats about it.
My female friend at work picked out a bag at Coach that she thought would work, it's the Maggie model in black for $348 which is about what I want to spend. I'd consider spending less and getting another gift to complement it, but I'd say 400-450$ or so would be my max$ to spend as we have a wedding to pay for... The only other thing I was considering is maybe a bracelet from David Yurman. She loves that line (although I do not see the attraction to paying such rediculous much money for stainless steel and silver jewelry?!). I know she really wanted one of his watches, but they start at 2k and I just can't swing that.
What do you think? If you could have one purse, one versitle black leather bag....
What would it be?!
Help a guy out!
My fiancee's 30th birthday is in 2 weeks and I think a new bag is the route I'd like to go for a gift. She is expecting me to pick out a watch for her (that's my hobby) not hers, and she thinks there's NO way I'd get her a purse for her b-day as I'd be too intimidated.
So that's where you all come in. I have no idea about this obviously. The only leather products I'm familiar with are baseball gloves.
Background:
My fiancee has very simple tastes. She shops for clothing primarily at Banana Republic and Ann Taylor. She's the type that wears no make-up unless it's a special occasion (never to work or even a casual weekend night out).
She mentioned to me a few months ago that she really would like one nice black bag that she could dress up or down. Something very versitle, probably in leather. She does not care for the designer bags that have their marketing badge splashed all over them ( such as the LV bags; her sister has one and she doesn't care for anything that showey).
This will probably be appalling to all of you, but she does not currently own a purse. She got mugged last year and since then has not carried one, but I think she's over it. She has a vineyard vines canvas bag that she takes to the gym, but thats about it.
My female friend at work picked out a bag at Coach that she thought would work, it's the Maggie model in black for $348 which is about what I want to spend. I'd consider spending less and getting another gift to complement it, but I'd say 400-450$ or so would be my max$ to spend as we have a wedding to pay for... The only other thing I was considering is maybe a bracelet from David Yurman. She loves that line (although I do not see the attraction to paying such rediculous much money for stainless steel and silver jewelry?!). I know she really wanted one of his watches, but they start at 2k and I just can't swing that.
What do you think? If you could have one purse, one versitle black leather bag....
What would it be?!
Help a guy out!
I know many guys wouldn't go through all this trouble, so props to you!
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