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Apr 20, 2006
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#1
Hello,
I'm trying to decide on a new bag for spring/summer. I'll be going on a trip next month so I will probably want one that's fairly large, and a shoulder bag rather than a tote. I love the cream/ivory/white leather bags that are out now, and my style (predictably) is somewhere between hippie and chic. My budget is somewhat limited, about $350 max. Attached are some possibilities I've been considering - the Cole Haan Village Grommet N/S shoulder bag, and the Kooba Sienna. I also like the Kooba Mischa, but it's canvas and not leather. Any thoughts? Ideas? Other suggestions?
 

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#6
Zappos rocks. I never even thought of Biasia! I really like the Secret Love Small Tote - at 12" x 9" it's still fairly large, and it has the single handle I prefer (for some reason, double shoulder straps annoy me - one strap is always falling off my shoulder.) The price range is perfect too.

I was originally thinking of something a little more hippie (fringy, tassels, etc.) and ivory rather than white. But you've given me a whole new element to consider. Thank you so much!
 
#7
Hippiechic, what do you think of this?

Available in white and honey (and black)
http://www.ebags.com/tignanello/nantucket_multi_zip_shoulder_hobo/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=69045

Edit: Just noticed this bag is on sale on JC Penney ($104-99 - shipping cost not included yet) and in chamois as well:

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=30061&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0ee2ce0&ProdSeq=4&Cat=better+leather&Dep=&PCat=&PCatID=28730&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=22&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefCatID=28730&RefDeptID=597&Page=1&CmCatId=597|28729|28730|30061#

Out of curiousity, I would like opinions (if any) on Pietro Alessandro bags, please. Thanks.

http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessan...slouch/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=55364

http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessan...d_hobo/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=70251

http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessan...h_knot/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=61385

http://www.ebags.com/pietro_alessan...buckle/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=55670
 
#8
The white Kooba Sienna is cute and within your budget.

Here is a crossbody bag by BCBG Girls. Very cute and within budget -$151.95


Another FB - $338.95
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#12
I think I'm leaning toward the Kooba, which is all over eBay at much less than list price. Many thanks to everyone for the pics and ideas - I'm really enjoying it here!
 
#13
Hippiechic, I have the Kooba Sienna in cream waiting for me for my B-day in June still in the box:wacko: ! I loved it and when I found a discount code for Karizma Boutique 30% I decided that was perfect justification - and my B-day of course (if I make it that long). I think they're still running that same promotion?? Anyone else know? Anyway, I first searched for it on E-bay and discovered that 99% of those Sienna's were fakes -so heads up- BE CAREFUL! But it really is an AWESOME BAG!!!:love:
 
#14
Kooba Sienna is very nice in both Cream and Ivory (light, almost white). I would recommend buying it from trusted online retailers (raved by members here) rather than ebay (lots of fakes) or department stores (usually full retail). The following stores are offering 30% off, you can compare their S&H and tax (none if store is not located in your state) to find the best deal.

KarizmaBoutique (in CA, there's shipping)
30% off (Use code TOUTIE30% at checkout)
http://www.karizmaboutique.com/

ResolveClothing (in CA, Free S&H)
30% off (Enter DCDEAL at checkout)
http://www.revolveclothing.com/brandpages/KoobaHandbags.jsp

formerly ShoppingAllure (in WI, $5 for S&H)
30% off (in Marie Claire & Lucky/Shopping magazines. Expired, unless other members receive newer offers. Try calling their 800 number, a nice Customer Service Rep might give you the discount)
http://www.jcmadison.com/browse.cfm?catid=66&step=2

Codes for other sites are available here:
http://toutie.com/
[http://reesycakes.com/deals/codes.aspx
http://www.wow-coupons.com/
http://www.fatwallet.com/ (incredible)
http://slickdeals.net/ (addictive)

yayagirl6 said:
Hippiechic, I have the Kooba Sienna in cream waiting for me for my B-day in June still in the box:wacko: ! I loved it and when I found a discount code for Karizma Boutique 30% I decided that was perfect justification - and my B-day of course (if I make it that long). I think they're still running that same promotion?? Anyone else know? Anyway, I first searched for it on E-bay and discovered that 99% of those Sienna's were fakes -so heads up- BE CAREFUL! But it really is an AWESOME BAG!!!:love:
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