Hi all,
I'm in the market for my next everyday bag, but I'm having some trouble. It seems to me that the various bags I'm looking at are near-perfect, but nothing has ALL of the qualities I'm looking for.
I want a medium-large bag, with a n-s profile, with one strap only (and that strap needs to be adjustable - between short shoulder-length to high crossbody length). I guess this bag I'm looking for lies somewhere between a tote and a hobo - with a somewhat structured base, preferably with feet, but a relatively slouchy body above the base. Ideally it'd have a zip top, but I'm open to something open (heh) if it has an attached smaller inner wristlet-type pouch, or zipped inner pockets. Hoping for something with some interior organization, something relatively affordable but still luxurious feeling so it feels like a little treat. Ideally I want something that comes in fun colors...my bag collection is lacking in blues especially!
Attached are some examples of bags with some but not all of these qualities...
Burb suede shoulder bag: gorgeous, but so slim (no width) and no structured bottom, also open top...might not hold nearly as much as I'd like.
Mulb Jamie: a bit pricey for my taste, but I'm waiting to see what the upcoming sale holds. Fits most of my qualifications though, hopefully it would be large enough for what I want. Wish the color blue was a bit prettier.
D&B shopper: open top, but otherwise fits most of my technical qualifications. I guess I could make an exception for short handles in addition to the longer strap if they don't get too much in the way. Not sure if the strap adjusts to long-enough for short crossbody though. Unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of the Dooney aesthetic; I currently own no Dooney bags. Does come in this pretty celadon color though.
SO - my question for you all is - does the bag I want actually exist? Or have I built an impossible chimera in my head? Do you have any suggestions of what brands to look at that I haven't already considered, for a bag like I describe?
Many thanks for any suggestions - I'm hoping that my dream bag DOES exist somewhere!!
I'm in the market for my next everyday bag, but I'm having some trouble. It seems to me that the various bags I'm looking at are near-perfect, but nothing has ALL of the qualities I'm looking for.
I want a medium-large bag, with a n-s profile, with one strap only (and that strap needs to be adjustable - between short shoulder-length to high crossbody length). I guess this bag I'm looking for lies somewhere between a tote and a hobo - with a somewhat structured base, preferably with feet, but a relatively slouchy body above the base. Ideally it'd have a zip top, but I'm open to something open (heh) if it has an attached smaller inner wristlet-type pouch, or zipped inner pockets. Hoping for something with some interior organization, something relatively affordable but still luxurious feeling so it feels like a little treat. Ideally I want something that comes in fun colors...my bag collection is lacking in blues especially!
Attached are some examples of bags with some but not all of these qualities...
Burb suede shoulder bag: gorgeous, but so slim (no width) and no structured bottom, also open top...might not hold nearly as much as I'd like.
Mulb Jamie: a bit pricey for my taste, but I'm waiting to see what the upcoming sale holds. Fits most of my qualifications though, hopefully it would be large enough for what I want. Wish the color blue was a bit prettier.
D&B shopper: open top, but otherwise fits most of my technical qualifications. I guess I could make an exception for short handles in addition to the longer strap if they don't get too much in the way. Not sure if the strap adjusts to long-enough for short crossbody though. Unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of the Dooney aesthetic; I currently own no Dooney bags. Does come in this pretty celadon color though.
SO - my question for you all is - does the bag I want actually exist? Or have I built an impossible chimera in my head? Do you have any suggestions of what brands to look at that I haven't already considered, for a bag like I describe?
Many thanks for any suggestions - I'm hoping that my dream bag DOES exist somewhere!!
