Hi! My name is Tamara..I'm 32 and a stay at home mom with five kids (I mention the number to explain my limited handbag collection!)
My dear husband has foolishly introduced me to designer handbags. I began with a brighton (how shocked I was at the price four years ago
added a coach tote from e-bay, a dooney handbag also from e-bay, and received a coach legacy handbag in whiskey for my b-day last year. This year for my 33rd b-day (yikes!!) I would like to add a black leather designer handbag to my modest collection. My limit is $400 (okay, maybe I can stretch it to $450) and I prefer to go through e-bay where I can get more bang for my buck. I'm actually looking for advice about brands/styles since I feel so overwhelmed and unfamiliar with what is "in". I want something not too "trendy" as I plan on only rotating this black leather bag with my coach legacy leather shoulder bag in whiskey. I prefer the look of black with silver hardware (but that's not a must) I want something fairly slouchy, with distinct hardware, one or two outer pockets, but not too big (I'm 5'2" and 110) that will overwhelm my frame. Want to be able to fit in wallet, PDA, phone, with water bottle and maybe a magazine. I like the look of the Paige Kooba (maybe too big??) or the Francesco Biasia satchel (golden erin?) I'm set on black leather...like the weathered look (don't have to worry as much about the impact my children will have on the bag.) Anyhow, I feel silly asking such a basic question in a forum with so many fashion conscious consumers, but I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions or opinions you (members) can provide!!
Thank you so much!!
Tam
My dear husband has foolishly introduced me to designer handbags. I began with a brighton (how shocked I was at the price four years ago
added a coach tote from e-bay, a dooney handbag also from e-bay, and received a coach legacy handbag in whiskey for my b-day last year. This year for my 33rd b-day (yikes!!) I would like to add a black leather designer handbag to my modest collection. My limit is $400 (okay, maybe I can stretch it to $450) and I prefer to go through e-bay where I can get more bang for my buck. I'm actually looking for advice about brands/styles since I feel so overwhelmed and unfamiliar with what is "in". I want something not too "trendy" as I plan on only rotating this black leather bag with my coach legacy leather shoulder bag in whiskey. I prefer the look of black with silver hardware (but that's not a must) I want something fairly slouchy, with distinct hardware, one or two outer pockets, but not too big (I'm 5'2" and 110) that will overwhelm my frame. Want to be able to fit in wallet, PDA, phone, with water bottle and maybe a magazine. I like the look of the Paige Kooba (maybe too big??) or the Francesco Biasia satchel (golden erin?) I'm set on black leather...like the weathered look (don't have to worry as much about the impact my children will have on the bag.) Anyhow, I feel silly asking such a basic question in a forum with so many fashion conscious consumers, but I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions or opinions you (members) can provide!!Thank you so much!!
Tam
