Suggestions on a fun but casual bag?

[cactusfriend]

Ok, I have to admit that I am a purse virgin. I tend to carry around totes and messenger bags b/c my style is pretty casual and I always felt intimidated by expensive bags. However, I'm trying to up my style factor and go for a more fun / funky / put together, but still casual look.

I'd really like to find a camel-colored bag, maybe something along the lines of this:

I just browsed tano bags online, and thought some of those styles were really cute.

any suggestions of other brands I might like?

Thanks so much!

 

[flyvetjo]

Take a look at the belen echandia website/ forum. There are some lovely new bags!

 

[shopaphilia]

I think people like the cheap chic of the Silverlake Satchel (although it's hard to find now that it's sooo popular!):
http://www.thesak.com/product-exec/product_id/1255/category_id/4942/last_cat/4942

Some of the Banana Republic bags are just gorgeous:
http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/category.do?cid=13920

I saw this bag and thought it was cute and not too crazy priced:
http://www1.talbots.com/talbotsonline/product/itempage.aspx?item=I140889&PFID=680&XID=&h=A&sk=A

Take a look at sites like Endless.com and Zappos.com for some ideas too!

Once you figure out what you love, you can start looking for what brands/designers that suit you and your price range, and look for some great deals on some gorgeous bags!

Welcome!

 

[kings_20]

Linea Pelle has some casual style handbags if you're into super soft, squishy leathers. Their whiskey color is kind of like camel.

 

[cactusfriend]

thanks for the suggestions, guys. i will check these out and hopefully get a better idea of what i like. at this point, i've been holding out on getting a nice bag for so long, i want to make sure that when i do indulge, it is the perfect one!

that sak one is pretty cute

 

[coco13]

If you like girlie bags the Juicy Couture 'daydreamer' tote is reasonable and fun. If you don't like the girlie stuff I like this Luella bag, it is quite expensive but is great. x

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/33902

 

[moi et mes sacs]

I would also suggest MJ by Marc jacobs, nice clean lines and a fun lining.

 

[Vinyl]

Definitely check out the handbag section of Urban Outfitters!

 

[sep]

Linea Pelle has some casual style handbags if you're into super soft, squishy leathers. Their whiskey color is kind of like camel.

ITA! Comfy casual but deliciously soft leather!

 

[shopaphilia]

The Linea Pelle bags are gorgeous!

I just saw this Kooba and thought of this thread since Kooba does make some great fun/casual bags - plus it's on sale!!:

 

[TygerKitty]

I totally vote Tano

 

[alissahall]

I'm not sure if you would like it, but for a cheap thrill, check out the Shadow series satchel from Guess. But the series is already finished, so they're really more around ebay (if you dare venture in those waters). There's a black and gray, a blue and white, and a plum and white for colors in the shadow series.

Pic for example of the Mocha ...

http://shop.guess.com/ProductDetails.aspx?style=VY015031&image=VY015031-MCA&root_category%7C596=WOMEN'S%20ACCESSORIES&category%7C622=Handbags%20by%20Collection&browse=1&rpt=Department.aspx&pt=ProductListing.aspx

 

[robinlovespurse]

I agree about Banana Republic. They have some really nice bags right now that are of good quality and buttery soft leather.

 

[temo]

If you like casual/fun - check out Hayden Harnett! TDF leather!

 

[New Obsessions]

I have to chime in with kings_20 and sep...Linea Pelle has the most amazingly soft leather! Their bags are casual and fun.