thoughts on this..

[aarti]

eLUXURY - Paul Smith - Bespoke Small East/West Shoulder Bag, paul smith handbag

as a laptop/school bag.

I can't do his other messengers, I look like a courier cause their so freaking big. I have a 13 inch laptop. TIA

 

[pinkish_love]

i think its cute but i prefer flap bags for school with the inside zipper!

 

[Blair Waldorf]

You can do better I think. It's cute but doesn't look like it cost more than a hundred bucks.

 

[passerby]

Hi aarti, I think you can anticipate what I am going to say Etsy: please look at this messenger by marieornelasstudio.



Measurements are about the same as the Paul Smith bag:
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It is lined with a heavy duty black canvas, with pink arvika fabric that is white with pink designs. It measures approximately 9" high, 13" wide, and has a base of 4 1/2 inches. It closes with a ribbon tie and has straps approximately 38" from end to end

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She also says: "Check out my fabric selections at marie ornelas studio: custom handbags and accessories. These are only a few options that I have to offer. I can also send you a few websites with endless fabric choices that I can special order."

She will also customise messengers but that will take up to over 3 weeks.

Etsy :: SALE--Manhattan Messenger Bag
Sale: $38 plus shipping

Etsy :: DESIGN YOUR OWN- MANHATTAN MESSENGER



as an example
$60 plus shipping

 

[passerby]

How about spending $35 to try this out?

Excellent Etsy artist BlossomArts





Etsy :: Messenger Bag - Etsy Survey Bag - Shades of Blue

Quote:
Description
I took a survey of Etsy users to determine what features were most important to them when choosing a handbag. I think this purse fulfills the majority of requirements!
* Security and current style. A top flap secured by a magnetic clasp. Your stuff won't spill or be lifted!
* Functional Size - Just right proportions. This bag is 13 inches wide, 9 inches tall and 3 inches deep. Carry magazines and books, but still looks trim and slim.
* Great colors/cute exterior: This bag would look great with jeans and khakis. Also has a touch of spring green. Front and back featured a textured striped weave. Side gussets are a faded blue jean denim
* Adjustable strap made of tough khaki nylon weave strapping with a double D-ring slide and a loop to hold the ends. Adjusts from under the arm to across the chest messanger bag style length.
* Functional/fun interior - Fully lined with re-purposed denim. 2 side pockets to store smaller items made from the rear pockets of a pair of jeans.
*Quality - interfaced with fleece interfacing, double or triple stitched at stress points. Thick and substantial - will stand on its own.

 

[kate79]

You can do better I think. It's cute but doesn't look like it cost more than a hundred bucks.

Yes, ITA. Its a cute bag, but there is no way I'd pay that kind of money for it.

 

[passerby]

Aarti, for almost the same price as that Paul Smith bag, how about this leather messenger from Jas MB?

http://www.barneys.com/b/browse/pro...ize=2&query=6067&dsnrIndex=true&categoryId=16



$425.00
Leather messenger bag with full flap and long adjustable strap. Buckle closures. Brass hardware and canvas lining. Made in England. 14"x11"x4.5"
Barneys Style#: 19818.6452


Color: Black

 

[passerby]

Marijke in Belgium will customise bags. Sample of one already sold (too small for your needs, aarti):

Etsy :: Le bohemian soft easy flap bag


Another example of a small bag by marijke:
Etsy :: Very elegant handbag in gorgeous warm autumn colors





Your thoughts please, aarti?

 

[sharbear508]

It's cuuuuuuuuuuute! But rather expensive...

 

[aarti]

you're all right, thanks all!

 

[notblushing]

You can do better I think. It's cute but doesn't look like it cost more than a hundred bucks.

I agree. I'm so sorry, but it does nothing for me stlye-wise.

 

[miss-lilly]

^^ Exactly! It's nothing special and way too expensive!

 

[twinkle.tink]

You can do better I think. It's cute but doesn't look like it cost more than a hundred bucks.

ITA