Would like help deciding on a purse!

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#1
Hello all, I'm new here! Currently I'm a graduate student and I'm looking to buy myself a bag as a birthday present/reward for doing well in school/way to treat myself since this semester I'll be taking classes full time, doing 2 internships, and another job part time. I think I've narrowed it down to a Burberry Medium Banner, but would like help deciding between a couple options.

I'm in between this one, which is a slightly softer leather and I adore the check lining, and this beauty. I love the mahogany red color - it's absolutely gorgeous. The lining is more plain, but the leather seems a bit sturdier.

I'm looking for a good bag that I can use for just about anything - big enough to carry a couple notebooks and other school stuff in, professional enough that I can take to my internships/future job, but also pretty enough that I'd love it for everyday use when I'm going out.
 
#2
Both are great choices, but I'm leaning towards the black, mainly because it's versatile and the leather on the mahogany seems saffiano-like, which I'm not the biggest fan of since the leather "essence" to me is not there, but it is more resistant to abuse since it is treated leather.
 
#3
applecidered said:
Both are great choices, but I'm leaning towards the black, mainly because it's versatile and the leather on the mahogany seems saffiano-like, which I'm not the biggest fan of since the leather "essence" to me is not there, but it is more resistant to abuse since it is treated leather.
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Yes, that's what I'm a bit back and forth about. I hear you about the "essence" of the leather, but I may need something a tad sturdier. Thank you for your input!
 
#4
Both choices are great. But I'd go with the black bag because of it being more versatile and won't clash with your outfits. I work in a very professional work environment so I would go with the first bag.
 
#5
purseprincess32 said:
Both choices are great. But I'd go with the black bag because of it being more versatile and won't clash with your outfits. I work in a very professional work environment so I would go with the first bag.
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ah, thank you! I see what you mean. Black is definitely a staple you can never have too much of.
I'm honestly tempted to get both, even though I don't need two banner bags :amuse:
 
#6
You should check out both bags in person & see which one you like more. I found the colors of the banner bags much more muted. Also be careful of contents of the bag poking out & making dents on the soft leather banner as in the stock photos. Alternatively the black banner bag comes in grainy leather too :smile:
 
#7
littlesev said:
You should check out both bags in person & see which one you like more. I found the colors of the banner bags much more muted. Also be careful of contents of the bag poking out & making dents on the soft leather banner as in the stock photos. Alternatively the black banner bag comes in grainy leather too :smile:
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very true :smile: I have seen a couple pictures of the mahogany red where it looks more neutral/muted than it does on the website. still looks to be a gorgeous color, just need to see in person!
 
#8
I found the red a little dead in real life, but your taste may differ. The black is kind of boring too. Why not look at the Clifton? The embossed check on the side adds a little visual interest & the whole bag looks professional.
 
#9
MSHermione said:
I found the red a little dead in real life, but your taste may differ. The black is kind of boring too. Why not look at the Clifton? The embossed check on the side adds a little visual interest & the whole bag looks professional.
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that's a nice recommendation! I'll check it out in person. I think the banner bag might be more my personal style, but the Clifton looks like it might be another good one to consider.
 
#13
Which one did you end up deciding on? They're both pretty but I just got the Mahogany Red Medium Banner and it is gorgeous! I thought about black being possibly more versatile, but I just couldn't resist the mahogany. It's so sophisticated and luxe looking.
 
#14
I'm going with the mahogany red. I kept telling myself that the black would be the better, more versatile option but the mahogany color makes my heart skip a beat and I know I'd regret not getting it.
 
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