Your Favorite Non-Designer Handbag?
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My H&M Aztec print bucket bag is still one of my favourites, it's so cute and cool during summer especially. It's my official bag for festivals where I could never bring any bag that costs more than 30 euros 
1. Favourite Non-Designer Handbag: I don't have just one. I have a couple of Zara that I like
2. How much was it: All around $50
3. How often do you use it/what for: 2-4 x per week for work since I do not carry designer to work ( I work part time)
4. Favourite brands that aren't designer: Zara, H&M
5. The most you've paid for a handbag: Balenciaga, LV price range.
2. How much was it: All around $50
3. How often do you use it/what for: 2-4 x per week for work since I do not carry designer to work ( I work part time)
4. Favourite brands that aren't designer: Zara, H&M
5. The most you've paid for a handbag: Balenciaga, LV price range.
I'm so glad I discovered this thread! It's so fun!
This made me realize I never wear this non designer bag anymore which is a shame because it's cute and I get a ton of compliments when I do wear it.
1. Beijo Cobalt Blue Studded Tote
2. Approx. $100 (?) I've had it since 2002ish
3. I never carry it anymore which is nuts. It's going back in the rotation.
4. Kate Spade is definitely the non designer brand most likely to get me to "cheat" on my designer bags. I also love / hate Michael Kors. I have two of his bags that I had to buy and I love carrying them.
5. I buy my bags pre-loved (but in excellent or like new condition) because I loooooove deals. So my most expensive spend on a bag was $3750 - the Chanel Black Patent Jumbo Classic Flap that I just bought!!! Love her!
This made me realize I never wear this non designer bag anymore which is a shame because it's cute and I get a ton of compliments when I do wear it.
1. Beijo Cobalt Blue Studded Tote
2. Approx. $100 (?) I've had it since 2002ish
3. I never carry it anymore which is nuts. It's going back in the rotation.
4. Kate Spade is definitely the non designer brand most likely to get me to "cheat" on my designer bags. I also love / hate Michael Kors. I have two of his bags that I had to buy and I love carrying them.
5. I buy my bags pre-loved (but in excellent or like new condition) because I loooooove deals. So my most expensive spend on a bag was $3750 - the Chanel Black Patent Jumbo Classic Flap that I just bought!!! Love her!
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I'm going to also add this "bag" - Victoria's Secret Patent Bow tote. I paid around $30 on eBay.
I don't know if it qualifies because I only use it as a beach tote. But it's perfect for that. It keeps my things dry and sand free and has tons of room for towels, magazines, sunscreen, snacks, etc. and it's a great pop of color against my bikinis!
I don't know if it qualifies because I only use it as a beach tote. But it's perfect for that. It keeps my things dry and sand free and has tons of room for towels, magazines, sunscreen, snacks, etc. and it's a great pop of color against my bikinis!
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I had to retire the green version last week and throw it out after brining the bag to jamaica. The handle started to peel and the snap closure started to tear. It was probably the humidity. Good thing I still have the orange one. At least my $30 lasted me for a good 4 years!
Mine is also a Big Buddha bag!
Favourite Non-Designer Handbag: Big Buddha Kaitlyn in grey
How much was it: I think it was $90, but I bought it with a gift card on Amazon.
How often do you use it/what for: I have a ton of bags in different sizes and colors and I rotate through at least three bags a week depending on my outfit. I do wear this one a lot, though, as it is my only grey bag, and it's a fantastic neutral.
Favourite brands that aren't designer: I don't know that I have a favorite brand--I don't even graviate toward one luxury designer over another. I just have favorite bags.
The most you've paid for a handbag: Er, too much
Attach image(s) for #1 if you can: Stock photo below, but it doesn't do it justice. I get complimented on this bag more than any other I own.
Favourite Non-Designer Handbag: Big Buddha Kaitlyn in grey
How much was it: I think it was $90, but I bought it with a gift card on Amazon.
How often do you use it/what for: I have a ton of bags in different sizes and colors and I rotate through at least three bags a week depending on my outfit. I do wear this one a lot, though, as it is my only grey bag, and it's a fantastic neutral.
Favourite brands that aren't designer: I don't know that I have a favorite brand--I don't even graviate toward one luxury designer over another. I just have favorite bags.
The most you've paid for a handbag: Er, too much
Attach image(s) for #1 if you can: Stock photo below, but it doesn't do it justice. I get complimented on this bag more than any other I own.
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Favorite Non designer handbags: LeSportsSac, Kipling, Fossil, Kath Kidson, Agnes B, Tumi, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti, Guess, Ted Baker.
Some brand that I no longer have are a mixture of non branded and contemporary designers are:
Aldo, Diesel, Banana Republic, Zara, Loeffler Randall, Moschino, Oryany, Vince Camuto, Jerome Dreyfuss.
How much was it: cannot remember.
How often do you use it/what for: I rotate my bags all the time depending on what I wear. I use them for school, daily, going out with friends and on weekend, I mostly use LeSportsSac, Kipling, Kath Kidson and my Lacoste because they look more care free and casual.
Favorite brands that are not designer: No favorite, love all equally.
The most you have paid for for a handbag: USD500+ for Vintage Gucci and preloved Tod's. Second expensive was my preloved LV Eva pochette.
I also have brand from designer that are not so well known like: Lancel, Furla, Botkier and Braun Buffel.
Affordable contemporary designer brands I have but I know some people do not consider as designer. They are:
Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Marc by Marc Jacob, Rebecca Minkoff.
Some brand that I no longer have are a mixture of non branded and contemporary designers are:
Aldo, Diesel, Banana Republic, Zara, Loeffler Randall, Moschino, Oryany, Vince Camuto, Jerome Dreyfuss.
How much was it: cannot remember.
How often do you use it/what for: I rotate my bags all the time depending on what I wear. I use them for school, daily, going out with friends and on weekend, I mostly use LeSportsSac, Kipling, Kath Kidson and my Lacoste because they look more care free and casual.
Favorite brands that are not designer: No favorite, love all equally.
The most you have paid for for a handbag: USD500+ for Vintage Gucci and preloved Tod's. Second expensive was my preloved LV Eva pochette.
I also have brand from designer that are not so well known like: Lancel, Furla, Botkier and Braun Buffel.
Affordable contemporary designer brands I have but I know some people do not consider as designer. They are:
Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Marc by Marc Jacob, Rebecca Minkoff.