Tis another handbag thread but please can you help!

[Millie1]

Sorry! I know there have been lots of bag threads recently but I need a new bag and can't see anything suitable on the other threads!

Criteria:

Colour - doesn't really matter though not black and my everyday bag is tan at the moment so whilst I would consider tan, another colour would be nice.
Casual/everyday wear
Needs to go over my shoulder - hobo okay, don't like satchels
Size - not massive. Current bag is v big and slouchy. It's great for family days out when it gets filled with kids stuff (and weighs a tonne!) but I want a me bag. Medium to small, needs to fit more than a purse so not tiny
Budget - don't have one - def not a Mulberry budget but point me to anything regardless of price, for ideas.

So, stylish ladies, can you help?

Thanks!

[Gillybobs]

I love this I have a similar style in tan from M&S and its brilliant, not too big but plenty of storage and fits most occasions except very formal.

[madammecholet]

Have a rummage here...

not on the high street

peony & moore

red direct

TK maxx

I bought this in camel recently and love it...it also comes in Navy??

[madammecholet]

sorry Gillybobs x post. I love my Lucia...

[strictlysauvignon]

I have that P & M bag too - - in grey -- fab size, longer that normal straps to sit on your shoulder ok and expands to fit whatever you want to carry in it - my fave bag this year!

[woopsidaisy]

I have had this bag-but in a beautiful emerald green-for nearly a year and a half.
It is super soft,and the strap can be extended or shortened for shoulder use. I have DSx2. This bag is deceptive,it holds loads. Large mulberry,purse,fruit shootx2, pack of wipes,tissues...and yet is neat looking.
Would definitely recommend. Comes in other colours on the website too.

[woopsidaisy]

Ah,yes. A link would help.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

[woopsidaisy]

Gah! Wrong one!
Natasha.

[Gillybobs]

Madame - great minds!

[madammecholet]

strictly we obviously have superb taste....gillybobs I have seen the M&S one I think you have, great choice too..

[madammecholet]

Op i also saw this one on the same site, if you wanted a smaller bag...

small bag

[Millie1]

Thanks for all the suggestions ... Some gorgeous bags but too big, I think. Am going to check John Lewis now, can't think where else. Please keep the links coming!

[Millie1]

What's the opinion on something like this although, surprisingly, Boden have caught my eye with this though I really wanted something before our summer holiday next month.

[Gillybobs]

The Boden one is much bigger I think than all the others that were suggested? Think the Boden is nicer than the DKNY but both a little bit plain for the price imo

[Millie1]

Hmmm ... hadn't even looked at Boden measurements ... strike that one off then!!

[jem1980]

This one is yummy!
www.lkbennett.com/bags/shoulder/BSANNINA670LEATHER
Comes in few colours too...

[jem1980]

or the Lola bag (among others) here:
www.lkbennett.com/bags/shoulder/BSANNINA670LEATHER

[jem1980]

or the Lola bag (among others) here:
www.hobbs.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1149

(oopsie!)

[madammecholet]

that Boden one is HUGE millie and looks really hard to get into as the top opening is so small with a short shoulder strap. I would constantly be struggling to get my crap essentials out.

whatever you buy, just don't buy Radley....urgh.

[sparkle1977]

I recently got this one ??

Fossil have loads of different bags to choose from on their website if you don't like that particular style.

[Gillybobs]

I LOVE that Sparkle

[Millie1]

Oh that's lovely Sparkle ... think a shopping trip is called for and I know just where there is a Fossil shop!

[tulip27]

Have you looked at TX Maxx? I have just brought the most gorgeous Osprey tote from there for £79 reduced from £279.

[madammecholet]

What colour did you get sparkle, looks lovely.

[mollymole]

have a look on butler and wilson site and 2nd tk maxx