Can anyone recommend a good, not too expensive, functional handbag

[Minimammoth]

I am fed up of not being able to find keys, or anything for that matter. Prefer a shoulder strap. Seen anything?

[LucasIsMyMuse]

Watching this as I need one too and haven't time to browse the shops.

[LucasIsMyMuse]

Sorry that wasn't very helpful!

[amarmai]

Coach bags are well designed , good quality ,price and selection IMO>

[Minimammoth]

Coach bags??

[AHypnotistCollector]

Yes, Coach leather bags are great quality and look good. I'm not sure of the cost in the UK but here in the US they are a reasonable price for the quality, $200-$600 usually. Depends whether that fits your definition of not too expensive or not!

[AnyoneButAndre]

Radley have got a good range of practical styles. But tbh if you care more about value and function than brand I'd go to TK MAXX and try on everything they've got.

[AGrinWithoutACat]

I love Troop bags and have several, they are canvas type material so not for everyone but come on loads of different sizes and have pockets so easy to organise things

[Minimammoth]

I do look in TK Maxx. But I have to make special journey. Looked up coach bags, but they are way more than I want to pay, given that I get bored with a bag after 6 months [ smile]

[Minimammoth]

I have a Troop and I would like one like it in leather, lots of pockets and zips.

[Laska5772]

I have recently bought a Fossil Morgan Traveller an ideal everyday bag , I think..

[Minimammoth]

Thanks Laska, that looks more like it. Wonder if I can buy locally?

[AnyoneButAndre]

I've got something very similar to this from M&S. I got it last year and it's held up really well. With one of the discount offers that seem to be on very frequently it would be a bargain.

[Minimammoth]

I am going to hunt that M&S bag down Anyone. It's on the website. Thanks.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I've given up on leather, apart from for really small bags, as I find it too heavy (haven't been well, and feel quite weak a lot of the time). Not at all 'cool' but I like Kipling, as they are so light.