Very stressful handbag decision - please help!

[KanyesVest]

I know, first world problem, but...

I've had a longing for a leather Furla hobo handbag for a long time, having coveted a colleague's a few years back. My brother is currently in NYC meaning I could get one cheaper than here. I want it big enough to throw my a5 diary/notebook into, wallet, keys, phone and half the housea few other bits and pieces. I think I've given up on wanting to put my laptop in my handbag. I need either a short strap or cross body. I'm torn between the Furla Liz and Furla Perla

Anyone want to make the decision for me?

[Doobigetta]

I wanted to say the Furla Perla, because I like saying the name, but I think the Liz is more interesting.

[KanyesVest]

Ha, I know, DD would love the idea of the rhyming name. My fear about the Liz is that it'd end up as a suitcase, full of all the crap I can pile in there. I do like it though, even with the tassles. I'm usually allergic to tassles and pretty much anything "interesting"

[FishOn]

Liz gets my vote. She's purdy

[Cheesymonster]

The Liz is much nicer IMO.

[goddessofsmallthings]

This wouldn't be a stressful decision for me as I'd go for Liz - more bag for the bucks and more versatile than the Perla which doesn't look greatly different from so many other large/hobo-type leather bags.

What colour are you going for? I'd love it in 'petrolio' but if I was using it for work it would have to be black.

[KanyesVest]

Ok, seems Liz the one so. Goddess, given the price, I want to use it for everything! I think for the sake of practicality the black would be most sensible, but the petrolio is gorgeous. Then again, I don't think I've ever had a black work handbag, the ones I'm using currently are oxblood and cream and black.

[goddessofsmallthings]

If you don't have to use a black or very dark colour handbag for work, go for the petrolio and you'll have a bag you'll absolutely adore that will stand out from the crowd and will stand the test of time.

[wickedfairy]

The Liz - looks lovely. The other one looks fairly ordinary (imo)

[goingmadinthecountry]

Liz definitely. Am sending that link to my dh...

[HelenF35]

The Liz is gorgeous!

[Jermajesty]

Petrolio Liz. It's lovely! What price is it over in NY?

[nooddsocksforme]

I agree -Liz is lovely. The other one looks ordinary

[Saurus72]

Oh no, that is absolutely lovely (Liz in petrolio) and now i want one...It never ends...

[BadlyBehavedShoppingTrolley]

Liz in the petroleum or the blue. The other one is boring in comparison.

[BadlyBehavedShoppingTrolley]

Petrolio

[KanyesVest]

Jermajesty, I'm working in euros, so I think it's coming in about 350, compared to 500ish here.

[Jermajesty]

Bargain!!

[KateSpadeAddict]

Liz in Petrolio. I really want one now too love a handbag thread!!

[RoxieMia]

Just spotted both styles are currently in stock at Brandalley . £148 for the Liz and £135 for the Perla.

I'd go for the Perla, I like the Liz style but I like a full closing zip on my bags.

[BadlyBehavedShoppingTrolley]

I want too now.

[BadlyBehavedShoppingTrolley]

I don't think you should go for black. Thinking it's more versatile is not true really. Bright orange would not be versatile but navy or Petrolio would be absolutely fine.

[Cellardoor1]

Check the sales, a lot of department stores are having 20-25% the past couple of weeks.. If you find a bargain your brother can always order it online and get delivered to a hotel if he is just visiting

[amarmai]

will he be there for Black Friday sales? tell him to wear rugby gear!

[lurkingabit]

Blue Liz. No contest.

[Pupsiecola]

Liz, Petrolia. Might have to put it on my Christmas list. Do you think they'd do a bulk discount for us ;-)