Please can someone help me with handbags? I'm clueless

[KatamariDamacy]

So I'm really not a handbag person. I will buy one, not like it much, use it till it falls apart, then buy another one that I don't like. I've never got the hang of them.

Well, my current handbag that I don't like is falling apart. Please can some of you lovely people help me find a new one?

Complicated list of requirements:

Biggish. I have small children so need to fit in nappies, wipes, spare clothes etc.

Not a change bag. They're all fucking ugly and I don't need insulated pockets.

Small enough that I can bear to use it on the rare occasion that I'm child-free. Life is too short to move all my crap from one bag to another.

One with a shoulder strap, not a handle. I use a sling a lot and value having empty hands.

Not black or brown as it won't go with anything I wear. Ideally greys, blues or silver.

Costing up to about £100.

I don't know where to start. Please help me

[KatamariDamacy]

Hopeful bump...

[motleymop]

Have a look the the Zara website? They do some nice ones and real leather should come in under budget

[Stanley38]

What about a Longchamp tote? It's classic, I think you could get the medium size for your budget and big enough to hold lots but looks smart without kids in tow.

I know the small size is around £55 so I'm thinking the medium or even large should come in around your budget

[CantChoose]

At that budget I'd look to places like marks and spencer rather than 'designer' brands as you'll probably get better materials for the money.
How about this one?
www.marksandspencer.com/suede-sling-hobo-bag/p/p22495260?image=SD_01_T01_4997E_T0_X_EC_90&color=GREY&prevPage=plp

[CointreauVersial]

Good places for sub-£100 good quality handbags:

M&S
TKMaxx
John Lewis
Debenhams

Have a look at a cross-body strap. It leaves you truly hands-free - no bag sliding off your shoulder as you reach for a bolting toddler. Many have straps that can be shortened if you want to use it as a shoulder bag.

[KatamariDamacy]

Thanks for ideas. I rather like the m and s one, not too sold on the longchamps as they're probably a bit too smart.

[poppy2021]

TK Maxx. So much more bag for your money

[Swimminguphill]

How about this one? A steal in the sale... www.hush-uk.com/m/sale_1/accessories_3/sale_bags/fleur_shopper_black.htm

[Swimminguphill]

Whoops it is black!

[LiefieLiefie]

I think that this is a bit of a bargain.

[Livinghappy123]

Have a look at the Fossil sale. I managed to get a further 20% off but that deal is over now.

[KatamariDamacy]

Lots of gorgeous things in Fossil at full price, nothing great for me in the sale