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Handbags - where to buy? what to go for?

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 20:56

DH has suggested maybe buying me a decent handbag for Christmas. I have never owned one at all, other than 3 or 4 cheap ones for nights out or a ball. But a few times this year I have needed one.

I want something decent, modern and fashionable but not going to date too quick, something I can dress up and down ideally, and something I can use with many outfits. Got to be big enough to fit in:

  • wallet/purse
  • spare contact lenses
  • mobile phone
  • lipstick and compact

But not much more really.

Any ideas, especially of places to look online to give Dh some ideas. Although he will probably make final choice when he has seen a few I like.

Ta

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EvesMama · 16/10/2004 21:02

gorgeous one in next...i like the red but think its in black too..bit like a satchel type (buckled up pockets on front) with a sexy twint, bowt £30 i think?

EvesMama · 16/10/2004 21:03

sexy twint?????????????
mean a sexy twist!!!!!

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:08

I know there are probably some lovely ones, DH was thinking more expensive than Next though. It's too be my main pressie from him and something he has been asking to get for me for a while now.

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:09

Sorry - just read that back, and it sounds really off doesn't it? Don't mean it too honest. Just I know he wants to splash out a bit.

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EvesMama · 16/10/2004 21:10

dont know really then hun, couldnt condone buying myself a posh bag and wouldnt have enough space for all my junk..happy searching!

codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:11

look at john lewis the radley ones are always popular with a freind of mine

whizzz · 16/10/2004 21:12

I like Fiorelli bags - range of prices & they always have just enough pockets inside for the important bits & bobs. Never bought on line though.

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:12

Going to look there next time I walk into town Coddy. Thanks

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:12

I don't need to buy online - just want to hunt online IYSWIM

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codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:14

yes theya re rather soft
am sure there are more expensive tho

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:16

I like some of those in John Lewis. Might try and persuade Dh to have a walk down in the morning, before we go out.

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whizzz · 16/10/2004 21:20

Ergh - just looked at www.Fiorelli.co.uk & they all look a bit grim - honestly I have about 4 bags & they are not all pink with bows !

serenequeen · 16/10/2004 21:20

hmmm. gap have some really fantastic pink suede bags atm. i would try orla kiely for really good mum friendly bags. otherwise, online for a big gift i would look at Net A Porter for a glipmse of what is the latest word on bags.

codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:20

important to get it sorted now H ;)

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:22

Thinking about it I got my mum a Fiorella bag last year - in a big sale; great price I got it for too

Coddy - I just like to get organised ;)

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codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:23

well anyone who spends 700 on this mostrosity is really derranged

Beccarollover · 16/10/2004 21:23

hula tell him you dont need an expensive bag just love will do

codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:23

ha!

fairydust · 16/10/2004 21:25

\\these are nice

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:26

Coddy - your link takes me to the Love or Money link and I still stand by Love!!! Not saying I don't like Money too though. A bot of a romantic you see.

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fairydust · 16/10/2004 21:26

\nice one's here

codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:26

hehehe

codswallop · 16/10/2004 21:28

does it really
( checks) no my link was going to a hideaous bag!

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Hulababy · 16/10/2004 21:30

Honest Coddy, your link does go to the Love and oney thread!!! It does when I click on it anyway.

Working my way through the suggestions....

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