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I need another handbag. I really do. A cross body/satchelly type. Like last year's Boden one. Any reccomendations?

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Lulumaam · 04/01/2011 20:29

Or what is the ideal bag in your opinion? Was going to get Cath Kidston messenger bag, but when I went to get it, it was enormous. It seems to be designed for very tall women.

I prefer cross body as leaves hands free and feel safer, would consider shoulder bag, if long straps, don't like bag tucked under my armpit.

in brown/tan/taupe?

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Lulumaam · 04/01/2011 20:30

And i made a typo. bum.

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MadameOvary · 04/01/2011 20:32

What's your budget Lulu?

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Lulumaam · 04/01/2011 20:34

erm, up to £150. Could be a bit more.

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employmentlawquery · 04/01/2011 20:34

There are some in the Boden spring preview in oilcloth for £39 (so when the £10 code kicks in, probably £29, as long as you like large flowers).

IIRc there was also a rather nice leather satchel available in the Boden Spring range.

Otherwise I would look on the TKMaxx site at cross body and satchel bags and see if you can find a bargain that hits the button.

If you want something more expensive, Mulberry have a lovely new satchelly it-bag...that's probably the ideal bag!

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Lulumaam · 04/01/2011 20:36

www.bagsnob.com/2010/09/the_mulberry_tillie_bag.html I would like this... but out of budget!!

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MadameOvary · 04/01/2011 20:38

So you wont be interested in this one then? Grin

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Lulumaam · 04/01/2011 20:41

thanks for trying Grin

I will have a look at boden, thanks.. but got bag from there last year, and it's not really lasting the test of time, quality wise.

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MadameOvary · 04/01/2011 20:47

Hm, seriously tho, I'd try the Toast website, or Ally Cappellino.
Toast has this though it might look TOO much like a schoolbag!

MadameOvary · 04/01/2011 20:50

Or this?

madammecholet · 04/01/2011 21:01

There was a thread on here not so long ago about the Peony & Moore Evelina...across body bag, comes in 2 sizes...will go and hunt for thread..

some colours in sale too...

evelina

madammecholet · 04/01/2011 21:03

here it is - loads of bags recommended on the thread...

here

valiumredhead · 05/01/2011 09:22

I like across body bags too - I have a Radley one, it was expensive but soooooooooooo worth it and the leather just gets better with age. I don't really like Radley bags usually but the across body bag is great - can't work out how to do a link, sorry.

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Lulumaam · 05/01/2011 09:47

thank you, the peony & Moore ones are really lovely

had a look at radley. wasn't keen on any of the colours, thank you though

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valiumredhead · 05/01/2011 10:02

I know what you mean - not a great selection of colours. I just wanted plain brown so it was fine for me. Hope you find something suitable.

ImeldaSnowboots · 05/01/2011 10:16

fossil are good for cross body leather bags. Think john lewis stock some of them.

TrinityMotherOfRhinos · 05/01/2011 10:33

I need a crossover body bag that has some substance to it

you know like the sides stand up on their own
I'm sick of having a sack that just crumples, I may as well just stick it all in a carrier bag with all the having to rummage in the bottom of a sack

Gillybobs · 05/01/2011 10:33

got to shopstyle.co.uk and put "satchel" in the search bar, it comes up with 54 pages of gorgeous bags (every make). I love shopstyle website, no matter what youre looking for it always saves loads of time.

Gillybobs · 05/01/2011 10:34

Trinity, warehouse have a nice firm framed satchel for £38, (also saw this on shopstyle)

FellatioNelson · 05/01/2011 10:41

My ideal bag is:

soft leather, not black,

lots of pockets and inner compartments otherwise I can never find anything.

A decent clasp or zip for security

Not too big (current one)

Not too small (previous one)

not too heavy in itself (current one)

Must have dual straps/handles, or one strap that is long enough to go over my shoulder, but short enough that if I carry it in the crook of my elbow or in my hand it doesn't hang too low.

Oh and it must not cost more than £200, unless it is really, really fabulous, and even then, not more than £300 and three blow-jobs.

I can tell you now - it's a flipping impossible ask.

aquavit · 05/01/2011 10:44

I have a lovely satchel from scaramanga which somebody on here recommended once

lots of different options (size, style) and it is a truly lovely bag which so far has withstood a lot of bashing around

FellatioNelson · 05/01/2011 10:55

Ooh I like that website - thanks. It has a touch of Peddlars about it but without the insufferable smuggery.

I've just decided my problem is I'm lokking in the wrong price range. I need to either go for a functional, adequate non-exciting bag under £100, or pay for a big name design-led one over £400. There is very little in between.

TrinityMotherOfRhinos · 05/01/2011 11:04

would this hold its shape?

Gillybobs · 05/01/2011 11:11

Dont think so, its washed cotton rather than their oilcloth fabric which holds shape better. sorry

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 11:27

nice but is it big enough?

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 11:29

love this in the pewter

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