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

63 replies

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 · 05/01/2011 12:56

ooh, lots more suggestions ! thank you

i\ve loolked at thej scaramanga ones, mot quite what i'm looking for, love cath kidston but too big/long for a short arse..

quite like the autograph one

i think i am just too fussy.

snort @ not more than 3 blow jobs though !

had a quick look at boden preview, tehre is a nice satchel but the colours are a bit meh.

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polyhymnia · 05/01/2011 14:11

I have the Autograph one, in an earlier colourwaybut same design. I like it a lot, but it's not really very big. Fine if I'm carrying my books, etc in a separate bag or for outings where I don't need to carry a lot, but not otherwise.

I've ordered the Boden leather one in tan, so am hoping it's a nice colour when it arrives.

polyhymnia · 05/01/2011 14:14

PS Didn't pay £99 for the Boden one though - got it in 20% off preview. I expect they'll be having more reductions when they launch the spring range.

FellatioNelson · 05/01/2011 15:05

Noddy that QVC bag is lovely. And bargainous.

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 15:12

I am going to get it but not sure which colour!

FellatioNelson · 05/01/2011 15:22

You could have two at that price - one autumn/winter and one spring/summer!

I like the yellow and blue. Dammit, I like them all.

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 15:33

I love teh yellow too but also the red and silver

JakeBrake · 05/01/2011 15:47

The yellow gives it a play school air. Aka vile

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 15:53

Each to their own.Yellow v on trend this year.I love it

FellatioNelson · 05/01/2011 15:54

I think the yellow would only look vile of you dressed like Su Pollard generally. I think it could look drop-dead classy on the right person me.

noddyholder · 05/01/2011 15:56

I agree fellatio.Would look great aswell with old faded jeans white t shirt converse in summer.i want them all

Lulumaam · 05/01/2011 15:58

oh bollocks, now i need to buy white converse. last year's silver ones were a tiny bit mutton in hindsight.

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neenewps · 05/01/2011 16:05

What about this www.fossil.co.uk/en_GB/shop/women/handbags/maddox_convertible_flap-ZB4503P.html?imagePath=ZB4503724

Might be too small??

Lulumaam · 05/01/2011 16:06

thanks strap not long enough though
also DH had a fossil laptop bag and it broke v quickly

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tullytwo · 05/01/2011 16:25

ollie & nic any use?

Lizzywishes · 05/01/2011 16:49

Radley. Good choice of sizes and colours and good value considering quality.

olderandwider · 05/01/2011 16:53

these?

I bought an across the body Saccoo bag recently and am really pleased with it. It's like a squishy satchel and not too large. It is made of lovely thick but soft and supple leather that reminds me of bridles and saddles; sturdy construction but really good finish and workmanship - good zips, fasteners and stitching. It was about £80. The company have lots of messenger style bags and seem to do lots of colours so may be worth a look.

Hullygully · 05/01/2011 16:54

I need a bag. I have had the same one for 22 years (durable or what?).

I want the same as FellatioNelson, but black and must be able to fit a book in comfortably. And cost £50 at the most.

DecorhatetheChristmasTree · 05/01/2011 17:22

White Stuff did a satchel similar to the Boden one this winter, as did Next. I have the White Stuff one & it is big enough for a paperback + overstuffed purse + phone. Not sure if they are still in stock though...

MadameOvary · 07/01/2011 15:30

you know you want to

macmama · 07/01/2011 15:49

These are seriously good cross body bag for those who want something smaller.

WillPenn · 07/01/2011 19:40

Lots of lovely cross body bags here and I had an email the other day saying that their sale starts in the next few days, though can't remember the exact date unfortunately as I deleted the email :(

WillPenn · 07/01/2011 19:41

Oops, just scrolled down - sale on! They are great bags btw

FiveOrangePips · 07/01/2011 20:22

these bags look luxurious and soft they had a fair few in the sale but seem to be selling out quickly.

Satchel, limited colour choice.

madammecholet · 07/01/2011 20:50

I looked at Blondie Mania bags in a shop recently, the leather was really thick and hard, liked the style but not the leather :(

Do you have one five?? If so, which one?