Crap at buying (stylish) handbags. Need a new one - advice needed.

[AmDramMam]

I've been using my brown leather Blooming Marvellous nappy bag as a handbag for nearly 2 and a half years.

The zip has half come away and I don't really need the multiple nappy/milk etc. pockets any more as my DCs are 4 and 2.5!

So I need to buy a new one. Having used nappy bags for handbags for the past 4 years I have actually been coming out in a cold sweat every time I've been shopping for one and have come home empty-handed. Oh the pressure of finding something stylish but not too try-hard or young (I'm 37), that is big enough to fit all the paraphernalia required by 2 pre-schoolers, has a shoulder strap and is in universal black or dark brown leather.

I'm happy to spend up to £150.

Help!

I swear by Jaeger handbags, I always a coloured (not brown or black) patent leather one and use it for 2-3 years before replacing. Have only ever bought them in the sale though, so usually spend £100 or so. HTH

Tk maxx has some great bags

I bought one of these yesterday. I got the sunshine one though! Can't wait for it too arrive.
What about this one?
Or this one?

Oushka

if you're on a tighter budget OP, accessorize do some lovely bags, all different shapes and sizes and designs, i always get mine from there!

I have one like this

www.moldfashion.co.uk/Products/Bags+Purses/Prada/Prada-Messenger-Bag-BT0174-Black/

Practical

I buy bags from here, leather is gorgeous and a good range. I've got the Antonella for my kids bag, and Lucia for my work bag..

peony & moore

i've just had a "new instore" type email from TK MAxx.
they've got lovely Oushka bags at a bargainous price. also a few really nice Betty Barclays.

at their prices you get 2 with your budget

could get

forgot to mention that TK MAxx is online in case you didn't know and some of their online goodies you won't see instore as they go so quickly!

Yes, definitely try TK Maxx. I got this bag in there on Friday for £64. They have some fantastic deals online too here.

I like these

You could always make your own bag if you have a sewing machine, I recommend Amy Butler bag patterns.

much as I hate the fussy radley doggy ones I noticed some nice ones in sunday times today
they have a few nice satchels

I bought this on friday, and can't wait for it to arrive! I love Etsy.

Try river island

here beatiful leather bags.

Oooh, thanks ladies. Some gorgeous suggestions here. Have got a coffee, blueberry muffin and a credit card - online bag shopping here I come....

any takers?

Bought one! I got a lovely Oushka bag from the TKMaxx website - was supposed to be £195 and I got it for £69.99.

I would put a link but it was the last one so it's disappeared off the website now.

So special thanks to AnnVeronica and OrangeBernard.

MimiBerry are lovely.

www.mimiberry.co.uk/collection/ladies_bags