This is the bag I can't afford...

[PottyRefusnik]

I love this bag and have wanted one like it for ages.

I can't afford it though, so are there any high street bags that are similar in style that I might love too?

I need it to have a long strap that can go over my shoulder and I need to love it!

Upahill I should have said, I'm not middle aged, I'm 30!

All the more reason to avoid it then potty!!

Nah, I can pull off funky, honest

I'm a bit worried about the size now though after Evil saying it might not be all that big.

Its a dilemma people!

It's not funky though.
If Timmy Mallett had a handbag it would either be a Boden or Cath K one.

the ck one isn't big. check the measurements... must be on there somewhere. you can see if the boden one is bigger then?

Primark have those for about 6 quid!

I think Timmy Mallet would have a Mr Tumble bag.

What do you think I should buy then Upahill?

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There you go! Problem solved, wacky and practical!!!

I love it Up, love it! I take it that's what you will be sporting this winter?!

Oh yeah, of course!!!!

Don't know if you are ever in London but there is a stall outside Holborn station that does good copies. I quite fancy a browse but am always rushing to catch a train

Bloody Hell - that's a definite MrTumble bag!!

Did you see the post by Noddy who said Primark have them for about £6. Worth a look surely!?

For another £30 you could get this

Sadly, I'm no where near London but I might be able to get to a Primark, worth a look. Its a shame that their website doesn't have the products on to have a look.

Tethersend That is indeed lovely, I feel you may have missed the point however...

Oh those satchels are gorgeous! WANT!!

I'd buy the Boden one and cut back on wellies/coat. Maybe get a Boden coat on Ebay 2nd hand and cheaper wellies?

I've bought a coat today after seeing one I loved which was well priced, I wasn't even looking for one. I'm going to look into boots/wellies and then see how much money I have spent before buying the bag.

I love it but I don't want to regret buying the wrong one.

I went to see the original CK bag today to judge the size, I think it would be ok. Later I'm going to compare the size of that to the Boden one and then I'll have some idea if it will be big enough. I couldn't go smaller than the CK one I think.

Having spent time in shops today, first time in a while really, i couldn't believe how expensive things are. Even plain t-shirts are £££!

Off out for a run now, wish me luck!

OMG OMG OMG OMG! THOSE SATCHELS! I love them

BUT do you think they are always going to end up with the straps hanging open? OOOOOh, I WANT one

Giganticus - I would Far too much of a faff to keep undoing & doing them up. Ok for an occasional bag, but not for me for everyday/nappy bag. But each to their own madness

Monsoon/Accessorize have very similar bags - I'd guess they're about half the price of the CK ones

OP do you live anywhere near either the Outlet Shop at Bicester Village or the Factory Shop at St Neots? Both often have the bags quite a bit cheaper, sometimes with tiny defects, sometimes just last season's pattern or whatever. I got a messenger bag for £20 which retails for £40 and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it (well apart from that its CK if you don't like CK!)

No where near there, I'm in Yorkshire, so a bit too far!

I've had a look on Accessorize and these are the closest I could find but none of them float my boat:

Quite flimsy fabric when I saw it in-store
Don't like the suedette
Not loving the tapestry
Ok, but no cheaper than the Boden

Once I've found boots/wellies and I know how much I've spent I might just have to get the Boden. Is Upahill right though? Will I be Timmy Mallet?

This?

buy the Cath Kidston bag, i have it, it's fabulous