I have £200 to spend on a tan leather bag

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If you did, what would you buy?

I have enough for a mulberry but something is stopping me. I have a modalu - - before pipa got hers!

I really don't like Radley.

I love the Gladstone and the camera bag, thanks for the link ViviPru.

I really like this one (depending on the style you want) but love the handmade clutches on the site. It's in AUD but obviously the £ is stronger.

You're welcome, Tapsel, I'm just relieved the Gladstone is out of stock or I would be making a very unnecessary purchase right now...

lovely leather bag in the sale - no daft prints, good discount

Do you think it will come back in? I am not even shopping for a bag but I like that web-site, quality without horrible designer labels.

Something from Mimi Berry.

They gave excellent customer service when I ordered my camera bag - give them a bell. But please don't tell me if they are expecting stock - I've got to buy a freezer and a mattress this month, handbags are not on the agenda!!!

I have this one after a recommendation from someone on mumsnet it's gorgeous ..half your budget
lloyd baker

Like the Orla Kiely - very nice and no blooming leaf print. I'm really dissapointed with Mulberry's SS12 stuff - it looks amazing online and in the brochure but irl all that gold hardware looks a little tacky. I did like the new Effie range as no gold hardware but saw them irl and the leather, though soft, looks really plastic and fake. Would quite like an Antony though for everyday.

I'd go for the Lucia in tan (I have it in chocolate). I actually prefer P and M to Mulberry - not only is Mulberry dearer i actually find it rather boring and predictable - apart from the new bright green ones which are simply hideous!

I'm another Radly hater - though I see they say they are going for a more stylish look this spring, so I suppose worth at least checking out.

Afraid that brand - and Mulberry - just remind me of the dreary bag department in my dreary local suburban House of Fraser! Not urban or sophisticated just safe and dull.

have a look on the Pia website - I bought my SIL a gorgeous tan leather bag for her birthday (similar to the Lucia) after Christmas, reduced from £140 to £90. It was good value at £140 so I was delighted with it for £90. It nearly killed me to actually give it to her and not keep it for myslf though!

I just got this (the Waverley 3 way in brown), dont know if its big enough for you though? leather is lovely and buttery and has lots of pockets

link here

What's P and M, OP?

Peony & Moore

What about this with £100 to spare? here

Anya Hindmarch might be worth a look-there's an outlet at Bicester. Might be worth looking on the net and giving the outlet a ring to ask which styles are available.

Fossil have some nice ones intan, some in sale too

I have just treated myself to this bag from Coach, love it - beautifully made and silver hardware too which is a big plus for me. I have lots of handbags but see this working well for both casual and workwear.
It's also half price so within your budget!

uk.coach.com/24771.html?dwvar_color=SV%2FQD&index=5

P&M went into receivership I believe, I don’t think they’re trading anymore

Ooh Joandarc I've been eyeing up that coach number in navy, are you happy with it?

dibly I love it! I tend to use small crossbody bags for causal/ when not working and something bigger for work; this works for both - big enough to hold everything I need but still looks nice crossbody.

It's much lighter than some of my other bags and seems to be great quality.

It's difficult to get a tan bag with silver hardware so really pleased with this also.

I would totally recommend it, a real steal at the sale price too!

Brilliant, job done, thanks!