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Does anyone want to help me find a handbag?

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BornToFolk · 01/07/2012 19:24

I need a new handbag. I'm currently using a Boden one - an oil cloth satchel (similar to thisand I'd get another one but they seem to have stopped doing them.
I like it because it's roomy and I can wear it cross body and I like the satchel style.
So, my criteria are:

  • cross body style
  • about 33 x 24cm though could go slightly smaller if necessary
  • no pleather, must be leather or oil cloth (but NOT Cath Kidston!)
  • style suitable for work (though doesn't need to be too dressy) and casual
  • budget is around £50 but I'd go to £100 for a nice leather bag.
  • pockets are good.

Any suggestions? My dream handbag is an over-sized Alexa but that's just a little bit out of my price range for now..

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Itsgottabebags · 01/07/2012 19:32

TK Maxx have oil cloth stachells in really cheaply but think someo of the patterns may be too CK for you.

What about the cambridge satchell company? They have a website but you can get them at ASOS

yellowraincoat · 01/07/2012 19:34

Watching this, Born, need exactly the same thing.

Have you checked Mango/Zara? There was one on one of those sites, don't remembers which. Will have a look.

Itsgottabebags · 01/07/2012 19:34

Much cheaper in the sale Zatchels at Asos I like the black Zatchel

yellowraincoat · 01/07/2012 19:47

I think school satchels are way too massive. They're everywhere atm.

this is the one I was thinking of. Any good OP?

Search bowling bags on zara, there's plenty more.

Itsgottabebags · 01/07/2012 20:14

maybe if you can search the site and find it in black?

BornToFolk · 01/07/2012 20:19

Hmm, a Zatchel is a possibility. They are a little small though.

Yellow, I quite like that one, thanks! It's a bit too....yellow though. Sorry! Blush

OP posts:
Itsgottabebags · 01/07/2012 20:28

Born like I said maybe in a different colour. Couldn't do a big search as on my phone. You can get bigger models of zatchells.

Itsgottabebags · 01/07/2012 20:32

Zatchel size guide

doglover · 01/07/2012 20:45

I've got a couple of Scaramanga leather bags - very reasonably priced and lovely leather. Have a look at their website!

anchovies · 01/07/2012 20:50

I bought this in the Kew sale last week, a bit smaller than you wanted though.

MrsSeanBean · 01/07/2012 20:59

There are oil cloth bags on the Boden A/W preview site -see here...

MrsSeanBean · 01/07/2012 21:01

Or what about Orla Keily? Will try to find some links...

MrsSeanBean · 01/07/2012 21:02

Orla Keily sale

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