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This bag?

26 replies

Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 11:16

I have been eyeing this up since it was full price.Now in the sale. Would buy in the soft caramel colour.
Can I get some opinions please?
www.purecollection.com/.Luxe-Leather-Tote_LA-866.htm

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Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 11:17

I'm sorry I dont know why the link isn't clickable I thought I did it right..
here again
www.purecollection.com/.Luxe-Leather-Tote_LA-866.htm

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pictish · 15/07/2012 11:24

If you love it, then go for it.
Personally I think it's a dull ol' beige granny bag....but seeing as so many of these super desireable designer bags that people lust over are of a similar bland vein, I reckon I'm obviously missing whatever it is about them that is so desirable.

tethersend · 15/07/2012 11:26

I like it, I like the tassel

tethersend · 15/07/2012 11:26

I love granny bags Grin

fedupofnamechanging · 15/07/2012 11:28

Not keen on this - I think it looks a bit cheap (even though it isn't) and I think it is very ordinary, given what you are spending on it.

pictish · 15/07/2012 11:28

Fair enough Grin

It's not my intention to slag off OP's taste btw - I'm just making an observation. Whenever I see a bag thread, I click on the link and see something invariably beige and unremarkable.

cahu · 15/07/2012 11:31

I like it.... can't find the measurements though... are they there?

Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 11:31

Dont worry about passing honest opinions -that's why I asked. I should also add that I am probably 'Granny' age to most of you anyway - well over 45 Wink

I'm telling myself that if I truly loved it, I'd have bought it right as soon as I saw it...even at full price...there's something that's not quite doing it for me.

I generally like the quality of stuff from Pure Collection...it could be as karma pointed out that this doesn't look good quality.
Hmm..

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Madammecholet · 15/07/2012 11:37

I like the shape, but find the tan has too much yellow in it which is why its looking pale and insipid. I prefer it in black.

A bag has to GRAB you tho, and pull at your heart strings, if it isn't doing it at the reduced price it isn't the bag for you. Grin

Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 11:38

Measurements
Length 41 Height 33 Depth 18cm /

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Itsgottabebags · 15/07/2012 11:41

The tassles remind me of Anya Hinmarch. I recommend looking there for a nice bag as they have some good ones in the sale and the leather will be of good quality.

That bag looks like. Something you would find in Debenhams imo OP ( and that's not a compliment imo).

cahu · 15/07/2012 11:41

Thanks Shh2012... I love a tan/beige bag but in this case I think the black looks more expensive.

lauratheexplorer · 15/07/2012 11:43

I like it but I wouldn't pay £150 for it.

pictish · 15/07/2012 11:46

The colour is awful. It reminds me of Scholl corn plasters my granny used to sport.
I pretty much hate beige in general though....some people think 'classic' which is fair enough...but I just see it as such a nothing colour.

pictish · 15/07/2012 11:47

Oh but I do want to impress that my opinion counts for fuck all because taste is totally subjective....if you luuuuurve the bag OP, buy it!

Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 12:01

Ok thanks everyone. The bag will not be purchased.
I struggle to find nice bags these days, not sure where to look. I've got one ancient Mulberry, a couple of equally ancient Miu Miu and an embarrassingly large collection of Osprey from when they were fashionable about 10 years ago. But they all look very dated. Because they are.
I decided to go for a new less expensive bag but didn't know where to start. Will check out Anya Hindmarsh.

Do Cocinnelle still make nice bags?

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Shh2012 · 15/07/2012 12:02

Oh NM re Coccinelle just looked at their website and the stuff is generally heinous these days.

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NoComet · 15/07/2012 12:03

No it's a dull colour, it doesn't quite work.

Itsgottabebags · 15/07/2012 12:04

OP if you are ok with pre loved the Chic and Seek have designer bags on!

pictish · 15/07/2012 12:05

Oooohhh it'sgottabebags I really like the bag in your first link. Wish I had some spends, as I do need a bag, but am holding off until I can afford what I want.

AmberNectarine · 15/07/2012 12:09

That VB is nice, but Christ that Chloe bag looks like something out of the Primark bargain bin!

pictish · 15/07/2012 12:11

So it does amber - truly horrible!!

HappyGirlNow · 15/07/2012 12:20

Thanks Itsgottabebags - I've just bought the Chloe one - love it! Grin

HappyGirlNow · 15/07/2012 12:21

Ooh, x posted! I still like it tho !! Blush

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