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Mulberry Effie Tote

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MooMinCow · 02/12/2013 19:50

I am thinking of getting one in black. I have an oak Bayswater that I love, but want a less structured (and heavy) bag in black, and this looks like a contender! Haven't seen it in RL yet, just wondered if anyone has one - Opinions? Or any other suggestions? (Doesn't have to be a Mulberry, and prefer a bag without huge logos/branding)

Also, is it worth waiting for the sale? Or is it a permanent style that never gets reduced?

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buttercrumble · 02/12/2013 19:52

That is beautiful , a real classic which doesn't look like it will date Xmas Smile

ZenNudist · 02/12/2013 19:58

Ive been eyeing the Effie satchel in red. But not really practical for the next year of my life unless it doubles as a changing bag!

I like the tote in black, seems a reasonably modern shape. You'd need to try it on yourself anyway to see how it hangs in you.

ZenNudist · 02/12/2013 20:00

Is it just me or would you never find the mulberry bag you like in a sale?

I'm still Hmm I didn't get a burgundy Alexa when they had them (hence toying with red bag idea now even though I'm about to go on maternity leave). If you like it get it!

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MooMinCow · 02/12/2013 20:09

Well DH is flying out of Heathrow this weekend and they have a Mulberry shop in Duty Free (yes I rang and they do stock them!). So do I chance it and ask him to get one, or wait in case it does go in the sale? (Though from what I gather the 'classic' colours rarely go in the sale!). I'm in the sticks so no access to Selfridges etc to go have a try on/look either Hmm

Yes, it does seem a classic style but not too blingy like a lot of their new bags. I liked some of the Michael Kors bags but am put off by all that shiny gold hardware.

Need something big enough to dump stuff in, but that I can sling across the shoulder if I need my hands free.

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ZenNudist · 02/12/2013 20:19

Yes you won't regret it. There's no way a black bag like that will go in the sale.

ZenNudist · 02/12/2013 20:20

Spending someone else's money emoticon

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MooMinCow · 02/12/2013 20:24

Zen - you enabler Wink

Will think about (obsess) about it the next few days Smile

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Willow1114 · 02/12/2013 22:36

I got a black Effie hobo from Bicester village in the Summer. Saved about £300. They were really lovely in the shop and if you call they'll let you know if they're likely to get any of the bag you like in. Worth a try - I love mine (had obsessed about it for months) and the fact it was a bargain makes it even better!

onedogandababy · 03/12/2013 12:29

I got a choc Brown buffalo leather alexa in shepton mallet outlet for 500. They had loads of 'normal' coloured bags.
I'd vote for having a ring around and see what's available...

ElizabethBathory · 03/12/2013 12:31

I'm not a bag person, but that is lovely OP. Get it! Envy

carrielou2007 · 03/12/2013 14:25

They had these today at Mulberry outlet SM not in black but in tan leather, cream with tan straps, brown suede and pink. The tan was i think £445 or that could have been the cream one. Blooming bargain! I bought the Effie satchel in suede for £315!! couldn't get to till fast enough!!

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MooMinCow · 03/12/2013 20:39

Wish I could get to SM. will call them tomorrow (but it is the black I need!)

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