Help me buy a new bag (and possibly purse!)

[Greyhorses]

Hi everyone,

I have been given some money for Christmas and would like to spend it on a nice bag that will last!! I would also like a purse to go with but that isn't really essential.

I love the look of the mulberry bayswater in chocolate (or black?? Undecided)

However I also feel it's a ridiculous amount to spend on a bag? I am torn because the money was a gift to buy something nice but then again I could buy so much by getting a cheaper bag.

So has anyone got any nice alternatives I could look at that are not so expensive but still good quality? I have looked at fossil and nothing caught my eye.

I am looking for a timeless classic type bag that will go with everything, in leather black or brown but that is still big enough to carry all of my rubbish with me (and isn't too bling!!)

Any ideas?

Coach?

Michael Kors
DKNY
I believe they are made under license and they may have the same manufaturer/ designers as they are quite similar.
Both brands have lovely designs and are not stupid prices, particularly in shops with sales at the moment

Snythson has some bags in the sale

DH got me a Michael Kors bag for Xmas. It's lovely.

You may get a mulberry in the sale although possibly not in brown or black.

I personally love radley bags although they're not to everyone's taste but they're good quality.

Others that get recommended on here are longchamp, coach, Marc Jacobs and Anya hidmarch. If you look at somewhere like the outnet or net a porter you may find some bargains.