Handbag for a 15 year old

[Ookmybanana]

I would like to buy my niece a handbag for Christmas but I have absolutely no clue as to what type of style is fashionable. I know what I like, but fear it may condemn her to teenage fashion purgatory! I'm looking to spend £50- £75.

Please can anyone guide me in the right direction for brands and styles? I've noticed a lot of Michael Kors but those are a little out of my budget range.

Will a 15 year old use a "handbag"? DD bought herself at 16 a really nice small and suede black leather rucksack which cost about £55 and she still uses it 4 years later as an everyday bag for her keys, rail pass, kindle, purse, tampons etc

I'm not sure! She did ask for one although perhaps something like the suede rucksack might be more suitable. I think the problem is that she doesn't seem sure either. Sigh! I'll think I'll need to go back and ask for clarification!

www.fiorelli.com/handbags.html

How about Fiorelli? They are quite 'adult' so it depends how mature/trendy she is, but there are a few in your price range!

I was going to say a small slouchy rucksack too, as a pp has suggested. Although I guess it depends on her style.

Topshop usually have a few, or ASOS.

You need to ask her.

Dd loves the fjallraven backpacks and also ted baker handbags. But others might not.

hotel do you have a link to the rucksack please, it sounds lovely!

Many of the girls here, in Year 9 have a Micheal Kors bag. Not a fake, a real one. I was

I'd play safe and look on the Topshop website, if I were you.

I bought my niece a sweaty Betty rucksack. She appears to use it all the time, she's always got it with her in FB photos - so I don't THINK she was just being polite in her enthusiasm for it.

This one. (it's quite roomy though, so maybe bigger than she wants) www.sweatybetty.com/clothes/accessories/bags/black-all-sport-backpack/

Ooh! I like that Sweaty Betty rucksack! I think my dd would love that.

If you're near Bicester or similar, a nice Kate spade is £60-80 and Michael Kors £80-120

I would just flat out ask her. 15 year olds are notoriously picky - it might be that she assumes you would know what she likes and not get that you might flounder. I think most 15 year olds would like something slouchy looking from a funky brand (can't help you there though!)

That said, that SweatyBetty rucksack is GREAT.

i wouldn’t bother without asking her. she’s 15 you’ll never get it right.

Thank you for your suggestions. I'll try and get something more than 'not sure' out of her!