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Not sure this belongs in "Style" but I need a new across-the-body handbag

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TheBlonde · 16/08/2007 16:48

Not sure this belongs in "Style" but I need a new across-the-body handbag for daytime use
Medium to large size.
Needs to be comfy as my shoulder is aching from all my others.

All suggestions welcome

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Fimbo · 16/08/2007 16:50

Radley do quite a nice one in black. Have a look in House of Fraser.

ntsmum · 16/08/2007 17:00

Love my Radley across body bag, very comfy!

Original poster
TheBlonde · 16/08/2007 17:00

Is it quite flat though? could you fit a beaker in it?

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Fimbo · 16/08/2007 17:01

Selection here

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TheBlonde · 16/08/2007 17:22

Thanks Fimbo

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dweezle · 17/08/2007 15:19

I usually end up buying 'man bags' as I'm 6' 2" and women's across body bags usually finish about nork level. My current one is from DEbenhams and is a lovely soft tan leather 'satchelly' thing with a very long strap. But I could never be called a style guru............... so maybe this is deeply uncool. Not that I care

Gobbledigook · 18/08/2007 11:46

Love my Radley one too - they come in 2 sizes and I've got the smaller one as I don't carry much more than purse, lip gloss, mobile.

Gobbledigook · 18/08/2007 11:47

Oh sorry, mine owuld be no good - it's flat and you wouldn't get a beaker in.

Perhaps you need a more sporty looking one?

nell12 · 18/08/2007 11:50

Radley Radley Radley!!

But be warned, once you step into Radley territory, it is an expensive hobby that you cannot escape from!!

The Radley Messenger bags (across the shoulder) come in different sizes with adjustable straps and could fit a beaker at a push

JackieNo · 18/08/2007 11:54

Or something, as GDG says, a bit sportier (also comes in grey)?

JackieNo · 18/08/2007 11:57

This might do, but looks more like a changing bag than a handbag.

mamado · 18/08/2007 12:37

I know people love Radley but IMO they are not very pretty. Check out handbags and gladrags dot com (can't do links) - they have some very pretty, good quality and unusual bags and their service is fantastic.

Dp would confirm that I know from experience

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Gobbledigook · 18/08/2007 14:42

i have this one and it is not mumsy thank you!

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Gobbledigook · 18/08/2007 14:43

Yes because those next ones are rank imo

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TheBlonde · 18/08/2007 23:37

Thanks for the suggestions
Not too keen on the next ones bit too smart and will clash with my trainers

I think I need one that when placed on the ground doesn't fall over iykwim

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TheBlonde · 10/09/2007 19:49

Okay I need some help choosing.. decided I want a kipling one
Looked in Selfridges at the weekend but the selection was poor - I'm still unsure of whether to go for medium or small
Or both...

medium rita

small chilli

small gogo

neworder medium

arkan medium

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TheBlonde · 11/09/2007 19:52

bump

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smoggie · 11/09/2007 20:26

"how about this" from White stuff?

smeeinit · 11/09/2007 20:29

how about my lovely john rocha bag?!

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TheBlonde · 11/09/2007 20:51

Thanks but I think I want one that will stay upright when placed on the ground

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wheelybug · 11/09/2007 20:54

I use an orla kiely mid sling bag - carries all the necessary and you can have it across the body or shorten the strap and use as a girlie type bag. Has a proper bottom so stands down no prob. Expensive though but I think worth it.