Handbag with Xmas money

[JustBkind]

So I have decided this year I am using all of my Christmas present money and buying myself a good quality handbag. I have some lovely tan and navy boots that I haven’t worn yet as I don’t have a bag to match. I would love some suggestions as I don’t know where to begin! I am looking at the £200-300 mark, cross body preferably (not too big due to health issues) and designer if possible. Any suggestions gratefully appreciated!! Thank you!!

It entirely depends on what kind of styles you like, but here's one I'm eyeing up:

uk.coach.com/coach-beat-saddle-bag/C0749.html?dwvar_color=B4SAR&istCompanyId=47192935-fdad-43fd-9835-fda03ac7f333&istFeedId=2829af50-3350-4a2a-9581-843dbd622d43&istItemId=iqmalaaia&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5aWOBhDMARIsAIXLlkc74sqJIi083lwjhEQbBbIKIKB1dizECz5a3tXV8lUp0JG9U1Iz6zkaAngUEALw_wcB

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@WingBingo sorry this is my first ever post, how do I move it please? Thank you!!

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Hi @JustBkind - we've moved your thread over to Style and Beauty now, as requested.

Happy handbag shopping!

You could probably pick up a second hand Mulberry Antony for that budget (I've just sold one for £300). Depends whether you want new though. Otherwise Coach or Kate Spade would fit that budget.

Have a look at Aspinal. Their bags are great!

Check out
Polene
Aspinal (lottie or hobo maybe?)
Furla
Coach
(Just not Michael Kors )

Oh yeah forgot about Aspinall. Agree not Michael Kors. Tacky

Probably not the most fashionable, but I always have Radley.

I bought a largeish black textured leather Fossil crossbody with a zip all the way round, I’m really impressed with the quality and it looks like the Aspinal and my friend has a Radley one similar.

Cambridge Satchel company have some lovely ( non satchel) styles in the same currently

www.cambridgesatchel.com/products/poppy-bag-in-leather-red

I love this

www.thelittleleatherhandbagcompany.co.uk/products/leather-work-and-play-bag/work-and-play-bag?imageID=0

au.polene-paris.com/collections?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK_OlIbkSh3toNHh3zeuftQoctmBLVbA1NEYHjtlPdB6RtG2Dku7LCBoC098QAvD_BwE

These are great suggestions, thank you so much. There are some brands here I actually hadn’t heard of (should I be ashamed? 🙈) I love fossil and Radley….is Michael Kors really that bad?! Didn’t know that either! I feel like this thread is educating me for the better!! 🤗

Is Michael Kors really that bad the brand has been ruined by fakes flooding the market, sadly.

I second Coach or Aspinall. Not designer but Fossil have nice well made bags too.
Definitely not M Korrs!!!!

DKNY fit your budget too. And Marc jacobs have some bags down to 200 in the sale.

Always worth checking harrods/Selfridges/Harvey Nichols etc sale sites as some bargains do pop up.

Mimi berry bags are lovely, within budget, and you won't be bumping into them everywhere you go.

https://www.mimiberry.co.uk/collections/turn-lock-bags?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAIdsK966GXnQO22TQaYnTmNNfYFEUvLwlMguj4h7qpT75UiMtEJN4VDLhoCtwoQAvDDBwE

I have a Michael Kors bag that my husband bought me and its gorgeous, my first designer bag that really made me appreciate the quality that you get if you splash out a bit. It's a very understated leather, amazing quality. So not all bad!

I shouldn’t have reas this thread. I now love an aspinal worth £550

www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/harper-bag-in-smooth-tan

@EasterIssland Ooh that bag is gorgeous! 🙈

www.johnlewis.com/see-by-chloe-mini-hana-leather-satchel-bag/caramello/p5065424

uk.sandro-paris.com/en/woman/bags-et-accessories/all-bags/yza-suede-bag/SFASA00560.html?dwvar_SFASA00560_color=G023#start=1

www.demellierlondon.com/the-midi-venice.html?color=532

www.katespade.co.uk/en-gb/handbags/knott-medium-saddle-bag/PXR00507.html?dwcolor=RAW-PECAN#prefn1=collection&prefv1=knott&start=1&page=1

[quote JustBkind]@EasterIssland Ooh that bag is gorgeous! 🙈[/quote]
I know ! There is a smaller version which is £300

Yes that Aspinal bag is beautiful! First Aspinal bag I've really liked.