I have new bag fatigue

[iamthattree]

The definition of a ridiculous problem!

I need a new day to day, non work bag. Totally casual but something I'll use constantly every weekend.

I have one I love which is a cross body, sort of saddle shape very soft leather one but it's been through 5 years of service, has gone from artfully battered to just dead now with straps coming apart, holes in lining etc. it's done immense service but it's time is nigh.

I want it tan. That will go with all my clothes/coats etc without too much thought. I would like it leather or suede. It has to be big enough to house my purse, phone, glasses and occasionally kindle but not big enough for dh or dds to use me as a pack animal.

I have looked at EVERY BAG. From primark to mulberry. Nothing is right. I would quite like a break from cross body but then all
I find is work bags. I am a very slouchy person so I don't want anything too structured.

Budget wise I'm fairly open. I usually wouldn't be looking at spending too much and I'm still not but I've just got a promotion and a pay rise and a birthday coming up so I could stretch to a couple of hundred for something I love and will use a lot.

If anyone fancies throwing some ideas my way, my entire family would be grateful to shut me up. Not Radley though. I hate Radley bags....

In the sale www.ospreylondon.com/the-rita-leather-hobo-tan

https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-tote-bag/p/clp60582828?extid=psps-pla-pmaxxgglwwwch--UK---newness&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bSyGR9f9-zopFlzFKSO84ay6&gclid=CjwKCAjwxaanBhBQEiwA84TVXE1YuUQHhdVTLTHUzg8VBdOIB6doIYEoNrt4IKG44HfVBwEdhMBPxRoCUGcQAvDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'll stop now , getting carried away 😂 https://www.fatface.com/accessories-home/womens-accessories/bags-purses/the-amberly-shoulder-bag/981096.html?awc=54631693039289973f541a4b134061bc660a33142e3b797&dtmcampaign=HighSummer&dtmmchannel=aff&dtmcontent=Comparison%20Shopping%20Service%20%28CSS%29&dtmmsource=Genie%20Shopping%20CSS&gbraid=0AAAAADANKJknkbZm0DpQ2gCQEtt2Y28-&source=259955&utmmcampaign=Awin&utmmedium=Affiliate&utmm_source=Genie%20Shopping%20CSS

Have a look at Pompom bags, come in different sizes, cross body, not too spendy!

TKMaxx have a large bag section, I like this one
https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/accessories/handbags/brown-leather-shoulder-bag/p/11200219

Is your current bag definitely not salvageable?
https://shoespa.co.uk/

https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/accessories/bags/product.swing-crossbody---leather-beige.0969585008.html

These are massively popular at the moment. I have one and it’s lovely.

I'm trying not to buy this:

https://honeyandtoast.co.uk/products/copy-of-half-moon-bag-conker

Matt & Nat make lovely, good quality bags. Sale on at the moment.

https://uk.mattandnat.com/collections/sale?gclid=CjwKCAjwxaanBhBQEiwA84TVXHc8JpPIrd0Gzdg6YXmuSwO0hkIDnb8kUWzGtjAaNs1fFrK8GWAyxoCr1EQAvDD_BwE

https://www.theleatherstoreuk.com/rose-leather-top-handle-handbag-tan/

Try looking at grab bags I like Florelli but can’t see any leather ones -

The santorini by wanders travel co was recommended on another thread and would probably suit

Wanderers travel Co that shoud say https://wandererstravelco.com/collections/crossbody/products/the-santorini-cross-body-bag?variant=44471267909

https://www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/skylar-crossbody-bag/SHB2656213.html

I have had this for years and I love it.

Always a fan of Elvis and Kresse

www.elvisandkresse.com/collections/women/products/tooley-tote-mk-iii?variant=748145377291

Thanks for all these - will work through

I absolutely love Wanderers bags, beautiful quality.

Another fan of Elvis and Kresse. I have had mine for over 5 years now and used almost daily. Always get questions asked about it and love the fact that a chunk of the profit goes to firefighters charities.

Oh and @LadyOfTheCanyon that's my bag!!!!!

Go for it! I have their camera bag (after deliberating between that and the half moon for ages) and it’s lovely!

Someone has already mentioned the Cos cross body which I've just ordered - not to everyone's taste but I have a few city breaks coming up that I hope it'll be perfect for. Free delivery and 10% off with NEWCOS10 this weekend.

Tan ... https://www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/jolie-crossbody/ZB7716200.html

https://www.mimiberry.co.uk/collections/bucket-bags/products/davos-grainy-tan

You might like some of the less fussy Oushka bags - but this would mean looking on eBay/Vinted etc as I don't think they trade anymore. I've got a few of their (more understated) items and they are really good quality - had them for YEARS and with good leather cream care they have just got softer and still look great.

I recently bought this exact bag and would recommend! It’s really nice quality and size is useful.

Have you tried The Cambridge Satchel Company? Their bags are exceptional quality and timeless. I’ve linked to a handbag, but if you go for a proper satchel (and can resist personalising) the resale value is high too. I love my (monogrammed -couldn’t resist!) satchel, and get so many compliments. It’s also delivered the next day!

I know you said you’d looked at mulberry but I’m finding the mini iris hobo really useful (although can’t get much more than phone, keys, small purse and a lipstick in there)

love that it’s cross body but has a top handle. The charcoal colour way is on teh mulberry site but there are some variations of colours available at stores other than mulberry.

Isn't it lovely? I have enough bags to last me a while right now but I love a good bag thread.

Honey & Toast have some lovely looking bags with good reviews. I like the look of their half moon crossbody bag and it comes in a nice tan colour.