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What was your last bag purchase?

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happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 12:29

Just for fun (& inspiration as I’m looking for a new work bag!).

My last purchase was the ubiquitous Uniqlo bag in off white corduroy. Aside from a black leather phone bag from The White Company, this is my most used bag at the moment.

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E472049-000/00?colorDisplayCode=01

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hby9628 · 04/03/2025 18:08

@happytobemrsg no not heavy, very lovely quality leather & a perfect sized bag for day to day imo. Carries keys, glasses, phone with room to spare. It's one large pocket with a small interior zip pocket which I prefer.

Might be time for me to visit a shop!

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MiddleAgedDread · 04/03/2025 18:15

A Morrisons bag for life

garibaldiscake · 04/03/2025 18:17

happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 17:47

I’ve only recently heard of Polene. What’s the quality like?

Lovely. I like it.

And there's something liberating about not having enough room for the kitchen sink.
Or a child's book.
Or DH's keys.
Or enough snacks to feed a small country.

Maybe it was just self respect I needed and not a dinky handbag.

TeaRoseTallulah · 04/03/2025 18:18

Rok backpack, so useful .

misssunshine4040 · 04/03/2025 18:21

Longchamp le pliage large and navy for work

hby9628 · 04/03/2025 18:22

@happytobemrsg I would recommend them. Not ridiculous prices either....still expensive but not LV/Gucci prices

I like the look of polene bags too but haven't seen them in store anywhere and can't be bothered with the faff of having to return if it's not right.

Iamthemoom · 04/03/2025 18:23

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/marc-jacobs/medium-leather-tote-bag-726137#colcode=72613703

But it was waaay cheaper in the January sales.

BeretRaspberry · 04/03/2025 18:27

I’ve just bought this. Mainly for when we go away soon but also for weekends when just popping out.

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Hoppinggreen · 04/03/2025 18:31

Small black crossbody Kate Spade

Carinattheliqorstore1 · 04/03/2025 18:42

longchamp travel bag. It’s heavier than I would have liked though

keyboardtypo · 04/03/2025 18:45

ganni tote bag, I always use a lightweight shoulder bag for everyday as I lug so much crap about.

happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 21:08

garibaldiscake · 04/03/2025 18:17

Lovely. I like it.

And there's something liberating about not having enough room for the kitchen sink.
Or a child's book.
Or DH's keys.
Or enough snacks to feed a small country.

Maybe it was just self respect I needed and not a dinky handbag.

I take the smallest phone pouch out with me when I’m with the DC so DH has to take his rucksack 😂

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happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 21:11

hby9628 · 04/03/2025 18:22

@happytobemrsg I would recommend them. Not ridiculous prices either....still expensive but not LV/Gucci prices

I like the look of polene bags too but haven't seen them in store anywhere and can't be bothered with the faff of having to return if it's not right.

To be honest I have been considering LV or even Celine at a push although DH has just said it might not be wise spending so much on a bag I’m taking to work, using on a train etc. which annoyingly makes sense. So I’m somewhere between getting a stupidly expensive bag anyway which I’ll adore, getting a mid-priced bag which I like & getting the hump & reusing an old Le Pliage which is perfect really but doesn’t fill me with joy 🤷🏻‍♀️

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happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 21:12

Iamthemoom · 04/03/2025 18:23

Oooh I haven’t seen the leather version of this. Very nice

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Laiste · 04/03/2025 21:44

This 'under the seat' bag from Cabin Max.

Not expensive and i adore it it's got millions of pockets 😍

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DramaAlpaca · 04/03/2025 21:48

I was going to say my Mulberry Alexa which I've been lusting after forever and finally managed to save enough for... then I remembered I bought two Tesco bags for life last weekend.

hby9628 · 04/03/2025 21:59

@happytobemrsg how about 2 mid priced bags rather than one more expensive ones??

You could look at Aspinal or Osprey for your work bag. Not sure if they still have sales on but last time I looked at Aspinal they had some amazing discounts.

hby9628 · 04/03/2025 22:01

@Laiste that cabin bag looks amazing! Now I need one of them to go with my river island tote. Good price too.

Moier · 04/03/2025 22:06

These.. bought the black and the blue.. but yesterday l sent for a new bag for my wheelchair ftom Amazon

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Flatandhappy · 04/03/2025 22:10

Wandererstravelco.com have an amazing selection of leather bags for all occasions in beautiful colours. I think they would be a bit of a bargain paying in UK pounds (I’m in Aus), not sure if there is a UK site,

KittenPause · 04/03/2025 22:23

This le pliage

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NeedWineNow · 04/03/2025 22:26

I've been keen on the Marc Jacobs tote bag but absolutely refuse to spend that sort of money on what is essentially a canvas tote. A local shop that has a range of 'designer inspired ' bags stocks a version and had a flash sale recently so I picked one up for £20. For that money I won't worry about it getting a bit bashed about.

Tarkan · 04/03/2025 22:31

This is mine. I absolutely love it. DH moans about it as it's rather large but I love how much I can get in it. I'm like Mary Poppins everywhere I go. Grin

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Ireolu · 04/03/2025 22:42

DH got me a boyy wonton 20 in early Feb. Love it!

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bendmeoverbackwards · 04/03/2025 22:43

happytobemrsg · 04/03/2025 17:46

What is Strathberry like? Are the bags heavy?

My favourite brand @happytobemrsg I have a midi tote in grey and a neutral colour Lana Ossette (sale purchase).

I would love a Mosaic @hby9628 which size and colour did you get?