I want to buy a new summer handbag. Can you help?

[ApolloandDaphne]

I have been awarded an academic prize of £100 and would like to spend it on a new bag, My favourite bag is a black leather Fatface crossbody bag and ideally i would like something similar sized but more summery. Probably not tan as i have a few tan bags, but they are smaller. It needs to hold my keys, small purse, phone, sunglasses and a small make up pouch ( i use this for various things i need like medication and move it from bag to bag). I want it to be crossbody not a tote or backpack. Anyone seen anything nice out there? I am off to London next week and so will have a lot of shops to choose from. Thanks.

Pom Pom cross body bags are having a sale with free extra straps and accessories, and come in loads of colours:

https://pompomlondon.com/products/original-crossbody-leather-bag-slate-blue?variant=39850040000567&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17509070106&gbraid=0AAAAADGOc-Ao6qSbDzEul6KZ_af0OE7aU&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwunx_Kj_jQMVm4NQBh2kbw5REAQYASABEgJNaPD_BwE

TK Maxx always seem to have lovely bags

The Pompom bags are too small. I'm looking for something flatter and more square I think. I don't think Fatface still do the exact bag I have but they may have something similar. I will see if I can get a picture.

A bit like this but more summery?

I have a wonderful cream cross body bag from Kate Spade. If you are near an outlet I’d have a look. For summer Cream goes with everything.

You can also get some new ones on eBay though.

Yes cream is a good shout.

I like this Osprey one. It's a little more expensive but I can afford a little extra. I need to see if they have a retailer in London. Anyone have an Osprey bag? Are they nice quality?

Try the Osprey outlet shop if you are near one.

Something like this? Not sure if it’s deep enough, looks like it might be a bit too flat for you? Nice summery blue!

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/accessories/handbags/smoke-blue-leather-wilton-way-cross-body-bag/p/11608164

That's a lovely bag but I don't want blue. That would go with almost nothing I wear. Thank you for looking.

They also have it in a white (looks off white to me)

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/accessories/handbags/white-leather-wilton-way-crossbody-bag/p/11608172

Love this, I am tempted by the bright orange one that’s in the sale!

Ah yes, so they do. I quite like that one.

It is lovely. I might try to get across to the O2 outlet in London to have a look at the bags there.

Good idea. Always good to see bags in person as the measurements don’t really bring them to life for me. Happy shopping and congrats on your award!

If anyone is interested I went to the Osprey outlet at the O2. I loved both the cream and the orange and as the orange had been further reduced to £75 I bought them both! I'm very happy with my purchases.