Handbag Help

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Hoping the stylish mnetters can help! Looking for inspiration for a smart/casual handbag. I currently use the camera style cross body bags (the ones with changeable straps) but I’m now feeling these are dated and make me feel a bit frumpy, especially as I sometimes use a stick. I do like that these are easy to carry and accessible though and really just want something a bit more stylish.

budget of £100 ish

I was looking for similar and I’ve just bought myself the Coccinelle small campus in black - although was £200. However I did lots of research beforehand and this was my shortlist if any work for you - sorry they’re not linked, it’s just from my notes app!

if budget wasn’t an issue I’d have loved a mini Alexa from Mulberry but far too much £££ even second hand 😣

Osprey The Adaline Mini Leather Grab Bag in Black
Radley duchessclose
Kate spade live pebble
Demellier Paris crossbody
Kurt Geiger Oxford
MK addie
KG Highgate
MK Emilia
MK TRIBECA
Coach cassie
Cocinelle campus small

Coccinelle beat
Aspinal Ella or Amelia

@EggbertHeartsTina thanks so much for this! I’ve just looked at coccinelle, hadn’t even heard of them but already I like the campus - and it’s on sale! I could stretch my budget, not to Mulberry price but can see that spending more might get me the bag I’m looking for. Away to search the others from your list, thanks again ☺️

Good luck! Just be aware Coccinelle have some terrible reviews on trust pilot because it sounds like their return process isn’t easy. There is also some reference to sometimes getting charged a customs fee but I didn’t get charged. I’m not planning on retuning mine. It arrived within a week, very smooth experience.

Another vote for the Aspinal Ella. They have some in the sale!

https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/ella-hobo-in-tan-pebble

I’m now the proud owner of the osprey Adeline thanks to the suggestions! I may be referring back for another purchase in summer…

Well done! What colour did you choose?