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Please, please help me find a bag as I'm going mad looking!!

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StickLadyLove · 08/04/2009 20:59

Any ideas welcome!
I'm currently using an OiOi Hobo which is great in many respects except I don't want to use a 'proper' changing bag anymore as my DCs are now 2 and 4. I need the perfect new bag - BUT - it must be:

a good size for all my bits and pieces, similar to my OiOi

zip-topped preferably, not flap-over

able to be worn across body so I have free hands

leather ideally

brown preferably!

Doe such a bag exist...I'm beginning to think not!

PS budget is up to £100 which I think is pretty good!

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missblythe · 08/04/2009 21:20

Some of these manly bags meet your criteria:

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search/280-2006364-8865918?ie=UTF8&bannerAltText=Bags%20%26amp%3B%20Brief cases&rs=53809031&fromPS=&sort=-product%5Fsite%5Flaunch%5Fdate&mnSBrand=core&viewID=leaf&bannerWidge t=165256502&showAll=1&rh=n%3A53809031&isBrowse=1

This one looks especially nice:

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000TA9JC6/sr=1-51/qid=1239221873/ref=sr_1_51/280-2006364-8865918 ?ie=UTF8&node=&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=63&rh=n%3A53809031&page=

missblythe · 08/04/2009 21:21

Some of these manly bags meet your criteria:

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search/280-2006364-8865918?ie=UTF8&bannerAltText=Bags%20%26amp%3B%20Brief cases&rs=53809031&fromPS=&sort=-product%5Fsite%5Flaunch%5Fdate&mnSBrand=core&viewID=leaf&bannerWidge t=165256502&showAll=1&rh=n%3A53809031&isBrowse=1

This one looks especially nice:

www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000TA9JC6/sr=1-51/qid=1239221873/ref=sr_1_51/280-2006364-8865918 ?ie=UTF8&node=&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=63&rh=n%3A53809031&page=

missblythe · 08/04/2009 21:21

Sorry!

littlelamb · 08/04/2009 21:23

Get a satchel!!

littlelamb · 08/04/2009 21:24

I WANT THIS

macherie · 08/04/2009 21:29

one of these?

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StickLadyLove · 08/04/2009 21:45

Thanks so much for the responses...I love the Mimi Domino, macherie, but it's over-budget and only has a popper to close which I wouldn't find secure enough...

Satchels close with a flap which I definitely don't want as I find flaps annoying on bags...so same goes for the M&S men's bags...

Please don't be put off by my fussiness...any more ideas???

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StickLadyLove · 08/04/2009 22:13

bump (shameless) (now that Apprentice is finished someone else might help!)

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Amandoh · 09/04/2009 01:19

Is this the sort of thing you mean? It comes in lots of colours including a dark brown.

Similar here but not leather.

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StickLadyLove · 09/04/2009 07:38

Thanks Amandoh - you night owl!! The DKNY is pretty close to what I want but too small...but the House of Fraser link reminded me that I haven't looked in there and there's one in a town near me so I'll check it out.
Thanks for all replies...sticking with the OiOi for now but my search goes on!

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StickLadyLove · 09/04/2009 19:36

one last bump in case anyone else takes pity on me and supplies another idea!!

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loflo · 09/04/2009 20:12

I got a lovely one from DS from Monsoon for mothers day. Tis brown and big and has a zip. Can't see on their website but was around £30 and holds wipes, cars (small boy variety), bonjela, work diary and purse no problem.

Will look online and see if I can find - if not will try taking a photo tomorrow.

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StickLadyLove · 09/04/2009 20:45

Thanks loflo! Does it have a long strap so you can wear it across body?

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PussinJimmyChoos · 09/04/2009 20:48

www.funkymoose.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=45_173&products_id=1594

loflo · 09/04/2009 21:17

No sadly not sticky and thats its one downside. However despite my bingo wings generous upper arms it stays perfectly put on my shoulder. Hooray!!!

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StickLadyLove · 09/04/2009 21:28

I am very cross with you pussinjimmychoos....that Storksak one is GORGEOUS and I love it!!!!!!!! BUT why oh why can't it be £66 less?? Beautiful...and it doesn't look like a changing bag, but a lovely handbag. Hmmm...£66...can I st-r-e-e-e-t-c-h???

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loflo · 09/04/2009 22:10

you are right tis lovely.......

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StickLadyLove · 09/04/2009 22:32

They have them in John Lewis, I have discovered, so I may check it out...purely for research purposes of course...

Thanks for all replies!

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StickLadyLove · 10/04/2009 19:38

Update - today I bought the most gorgeous handbag and one that fits all my fussy 'must haves'! It's a Radley and I am very pleased indeed!

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BikeRunSki · 10/04/2009 21:51

What is it? Where from? Pics?

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StickLadyLove · 15/04/2009 15:58

Update - the bag was a Radley Blyth, the larger one, in choc brown. Gorgeous...and 20% off in House of Fraser BUT it was too small and delicate really for stuffing in packets of hula-hoops and spouty cups. It has been returned!!
So, I am customising a bag I already have, which is nearly perfect but lacks the across body strap. Have ordered matching leather strap and nice man at Timpsons will put a clip at either end of it. A saga, but husband delighted as I'll have spent about £15 rather than £120...

...but I can still keep an eye out, can't I?!

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