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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 19:37:12 GMT
Hello, Me and my husband were talking last night about me buying a new purse. The one I have had for a while is falling apart. I'm the one that will have one or two for fall, winter, spring and summer. Basic colors, sometime a pop of color. I'm not a brand follower, if I see one I like and it's affordable I'll get it. So I guess my questions are 1) are you a brand/trend follower... If so what? 2) Do you have a limit on what you spend? ( I think the most I've spent is $50) 3) Do you change your purses for seasons or outfits? ( I have a go to clutch for fancy events if I carry one at all, that's what my husband coat pockets are for) 4) Where do you buy your purses... Etsy, department stores, thrift stores....?
Thanks in advance for any answers
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 2, 2014 19:38:39 GMT
Not a brand follower. I get most of my purses at Sam Moon's and Cato, all under $40. I like to change too often (Not seasonal or with every outfit, just when I am in the mood...every 3-4 months...or the other gets work out) to spend more than that on a purse.
I used to buy many different styles, but I got tired of 2 handles, or 1 long handle falling off my shoulder. Now, I only buy crossbody style for comfort and safety reasons.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 19:41:37 GMT
I'm not a trend follower. I like a big roomy bag with lots of hardware in a relatively neutral color..in the summer I'll find a bright one. I won't spend more than $50 and I probably buy 2 a year. But by the time I'm done with one, it goes in the garbage because I've used it to death.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 2, 2014 19:43:45 GMT
I always tell DH he is lucky I'm not a purse *ho*. I generally buy one and use it until I get tired of it or it starts to look bad. I rarely pay more than $40 and usually buy them at Macys or JCPenneys.
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 2, 2014 19:52:17 GMT
I tend to buy one really good one and use it everyday for years - until I get tired of it or it looks too worn. The last couple of years I have gone cheaper on the bags and they have worn out quickly. I just bought a new Fossil cross-body one earlier this week. It's the first cross-body I have gotten and so far I really like that I can carry it over my shoulder if I want, but can quickly switch to across when it's more convenient. I wore it cross-body today at the Farmers Market and it was nice to have it more secure and have both hands free. I also noticed a ton of other women with cross-body bags of all kinds and sizes.
I do have smaller, dressy purses for when we go to a wedding or another event where I don't want a bigger bag in the way. I have a black, a navy, a white, and an ivory and can manage very well with those for dressier occasions. Otherwise, I carry the same bag year-round, every day. I buy what I like, and didn't go specifically looking for a Fossil bag. I'm not a fan of in-your-face logos and I'm not hung up on a brand name. I just happened to see a couple Fossil ones that I liked and thought would fit my needs. Chose one of those.
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Post by miominmio on Aug 2, 2014 19:53:54 GMT
As long as it's brown leather, can be carried over my shoulder and has enough room for all my necessities, I'm not picky.
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Post by akathy on Aug 2, 2014 19:56:52 GMT
I love purses but I only buy purses that are functional for me (has to have two main compartments, a zippered compartment on the inside wall, an outside pocket for my phone, big enough for my Kindle and IPad, be real leather...) I'll pay up to $200 or so and then I carry it until it wears out or I get tired of it.
ETA: I have small leather purses in a rainbow of colors to use when I need just a little purse for my debit card, some cash, tissues, lipstick, phone and keys.
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Post by LauraTen on Aug 2, 2014 20:07:43 GMT
never mind...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 20:08:45 GMT
I am a purse Ho. I like LV and Coach myself. Other than that I like D&B as well as Guess and CK.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 2, 2014 20:15:06 GMT
I love purses I always have since I was a little girl. I don't tend to follow what's popular but I do have a set style I follow. I love hobo purses...I don't like compartments and lots of pockets...I'm a toss it in the purse and let me hunt for it kinda girl. I like a strap drop that will hit above the hip but not right under my armpit. I love coach purses because they tend to have my style shape hobo I like a lot. I will get purses from anywhere though...Walmart...tj Maxx type places...as long as I like it I don't care what name is slapped on it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 20:17:21 GMT
Someone here (Ashley?) turned me on to Sakroots purses, which I'm now collecting and love. They're pretty bold so when I'm not carrying one I like Latico purses, which are solid-color leather bags. I buy from Amazon. I love purse shopping - have fun!
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Post by krispin41 on Aug 2, 2014 20:19:05 GMT
I will admit, I am a purse snob...I started with Coach and that led to Louis Vuitton...and Gucci...I've got my eye on a Balenciaga...but am currently carrying LeSportsac. LOL.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 2, 2014 20:24:47 GMT
1) Not exactly a trend follower, but when Vera Bradley became popular around here, I carried her (is it a 'her' or is it a company name and therefore would be their? ) stuff for years - like a pp said, til the handles were worn thru. 2) I'm cheap and really can't see spending more than $50. I'd be too afraid I'd fall out of love w/it and it would be a waste of money. 3) Yes, I do tend to change w/the seasons. I did w/Vera and now I'm carrying the original Thirty One skirt purse and I do change the skirt. 4) Vera's I would buy whenever a store that sold them was having a sale. The Thirty One purse I bought at a party & I now buy the skirts mostly from ebay.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 2, 2014 20:27:47 GMT
I have a few, but tend to carry the same one (black) most of the time. It needs to have a few different pockets so everything doesn't end up at the bottom and I prefer leather. My favourite brand is Radley from the UK.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 2, 2014 20:27:50 GMT
I will admit, I am a purse snob...I started with Coach and that led to Louis Vuitton...and Gucci...I've got my eye on a Balenciaga...but am currently carrying LeSportsac. LOL. I have a "if I win the lotto dream purse" it's a LV Delightful Monogram MM although the GM was my first pick but they don't make that anymore I read. For any purse ho's go lurk on The Purse Forum site...it's addicting
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Post by krispin41 on Aug 2, 2014 20:31:54 GMT
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Post by PEArfect on Aug 2, 2014 20:35:44 GMT
I've never spent over $60 for a handbag. I will not buy a handbag with a logo printed all over it. Not my style. I change my handbag daily to match my outfit. I choose more for color and/or style.
I got a package in the mail today with two Relic handbags in it. One is a navy cross body bag, and the other is a mint satchel bag. Love them both!! They were on sale and I got an additional 20% off.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 2, 2014 20:40:35 GMT
I've never spent over $60 for a handbag. I will not buy a handbag with a logo printed all over it. Not my style. I change my handbag daily to match my outfit. I choose more for color and/or style. I got a package in the mail today with two Relic handbags in it. One is a navy cross body bag, and the other is a mint satchel bag. Love them both!! They were on sale and I got an additional 20% off. I have a relic and it is one of my faves! It held up so well over all these years.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 2, 2014 20:41:12 GMT
She is a beauty! Great pick.
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Post by heartcat on Aug 2, 2014 20:55:34 GMT
I am not a trend follower. I am probably always at least a year or two behind on any 'trends' because all of my purses come garage sales and thrift stores, lol.
I have lots of purses, in all different styles and colours. I usually end up with a few that become favourites and see the most use. But I do cycle them around to go with different outfits and for different seasons. I do not have a favourite style, although I usually prefer something that I can put over my shoulder.
My 'best' purse, the only one which is a genuine name brand, is an Italian Maurizio Taiuti that dh bought for me, and which I use mostly as a camera bag. The others are mostly no-name, with a couple of Nine West and Liz Claibornes and one Juicy Couture. I have some fake designer purses (LV, Coach, Prada and Chanel) that I just like the look of.
I tend to get tired of things and like to switch them up, which is one of the reasons thrifting works for me. If I only spend $1 on a purse, I don't feel badly donating it the following year. I am the same way with clothes. There are no pieces that I would want to be wearing for ten years, including coats. I like to vary things up.
I could never pay hundreds of dollars for a single purse, and then use it every day for years. I would get tired of it, no matter how beautiful and well made it was or how much I originally loved it. Intellectually, I know that it ends up being good value for money, despite the initial cost outlay, so I can see why people would splurge for a single quality purse, or couple of purses, they really love.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 21:01:07 GMT
What kind? Absolutely any kind I like to change mine every few days, I get bored with carrying the same one so I never spend much on them. If I spent loads I'd feel like I had to use it indefinitely to justify the price and that's just not my style.
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 2, 2014 21:06:59 GMT
I have way way too many bags. I usually get mine on eBay, mostly Coach. They are always authentic, have not been burned once. My latest eBay purchase was a Michael Kors. It is stunning. It was a store display so I got it for half off. I love it, so I think I'm done for awhile. It's big, outside pockets, a must, and a zipper closure. It makes me happy. Oh and it was $150, good deal for a Michael Kors bag
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Post by llinin on Aug 2, 2014 21:20:00 GMT
I am not a trend follower, though I was big on the Vera Bradley bandwagon for a couple years. I also like the Sak purses in black leather. I won't spend hundreds on a purse. I buy at a department store or wherever. This summer I wanted a "happy" purse that had a print. I have had more compliments on this purse than any purse I have ever owned. It is a Kavu Sydney satchel in the Folklore pattern, ordered it from amazon but they have a website too. I love this purse. Kavu Sydney Satchel in Folklore
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Post by moveablefeast on Aug 2, 2014 21:21:47 GMT
I cut my collection down to practically nothing! I am so happy. My fave is a mini Coach hobo I bought at Goodwill for $6.99. I also have a big Nine West tote that I like a lot - it was the most expensive bag I've ever bought at $70.
I'm cheap and purses were one place I could go seriously minimalist and still be happy. They are just for function for me.
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Post by kath323 on Aug 2, 2014 22:33:00 GMT
1. My favorite brand right now is Kate Spade. I have a few of her bags and have never been disappointed. I also like Calvin Klein's bags. The past couple of seasons they have put out some beautiful bags. 2. $250 is the max I'll spend. Would I love a LV? A Burberry? Yes, but it's not in the budget now. 3. I used to change my bag every few weeks, but for the fall I carried the same CK brown leather satchel and since April I've carried a mint Kate Spade tote. Both bags are on the dressier side. 4. I either buy my bags at the outlet (Kate Spade has some great deals) or at Marshalls/TJ Maxx. I love Nordstrom Rack too. Any time I can get a bargain, I'm happy.
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Post by lightetc on Aug 2, 2014 23:19:08 GMT
Comfortable, the right size, less than $60, use it til it wears out. I tend to only have one at a time.
However this time I bought a small one that my wallet phone and keys fit in and a much bigger tote style for work that will fit laptop, lunch, cardigan, drink bottle etc. I have a long commute once a week and juggling hand bag, laptop bag and a coat was getting old. We'll see if it works for me :-)
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Post by njinkerbelle on Aug 3, 2014 0:05:28 GMT
I will admit to being a purse ho and have many Coach bags. I save money specifically for purse shopping and will visit the Coach outlet when savings reach the point for a purchase.
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Post by donna on Aug 3, 2014 0:46:10 GMT
Lately, I have been carrying Vera Bradley purses. The ones I carry tend to have a little structure to them. It does need to be big enough to carry my Kindle along with my other items.
I don't like to spend a lot on purses. I carry them until they don't look too good and then I buy another one.
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Post by caro on Aug 3, 2014 0:50:46 GMT
My favorites are Dooney, Brighton and Fossil. I have several that I switch off. I'm more of a shoe 'ho.
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