I've been wanting a new bag for a while now. I'm not really one to constantly swap bags for my outfit {I used to do that, but I always forgot something in the previous bag}. I tend to carry the same one or two bags until they have fallen apart. Case in point - the long strap broke off my beloved Foley + Corinna tote when we were in Portland last week. I might write them to see if they'll send me a new strap, but even then - my pretty F + C is starting to move a bit past being the good type of worn in.
I'm lucky to have a few beautiful designer bags {my late F + C being one of them}, all courtesy of the boutique I used to manage. I think a good bag can be worth the money... an investment piece... a wardrobe staple. I don't know about thousands of dollars, but hundreds? Sure, I could see spending that... if I had it to spend.
Below are some examples of what I would like to find. Maybe one of them will go on sale? So far, even the vintage or handmade versions I've found on Etsy are priced a bit north of my budget. Not that they aren't worth every penny, I just don't have that many pennies to spend. Maybe you know the perfect bag for me?
1. Free People $398 // 2. Frye $448 // 3. Madewell $168 // 4. Topshop $160
5. found on tumblr, so alas - I don't know the brand. I love the classic style with updated details.
5. found on tumblr, so alas - I don't know the brand. I love the classic style with updated details.
Like them all, but the one from madewell the least. I think you might miss the long strap on your Foley and Corinna? Or maybe you are ready for a change? I like the topshop one, because it zips shut and has an outside pocket. No extra straps or buckles to get in the way ;o)
ReplyDeleteI definitely miss the long strap on my F + C! But I am also ready for a change. I do really like the Topshop bag, but the last one is my fav :)
DeleteI like the look of the Frye...but that clasp might be annoying. That bag from tumblr is stunning, but without a top zip, I'd be worried about my stuff flying everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHave you looked at Fossil at all? I had a bag from there that I loved. It held up great over the years.
I do LOVE the bag found on tumblr... and I think I'd risk losing a few things out of it ;) There actually is a bag I might like at Fossil right now (http://bit.ly/RYe9vt), but I think it might be a bit too ladylike for me ;)
DeleteI like the top two. I looked at the Top Shop one in Chicago but it wasn't all that nice. Nothing special.
ReplyDeleteFossil is always a go-to for me as well. I am a lot like you in that I don't switch bags often :)
Sophie, good to know about the Topshop bag! Thank you! Maybe I need to take a second look at Fossil :)
DeleteThe one you found on tumblr is by Ralph Lauren, it's the laced tote and is $2,000. I'm in love with that one too!
ReplyDeleteWow... $2,000. Now I no longer have to pine over it. Thank you, Heather!!!
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