Cinnamon Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I LOVE handbags & am always on the look out for a nice bright bag with lots of pockets,which would be perfect for me. Anyhow, I have just discovered these bags,which are fabulous & I thought I would share with you just how great they are. http://secure.ebags.co.uk:0/kipling/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=489 They are in the most brilliant light crinkle washable fabric,have really easy chunky zips,come in loads of styles,aech with heaps of pockets & features,& also come in a veritable rainbow of colours. They are a little more than I would usually pay for a bag,but they are just perfect for me The bag I bought yesterday (Neworder) is the best handbag I have ever owned They are also available for less money on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 ahh the eternal (and ultimately fruitless) search for the ultimate handbag... I have lost count how many "ultimate" handbags my missus has owned!! it comes in the same category as shoes - a few years back her Birkenstocks were the ultimate sandal - now it's her crocs... next year.... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've got several Kipling backs and rucksacks, in my search for the perfect bag! They are great, and I love the fact the come in lovely colours, but be warned - some of the monkeys are worth a lot of money (in my innocence, I just thought they were cute), and hulking teenagers have a habit of pulling them off when you're sat on a bus, or walking down the street. I have a backpack that my brother gave me many years ago for Christmas, and it was whipped off my back in town one day, the monkey stolen off it, and the bag dumped as they ran off. Mugged for a monkey.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I love Kiplings too Shona, but mine have all hade th monkeys stripped off by Rosie, who has a collection on her school bag now Did you know that the monkeys each have a little label with a name on, and they are all named after people working in the factory in France where they are produced? We get them cheaply at the Bicester outlet store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did you know that the monkeys each have a little label with a name on, and they are all named after people working in the factory in France where they are produced? I didn;t until one of the shopkeepers who wintnessed the 'monkey mugging' insisted on phoning the police, and the 12 year-old policeman (sniggering the whole time), informed that his sister collected the monkeys, and started a long story about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did you know that the monkeys each have a little label with a name on, and they are all named after people working in the factory in France where they are produced? I didn;t until one of the shopkeepers who wintnessed the 'monkey mugging' insisted on phoning the police, and the 12 year-old policeman (sniggering the whole time), informed that his sister collected the monkeys, and started a long story about them. Bet that made you feel much safer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I did wonder if it was his sister that had made off with my monkey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I wonder if there's a collector's club website.... Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Crikey - monkey mania I have just had a look on ebay & the mankeys on their own are selling for £8 - £12 One cheeky so & so is selling the bags with no monkey for just under RRP, then selling the monkeys seperatly,making the complete package more than RRP, plus postage too I will kep a fim grip on Cindy,my Raspberry monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'm also a handbag addict, you can never have too many. I like mine small but perfectly formed and colourful. My bag of moment is a pink felt Tula bag with lots of buttons stitched on. A good bag can be very hard to find, the men in our house just don't understand Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 My work bag is a Kipling I got it in TK Maxx for £20 I didn't know how expensive they normally were when I bought it I don't 'do' brand names!! I still have my monkey attached t it and I also have a little wooly sheep keyring on it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I don't 'do' brand names!! I do - mines a Louis Vuitton but I had to promise CTB I would NEVER buy another handbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've got several Kipling backs and rucksacks, in my search for the perfect bag! They are great, and I love the fact the come in lovely colours, but be warned - some of the monkeys are worth a lot of money (in my innocence, I just thought they were cute), and hulking teenagers have a habit of pulling them off when you're sat on a bus, or walking down the street. I have a backpack that my brother gave me many years ago for Christmas, and it was whipped off my back in town one day, the monkey stolen off it, and the bag dumped as they ran off. Mugged for a monkey.... Weeeeeeee, heeeeeeee, heeeeeee I am so sorry for laughing but I cannot help myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 That's ok, Paola - even I was able to see the funny side of it, especially when I realised they had nicked a stupid wee monkey, but had dumped my bag, close enough for me to get to it within seconds, filled with all the usual bumph - purse (with money AND cards), mobile, car keys, the lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'm also a handbag addict, you can never have too many. I've got bags I've never even used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I love bags, but have a cull every now and then so I don't feel too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Me too Clare. I have one on ebay at the moment,& one to be listed next week. Then I don't feel quite as guilty for buying my lovley new Kipling bag (& monkey ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have two: A work one and a posh one....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have two: A work one and a posh one....... Im not far off you there Annie! My work handbag will be aged 4 in April next year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have two: A work one and a posh one....... Im not far off you there Annie! My work handbag will be aged 4 in April next year!!! Same here I usually only replace one if it falls appart karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 I have 28 at last count, but that includes lots of sequin little evenin bags. All my girlfriends know where to come to borrow an evening bag to go with a new outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
