patsylabrador Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm quite excited as I've just bought my first proper handbag for a long time. I got into the habit of having practical canvas rucksacks which would carry everything when the kids were small. It's tan coloured leather, cross body & I love it. I have a lovely winter coat which is basically 1940's in style and the two together look smart. OH said I look like a London clippie or that I am carrying a gas mask. Silly man, but I know what he means. I've spent ages tonight deciding what pretty stuff to put in it instead of practical stuff like blister plasters. Slightly panicky that I can't cope with any problem without diving Mary Poppins style into my bag. Here goes. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Patsy goodluck, and if you need any help trust me, when it comes to handbags I'm an expert - just ask my DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Handbag addict here too,although it is Kiplings all the way for me. Not sure I would get on with a leather bag now,although I love the look of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I am not fashionable and don't often buy clothes, but I lurve handbags - I buy all mine from TK Maxx, you have to hunt around but I've had some gorgeous ones. My current bag is a bit untidy, but what works quite well is to use those sturdy plastic bags with seals, or similar - I used to have one with make-up bits in, one with Nurofen and plasters, and so on - then everything isn't all sliding around together and if you change bags, you can take it all out quickly. I must adopt that plan again, as I am forever hunting for my lip salve/work pass/pen in mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I bought my favourite bag EVER for my birthday. It's dusky pink with a flowery pattern that is so unlike me it's untrue! I usually live in walking boots with paint splattered clothes One section is the 'medical' section, one for all the bits that might fall out including purse & the 3rd for anything else! A friend loved it so much (NEXT darling!) that she sourced the original pattern for the bag as wallpaper from Holland at the princly sum of £165 a roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Sounds lovely! I'm still on the rucksack rammed with essentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I love handbags and woe betide me if i dare even sniff at a new one without my DD with me, the last one i bought she banned me from taking it into her house because i bought it without her with me . I used to have one for every occasion but lately apart from it having to have a lippy pocket it now needs to be big enough to get my fold away walking stick into it. What i can't get into my bag is "Ooops, word censored!"odys business but be warned there are times i can't find anything in it despite knowing the desired object is in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I love handbags too. I have a drawer full of them upstairs in all sorts of colours and styles. Only got one that was expensive and that was from Karen Millen, but to be honest I haven't used it much. My favourite right now is a purple suede one I got from Next, so not an expensive one, but I find purple goes with so many other colours that I just love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
