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handbag suggestions

franinnyc — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 02:49:26 GMT

Can anyone recommend a good medium sized organizer handbag?

Tignanello had one that I loved. But it's no longer made.

I need lots of pockets and it needs to be cross body. And at least 2 separate sections.

Any suggestions of brands and where to buy, QVC or not.

Thanks in advance.

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Meowingkitty — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 04:28:44 GMT

Try Brahmin or Brighton.

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child prodigy — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:00:15 GMT

If you can, go to several nice dept stores to look and try out a few. Also TJMaxx, Marshalls, Ross, Steinmart have some name brands. They are discounted prices but that's because they might not be the newest styles or something.

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tough_kitty — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:24:26 GMT

Your request is very general. We don't know your preferences....so the best way to start is either Google ""crossbody"" bags or try Amazon first.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:30:08 GMT

When you say ""organizer bag"" do you mean a bag with a built-in wallet?

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Goldengate8361 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:31:59 GMT

Coach.

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Big Sister — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:33:52 GMT

Travelon bags are very organized.

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turtle52 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:43:24 GMT

Lately I am loving Kipling as I no longer want to carry heavy leather bags. Macy's has some good sales now. Also check Kipling's website. HTH!

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doglover3 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:53:54 GMT

On 11/11/2014 bigsister said:
Travelon bags are very organized.

I have a lot of bags from all over and all prices but I usually reach for my Travelons for organization and all the pockets inside and outside that I love and need.

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MandySays — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:19:10 GMT

Which Tignanello was it that you loved?

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:55:44 GMT

I use a bag organizer. I found on Amazon. There are many choices

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stevieb — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:59:44 GMT

Sorry, you lost me at "needs to be a cross body". I don't use them so know nothing about them except that I don't like them and find them uncomfortable.

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franinnyc — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 23:28:28 GMT

Thanks for all your replies.

First of all, I live in Manhattan, no Ross or Steinmart and TJ Maxx and Marshall's stores are basically pig sties.

I need a cross body handbag because I walk with a cane. Otherwise, I'm uncomfortable. As for Travelon, I can't find them here in Manhattan. No store carries them and I won't buy anything unless I've either seen it or owned it before.

The Tignanello bag I liked had 2 separate sections plus that organizer front with 2 pockets and credit card slots. It's no longer made. I need front pockets and 2 separate sections, medium sized at least 12 to 14 inches wide. Not built in wallet just lots of pockets and sections. And again, thanks for the suggestions.

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stevieb — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:16:18 GMT

Fran, it's going to be a challenge to suggest something if we're limited to something you've seen or owned before... I'd surely think that in Manhattan of all places there would be a slew of bags to meet your needs, though I do understand going out and searching is probably not easy for you. You might take a look at ebags to see if anything there looks like it might be workable. They have a large supply of different kinds of bags and you can sort them many different ways. If anything looks workable, you can then do a search to check local options. Good luck!

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Sylanne — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 01:17:32 GMT

Franinnyc, Boscov's has many, many Tignanello bags. Check out their website to see if there is something that will suitable for your needs. Good luck.

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rdiazMiami — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 02:04:29 GMT

Fran, you might want to check out the Baggallini Triple Zip Bagg:

Removable, adjustable strap for wallet, waist, or cross-body functionality

loops on back allow for wearing on belt

Four secure, zippered compartments

Interior credit card slots and lipstick holder

Lightweight, water-resistant nylon

8" w x 6" h x 2" d 8 oz.

I hope you find what you're looking for.

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franinnyc — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 03:46:58 GMT

Stevieb,

Thanks for your suggestions. But we here in Manhattan do not have as many shopping options as you might think. We have high end or low end and nothing in between. And Macy's and Lord and Taylor have gone upscale and expensive. The low end stores are a waste of time. I've checked Amazon and ebags and a hundred other sites, including ebay. Either I'm too fussy or there's nothing out there for me.

But I'll keep on trying and to Sylanne, thanks for the Boscov's tip.

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turtle52 — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:08:09 GMT

On 11/11/2014 turtle52 said:
Lately I am loving Kipling as I no longer want to carry heavy leather bags. Macy's has some good sales now. Also check Kipling's website. HTH!

You didn't respond to my suggestion re Kipling bags. Did you check them out?

I live near NYC and go there often. The TJ Maxx and Marshall's stores on 6th Avenue and 18th Street are NOT pig sties. The bags are neatly hung and arranged according to color. They carry Baggallini bags at great prices.

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MandySays — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:09:47 GMT

On 11/11/2014 franinnyc said:
Thanks for all your replies.

First of all, I live in Manhattan, no Ross or Steinmart and TJ Maxx and Marshall's stores are basically pig sties.

I need a cross body handbag because I walk with a cane. Otherwise, I'm uncomfortable. As for Travelon, I can't find them here in Manhattan. No store carries them and I won't buy anything unless I've either seen it or owned it before.

The Tignanello bag I liked had 2 separate sections plus that organizer front with 2 pockets and credit card slots. It's no longer made. I need front pockets and 2 separate sections, medium sized at least 12 to 14 inches wide. Not built in wallet just lots of pockets and sections. And again, thanks for the suggestions.

Did it look like this? I have two of these (one white and one black) and I love them!

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haddon9 — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:17:14 GMT

I got this Vera microfiber bag in black. It's medium sized, lightweight, cross body and has front and back slip pockets.