topic Re: Cannot find perfect handbag..... in Handbags

Cannot find perfect handbag.....

chiclet — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:58:28 GMT

I want a fairly soft leather crossbody with at least one outside slip pocket. I want it to be a medium size 11x 8 and maybe 3 inches wide approximately. If to thin it will not stand up and things look like they bulge out and when too wide it stands away from body too much. I want metal zippers on it. I would like a neutral color brown or gray. I like a fairly wide opening so I do not have to maneuver my wallet into it. I just cannot find what I want. Anyone run across something like this.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

Sweet_Serenity — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 14:01:59 GMT

Search is real! Keep searching and searching.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

hopi — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 14:43:02 GMT

It's a journey.....

You have to kiss alot of frogs before you find your prince

that being said you forgot to add lightweight, balanced and easy to carry.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

lolakimono — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 14:59:36 GMT

@chiclet

Not exactly, but check this out at 6pm.com. It comes in 4 colors.

SKU: #9053429

Make your everyday handbag a chic one with the Frye® Olivia Large Crossbody!
Made of supple leather.
Zipper closure.
Adjustable crossbody strap.
Exterior features a slip pocket at the front and brass hardware.
Flat base.
Lined interior features one zip pocket and two slip pockets.
Measurements:
- Bottom Width: 11 in
- Depth: 4 1⁄2 in
- Height: 10 in
- Strap Length: 46 in
- Strap Drop: 23 in
- Weight: 1 lb

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

fthunt — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:37:42 GMT

Gee When I watch D&B it seems like ALL their smaller bags fit your description. For me - don't want cross - don't want soft - and too small. I hunt for a 13 x ? that goes East - West..............very few of my dream out there.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

lolakimono — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:51:54 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Gee When I watch D&B it seems like ALL their smaller bags fit your description. For me - don't want cross - don't want soft - and too small. I hunt for a 13 x ? that goes East - West..............very few of my dream out there.

@fthunt

SKU: #9049902
A boho bag with a posh splash, the plush Cisco shoulder bag.

Made of leather.
Zipper closure.
Detachable shoulder strap.
Exterior back cell slip pocket.
Lining made of polyester.
Interior zip pocket.
Two interior slip pockets.
Measurements:
- Bottom Width: 13 in
- Depth: 1 in
- Height: 10 1⁄2 in
- Strap Length: 28 in
- Strap Drop: 14 in
- Weight: 14.6 oz

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

aoldgirl — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:52:34 GMT

I like Aimee Kestenberg's Bali bag in black. A290298. to me, its my perfect bag.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

RedTop — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:54:03 GMT

@chiclet,

I too have gotten very detail specific with handbags since I retired. No more big, bulky bags for me.

If you haven't already, check out Fossil. While reading your qualifications, one bag automatically popped in my head, and is the one I’ve been eyeing for awhile now.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

faeriemoon — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:54:15 GMT

I am of the opinion that there is no perfect handbag.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

Janey2 — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:59:27 GMT

Vince Camuto Clem Leather Crossbody at Lord and Taylor

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

qualitygal — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:07:30 GMT

Did you check EBay?

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

Thats Me — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:13:54 GMT

Have you looked at the Radley bags offered here? I don't have any (I'm paring down or trying to) but they have a number of crossbody styles that are sharp looking, not heavy, all leather....and get good reviews. I know some of them have exterior slip pockets

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

Thats Me — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:16:35 GMT

Look at A295758

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

BriggsiePeawiggle — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:37:33 GMT

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/giani-bernini-nappa-leather-venice-crossbody-created-for-macys?ID=1505784&CategoryID=54507&mltPDP=true&swatchColor=Spicy%20Orange%2FSilver#fn=HANDBAG_MATERIAL%3DLeather%26SIZE%3D%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D51%26ruleId%3D105%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%7CBOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D1

Bernini bags have extremely soft nappa leather. I own a black one I got from Macy's.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

chiclet — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:29:51 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/giani-bernini-nappa-leather-venice-crossbody-created-for-macys?ID=1505784&CategoryID=54507&mltPDP=true&swatchColor=Spicy%20Orange%2FSilver#fn=HANDBAG_MATERIAL%3DLeather%26SIZE%3D%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D51%26ruleId%3D105%7CBOOST%20ATTRIBUTE%7CBOOST%20SAVED%20SET%26searchPass%3DmatchNone%26slotId%3D1

Bernini bags have extremely soft nappa leather. I own a black one I got from Macy's.

I like this one but a little too small.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

chiclet — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:38:31 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:
@chiclet
Not exactly, but check this out at 6pm.com. It comes in 4 colors.
SKU: #9053429
Make your everyday handbag a chic one with the Frye® Olivia Large Crossbody!
Made of supple leather.
Zipper closure.
Adjustable crossbody strap.
Exterior features a slip pocket at the front and brass hardware.
Flat base.
Lined interior features one zip pocket and two slip pockets.
Measurements:
Bottom Width: 11 in
Depth: 4 1⁄2 in
Height: 10 in
Strap Length: 46 in
Strap Drop: 23 in
Weight: 1 lb

I do like this one...it is a lot like Patricia nash

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

terra — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:52:37 GMT

Look at D&B "Pipper". I ended up buying two of these. They are perfect for me, and I can carry everything in them. It does have an outside zipper pocket. Good luck.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

ItsME — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:20:13 GMT

@lolakimono wrote:

I love this! But, would prefer it to be a little smaller and a crossbody.

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

ItsME — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:24:02 GMT

I just ordered this (in pumpkin) from evine. It doesn't have the outside pocket (which I do prefer) and is a bit too small for you, but I think it will work for me. Under $50, including shipping and tax!

Re: Cannot find perfect handbag.....

jannabelle1 — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:57:35 GMT

Brahmin "Remy" Crossbody

- Removable, adjustable strap for crossbody or shoulder

-12 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2"

- Weight is .4 lb.

- Leather in brown, gray, navy, berry, etc.

- Available at Brahmin.com, Macy's, Dillard's

- Approx $225

I have this bag and love it.