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Confession: I just went on a HANDBAG BINGE because ...

RinaRina — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:51:08 GMT

(A "real" leather handbag binge) . because ...

Cheap handbags look bad.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:10:15 GMT

@RinaRina ....I'm thinking not all nonleather handbags look cheap in fact some nonleather handbags are downright luxe and expensive (i.e., a fav is Stella McCartney). My middle-of-the-road preference is MZ Wallace. Bagallini, Sportsac, and Kipling are not only very reasonable and functional, but can be downright cute! Check these out just for fun!

Tfhe point is that you don't have to spend a million to look like a million!

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1Snickers — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:01:36 GMT

My Mother said: “If you wear nice shoes and handbags you will look well dressed”.

When in Italy we went to the leather school in Florence. They make beautiful bags in lamb leather. They put your initials on them stamped in real gold and the hardwear is gold plated. Or real depending on what you want to pay.

We also had gloves made to fit our hands delivered to our hotel.

I’m currently cleaning closets and getting rid of purses. But not the Italian ones,

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Desertdi — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:02:10 GMT

Too bad if I look "cheap". I have a bad shoulder, and carry only microfiber bags because they weigh next to nothing.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:21:06 GMT

My mom said almost the same thing. Even if your outfit is inexpensive, a good bag and shoes makes you look like a million.

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Tyak — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:06:44 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
(A "real" leather handbag binge) . because ...
Cheap handbags look bad.

You sound like a 'purse snob.' And I guess I carry cheap handbags in your world.

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sandy53 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:15:35 GMT

I do not like plastic/faux leather/pleather (whatever) handbags. I just don't care for the texture of them. I prefer a leather or a fabric bag. Usually I carry a leather purse in the fall/winter/spring and a fabric bag in the summer. This is just my personal preference and I certainly don't push my opinion on others.

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RinaRina — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:48:03 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
My mom said almost the same thing. Even if your outfit is inexpensive, a good bag and shoes makes you look like a million.

I found that out LATE in life.

First, I went on shoe binge. Then, ... the purses ...

OMG! What a difference!

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ItsME — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:51:40 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
My Mother said: “If you wear nice shoes and handbags you will look well dressed”.

@1Snickers ..... I appreciate the sentiment, but my feet have to be comfortable! LOL

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stevieb — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:03:36 GMT

Bags are like people, there are nice ones to be found in every category... I prefer leather bags, but there are some great looking non-leather bags out there...

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RinaRina — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:29:37 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
My Mother said: “If you wear nice shoes and handbags you will look well dressed”.

I’m currently cleaning closets and getting rid of purses. But not the Italian ones,

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I've gotten rid of most of my tacky looking ones; the ones I thought were leather, but over the years started "peeling" ... looks like cardboard. LOL!

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CalminHeart — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:09:34 GMT

I rarely go with non-leather bags though I've seen a few that look ok. I will spend $200 or so on a bag and use it for many years. My current bag is a 5 year old Brahmin so actually cost me just $40 per year for a nice, well made, leather bag.

I do need a new spring/summer bag but am not finding what I want. I'll keep looking.

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Lavenderjunkie — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:44:01 GMT

Wear what makes you happy! I prefer well made good leather handbags in classic styles and every color of the rainbow. Others like bag charms. Some prefer designer handbags made of coated canvas decorated with the designer initials. Some like patterned handbags in leather or fabric. Some like bling on their handbags. Each to their own.

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willdob3 — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:25:03 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
(A "real" leather handbag binge) . because ...
Cheap handbags look bad.

@RinaRina

In my experience, there are leather and non-leather bags that look bad. And leather and non-leather bags that look amazing. It all depends on the bag.

I have good quality leather and non-leather (AKA vegan leather) bags. I need some bags that I don’t have to worry about during rainy season!

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JavaQueen — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:30:51 GMT

Because I felt like it! Ha!

Yes, they were leather Actually, my binge was two very nice bags. But if you count from December, I think it was five. All sale prices.

Yes, I know if I added it all up....

What can I say? I get bored and exercised a woman's perogative!

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 13:18:30 GMT

As did I. I purchased 4 handbags in 1 week: a denim, a bright coral beaded on (perfect for summer) and a silver metellic. Love them all and can't wait to use them.

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pidgenwil6 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:21:19 GMT

that is so true i have seen women ' girls in clothes some of us feel uncomfortble waering in public but' they had a nice designer bag !!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:59:28 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
I rarely go with non-leather bags though I've seen a few that look ok. I will spend $200 or so on a bag and use it for many years. My current bag is a 5 year old Brahmin so actually cost me just $40 per year for a nice, well made, leather bag.

I do need a new spring/summer bag but am not finding what I want. I'll keep looking.

@CalminHeart

I also think the "cost per wearing" (or cost per year) is an important consideration. Leather generally wears much better than the cheaper "pleather" bags.

Years ago, I admired a beautiful Furla bag at Nordstrom's for $600 ..... and bought the same one on Ebay a few months later for $120. I have carried it intermittently for more than a decade. Leather lasts.