Handbags

[smoochy]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

A great bag makes an ordinary outfit  look special .

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yes! And it doesn't have to be expensive to look sharp. Savvy shoppers like us will seek out affordable prices on classy, attractive accessories 🥰

[Ronettes]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@bonnielu.  Are you saying when you leave home, you go forth with your personal possessions in something like a Walmart bag?  If so, I'm speechless.

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I 100% agree - Some people wander about giving the appearance of being a derelict, and get avoided as a result.

Have pride in your appearance - Why purchase beautiful clothing if you don't style your hair or have a decent bag? Expense is not the thing - it's the style and neatness of your outfit, it can be something you bought on a great sale, but if it fits well you look like a million dollars!

[GingerHead]

I love a good handbag but I hate to advertise for a company, meaning I don't like a bag with logos or identifiable as a certain name brand.

I like unique bags that noone has or has seen before, hard to do. haha.

I have a couple of old, worn, sorta western looking leather bags that I love.

As far as brands, my favorite is Patricia Nash, especially her embossed leather ones.

[Ronettes]

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@GingerHead wrote:

I love a good handbag but I hate to advertise for a company, meaning I don't like a bag with logos or identifiable as a certain name brand.

I like unique bags that noone has or has seen before, hard to do. haha.

I have a couple of old, worn, sorta western looking leather bags that I love.

As far as brands, my favorite is Patricia Nash, especially her embossed leather ones.

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Nash is one of my favorites as well, but I also find vintage leather Lucky Brand bags brand new on ebay, at a decent sale price.  

I always look for quality looking bags at a sale price.

Got a few Bembien bags when they went on sale, theirs are also beautiful.

[coffee drinker]

Reading these posts brought back some memories.  Does anyone remember bags sold here by B. Makowsky (SP)?

He would go on and on about ALL the compliments you'd get -- even from strangers on the street.  Well, I fell for that load and bought one in Macy's -- on sale but still close to $200.  I don't think I ever used it -- too heavy with all the metal hinges and do-dads on it -- so there it sits on a shelf.  I'm still waiting for those compliments.  

[DrakesMomma]

@coffee drinker   -  I can see your bag from here and it is fabulous!!  

[haddon9]

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@smoochy wrote:

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@sweetee2 wrote:

I  haven't carried a bag for years. I hate having to lug a heavy purse around when all I need out of it is my credit card which I just stick in my bra.

Years ago I was at Nordstroms.  The sales person told me you can tell the level of confidence a women has by the size of her purse. 

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um, if I were a cashier I would not care to handle a sweaty credit card that has been housed in your bra. Ew.

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My first reaction too.  Imagine being the cashier and seeing a woman reaching into her blouse and taking out a CC to make a purchase!

[Sooner]

I have a collection of Coach bags--the vintage ones USA made.  They are in pristine condition because I take care of things.  I still carry some of them.  Same with vintage Dooney.

I just haven't bought many in years. I'm not a follower of trends, and I have all shapes and sizes and colors I can use. 

[Desertdi]

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@haddon9 wrote:

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@smoochy wrote:

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@sweetee2 wrote:

I  haven't carried a bag for years. I hate having to lug a heavy purse around when all I need out of it is my credit card which I just stick in my bra.

Years ago I was at Nordstroms.  The sales person told me you can tell the level of confidence a women has by the size of her purse. 

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um, if I were a cashier I would not care to handle a sweaty credit card that has been housed in your bra. Ew.

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My first reaction too.  Imagine being the cashier and seeing a woman reaching into her blouse and taking out a CC to make a purchase!

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@haddon9        That's hilarious.     I had a friend who "didn't believe" in credit cards......and she wore a MONEY BELT.    You can imagine what THAT looked like at the cash register......

[kindred cats]

@bonnielu   A shopping bag just doesn't seem secure to me.