Handbags

[Greeneyedlady21]

@stevieb I was in TJ Maxx today and saw a couple very structured saffiano RL bags. Satchels. $99. Didn't get one, but that sure is a great price.

I also saw a pale blue large Kate Spade satchel on clearance for $60. Nice separate rack of Patricia Nash bags. I don't own any PN, but that's the place to get one. The one I loved was 100.

[stevieb]

@Greeneyedlady21 I love scouting the Maxx for bags. You never know what treasures you'll find... I was at the sister store, Marshall's, last fall and found a beautiful 'Lauren tan' saffiano dome satchel marked down to $79... I didn't get it, like a fool, because it was somewhat similar to another Lauren bag I already owned.

[CaneCorsoMom]

RL bags have always had a nice, classic look.

I love Patricia Nash - even better than my very high end bags that I should really sell - they just sit in my closet

[stevieb]

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RL bags have always had a nice, classic look.

I love Patricia Nash - even better than my very high end bags that I should really sell - they just sit in my closet

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I agree and they rarely have too much bling, bells or whistles, which I appreciate. The hardware and decorative ornamentation are generally understated because they rely more on good basic style.

[Greeneyedlady21]

I'm considering this tote. $75 on the BonTon site. I know they just filed for bankruptcy, hopefully there wouldn't be any issues with the bag.

It's vanilla, not stark white. I think it would be perfect for spring and summer.

[stevieb]

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I'm considering this tote. $75 on the BonTon site. I know they just filed for bankruptcy, hopefully there wouldn't be any issues with the bag.

It's vanilla, not stark white. I think it would be perfect for spring and summer.

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@Greeneyedlady21 It's beautiful... Don't contemplate too long... It might be gone !!

[Greeneyedlady21]

@stevieb I am so lacking in willpower. I just ordered it, site said there were less than five of them left. Price is even cheaper than TJ Maxx. Wasn't going to pay the $10.95 shipping so I ordered Hobo leather cream. Have you ever tried that?

I've been getting a few new things for spring, but I'm probably going to use the bag now. Who cares.

[stevieb]

@Greeneyedlady21 Good for you. I'm tempted myself. Never used the Hobo cream since I have some stuff I got from Coach a few years ago. I think vanilla is a year around color and I think it's beautiful. I prefer off-white rather than pure white. It's more versatile and stays cleaner looking. Enjoy it when it arrives. I don't have anything in a white shade from RL. Hmmm.

[libbyannE]

Nice looking, but be aware that the Lauren Ralph Lauren bags are not real Ralph Lauren quality but designed for discount stores and the like.

[stevieb]

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Nice looking, but be aware that the Lauren Ralph Lauren bags are not real Ralph Lauren quality but designed for discount stores and the like.

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Many of the nicer brands now make bags specifically to sell at discount and outlet retail locations. Lauren isn't alone. Not sure whether BonTon is considered a discount store or not. Regardless, I've gotten some Lauren bags at the TJX stores and they seem to be holding up pretty well.