Handbags

[White Picket Fence]

I have some Coach, Burberry (Light so I love) and love their plaid. I have a ton of Dooney. Some Vera Bradley but don't really buy those anymore. As I have gotten older I have found I am really enjoying not carrying leather bags. No more heavy Dooney bags for me. I have found the Lug brand to be very nice in the Crossbody. I love the bag Dooney came out with that was called "The Camden" Nylon Sac. It isn't one of those heavy deep sacs. It is more of a Hobo. It has a leather strap over Nylon and is light in weight. I got this bag in four colors! Lt. Aqua which is gorgeous, a Taupe, Bright fun pink, and a Black. Between these and my Lug crossbodies, I'm set. I do love the Burberry three I have and some other Dooney bags. But I honestly am done with the leathers. Have some Dooney wallets I love . I have not been out here in some time. Got too busy with other things and facebook. But I do love the gals on this forum. Have you all noticed they do not give the weight of handbags anymore? I need to know the weight.                               Even if I'm just looking at a show, they should be giiving us the weight of the bag. Which bag do you tend to buy the most of?

[patbz]

I love Le Sport sac and own many purses, totes and weekend ers. These are made of reinforced nylon, light as air and never wear out ( out of 20 I've had over the years, one got a slit in it and went in the trash ).  These wash like a dream.  I buy them at TJ Mass, their outlet or EBay ( used and new ).My family travels a lot and we always carry several with us for overflow, laundry and souvenirs.  Check them out!

[stevieb]

I've been more or less over Dooney and many of the usual brands for quite some time but I'll never be fully over leather bags. I still occasionally see a Dooney I find appealing but haven't bought one in years. I have a few nylon bags from various makers I like and use, as well as coated fabric and pleather bags for when I seek something lighter, which I sometimes do. I'm not a fan of the Lug brand. They might well be light weight and practical but simply put, overall, I don't find them attractive, appealing or well priced for what they are.

[Etoile308]

I stopped carry a heavy bag years ago. And as much as I love the quality of Patricia Nash and how cute the patterns and colors are I just can't buy them anymore. I also gave up on Vera Bradley once they went that cheap plastic lining.

I don't mind leather, but I want a soft thin leather. And no chains, tassels, zippers, or other ****** that adds weight. 

My preference in leather has been the small crossbody type bags from Hobo International.

[Meowingkitty]

I still only buy leather bags because I just don't find nylon or cloth all that great but they have to be lightweight. No chains, do dads, or extra fluff. I also like small organizer bags from Brighton so I can eliminate the wallet. If it weighs over 1.5 lbs I won't buy it. I don't carry much anyway so I just need cards, phone, sanitizer keys and a mask. 

[SXMGirl]

@White Picket Fence  When I stopped working, I stopped carrying a heavy bag.  I have many beautiful bags that I have collected over the years, but my bag of choice now is a Lug wristlet.  It  holds money, credit cards, and my phone, and that is all I need.

[ECBG]

Oh my!  I always wanted the big Brahman handbags.  I would pick one after another, but they hurt my back.  I love texture and their colors were wonderful!  

I didn't like the smaller, lighter weight bags in the Brahman line!  I could have easily gotten a great price on employee's double discount day of 20%, then another 20%.

For leather, I prefer the HOBO brand.

[Lali1]

I carry a Lug crossbody as well. I can afford expensive bags but I've never been into spending on them. I love my Lug crossbody and it just so happens to fit perfect with my lifestyle. 

[ECBG]

@White Picket Fence 

You might like HOBO brand handbags.  The leather is beautiful and they do only a very small amount of hardware.

[millieshops]

@White Picket Fence you can put me on that list, for sure.  I have several lovely leather bags from a couple of styles back and they are basically new I have carried them so seldom.

The last 2 new bags I bought were both from Vera Bradley, one solid red quilted and one solid black, identical except for color.   

Enough.