Handbag Recommendations

[kay_couture]

i like the 3rd one ..

 

[janeycake]

New bag for work

Hi all. This is my first post!

I'm starting a new job and want to invest in a fun, new bag. My everyday bag is a metallic Mulberry Bayswater, which has been good to me, but I want something a little funkier. I'm kicking myself for not getting the MJ Stam when eLuxury had it. I couldn't decide if it would be too heavy to tote around work (I work in TV so I'm in and out of an office). Any suggestions?

 

[jun3machina]

the stam isn't actually very heavy at all. and the chain is removable too if you ever want to make it super light. i have one from last fall in taupe and i use it all the time! i know they are getting fall colors in at boutiques and such, so they still are attainable. best of luck

 

[surfhawaii]

This was probably talked about in a previous post and I apologize, but my eyes got tired of searching through all the pages! I was wondering what the general opinion was of getting either a Balenciaga or Chloe bag. Any? Or one over the other?

 

[PrincessImp.]

^Welcome to tFS, surfhawaii!

Which Balenciaga or Chloe bag are you thinking of?

 

[surfhawaii]

Hi and thanks for the welcome!

I really like the first, or the medium paddington

 

[PrincessImp.]

^Well, the Paddington's a really femininie, vintage-looking bag, but the Balenciaga is a lot more versatile, in that it is easily matched with a lot of things.

If you like to lug a lot of things around, a medium paddington is a better choice, but then for the Balenciaga, you can get the City or bigger sizes to solve that problem.

Between the 2, I'll rather get the Balenciaga, in a bigger size first, as it's more versatile. But it's really up to you at the end of the day.

 

[surfhawaii]

Between the 2, I'll rather get the Balenciaga, in a bigger size first, as it's more versatile. But it's really up to you at the end of the day.

Thanks! I think I've decided on the Balenciaga. It'll be my first big purchase, as far as handbags go. Until now I've spent all my money on clothes! I just fell in love with the Balenciaga bags though, I don't know why! I was just wondering if you own any yourself?

 

[PrincessImp.]

^Yes, I owe both Balenciaga and the Chloe Paddington.
I think both your choices are fantastic, however since it's your first major purchase, it would be better to get a Balenciaga as they are more versatile than the Paddingtons (imo, anyway).
I suggest you hold on till the next season(A/W 06) when Balenciaga reverts to using the old, thicker leather before making your first purchase.
In the meantime, check out the threads in this forum devoted to these 2 types of bags to be sure!

 

[surfhawaii]

^Thanks so much for all the info! It's been very helpful and I'm glad you told me not to get one yet, I was going to buy one tomorrow!

 

[PrincessImp.]

Well, it seems like a lot of TFS-ers on the Balenciaga thread were not too enamoured of the thin, wrinkly leather being used for this season, so it's really up to you.
But I think Balenciaga will ship out its pre-fall collection in a few months, so you won't have to wait too long

 

[jun3machina]

i totally agree with princess! and welcome to TFS surfhawaii!!!

 

[n_alyssa17]

chanel casual style ~~

chanel casual style ~~

 

[surfhawaii]

i totally agree with princess! and welcome to TFS surfhawaii!!!

Thanks! Nice to meet you.

 

[kay_couture]

i like it its cute

 

[345parkave]

studded bag recommendation?

Hi I am looking for a bag with studs, any suggestions?

 

[nextnewface]

345parkave, maybe the Michael Kors Astor? There's a thread on it here: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f56/michael-kors-bags-27307.html


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[kay_couture]

i love that bag

 

[jun3machina]

thats what i was going to suggest it has the studs but it's not so stud ridden it looks tacky....

 

[kay_couture]

i like how it looks but i wish it was smaller