https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 06:43:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-737068 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:43:09 +0000 Sona 737068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi: hit the thrift stores you took me to. I think a great tote bag awaits you there!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-737027 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:54:16 +0000 biscuitsmom 737027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait for something that makes you go 'wow'! A bag is one thing you want to get a lot of use from and if you're not swooning when you first see it, how are you going to love it after you've had it for a few months? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736557 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:20:41 +0000 ElleH 736557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't love it &amp; neither do I for that price. I love red purses. What do you want it to do? I will look out for you.</p> <p>What about the Le Pliage? Lightweight, waterproof, folds up to go inside another bag to be pulled out for shopping. Can be used as a carry on then beach bag or shopping bag when on trips.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/longchamp-le-pliage-large-tote/3241956?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Deep+Red&#038;resultback=4548" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lo.....tback=4548</a></p> <p>Or this if you want to spend a lot more</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/longchamp-lm-cuir-small-shoulder-bag/3384503?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Fire&#038;resultback=506" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lo.....ltback=506</a></p> <p>This one has corners that open up for larger tote look or button closed for a more satchel look. </p> <p><a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-handbags_silhouettes_totes-10551-10051-5000000000000015036-en?t1Id=62&#038;t2Id=5000000000000015036&#038;tier=2&#038;LOC=SR#114498" rel="nofollow">http://www.coach.com/online/ha.....=SR#114498</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736514 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:28:25 +0000 JAileen 736514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest Coach also. </p> <p>I'm a thrifter so my other suggestion would be to to go Goodwilll and see what they have. The chances of a perfect tote is slim, but I bet you could find a good quality one for $50 or so. Then you could find out if a tote works for you, without spending much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736505 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:25:17 +0000 Mochi 736505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, let's wrap this thread up. Una nailed the obvious--how could I have forgotten? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736502 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:24:00 +0000 catgirl 736502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd hold out fo rthe love of your life. I'm not loving the stitching. Remember in less than 2 weeks you will be in shopping nirvana with some really good advisors.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736500 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:22:59 +0000 Jaime 736500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As said by others above, I don't think that bag is worth the money. I would not pay the retail price for it - that is just the sort of thing you might find at TJ Maxx or similar for much less, or on ebay. I would look at those sources and feel the bags with my hands - for me the quality isn't always apparent on the internet. And yes, if you are going to invest in one bag,"would Giovanna wear it?" isn't a bad test! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736496 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:15:14 +0000 Mochi 736496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, I don't think I'd end up getting this for myself, but I really do like it in gold metallic, it's on sale, and hope someone here gets it!:</p> <p><a href="http://couture.zappos.com/kate-spade-new-york-ruby-street-bow-monette-gold-metallic-foil" rel="nofollow">http://couture.zappos.com/kate.....allic-foil</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736495 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:11:24 +0000 Mochi 736495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>O-kay, then .....how about this (for example)? I've been digging it from afar for a while:</p> <p><a href="http://www.lineapelle.com/handbags/by-body/mini-bags-and-clutches/jesse-cross-body-clutch?color=Black" rel="nofollow">http://www.lineapelle.com/hand.....olor=Black</a></p> <p>(in black, of course--even if I have a kind of RATE black leather bag already...and I'd like to see it on sale)</p> <p>It's like the polar opposite from a tote in terms of size and capacity, though. But I like and probably could find an excuse to justify it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736483 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:52:03 +0000 Anonymous 736483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's right, the Giovannas of the world do not buy serviceable. This bag looks like a laptop bag or something I would bring files in. You need more omph! No corporate shindings for Mochi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736472 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:11:05 +0000 Mochi 736472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I buy a $900 bag, I'm blaming Suz. ;)</p> <p>(She's right, though. WWGD?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736441 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:23:30 +0000 Suz 736441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a nice, serviceable bag. It reminds me of something I would buy, and I am always buying "nice" and "serviceable." </p> <p>I don't think Giovanna ever buys "nice" and "serviceable." Unless this is an actual need or you are in love, save your money for the item you DO love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736439 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:21:17 +0000 Caro in Oz 736439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't think of it as wasting time think of it as research. Also it's too heavy imo. Hold out for LOVE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736434 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:16:31 +0000 Janet 736434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a classic and common enough style that you can shop around and find something you love more. It seems ok, but the stitching is kind of meh to me. I have a similar style from Coach in forest green that I think looks higher-quality, and I don't think it was any more expensive (Coach outlet sale). I say keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736425 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:11:59 +0000 DonnaF 736425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't buy bags for years because nothing I saw appealed to me. Finally, I saw one I loved but was way more $$$ than I ever would spend, and my husband got it for me for Christmas. (Unfortunately, a lot of the lovely blue color rubbed off in less than a year, but that's another story.) And now, I'm seeing more (but not many) bags that appeal to me. I see no point in getting a tote bag that only feels Meh to you. Of course, this is coming from someone who uses free totes from long ago professional conferences and who runs with a grizzled crowd that does the same and spots newbies by their fancy briefcases. Professional association stopped giving out those totes long ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736422 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:09:23 +0000 Kristin L 736422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a cute bag. But, from what you've been writing, I wouldn't suggest you get it. You may not find ever the perfect bag, but you don't have to settle for one that to you seems a little lack luster. There are too many awesome bags out there for that. I'd pass on this one for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736414 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:57:47 +0000 Preppy Pear 736414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw....I think you should definitely treat yourself!!! And it isn't time wasted if it eventually leads you to figure out what you really like, right? (I hope so, because I spend lots of time looking at things I don't buy, or even stalk.)</p> <p>That bag seems pretty business-y to me, very functional - I bet you can find one that makes your heart sing :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736407 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:47:09 +0000 Mochi 736407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Thistle is saying the truth. I am just lacking so much stuff...and am on a weight-loss program so there's no point in getting any nice clothes for quite a while, so I was hoping I could put some money into a nice bag, a pair of boots....obviously only if I really were in love. I also feel kind of guilty for all the time I spend online looking at things kind of aimlessly, or at least without results... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736406 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:45:10 +0000 Mochi 736406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At this point I would say accessory, but even if I end up working outside the home I doubt I will ever be going "business wear" anytime soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736403 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:44:04 +0000 Thistle 736403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure it is worth $250. I think it is heavy, but they may be common in totes. I am not a fan of the contrast stitching, but that is really a personal preference.</p> <p>If you are not moved to stalk it, I think that says you are not in love with it. Not sure your budget, but mine demands love, or at least serious lust, for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736402 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:43:48 +0000 Preppy Pear 736402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mochi, </p> <p>I think you need to find a bag you love if you will be spending lots of time with it. I'm not a huge fan of the stitching, but to me it's not a problem if you like it. The stitching looks much better on the red bag than it does on the black one, in my opinion. 4.5 pounds is a little heavy, but not that bad to my mind, though I carry large bags and put lots of things in them. </p> <p>What function will this bag serve in your wardrobe, and will this be like a work tote for you, or more a fashion accessory? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/handbag--somewhere-between-a-meh-and-a-wow#post-736397 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:36:12 +0000 Mochi 736397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's all agree that I've been procrastinating on and off this entire day. Sigh. </p> <p>Anyhow, thinking about Angie's recent look (the one with the cons, jeans jacket, tote bag, etc) made me realize I don't have a tote bag and could probably use at least one. I was looking for a nice graphic one but found this solid leather tote instead, in my favorite color, red:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flotoimports.com/CasMiniBlack-luggage.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.flotoimports.com/Ca.....ggage.html</a></p> <p>1. It's nice, but is it really nice and worth $250?<br /> 2. Does the contrast stitching have a cheapening effect in your opinion? And/or relegate it to casual-only status?<br /> 3. Is 4.5 pounds too heavy for a bag I'd be slinging over my shoulder at times? (Obviously not counting contents.) Or is that about typical for what any well-made tote would weigh?<br /> Edited to add 4. Does anyone know if this is a company that makes high-quality bags? (Floto--Italian brand)</p> <p>Obviously these are all subjective, but that's what I want to hear. On the one hand, I really want something I love madly. On the other hand, I never end up owning anything because I'm such a damn perfectionist. It's clearly a nice bag, and I don't have to rush to get it...but I'm not sure I should even be putting much effort into stalking it. </p> <p>Thanks, all! </p>