Thursday, September 9, 2010

Handbag Obsession

1. MARC BY MARC JACOBS Sophie Leather Satchel $480
2. Rebecca Minkoff Studded Heavy Metal Flame Studded Leather Satchel $495
6. MICHAEL Michael Kors Heidi Leather Clutch $178

While I've always loved handbags, they've historically taken a backseat to jewelry, clothes, and shoes for me. Until now. Recently I've been noticing countless remarkable bags that seem to be calling my name (most of which I can't answer due to the prices of said bags). I'm determined not to make an impulse purchase on this item and have decided to continue looking and eventually put one on my Christmas list. I realize Christmas is still over 3 months away, but it's never too early to start making a list, right? What handbags are you dreaming about right now?

40 comments:

k said...

4 is my FAVORITE! :) cute picks!

Collette Osuna said...

LOVE either by MJ:)

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kate said...

I love these bags too!! The top shop one is probably my favorite and I love the second MJ bag. I am a sucker for a bold color when it comes to accessories. I actually just picked up a version of number 2. Since bags can be used everyday I felt like it was worth the splurge, but I admire your desire to wait till Christmas. 3 months will fly by!
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Anonymous said...

Oh I've always been a baglady, LOVE expensive handbags more than anything else. Well, apart from diamonds, maybe :-) I quite like the Rebecca Minkoff bag but on my wishlist - which I won't be getting any time soon - is an Hermes Birkin... I'll just dream on...

Diana Mieczan said...

I love the nr.4...It would look great with my new jacket:)
Kisses,sweetie
Have a wonderful Thursday

Mandy said...

I really love #6. I'm slowly starting to get more into clutches...

Lilacandgrey said...

<3 the color of #5

Chas said...

Ooh they are all so pretty! My fave is #2.

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

I am addicted to handbags. I love that fourth one. I've been going down to the thrift shop and it's got a lot of really great vintage branded items.

Unknown said...

i want this 1 Celine bag BADLY - it's black with sheepskin *sigh* .. who knows mayne i've been a good enough girl i'll get it for Christmas :o) ... but i need a new bag pronto fall is here and i didn't get one *ekk* (i'm bag obsessed)

wishful nals said...

love the topshop bag! such great fall accessories. :)

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

I want a gray bag.... preferably a Chloe one I saw but ha, that's not happening ;) I need to find a good one under/aroudn $100!

Lindsay said...

OH Cute bags! I like the way you think! Christmas lists :)

I want a louis but I've yet to convince hubs :)

Have a great day girl!

Beth Dunn said...

Love all the bags!
xoxo
SC

Cafe Fashionista said...

Ooh, the Topshop Medium Leather Buckle Satchel. I have wanted that bag since I first saw Betty of Le Blog de Betty toting it about - love!! :)

Louise (Fifth Sparrow) said...

Love the TopShop bag, looks reminiscent of the PS satchel I've been drooling over (and wishing I had an extra $1500 for!). Cant' wait to see which one you go for! xx

STYLE'N said...

Valerie-great selections..I am thinking about adding either an olive color or a brown bag to my collection this winter. I can't decide. I love doing these types of posts b/c I know my husband reads my posts..now he should have no problem figuring out what to buy me for christmas, birthdays etc..
naina

Erica said...

I want them all!!!

Annie said...

Nice choices! I think #5 is my fav here. Never too early to start making a list ;)

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Love these choices! My faves this season are the Dior Libertine, Chloe Darla, Chloe Marcie, Stella's Falabella Fold Over, Hermes Constance & YSL Roady Hobo. Think I'll have to narrow it down, don't u? :)

torrie said...

Love it! Definitely NOT too early for a Christmas list:). And how nice! My favorite on this list is the least expensive!! I do really need a new handbag, but I'm not sure if I should go for brown or black... I think brown:).

Lisa Griffin said...

I've never been a bag girl, but recently the marc jacobs bags are making me reconsider! i think when i do splurge it will be on a deep tan shade that will match everything!
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Marcie said...

Bags have alwasy been my weakness. I don't have very many to show though because I love the pricey ones! Right now I am loving anything Marc Jacobs.

Love the top row of your selections. Of course they are the expensive ones.

xo M

Gabriel said...

I will alert Santa. I think you are going to have to be very specific for him, he doesn't really know handbags.

Nikki said...

I love all of your choices Valerie. I still have my eye on the Exhibitor tote from J.Crew. I can't stop thinking about it!


xx
Nikki

Anonymous said...

2 and 5 are awesome but I love them all!

this free bird said...

Valerie! #4 is $100? $100!! I think it's my fave!! When does this happen??

xoxo,
Carrie
ps-thx for checking in to my blog while i was away. i appreciate it!

Poppies and Sunshine said...

I do love that clutch!!

PursuitOfLLT said...

Love #5 and #4! And I actually saw that exact Rebecca Minkoff bag at Nordstrom Rack for less than half!! Think it was like $229

I always love bags. I actually just got the cutest red bag from H&M for $18 and I found it shocking because #1 I loved it and #2 I usually only like expensive bags. It looks a lot like the MJ crossbody. Maybe that's why I loved it!

20 YORK STREET said...

Hi Val,

So sorry for being a bit MIA... I'd usually go for MK but from this list, Topshop!


Thank you sooo much for your vote again!!!

Xoxo

Zabrinah said...

#4 is my favorite! Topshop al the way!

:)

Best wishes from one blogger to another,

Zabrinah

Gina said...

It is NEVER to early to make a list!
i think this is a great idea; lately i've been trying really hard to avoid impulse spending.
We can still look at pretty things though, right?

<3 gina

Josie said...

Please, I started my Christmas list in July, haha. I love numbers 4 and 6; they're too pretty! I do love a fab bag.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Sidewalk Chic said...

I love Number 4 the best. Honestly at this point, I mostly only do bags with long straps. I used to work in retail and sell handbags specifically and the ones that usually got returned the most were ones with short straps, because people got annoyed that they fell off their shoulders all the time. I usually only do short straps/chains when I know I'm going to do a clutch.

hiyaluv said...

wow i can't choose! i definitely need a new fall purse:)
smiles,
gina

Unknown said...

I have a baaaad bag addiction, so yes, I didn't need to see these babies...thanks! :)

Marie said...

I would love the 2nd one, please.:D

***** Marie *****
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Joie de Viv said...

Eek! I'm a handbag girl who just can't afford them! A Mulberry satchel is on my wishlist. As is eternally a classic Chanel (medium size) and the LV Alma in Epi Leather.

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtule.blogspot.com

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Love the Rebecca Minkoff and Topshop!

Bionica said...

#4 I am totally feeling it!!!
=)

-Bionica