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I'm in the market for a new wallet as mine is 6 years old and about to cark it!
These are my requirements:
* Leather
* Compact
* Have an easily accessible coin pouch
* Have a "window" inside for photos
My AnnaPelle fits all these requirements but they don't make them as good anymore.
Who loves their wallet and what brand is it?
Can't really help you on that one, I get el cheapo ones in the bargain bins at bag shops!!! (usually something hot pink or something with sparkle - really classy) ;) lol
I have a great wallet but I wouldnt call it compact!! Its a long one, that has embossed colored flowers on the leather, a great window, good coin area and its just great! I got it at Sportsgirl of all places actually and I love love love it. Problem is now that little slots on the inside are all stretched so I have to put all my cards into two slots otherwise they all slide out. Keep in mind Ive had it for about 3 years!
Not that much help after all that really am I sorry!! I love Olga Berg wallets and bags and the Guess ones Ive seen around are nice too! Mmmm might have to start hunting for a new one too! Good luck!
I have a Guess one. It's not small by any means but I love it. They do have smaller ones which might be worth a look at. I bought mine from Myer... they always have a great range (not just of Guess)
I have a Jag one, it has lasted quite well and has enough slots etc to do the job well.
Yep, my slots are getting stretchy too Tan but it's from DS constantly playing with it and shoving too many cards in each slot. It's been a good wallet though... my last one was a long one but I lost it and swore never to carry that much stuff around ever again! Only the essentials. I'll check out the Olga ones though :) I thought I'd go for Oroton but they aren't very good at all!
Thanks everyone... I'll suss out the Guess ones too! I love a good hunt! LOL
I have a Guess one that I got for my 30th. It's red and in that crocodile skin type texture. I love it. It's a bit longer than what I would normally have but I got used to it. It has a window, a coin pouch and enough slots for cards. I want to get a matching handbag now :)
I have had a Jag one for the past 3 yrs and recently brought another jag one to replace it - both from Myer. It sounds like just what you are looking for Bath, depending on how many pics you want as it only has 1 picture pocket. It has the coin section on the outside (zipped) and measures 24cm (open flat) and 12.5 x 8.5 x 3 when closed up (tri fold). There is space for 9 cards and 1 picture, plus 5 other slots behind the card slots. The note section is the length of the wallet. Its a really lovely crimson leather - I would have preferred another fuschia one like my old one but they only had the crimson.
My last purse was a Guess, and after about 6 months the zipper broke and the G clasp broke too....soooo disappointed as I really adored the colour and the features. Am still looking for another one at the moment, might try another brand this time!
I have a colorado one that has lasted a while and still looks in new condition. Has lots of slots for all my cards!
Oh Sherie that sounds peeeeerfect! I'm going into Myer tomorrow! So excited!
I find that zips are often the weak point in a wallet... and the stud closer things.
Tegan... I like Colorado... might have to check them out too.... didn't know they did wallets.
The ones I've had do have both the zip on the coin purse and the studs, but I can't fault them at all - I've had a lot of change at times and had no worries at all with it.
Mines a Chanel long line one, it's black quilted leather.
It's nice and slim and it has enough pockets for for all my cards, a zipped coin thingy and about 4 bill pockets.
DH bought it for me and I thought it wasn't really me but I didn't want to hurt his feelings so I used it and now I really like it.
This is the purse I'm lusting after at the moment although I would prefer it in black Marc by Marc Jacobs Turnlock leather wallet - NET-A-PORTER.COM
I've only ever had guess ones, they last ages. They are more exp but Mum always bought them as a present & they would last years. I have a long one atm & love it. I think it keeps more compact as there is more car space & the notes dont get foled when closing.
Yep, likewise with my Annapelle, great zip and stud. Sooo important. I don't go for fashion-accessory style wallets... just plain jane ones... preferably with discreet branding too.
ETA Chloe, thanks for the link.... checking it out now :)
Marc Jacobs: I like it! Do you know if it has a window inside? Love the look of the twist lock, looks nice and secure.
You could email the product adviser. Look where the sizing chart is and there is a clickable link.
i have a billabong one i got off ebay for myself for xmas!
its very compact, and suits me just fine!
have a look on ebay you might find something cheaper after you've had a look at the shops ;)
Bath, I don't have a wallet. I am a girl. I have a PURSE. *tsk*. :D
I love my PURSE from Accessorize. It is leather, has a coin area and a note/card/picture area. The coin area is also lockable, there's a small zip part in there (so the coin area is split in two) and I could store notes and a card or two in there if I wanted to lock it. Growing up with a thief in the house that sort of thing becomes very important, even after you move out! And it's pink, I seem to be going through a pink phase atm, guess I'm the only one who can get away with pink accessories!
I have a lime green Spencer and Rutherford wallet and I luuuurrrrvv it. Sort of looks like it has fish scales all over it with a touch of glitter on the ends of the scales. It was quite expensive and I stupidly didn't spray it with leather protector so it looked quite grubby until I hit it with the leather conditioner I use on my couch..
oooh spencer and rutherford...mmmm..
I have a guess purse at the moment, its the least bling-y Guess could get.
My main consideration is cards, I have a lot I need to kep with me and so the design has to be one where the cards dont add to thebulk of the purse, so won't cause any stress breaks inthe leather.
My previous purse was a Liz Clairborne that I bought from Myer which I also loved. I find most of the Oroton ones are a bit too European for my taste.
I've got a colorado one.I love it but its almost worn out too.I'll be trying to buy another one the same.I hope they still make them. Its not huge but its not too compact either.It has a zippered coin bit on the outside and two note sections on the inside and a photo bit and heaps of room for cards etc.
I f you're going to use ebay you have to be pretty careful about what you buy - there are lots of fakes out there.
Someone sold me fake Paddington once and it was a total PITA getting a refund from her.
I lurve spencer & rutherford. I used to have a nice red oroton one but I didn't look after it and it cracked so now I have an el cheapo one from one of the bag shops. But I would def recommend oroton marc's and mine both lasted for ages. I had a gf who's lasted for 6 yrs.
Ha! Ryn I knew someone would pick me up on THAT... ok purse then! :cryinglaugh:
I've got an empty one!!
I would highly reccomend a coloured one! I used to be a black purse girl (everthing has to match etc!) but got given a beige coloured purse one birthday and haven't gone back since! Since most handbags tend to be lined with black fabric, having a coloured purse stands out! My current purse is an aqua/teal colour. I'm after a new one and I'm thinking of getting a Guess purse this time based on all the good write up it's got. My current one is a Pineland brand and was only $20 but has lasted me 2 years of solid use.
I just have a beaded change purse that holds my cards. I never have much to put in it, anyway:D
I'm on my third Jag wallet. I love them.
The best one I've ever had was a black Cellini one - it had all the requirements you're looking for and the leather didn't scuff. It's one of their basic classic styles that never gets changed.
I've gone through 3 Oroton wallets and been really annoyed at how badly the leather scuffs and gets marked. My next one will not be from Oroton! The reason I've gone back 3 times is because each was a different colour of leather, thinking it would not be as bad the next time around....i.e. had a cream, brown and black one and they all did it. As a functioning wallet though, they are great and their classic styles are the best.
Anyway, my only bit of advice, is don't do Oroton unless it's a fabric wallet.
Some Country Road ones are also pretty good.
What's with Oroton??? their leather bags scuff really easily as well! I have el cheapo leather handbags that have been used 10 times as much and they don't look scuffed at all??? My mother used to love Oroton products, had their mesh purse etc. I think their standards have dropped over the past decade.
ooooo really? Maybe I've just been lucky! I still have my oroton handbag and it never scuffed and I only got it a few years ago.
I've got a pink leather guess purse, Its a long one but it takes up less room in my handbag iykwim coz its way thinner. I can also fit a lot more coins in it than my compact one, it got a hidden pocket and photo spots
I have a Burberry purse that DH bought for me on his last trip to England and i love it
The style is not for everyone but it suits my taste and it has all the required compartments
I am having Dejavu on the Oroton comments........I have some older Oroton pieces.......5 or so years ago, and they are still doing strong, no scuffs.
My wallet/purse is an Oroton one that I bought when I first got to Australia......so it is well worn and well loved, but still in perfect condition, LOL! It is navy blue leather: very soft, with all the components you are looking for.
DH has bought me a really nice Country Road one......again with all the components you are looking for....
I have a Guess wallet, I love it. Has alot of card space, 2 places for notes, coin part & a window for a pic. Its black!!