Whats the max you'd spend on a handbag?

[Matryoshka]

I'm still a bit disappointed, what i loved about it was that it didn't have the chanel chain strap, the straps were plain leather, and it was very 70s. But its okay, DH has accepted that $300 is reasonable for a staple bag now, so I'll keep looking for one, hopefully get one in time for my birthday

Thanks for all the feedback!

[Matryoshka]

UPDATE:

I've found a bag, ended up being a lot more than I wanted to spend, but its vintage circa 1980s Chanel and in Excellent condition, still with authenticity card and dustbag. Its on its way for my birthday

[Phteven]

Yay, what a great birthday present

[Anila]

ooh, sounds great would love to see some pics when u get it!

[Matryoshka]

Yep i'll post pics as soon as i get a new camera..... i dropped it today with the lense completely out and its caput

[Matryoshka]

Okay i have pictures but the gallery doesn't seem to be working?!

[Bathsheba]

Yep, the gallery has been out of action for several weeks now I'm getting antsy too... I have all these piccys of lovely aprons to upload LOL

[Anila]

Shame, i cant wait to see ur handbag, i love a good bag,
and Bath, i would love to see ur aprons.

[Matryoshka]

Bummer, are we allowed to post links to public photo albums, for example facebook etc?

[Bathsheba]

I'm fairly sure we are allowed to link to personal photo albums... yep... try that. I'm just too lazy to set up another location of post the piccies in FB.

[Phteven]

yep, you can post a link to a FB album but flickr is more private because you can just have a username.

[Matryoshka]

Okay, have uploaded to flickr, this link hopefully works?

[Phteven]

ooh I love it. It's a great shape and the drop is a really good length. I hate handbags that aren't long enough over the shoulder when you need to be hands free.

[Mama2two]

Oh I wish i could spend $1000 on a bag and not feel guilty... I could easily do it.
I wouldn't go over $200 myself and that would be a splurge for me.. Shoes on the other hand hehe

[Matryoshka]

Thanks, i'm enamoured with it

It's also a very decent size, i can fit my purse, phone, keys, 2 nappies, travel wipes, a baby bottle & sippy cup!

I debated about whether i should save it for special occasions but i think life is to short to have it sitting in the dust bag. It only cost me $100 to have it refurbished, so if it needs that again its not a huge price to pay, and if i ever sell it it will have good re-sale value.

[Anila]

oh wow, what a great bag, love the long handle, very special indeed, congrats on a great purchase.

[bigbubbabelly]

$350.00 for a nappy bag!

[Nettie]

he he - I've got to leave this thread up for DH to read. He just doesn't 'get' the whole handbag thing.. I'm lucky if I get to spend $70 on one. My last one (for Mothers' Day) was a whole $23 from strandbags!

Although, I do have a lot of handbags as the novelty wears off pretty quick and I want something different! I always say I'm on the endless 'perfect handbag' quest..