I bought my first Michael Kors purse!

So much fun to find a good deal on a purse you love!

For those who like Kate Spade, there is a surprise sale going on now. Search “surprise Kate Spade” to find it. I got a crossbody bag from the surprise sale in May. Regular price was $238; sale price was $69. I love it even more than I thought I would, and I’ve gotten many compliments on it.

@deb922 , I’m anxious to see it! Glad you were happy with yours!

New bags are always fun! Congratulations of great choices! (sorry someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed…)

I love the olive green.
My D has the small cross body purse you bought in navy. She likes to use it when she travels.

@cmfl11 I had to go look and got one of those cross bodies. And wallets were on special too. I love that size purse now and rarely carry a big one. If I need more space I end up with one of my totes.

@Singersmom07 Sorry I made you go spend money! :smile: I also use the small/medium crossbodies all the time (except when traveling - then I usually go with a tote). I find it forces me to keep my bag cleaned out!

I am not an expensive purse person. I abuse large messenger/cross body purses at my job and I’m not organized enough to change purses often.

But… I really want a beautiful travel purse. I would love a burgundy color cross body (that’s my travel ‘pop’ color in winter). It needs to zip and be secure, possibly have some outside pockets for my metro map or quick grab items. I don’t want to be the one walking around with a nylon Travel type purse. I want to be stylish because it’s the only days where I don’t have to worry about getting something ruined by paint or drywall dust!!

I search all the stores every time I get to a nice store, which admittedly, is only about twice a year:). Does anyone have a brand they recommend?

I like the chain strap style but I’m worried that will dig into my shoulder after a long day.

This one is likely close to what you are looking for… except the color.

https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-medium-polly-leather-shoulder-bag/5164245/lite

This Coach bag looks good:

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/coach-chaise-pebble-leather-crossbody?ID=3114181&CategoryID=16958

MZ Wallace has pretty burgundy bags, nylon.

Happy for the OP. So nice t find a bag, or dress or jeans, that one likes

@bunsenburner, love them both. Thanks. I think I’ll go into Bloomingdales and see if they have one of those Kate Spades, even in black. Just to get a feel for the size and shape

Good idea @coralbrook. I like to meet my purses in person for that particular reason. :slight_smile: A few moons ago I was lusting after a very expensive YSL bag… until I got to hold it. It was like holding a retaining wall block… no more lusting. :slight_smile:

@conmama I love the red one! Good choice. I’m gonna bookmark it. ?

@coralbrook if you want to spend a little less Fossil makes some nice looking crossbody bags.

I don’t like my bags to be too heavy, so I stay away from a lot of metals, but sometimes it can still feel heavy with certain leather. I am with BB that I like to meet my bag first, but it is hard when I get it from therealreal. On the other hand, I only get the brand I am familiar with and have touched IRL.

Oh, all right – I too just bought a crossbody bag (tiny wallet-sized one) from that Kate Spade website. Damn you all!!

^^^^^^HAHAHAHAHAHA! Thanks, I needed the laugh!

This is the bag I got this week (in blue). Unfortunately it wasn’t part of the Kate Spade surprise sale. I got it today, and I really like it, but I’m realizing I’ve never had a suede bag.
Calling @BunsenBurner or other fashion experts…
Is the suede going to get dirty and be hard to clean?
Is it too “boring” for an expensive bag? I don’t usually buy purses as quickly as I did this one, so now I have to think a little harder before I actually use it.

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-medium-rita-suede-leather-hobo/5209176?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313964133&utm_content=44997668821&utm_term=aud-814275476114:pla-320335015572&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=664982305&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o1&creative=231139852016&device=t&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiILsBRCGARIsAHKQWLPumy9jw2dtOFRUtI5p3GsjjWNFEeMyCPZ1ej0fC1HT85wvzcMMg98aAnCFEALw_wcB

I love hobo bags. I have a suede waterproof spray bottle, that I bought fromCole haan. Every year, I treat my suede shoes to a spray. I’m sure it would work with a bag

Suede protective sprays will work with a bag. You will also need a suede brush to periodically clean the bag. I love the blue color, and the shape is classic. Not boring at all IMO. I also like the fact that the bottom is leather, so it will be easier to clean. They could have added tiny metal feet, but bag makers don’t always do this.

So I’m looking at that Kate Spade website. Looks like there is a new deal every day? Today it’s backpack purses.