The one Baggallini I posted will just be an occasion purse - going to a concert, walking to a local store, etc. It does have credit card slots inside and an outside snap pocket even though it is very small. I don’t intend to carry a wallet with this - just my phone, credit card, a little cash, chapstick and maybe a pair of reading glasses - it will carry that all no problem.
For daily use I use a crossbody with two zippers on the outside and lots of goodies inside. 
D is about to go on a trip and I tried to convince her that a Baggalini type purse would be best but nooo. Teenager “needs” to bring a favorite purse (“big enough to put a jacket in!”) AND a compartment type wallet that weighs more than the purse. At least we found the wallet at Value Village for $3. The good deal though, was the toiletries bag she found, unused, also for $3, from the Container Store originally. They sell for $36.
Re Apple.
https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
Don’t scare me BB, I thought I misread your post and Rulala had it listed for $195.
I thought my eyes were even worse than they are!
The online refurbished store also has the original iPad mini for $209. It has same warranty as new, and I have always bought refurbished when I have the chance and haven’t had a problem.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad
I have several bags that have slots for cards, but I don’t use them. I am lazy, and would forget to take everything out when I switched bags. I use a wallet case for my phone, that holds my license, a debit card and some cash.
https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/bookbook-for-iphone-6
If I need it, I also carry a plastic insert from an old checkbook with my other cards.
^I like that. I wonder how the iphone 6 is selling to young males like my son who like to carry phones in their front pocket. Seems like the extra size would make that more difficult.
Maybe that’s why they are walking around texting, they can’t fit it in their pocket?
H still uses a flip phone, and that he puts in the chest pocket of his jacket.
Of course you could get a stylish fanny pack.
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/matthew-mcconaughey-fergie-nicole-richie-bringing-fanny-pack-back-article-1.1910510
Some companies are redesigning their clothes. I was thrilled to see that a skirt I just bought from Boden online, had pockets!
http://mashable.com/2014/09/30/iphone-6-plus-pockets/
thank you @debruns for mentioning home goods. Havent been in our store for a long time; went today and found some GREAT storage containers and such. Didnt have enough time so will go back. their prices were good!
You’re welcome. I plan on visiting mine tomorrow, looking for some new things for spring and some storage for papers.
I went to Nordstrom earlier this week because they had a handbag I coveted. They gave me 25% off the price, so I bought it. When I checked it out online later, they only had the black one on sale, but the summer colors were full price. Maybe they made a mistake, but they made me happy. I don’t know that I can call it a bargain, but every little bit helps.m
Saks’ FF sale is on. Use code FRNFAM2 to get 30% off (lots of designer exclusions, as usual, but who cares). Ordered the Max Mara blouse I’ve been eyeing
BB - Thanks. I bought a Theory dress using the code. 30% off is nice.
Lord and Taylor also has friends and family going on.
For any hikers out there, came upon this “good buy” from LLBean this morning - the color is “ok” but the price is great $80 value marked down to $25! Suppose to be bug repellant: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?&categoryId=89028&feat=510312-ecmdotd
For those considering an Amazon Fire, the HD 7" is on sale today for $79. DH loves his old one so he is getting this for an early Father’s Day.
what was that, abasket? Link doesnt work
Must have sold out or been an LLBean “2 day” sale item. It was a fitness type hooded top/jacket with some type of built in bug repellant - good for hiking.
Here it is - but not $25 anymore - so yep, must have been a 2 day sale!
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/80885?feat=bug%20repellant-SR0&page=women-s-no-fly-zone-hoodie
My good buy of the day: $180 one way ticket for D to come home from Baltimore. Gotta love Southwest. At least a $100 cheaper than any other airline on that specific date (it had to be a specific date).
Thanks, @Singersmom07!
Another good buy of the day (TODAY ONLY!) at LLBean - one of their top zipper large tote bags - 50% off originally $50 for $25 - remember, one day only! (everyday they have “2-a-day” sales - 2 items greatly reduced for one day - obviously I’m keeping my eye out for a particular item!!)
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?&categoryId=87598&feat=510312-ecmdotd