Elaine's arm candy!

elaine130 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 04:44 PM

Here are the designer handbags I've purchased over the past three years: Kate Spade Flatiron Thea (nylon and leather), Coach Mia Satchel (pebbled vintage leather), Coach Bordeaux Hobo (suede), BCBG Max Azaria American Beauty Shopper (jacquard and leather trim) and Coach Black Tote (nylon and leather trim).

elaine130 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 04:49 PM

... and here are my other designer bags purchased between 1999 - 2004: Coach Signature Clip Hobo, Fendi Large Zucchino tote, Coach Camel Suede Hobo, Coach Black Leather purse, Coach Chocolate Leather Station bag.

BlondePrincessKel · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elaine130

Here are the designer handbags I've purchased over the past three years: Kate Spade Flatiron Thea (nylon and leather), Coach Mia Satchel (pebbled vintage leather), Coach Bordeaux Hobo (suede), BCBG Max Azaria American Beauty Shopper (jacquard and leather trim) and Coach Black Tote (nylon and leather trim).

Love the red soho bag!

bagcrazy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 09:54 PM

Very nice. Love the BCBG bag, I had my eye on that one, but missed out!

angelthelson · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:08 AM

i really like the fendi tote and the mia satchel =) great collections elaine!

elaine130 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:46 AM

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Love the red soho bag!

Thanks, Kel! I actually got that from an Ebay seller and had it successfully authenticated at a Coach store (if it wasn't real, I would have returned it, the seller allowed returns in 3 days).

I absolutely LOVE Coach's suede - makes me look forward to Fall weather : ) And then I had to get matching boots (of course!) and found these fabulous Franco Sarto Leone boots to match!

elaine130 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:55 AM

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Very nice. Love the BCBG bag, I had my eye on that one, but missed out!

Hey Bagcrazy - thanks! I also wanted to get the matching mules, but just couldn't justify the expense

This BCBG tote is a lot bigger than I expected it to be. I kinda wish I had gotten the smaller shoulder bag (even the denim one with brown trim is adorable!) instead because this one reminds me a little of a bag Mary Poppins would carry. But, ironically, I did get this to use as a somewhat sane-looking bag to hold diapers and wipes, too!

Funny how we fashion-conscious moms try to balance feminine style with our children's needs, huh?

elaine130 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 10:03 AM

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i really like the fendi tote and the mia satchel =) great collections elaine!

Angel - thanks! This Fendi tote is the best $$$ I've spent on a designer bag... I still use it today even thought I bought it in 2002! I don't know how I got so lucky with what seems to be a classic style... but sometimes it works out. I love that it's lightweight and holds a LOT of stuff.

The only negative about this bag is that it's very floppy and has no structure. So if I pick it up by one handle, everything falls out of it!

angelthelson · #9 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 05:43 PM

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Angel - thanks! This Fendi tote is the best $$$ I've spent on a designer bag... I still use it today even thought I bought it in 2002! I don't know how I got so lucky with what seems to be a classic style... but sometimes it works out. I love that it's lightweight and holds a LOT of stuff.

The only negative about this bag is that it's very floppy and has no structure. So if I pick it up by one handle, everything falls out of it!

yikes!! but it still is a great looking handbag

i will post mine when i have collected plenty =) coz i really do have 25 bags but mostly it's charlotte russe, RL, 9west, liz c., the sak, but i gave it all to my sisters. i only use two as of now, my rafe ny clutch and coach wristlet.

kitsch_k · #10 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 01:19 PM

wow my favorite is the coach signature clip hobo!!!

elaine130 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 02:48 PM

Thanks, Kitsch! When are you going to do us the honor of seeing your collection???

elaine130 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bagcrazy

Very nice. Love the BCBG bag, I had my eye on that one, but missed out!

Hey Bagcrazy - give us a glimpse of your last 5 or so bag purchases!

elaine130 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by angelthelson

yikes!! but it still is a great looking handbag

i will post mine when i have collected plenty =) coz i really do have 25 bags but mostly it's charlotte russe, RL, 9west, liz c., the sak, but i gave it all to my sisters. i only use two as of now, my rafe ny clutch and coach wristlet.

Angel, you're so sweet giving away your purses to your sisters. Good thing I have no sisters! But someday my daughter will be sneaking into my closet and taking stuff of mine without asking!

Hey - I also have a Sak I use for summer and the beach. My favorite fall tote is also RL - it's from 2001 and has a cute houndstooth red/black/cream print with brown leather trim and handles. I also have some cute DKNY bags that are pretty ratty now, except a really large tote I bought in about 2003 that's cream and has the DKNY logo (like Coach's optic logo) and also brown leather handles and trim. These are pretty much my work bags.

Just saw some really adorable Rafe bags in the Target circular! I haven't been to Target in awhile and I think it's time I made a trip out there...

angelthelson · #14 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 10:07 PM

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Angel, you're so sweet giving away your purses to your sisters. Good thing I have no sisters! But someday my daughter will be sneaking into my closet and taking stuff of mine without asking!

Hey - I also have a Sak I use for summer and the beach. My favorite fall tote is also RL - it's from 2001 and has a cute houndstooth red/black/cream print with brown leather trim and handles. I also have some cute DKNY bags that are pretty ratty now, except a really large tote I bought in about 2003 that's cream and has the DKNY logo (like Coach's optic logo) and also brown leather handles and trim. These are pretty much my work bags.

Just saw some really adorable Rafe bags in the Target circular! I haven't been to Target in awhile and I think it's time I made a trip out there...

awww thanks elaine! =) yes, you should go and shop at target esp now that they have new rafe bags for spring =) sometimes too, i am tempted to buy from target coz they got really adorable assortment of bags =) maybe before i make my trip to LA i'll stop by =)

kitsch_k · #15 (**permalink**) 03-23-2007, 11:37 AM

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Thanks, Kitsch! When are you going to do us the honor of seeing your collection???

il try to post pics soon!! im just soo lazyyy and busy at the same time!!

BlondePrincessKel · #16 (**permalink**) 03-23-2007, 10:56 PM

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Thanks, Kel! I actually got that from an Ebay seller and had it successfully authenticated at a Coach store (if it wasn't real, I would have returned it, the seller allowed returns in 3 days).

I absolutely LOVE Coach's suede - makes me look forward to Fall weather : ) And then I had to get matching boots (of course!) and found these fabulous Franco Sarto Leone boots to match!

I bought those same boots in black!!! LOL! I love them! They are so cute and comfy too! What a riot! I found them at Macy's!

My boyfriend bought me a Coach suede and sig C bag for christmas and I bought those boots to match also! Love it!

bagcrazy · #17 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 11:05 AM

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Hey Bagcrazy - give us a glimpse of your last 5 or so bag purchases!

I'll try and get them lined up and take a picture (I keep forgetting!), then I'll try and see if I can figure out how to post the pics!

elaine130 · #18 (**permalink**) 03-30-2007, 10:05 AM

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I'll try and get them lined up and take a picture (I keep forgetting!), then I'll try and see if I can figure out how to post the pics!

Hey all - start your collection thread, too! I'd love to see the styles each of you ladies is into and hear what's your fave, what didn't work, what was or was not worth the $$$!

Louis Vuitton · #19 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 12:28 AM

The Fendi bag is so sophisticated and classic!

elaine130 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 03:39 AM

Thanks, Louis Vuitton! I haven't used it in awhile because I've been favoring my more structured bags lately, such as the Mia Satchel. Will you do us the honor of seeing your bag collection, pretty please???

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The Fendi bag is so sophisticated and classic!

Barbara · #21 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 10:51 AM

WOW!!! What great looking eye candy.

elaine130 · #22 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 11:31 AM

thanks Barbara!

EMMY · #23 (**permalink**) 05-02-2007, 03:15 PM

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... and here are my other designer bags purchased between 1999 - 2004: Coach Signature Clip Hobo, Fendi Large Zucchino tote, Coach Camel Suede Hobo, Coach Black Leather purse, Coach Chocolate Leather Station bag.

Elaine! OMG you have the choc. station bag!! I'm wearing my black one today!!! I'm on my second one lol!! I already wore one out..I just LOVE this bag...I would have to say out of all the $$ bags I have this baby gets used!!! Geez I thought I ws the only one who had this classic Coach!..

I'm very curious to see if this bag will become a new hit seeing that double-strapped bags are in...That's the reason why I first fell in love w/ this bag....so versatile!!! Cool beans!! That made my day!!

elaine130 · #24 (**permalink**) 05-02-2007, 04:20 PM

Wow, Emmy! Great minds think alike! It's funny but last week I was using Coach conditioner on my paddy because it arrived kinda dry-looking and lackluster. So after much debate and research I decided to go for it and it softened my paddy's leather and worked wonders!!! So anyways, I decided to treat the rest my leather babies with a nice cleaning, massage and moisturizing. My station bag is still in good shape and perhaps it will make a comeback now that messenger type bags are gaining in popularity... let's hope so!

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Elaine! OMG you have the choc. station bag!! I'm wearing my black one today!!! I'm on my second one lol!! I already wore one out..I just LOVE this bag...I would have to say out of all the $$ bags I have this baby gets used!!! Geez I thought I ws the only one who had this classic Coach!..

I'm very curious to see if this bag will become a new hit seeing that double-strapped bags are in...That's the reason why I first fell in love w/ this bag....so versatile!!! Cool beans!! That made my day!!

bagcrazy · #25 (**permalink**) 05-02-2007, 09:13 PM

Love your bags. I have the Willis in black, it was my very first Coach purchase and it's still in style all these years later!

elaine130 · #26 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 07:34 AM

here are some additional bags that i have loved using for work and play!

1. black leather work tote purchased at franklin covey store
2. plaid and brown leather trim tote by ralph lauren
3. cream monogram and brown leather trim tote by dkny
4. black leather demi purchased at ann taylor
5. red leather demi by kenneth cole

elaine130 · #27 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 07:38 AM

attached pics of my other well-loved bags

EMMY · #28 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 09:48 AM

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Wow, Emmy! Great minds think alike! It's funny but last week I was using Coach conditioner on my paddy because it arrived kinda dry-looking and lackluster. So after much debate and research I decided to go for it and it softened my paddy's leather and worked wonders!!! So anyways, I decided to treat the rest my leather babies with a nice cleaning, massage and moisturizing. My station bag is still in good shape and perhaps it will make a comeback now that messenger type bags are gaining in popularity... let's hope so!

OMG we could be SISTERS!!!! I do the same thing!!! I just posted pics of my bags in that 'collection' thread..LMK what you think!!

elaine130 · #29 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 09:56 AM

maybe we are sisters! well looky looky what i found on net-a-porter... a copy-cat of our beloved Coach station bag: the Mulberry Anthony Messenger bag!

Mulberry Anthony messenger bag - NET-A-PORTER.COM

bagcrazy · #30 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 11:44 AM

Your collection is great. I tried to post pictures of some of mine last night, but I guess the pics are too large and I couldn't figure out how to make them smaller!

I'll have to try again.

elaine130 · #31 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 11:59 AM

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Your collection is great. I tried to post pictures of some of mine last night, but I guess the pics are too large and I couldn't figure out how to make them smaller!

I'll have to try again.

bagcrazy: check out picasa here:
http://www.pursepage.com/forum/displ....html#post9710