Are you a fashionista? Do you long for the "It" bag of the season? I'm the type of girl who has a favourite handbag, uses it everyday until it looks more shabby than chic then goes hunting for another handbag. However, it occurred to me, as I plowed through endless snow and ice with groceries dangling from each hand, that having a handbag dangling from one arm along with said groceries whilst trying to keep my balance was not exactly convenient or safe. As I looked around, I noticed that most people were sporting cross-body messenger bags which left their hands free. What a revelation! So the hunt was on. Looking around online I found this:
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| Proenza Schouler PS1 Messenger |
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| Coach Bleecker Suede Messenger |
The price tag is a little bit better (I say this tongue in cheek) but still...really? I think my guardian angel was looking out for me, though, or I had messenger bags on my mind because what do I find out thrifting?
Oddly enough, it was in the pots and pans section. I fell in love with it on the spot. The suede is velvety soft and the caramel colour works perfectly with the boots I picked up during the Boxing Day sales. The cost? About the price of a sandwich. The little Scotty Terrier was my own touch to personalize the bag and make it mine.
And as if that wasn't enough, shortly afterwards, I found another messenger bag this time in the clothing section which is a little less strange than the pots and pans section. This one is in smooth leather and is a bit bigger.
The cost of this one? The price of a sandwich and a drink. Two messenger bags and two different looks. I think the suede one is more casual and has a bit of a hippie vibe to it and the smooth leather one has a more scholastic air to it. I can't decide which one I prefer. Which do you prefer? Let me know your preference and help me decide.
And speaking of bags or things that hold other things, my lucky streak continued because I won this darling pins and needles book from Jeanette Ann during her Heirloom Treasures blog giveaway.
This is the first time I've won anything on a blog giveaway and I was so, so thrilled to hear that I'd won something! Do check out her lovely blog. So I have lots of bags to stroke and ooh and aah over this week. I think I've moved from a one handbag girl to a wannabe fashionista with a "collection" and all for the price of a couple of sandwiches (and a drink). Tell me, do you have a collection of handbags?
I'm linking up with Sir Thrift A Lot, Coastal Charm, A Stroll Thru Life, A Living Space, Ivy and Elephants, and Thrifty Groove.
9 comments:
I cannot imagine spending that much on a bag. No. Matter. What. I like your finds! I did just splurged on a second hand Michael Kors...shopgoodwill.com. The have at least 1,000 new pieces of clothes and bags each weekday. It's addicting.....for me tableware is even worse! A very fun site!!
love thrifting what i need..right when i need it!
I am definitely a switch my handbag weekly type of gal. I actually collect purses! I love both of the bags that you found. You are set for all different kinds of situations.
Have a great week!
Erica
I am crazy about handbags, too. Loving BOTH of your finds--I don't think I could pick a favorite, though the suede one is certainly more unusual. Lucky you! :)
Love all of your handbags, and yes, great finds. Hugs, Marty
Karen above has gotten me hooked on perusing the shopgoodwiil.com site! I found a black leather messenger bag at T.J. Maxx deeply discounted to the price of a good lunch. (since we are speaking in food terms!) I am in love with it - not falling off my shoulder, neatly tucked by my side, easy to get in and out of. I am now afraid they will go out of style. So I am looking for one to put away - just in case. I love your caramel one!
I love cross body bags, the only kind of purse I use. I like the free hands and it saves my back. Great find, enjoy!!! Laura
I always check out the racks with the handbags...I have found some really nice ones for very little money.
I love your picnic basket...they come in so handy for storage...I have several, like around 10-12!
Love the purses! I am a huge purse girl! I just bought two ones at a thrift store recently that I just love. all of my high end designer bags came from thrift stores. love a great deal on purses. thank you for sharing at TTF.
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