Need a change from Vera Bradley

[betsywdw]

I have been carrying Vera's since my DD was born 3 1/2 years ago. I finally am getting tired of having a pattern and would love to get something different but have no clue! Would love to hear if you all have a bag that is reasonable that you really love!

Thanks!

 

[jamounger]

Kathy Von Zeeland is in. You can find them for a good price at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. Even my 15 year old has one.

 

[Mom_Rides]

I cannot wait until we have some extra money and I can get a Miche Bag. I have been carrying Coach swingpacks for 4 years and I am ready for a change.

 

[cats mom]

I just bought a new solid color handbag and I went with a Tignanello. I love it so far, of course I can't say how it will hold up long term yet.

I love handbag shopping... good luck with your search!

 

[PrincessMama605]

I agree with the post about Kathy Van Zeeland. I got a great bag (at TJ Maxx-budget, of course!) and I just love it. It's not too big but not too small and has tons of pockets.

 

[Swimalie]

I go for the more sporty look and love Sherpani bags. I have Lilli, Milli, Pica and Zoom, plus the wallet. These hold up great and I love the new colors (I have last year's colors). I bought Pica just for our Disney trip in March to hold the camera and other things we'll need to carry and since it, like Zoom, goes across the chest, is out of the way and doesn't bother my shoulders at all.

http://www.sherpani.com/

 

[betsywdw]

Thank you all so much for the great ideas! I guess I have been in a Vera zone and didn't really pay attention the last few years to anything else! I'm going to look up all of the suggestions right now! I also think I will head to TJ Maxx and see what they have...something else I never thought to do!

 

[Ember]

Nine West usually has some cute bags. And they go on sale pretty regularly so it's possible to get a good deal.

 

[KellyNY]

Depends on what you like. I can agree with others on Katy's bags. Also check Guess. I never been at TJMax, not around me but Macys usually has very good seection and often carry sales, also if you get a card,I think you will get 10% or 15% off first purchase.

 

[JennaWest]

I don't know what your budget is, I spend A LOT on purses and have taste for really good quality, I have a few Coach bags, which I love they hold up very well but there are soo many fakes most people don't even realize it when they see a real one, but I can tell, the quality is superrior. I also have a Louis Vuitton but I hardly ever carry it, it is very dressy, supper expensive and can not even compare to how well my COACH's hold up, I am very dissatified with it. I also have a Michael Korrs (from TJ Maxx) very nice bag love it soo far, had a Dooney and Bourke and I just don't think I like the exterior material (but I will hopefully get a Disney one next week) I also have a Juicy Coture bag from TJ Maxx, very classy patent black leather, it is a very small bag for me and I hardly ever carry it anymore but it is also supper good quality, then my most recent purchase is a B Mackowsky bag also from TJ Maxx, B Mackowsky is Kathy Von Zeelands (I have been eyeing one of her bags on clearance at my local TJ Maxx only $32) husband and you can definatley tell by the quality of their bags, they are both amazing quality, leather is so soft, and they have signature pockets everywhere in their bags, they are very functional and supper comfy to carry....

Good luck....I love purses.

 

[pezheadmeg]

I'm a fan of Franco Sarto. They last forever. The newer ones all even come with their own umbrellas. For me it's all about having pockets to organize everything in. I like to be able to take my water bottle and stick it in it's own outside pocket. I'm a fan of LeSportsacs for the same reason. If I'm carrying a kitchen sink bag, I find everything ends up in the bottom at the end. I hate having to dig for my wallet and cell phone.

Both come in tons of different sized.