I really want what Meghan has! -A frivolous thread.

I wonder if Meghan got it free in order to advertise it?

I've never spent that much on a handbag but that's cheap by some celebrity standards.
TK Maxx was my go to place for bags but I have enough to see me out.

I want to see a picture of it now!

Ps handbags are not frivolous ?

The most expensive bag I have was bought by my sons for my 50th birthday but I have no idea what it cost. I'm terribly lazy when it comes to making good use of the ones I have so more often than not, always use the same one.

Well today was the day I actually became a Granny at last, my daughter baby was IVF, so very precious. And she ended up having to have an emergency c section but all is well. So looking forward to being more active on Gransnet

I want to see this bag now!
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I have never bought an expensive handbag, my daughter and Grandaughter have. A Mulberry and a Mark Jacobs. Good for them, they earned them.

Never more than £20 for me. We have a lovely bag shop here. They have evening bags, cross body bags, tote bags, work type bags. All sorts of styles and colours, priced between £12 and £25. Not leather obviously but they'll do for me.

Congratulations Giddygranny and welcome.

I am far too embarrassed to own up to the value of my handbag collection.

I adore each and everyone and swap them
around depending on what I am wearing and where I am going.

I do have a favourite everyday bag from Aspinals

I'm very picky with handbags and hardly ever see bags I like. I MIGHT save up for a £400 bag if I really wanted it.

I've had fake designer bags in the past. Indistinguishable from the real thing, but barely used them.

Congratulations, Giddygran, you must be over the moon.
I have some 'good' bags, the kind that come with their own canvas storage bag, Armani, Radley, John Rocha, but also some nice bags from Clarks and M and S, I should really make an effort to rotate them so they all get regular use.

As I sit here, I can’t actually remember how many handbags I have! (Same with shoes) sometimes I might pass one on to my daughter but generally they are stored in a cupboard - apart from the one I’m currently using. I think the most I’ve spent is around £100 in a sale.

Congratulations Giddygran and welcome to GN.

Congratulations Giddygran - a new little bundle of ❤️

How lovely Giddygran ❤️

My 2 littlest have just left. I don't see them often but they are just wonderful. Full of fun, chatter and laughter.
As for handbags: I am happy with any so long as it's not too bulky or heavy.
Can sit on the floor on its own so doesn't flop over.
Is large enough to hold all I need and has a shoulder strap to stop me losing it and a good zip top so the purse can't ne easily snatched..
Can I have one of Meghan's old ones?

GrannyGravy13

I am far too embarrassed to own up to the value of my handbag collection.

I adore each and everyone and swap them
around depending on what I am wearing and where I am going.

I do have a favourite everyday bag from Aspinals

... good for you GG13!

If it makes you happy - and feel good, why not!

If you're going to treat yourself make sure it's worthwhile as a good handbag will go with anything and last a lifetime. Rather than a heap of cheaper ones.

I do keep looking on the Chanel thread on Ebay , some good " pre-loved " ones to be had. I'm just waiting for one to jump out at me. I'd love one.

I love Tustings bags, all UK made!
Here’s a link

www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi1u8Klm8j1AhUVEcAKHRcFBz8QFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tusting.co.uk%2F&usg=AOvVaw1-qrQvecC4KhmWtph0b09l

I have two of their bags, I had mine monogrammed with my initials, they are timeless bags and worth every penny.

I also have a Liberty bag, not sure where it’s made….it’s beautiful though.

I’m currently proof of that EllanVannin. My husband got me a small Mulberry bag about 25 years ago, which I very rarely used until the pandemic. I decided to downsize what I carted round with me because of the (then thought) risk of cross contamination from touching surfaces, and I’m now using it every day. I regularly get asked about it when I’m out shopping!

Jasper Conran bag here (I think)
4 quid from a charity shop.
Its going on ebay soon though, because I'm not keen.

I hope you make a good profit!

I have enough bags to see me out! They’re nice (IMO) and I don’t remember what they cost as I’ve had them so long. The most expensive would have been three from Jaeger and L K Bennett sales. I have in the past lusted over Chanel and YSL and got over it. I could easily afford a £400 bag but my conscience would never let me spend so much on a fashion accessory. How people justify spending hundreds or thousands on bags escapes me.

Me too!
I should do.
I need to find something with more pockets to replace it first.

I've been using the same one for ages, it wasn't expensive (Fiorelli) but it is so useful and everything can be easily found. Unfortunately it's looking past its best now.

I do like a bag with a long strap.

Me too.
A long strap is essential.
Then I know I'm not going to lose it.