I hate shopping for purses. It sucks. I am not a twenty purse kind of girl. I am a one purse kind of girl. Give me a good, solid purse with lots of slots for cards and photos so I can avoid carrying a wallet, and a nice old shoulder strap so it can go around my neck and across my body for maximum usage of my hands (a must with kids) and I'm happy. If I can find it in some shade of red or burgandy I'm even more happy, but that's not a deal breaker.
The shoulder strap came off my old purse, the leather tore right through. I was pretty bummed because I've already repaired it twice with heavy duty thread and needle, and my stitches always hold but the leather keeps tearing. And I don't overload my purse, so I think it's just bad quality craftmanship, even though the rest of it is perfectly fine and still even looks new. It was only a $5 purse though, so I figure two repairs is all I'm giving it. It'll make a good travel toiletry bag now because of its shape, so I'm giving it a new life rather than just throw it out.
Anyway, the new purse does meet the qualifications of lots of slots and enough compartments to hold things in the places I want them held and not require a wallet. It's not red though. *pouts* Still, it's black and perfectly serviceable. And it cost less than $18 with tax. I tugged hard on the straps to make sure they were strong. It's not leather, which I usually like to get, but again, it's not a deal breaker.
I just wish Penney's hadn't stopped carrying the really good purse that I liked. It would last a good two years without falling apart and then I'd buy a new one in a slighty different shade of red. They had them for ten years and the last two times I had to replace a purse they didn't have that style anymore even though they still carry the same brand. *pouts harder*
I also added money to the coin jar today.
$20.62 starting balance
$04.18 added amount
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$24.80 ending balance
I'm well on track for saving $30 for the month this way.
Yuck...I Had to Buy a New Purse Today
October 14th, 2008 at 09:14 am
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October 14th, 2008 at 01:55 pm 1223988902
I have a ridiculously expensive black leather handbag by Coach (purchased three children ago). I can say that is the one expensive item that has been purposeful and useful and held up well. Once that one is gone though it is highly unlikely I will own another one.
October 14th, 2008 at 03:41 pm 1223995301
October 14th, 2008 at 05:54 pm 1224003297
Chocolate brown saddle bag style, classic. This is the shape and size I want to carry.
(Hillard and Hanson brand, remind me who are they?)Slightly smaller than my last pouchy one.
But drat, will NOT fit everything. No more carrying the check book, the very small (eyeglass size) make up pouch, no more kids toys, no more hand lotion.
I don't mind shopping for purses, but only use one at a time.
The only problem is I almost always lose something each change over cause it's all in new spots and forget where I put things ARGHH
October 14th, 2008 at 07:21 pm 1224008496
October 14th, 2008 at 08:20 pm 1224012032
Like yours the strap was beyond repair,a little light went on, applied a chain belt and voila, purse as good as new. That maybe going too far.
October 14th, 2008 at 09:08 pm 1224014931
Everyone--It's nice to know I am not alone in my purse shopping loathing. *grins*
October 14th, 2008 at 09:19 pm 1224015576
I guess its because I don't have to try on a purse (take off old clothes, put on new ones, get disgusted) in the usual sense.
The only issue with the purse is that somehow the stuff either doesn't fit or is too big or it slips off the shoulder as I walk. But right now I have at least 6 purses or carryalls... so no shopping until I wear them out.
October 15th, 2008 at 05:39 am 1224045565
I pretty much hate shopping of any sort other than for groceries (which I enjoy if the kids aren't with me) or for books. I think it's the whole time consuming process. I like to hit and run shop, get in, find what I need and get out again.
October 29th, 2008 at 08:22 pm 1225311767