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Searching for a soft, slouchy, leather bag - S&B gurus please help!

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doglover · 27/11/2012 16:54

Hi, a quick plea from a harrassed mum! Just dashing out to Parents Evening but hope the teatime crowd can provide some help for when I return.

Well, I'm looking for a really buttery-soft leather bag - tote, shoulder or across the body style? My clothing style is White Stuff / Fat Face so the bag does need to be 'casual' - no bling or fussiness. It needs to be large for all my clobber and I'd prefer tan.
I'd love to be able to grab the bag, swing it on and for it to look all squidgy, relaxed and 'vintage' rather than new and shiny.
Unfortunately, my budget is only up to about £50. I'm happy to but from ebay if it as my perfect bag.

Right, must dash back to school - hope to catch up later! TIA.

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madammecholet · 27/11/2012 18:08

not tan but this looked lovely for the money?

ASOS leather bag

or these:
top shop tan bag

house of fraser

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 27/11/2012 19:46

I recently bought a fab All Saints bag for £50 in TK Maxx which ticks all your boxes

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Hobbes8 · 27/11/2012 19:49

Scaramanga do nice tan leather satchels for around that price.

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nappydaysagain · 27/11/2012 19:51

Ooh I like that House of Fraser one

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doglover · 27/11/2012 19:59

Many thanks for the responses. Hobbes8, How funny, I actually have 2 Scaramanga satchels and love them! I really want a SLOUCHY bag, though, rather than a more rigid-style satchel. MadameCholet - I'm desperate to see your links but they're not working for me ..................... Can anyone else help to link them?

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Spoiltexpatbrat · 27/11/2012 20:05

try here

My mum has asked for a tan handbag for Christmas, this site has lots of nice ones within budget

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doglover · 27/11/2012 20:09

Thanks, SEPB. I agree, there are some nice ones here but I'm looking for more of a 'battered', casual, slouchy look. I really appreciate your help, though Smile

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Spoiltexpatbrat · 27/11/2012 20:13

Or try accessorise, I saw a very nice leather one in there this weekend (I'm in France so it might be different stock)

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toofattorun · 27/11/2012 20:55

I have this one and it is absolutely gorgeous. The leather is soooo buttery soft.

marketplace.asos.com/listing/bags/new-lila-leather-studded-base-tote-stud-shoulder-hand-bag/328555

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doglover · 27/11/2012 21:00

The style is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I'm just not sure about the studs on the bottom ........................... Definitely on the list, though! Smile Many thanks!
If anyone could find one like this without the studs, that would be AMAZING!

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icapturethecastle · 27/11/2012 21:07

I have this bag it is faux leather but very soft, not too big or too small, and strap is adjustable so can be a messanger or short style. I paid £40 not £22 though!! here or this is more of the style above here

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toofattorun · 27/11/2012 21:35
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Tamisara · 27/11/2012 21:41

www.marksandspencer.com/Leather-Push-Lock-Cross-Body/dp/B000NAOA76?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_3&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-3&qid=1354052269&pf_rd_r=0JS9WGMCWJDZK12NRDJS&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3This is not slouchy, but is real leather and under £50. I have to admit having it in red (due to having vouchers & not being able to afford a real leather bag from elsewhere.

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Paribus · 28/11/2012 00:13
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Gingersnap88 · 28/11/2012 08:50

Jigsaw handbags from eBay. The leather is always lovely buttery soft which looks better with age. I have a growing collection.. Wink

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HelgatheHairy · 28/11/2012 09:15

I LOVE that bag with the studs toofattorun. I want it brown and black but I'm not supposed to be buying myself anything coming up to Christmas. All my money has to go on other people.

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toofattorun · 28/11/2012 11:04

HelgatheHairy It's the softest, loveliest smelling bag!!
I have a couple of soft mulberry bags but this one is so buttery soft.

I bought it about 2 or 3 years ago, way before studs were very trendy.
I say treat yourself. You won't be sorry!!

Btw, if you don't want leather, or don't mind it being artificial leather but a lot cheaper, then you can get the same size bag in black for £52.00
Plus you get another 10% off on your first order.

www.labelmb.com/product/LMB-SS1202/Ellie+Studded+Tote+Bag

What do you reckon?

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doglover · 28/11/2012 17:20

I found one!!

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106174326?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Not sure if I've linked correctly but THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!! Smile

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doglover · 28/11/2012 17:21

Hope you approve!

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