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03 August 2005

Where're the bag hags at? In the spirit of Specklet's shoe post, ladies and bag carrying men, how many bags you got? What kinds? Which is your favorite? Am I the only one who gets really silly and stupid when it comes to bags?

post by: Mrs.Pants at: 17:07 | 35 comments

One under each eye, I'm so outta here (work, that is).

posted by Hugh Janus 03 August | 17:11

I have a medium sized Manhattan Portage bike bag, black; I use that 99% of the time. I have an Anne Tylor little black bag for when I get dressed up, a red leather bag (Cole Haan?) that I never use, and an old black purse that looks like your mom's. I also have an orange silk Indian thing and a brown silk thing with embroidered chrysanthemums, neither of which I use very often.

I crave a red Kate Spade bag, both a small one and a bigger tote.

posted by Specklet 03 August | 17:17

I had two backpacks. My cat used one for a catbox.

posted by agropyron 03 August | 17:24

i think this is were i weep for lost luggage

posted by ethylene 03 August | 17:29

I have a ton of bags, too! Just this past week or so I've gotten a denim messenger bag (which is a knock of of the Louis Vuitton Speedy denim bag), a black leather attache kind of a bag, a quilted floral vintage-looking backpack, and a brown leather embossed shoulder bag, which would SO GREAT with the Tony Lama boots that I want. Sigh.

I'm so proud of my daughter. For her college graduation gift (she's only going to be a soph but is thinking ahead) she wants a Hermes bag that costs about 3000.00. I can't remember what it's called...their spy bag, maybe? I'm sure mrs.pants will know...

She said she wants a classic bag that she'll use forever (and of course I will be borrowing it on occasion!).

Contrary to what you all might think, I don't spend a lot of money on myself. Clothes pretty much bore me, I cut my own hair, never get manicures or pedis or any of that other girly stuff. And no jewelry. But I do loves my shoes and bags. Unlike Specklet though, my game is to try to find the stuff I like as cheaply as possibly - that's part of the fun!

posted by iconomy 03 August | 17:34

iconomy is it the hermes birkin or kelly bag? Both are pretty classic and classy looking, I almost bought a knockoff to add to my fake "I might be a lawyer" bags.

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 17:43

I think it's kind of self indulgent to just post about the bags you carry.

posted by Capn 03 August | 17:45

I'll ask her when she calls me later - you know your bags!

posted by iconomy 03 August | 17:45

i need a new bag--gimme suggestions. My beloved black neoprene molded daypack from Glasgow is falling apart finally.

posted by amberglow 03 August | 17:58

hmm what kind of bags you like amberglow? big? leather? non?

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 18:17

either small messenger/bookbag style or daypack (but more stylish than jansport)

i love those ones made from recycled billboards and ads.

posted by amberglow 03 August | 18:35

I have one of these. My mother got it for free at a quilting conference of some sort, and I love it.

posted by interrobang 03 August | 18:40

this Jack Spade in black would be cool, but it's way way too expensive

posted by amberglow 03 August | 18:53

Holy shit! 500 bucks for a bag? Does it come stuffed with jewels?

posted by interrobang 03 August | 18:54

nope : (

these are fun and every street fair has had them but they're not sturdy enough, and not in the right shapes. and (click on custom bags) these freitags are gorgeous

posted by amberglow 03 August | 18:57

better link for freitag i think (flash tho)

posted by amberglow 03 August | 18:59

I have a messenger bag formerly belonging to my ex.

The shoulder strap recently came off so I had to "sew" it back on.

posted by kenko 03 August | 19:08

hey amerbglow, queenbee bags sound right up your alley.

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 19:20

i need a new bag--gimme suggestions.

ain't no drag..amberglow needs a brand new bag...[chinka-chinka-chinka]..Heey!

posted by jonmc 03 August | 19:28

but maybe then queen bee is too girly?

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 19:32

these maybe?

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 19:34

or jfold bags? Sleek like the Jack Spade but cheaper.

posted by Mrs.Pants 03 August | 19:38

queenbee's too purseish. reload's too 70s. the jfolds are nice--i'll go to Flight001 and look i guess. thanks hon!

posted by amberglow 03 August | 19:48

Ok, I'll come out. I deal strictly in vintage (ie, the bags of dead grandmas featured in tag sales and shady antique stores).

Collection highlights:
40s/50s era
black patent handbag with a red bakelite handle and clasp w/ matching coin purse (my favorite)
metallic silver box purse (in honor of my grandma's)
tiny foxy red jeweled clutch

60s/70s era
black leather clutch with groovy silver hoop handles
vinyl pop art shopping bag designed to resemble a lemon wedge
black satin evening bag dotted with mirrors -- pretty AND a potential weapon

Always on the lookout for:
those wonderful 70s vinyl purses with plastic windows in the front for tiny dolls -- they used to be sold at Brach's candy store and I think they came full of chocolates!
anything with cowgirls
structured bags -- the more 50s the better! Even fake leopard...yes I am that shameless.

posted by melissa may 03 August | 20:40

Damn those are adorable. I love bags but I usually just get something and carry it until it falls apart. Now I have my orange KEXP messenger bag I got with a membership pledge one year. It gets a few comments, plus sometimes local merchant discounts if I forgot my KEXP membership card.

posted by matildaben 03 August | 21:52

In college, no one carried a purse. Except this one girl who everyone called "purse girl." I've never gotten over that mentality. I've got a few fancy ones and vintage ones for special occasions, but generally I just carry my wallet with a tiny flat lipgloss/eyeliner set in it.

Jrossi is not fashionable, but she is low maintenance.

Melissa may--your bags sound awesome. I swear I've seen the clear window ones recently at a kids' store. If I figure out where, I'll let you know.

posted by jrossi4r 03 August | 22:17

i'll keep an eye out, melissa : >

posted by amberglow 03 August | 22:26

thanks folks! I really do crave those little purses...

posted by melissa may 03 August | 22:39

I would like to reiterate how much I love my bag. All those little pockets and straps inside! You can carry a wallet, coins, pen nibs, a sketchbook, two bottles of wine, and so much more!

And, it's kinda big, but the sides are rigid! Plus, NO ONE ELSE HAS ONE BUT OLD LADIES WHO QUILT!

posted by interrobang 03 August | 23:02

Just one: a woven Tibetan bag from Nepal, made by a family living on the old trade route in Helambu. I keep camera stuff in there.

posted by dreamsign 03 August | 23:02

interro, you mentioned something about a bag, maybe? Tell us a little about it. ; >

posted by amberglow 03 August | 23:04

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posted by dodgygeezer 04 August | 02:55

Handbags and bags are my weakness. : ) Right now I'm using things from my Vera Bradley collection. I use this as my work bag:
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and this is today's handbag:
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although I have it in a variety of colors.

posted by sisterhavana 04 August | 09:47

I love that interrobang would fit right in at an old ladies' quilting bee. That's super cool.

posted by iconomy 04 August | 11:05

1 Gray Brooklyn Industries bag (technically on loan from someone).
1 Green Jansport backpack for groceries.
1 Black Leather bag (back-up bag for work).

Not bags, but I have a portfolio briefcase that I haul around regularly as well as one metal gray tool box that gets some travel, and one plastic gray toolbox that stays at home.

posted by safetyfork 04 August | 12:46

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