Help my reader find a bag!

A few weeks ago a reader e-mailed me. She saw the Kate Spade Lily Bexley bag on sale on Ozsale but it was sold out, and she wanted to know if the bag is available elsewhere.

I did some searching and I could only find the bag on Ebay (given it's on Ozsale it's probably old stock). Disappointed that I couldn't help her, I asked if she'd like me to help her find another bag and she said yes.

She is looking for a classic, everyday bag. There will be a Continental wallet, a big case for her sunnies and make up in the bag. She' doesn't have a size in mind but as she's relatively tall (170cm - that's my height too!) and she doesn't want a dainty bag. Colourwise she prefers a neutral shade, and her budget is $500.

So far I've found the following candidates:

Cole Haan Eliza satchel (from Nordstrom, $US298)

Tory Burch Robinson satchel (from Shopbop, $US550 - OK slightly above budget but it's nice!)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Grayson satchel ($US348 from Endless)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Aidan Shoulder Bag ($US478, also from Endless)

Out of the four bag I like the MBMJ bag the most.

I'm sure you savvy readers will have some ideas as well - c'mon and help with the search!

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Help me choose my next Etsy earrings

One negative aspect of internet shopping is delayed satisfaction. You've done the research, made the choice and clicked "submit" - then nothing. You're at the mercy of the dispatching and postal system. So even though I just made an ASOS purchase I still have the shopping itch.

I bookmarked laalee's Etsy store a little while ago. I think it's time to make a purchase. I know the style I want:

But I can't decide on the colour combination.

Should I go for lavender - champagne - pink opal (like below but without the clear glass gem at the end)?

Or is peridot - light blue - pink opal a better combo (like below but change the last glass gem into a square one)?

Which pair get your vote?

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Dorothy Perkins temptations

I must be a retailer's dream customer because I pay too much attention to their marketing e-mails.

The latest one is Dorothy Perkins. The e-mail subject is "Introducing our top ten spring must have". Who can resist that?

One of the "must have" is pencil dress.

The black ivory spot peplum dress (£30) caught my eye.

It's a statement dress for sure. I don't own any peplum dresses so this will be a nice addition to the wardrobe.

Once I was on the website I spent a bit of time browsing (as you do!) and these 2 dresses made their way to my shortlist.

Multi-coloured jersey dress (£25)

 
Coral twist know cowl dress (£25)

The deal is sweeter because Dorothy Perkins is currently offering free international shipping for purchases over £30.

I was so close to making a purchase (was at the check out screen). I took a break from the computer and by the time I came back I asked myself: "Do I really need another dress?"

This is where you come in - should I buy any of them?

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Crossbody bag update

Thank you everyone for your recommendations in the last post. It looks like the MBMJ Bianca Jane on a Leash won the most vote. I think it's a great bag too but I was a bit concerned about the size. I don't need a big bag but it needs to fit (at a minimum):

• wallet

• key bag 

• phone
• Coach Mini Skinny for extra cards (yes I have many loyalty cards...) 
• little cosmetic bag with mirror and lipstick

And I'm afraid that the Bianca Jane is just too small. See this photo (from Pipi the Pig):

:-(

I thought about the MBMJ Petal to the Metal Pouchette too (the one with the bird motif) but I saw the Witchery copy that Em mentioned in the comments yesterday and I think the zip is going to annoy me.

I searched on Endless again for other ideas. I found a larger version of the Bianca Jane - the Bianca Poulette.

It's nice but not quite the same, and I'm not sure if I want to spend over $300 on a bag that I use when I go grocery shopping.

A little bit more digging around and I found this gem.

It's the MBMJ Preppy Leather Camera Bag. It's still a small bag but a tad bigger in all dimensions than the Bianca Jane (Preppy 6.25" high x 9.25" wide x 2.25" deep, Bianca Jane 5.25" high x 8" wide x 1.75" deep), meaning I can fit everything in.

The great news is that it's on sale at Endless - down from $US238 to $US134 (extra 25% discount at checkout)!

The big dilemma now is - which colour? In Mouse (above) or Stone (below)?

I'm leaning slightly towards the Mouse because I don't have any bags in that colour, and the Turnlock crossbody that I already have is in a light colour. I haven't made up my mind yet. Can you help me out?

Which colour?

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Help me choose a crossbody bag!

I have a Marc By Marc Jacobs crossbody bag that I use to death.

After reader this post from In their Closet I thought I'll have a look around online for a new crossbody bag. And oh boy the choices out there are mind boggling. So I need your help.

In the cheap and cheerful corner (under $A100) we have:

From ASOS

From Fossil (via Endless)

With the strap

Another Fossil one

Or should I get my fourth MBMJ bag?

Via Endless

Via both Shopbop and Endless

In teal

or tan

And how about Kate Spade?

Via Endless

A bigger version

Via Nordstrom

I usually match my crossbody bag with a day dress or a cute top and jeans.

Ah, decisions decisions. Which one gets your vote?

And it was interesting to compare the four online stores. I'll write a post about it if you're interested - just say so in the comments.

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