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re: LLOTT: suggestions on a handbag

Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:38 pm to
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:38 pm to
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It's literally the thought that counts.



Yeah but when that thought costs 3K...shouldn't it match up with her tastes? The guy said he is clueless about handbags.




That would be like her just randomly picking out an expensive road bike for her husband who is a cyclist without knowing what size frame bike he normally rides, etc.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9823 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:51 pm to
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He's wanting to spend $3000, not $300


The op says up to 3000. Not 3000. Not around 3000. Up to.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9823 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:53 pm to
quote:

That would be like her just randomly picking out an expensive road bike for her husband who is a cyclist without knowing what size frame bike he normally rides, etc.


No a husband buying a purse for his wife for valentines day is nothing like that

Edit: buying a purse for his wife for valentines day AND her birthday
This post was edited on 2/2/14 at 9:07 pm
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 8:56 pm to
Why isn't it?


For some women, fashion is a hobby/interest for them. If he's thinking of spending up to 3K on a purse for her, then clearly she likes designer stuff.


And you need to read the thread a lil better....it's for her bday and valentine's day.




Posted by CMBears1259
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
4720 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 9:02 pm to
quote:

You can get a nice sized Tory Burch or Michael Kors for $300...

Michael Kors

MrsBears was looking at some recently and the ones she showed me had various knockoff features of other designers like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Dooneys and Brahmin (?). Would not buy MK for her based on what I've seen.
Posted by trublulsu
Westlake, La
Member since Aug 2005
304 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 9:06 pm to
3K??? I don't know your age or how long you've been married but be prepared to get something more expensive every year following. The voice of experience, go to the Coach store in the mall. They all love Coach.
Posted by Paige
Vice President of the OT
Member since Oct 2010
85617 posts
Posted on 2/2/14 at 9:07 pm to
No. My coach suggestion was a joke

Coach is so over. I wouldn't be caught with one
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
82666 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:05 am to
quote:

A lot of women love Louis Vuitton as well.


Not these days..

Well, maybe here in LA. But it isn't what it used to be as far as what;s "in"

Regardless.. I don't care what she likes.. I just want to echo Nurse that OP shouldn't pick something out unless he knows her like a gay BFF.

I wouldn't want Jones to pick out a bag for me.
This post was edited on 2/3/14 at 12:10 am
Posted by TXTIGERTAIL
Member since Oct 2011
281 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:32 am to
My husband bought me this handbag for Christmas and I really like it. You could do a Chanel flap bag also, but it will be a little more than $3000. Best bet is probably to give her the money and let her buy her own bag.

Posted by Corkfather
Houston
Member since Sep 2007
19750 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 12:34 am to
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up to 3k


I ain't found a piece of pussy worth that yet.
Posted by BayouFann
CenLa
Member since Jun 2012
7147 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 1:03 am to
who in the frick goes on a board and asks about a $3k handbag. I'm pretty sure you could easily find something to spend your SB gambling winnings on. i think its pretty fricking lame of you!!!
Posted by pongze
IE, SoCal
Member since Nov 2007
1713 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 1:35 am to
My wife is hard core into purses, as are a few of the LLOTOT it appears. Your best bet in the $3K range are Louis Vuitton and Chanel, and your wife will love it.

For your sake, never mention the word Hermes to her. After four years, my wife was able to get her first Birkin and Kelly and omg it just escalates.

Actually, best thing to do, don't spend $3K on a purse if she doesn't have anything like that yet. Get a YSL (now called SLP - Saint Laurent Paris) clutch for $800. I'm warning you, don't cross that $1K barrier!
Posted by TexasTiger05
Member since Aug 2007
28330 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 2:37 am to
for 3k you can get your wife a Prada or (imo, my favorite) a Mulberry or a Dior bag. Check out bluefly and you can see a couple of designers and compare. You could possibly swing a Tod's bag too, but they're for specific tastes.

jmo I'd get her something that's not common in the US ie Mulberry. But, again, that's for specific tastes. Not everyone will like them.

This post was edited on 2/3/14 at 2:39 am
Posted by BlownderLSU
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2010
371 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 7:56 am to
For 3k at LV you could do matching purse/wallet and still be under budget. If she didn't want standard brown leather at LV they have a higher grade leather that comes in a wide variety of colors. I just had to talk my woman out of getting second LV. She already has one with LV print all over and she wanted to get a checkered one- I suggested she diversify beyond brown purse.

To OP, purse taste is very individual, you'll either be a hero or a zero. But if you're a hero she may carry the bag for 25 years.
Posted by Guess
Down The Road
Member since Jun 2009
3972 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:53 am to
My brother's girlfriend seriously might not have a purse that costs less than 3k. Talk about someone expensive to shop for.
Posted by Belle62
Anchorage, AK
Member since Dec 2013
14 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:05 am to
Chanel, they're classic. Go to SAKS, they'll be happy to help you out. I would probably go with a classic black one.
Posted by DynastyDawg
Relf-Coast
Member since Jan 2013
10886 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:21 am to
quote:

I think it is very sweet that you are wanting to pick out something for your wife. How romantic. The girls who insist on picking out their own gifts, engagement rings, etc. don't know a good thing when they see it--if they are ever lucky enough to see it in a guy. If my husband picks something out for me, I love it regardless. I love it because he picked it out especially for me. He thought about me and wanted to do something nice for me. That means the world to me. Not the jewelry or purse or whatever. It's literally the thought that counts.



Holy shite.

I need a bullshite stamp ASAP.
Posted by Pettifogger
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Feb 2012
85799 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:08 am to
If she's not already way up there yet, don't jump right in and get her one Chanel. My GF has a slew of bags in your price range, but that has been a progression of several years. To some extent, diving right into a 2800 dollar bag is cutting out that for her (and upping the ante on yourself).

For 3k you can get her a LV/Marc Jacobs and 2 other higher end lesser brands. Most girls I know who are obsessed with this shite still carry their 400-600 dollar bags for weeks on end, despite having 2500 dollar bags.

FWIW, as a guy, I think the best all around looking ones are the more professional Tory Burch bags. Of course, I judge based on how timeless and well constructed something appeals, which isn't how females look at things. Chanel looks the sloppiest, IMO.

Posted by Mr Mom
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2012
797 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:23 am to
I can't believe I'm getting involved with a purse thread, but I recently did some shopping for one for my wife. LV is pretty nice. I ended up buying her a Bottega Veneta hobo. That would run you up pretty close to your 3K limit.
Posted by reddy tiger
Mandeville
Member since Aug 2012
1602 posts
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:58 am to
My wife learned that the best place to get handbags are thrift stores in nice areas.
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