The day before I got married in the San Diego LDS temple, I hopped the border to Tijuana. One and only mission...buy fake Dooney and Bourke purses. I think we came home with 3 or 4. I used one of the purses for a year, and it cost me $15.
This is where my love for Dooney's began.
My first department store purse and wallet I bought was Guess brand. In less than 6 months, it fell apart and I had spent $100 for the set. I was maaaad, and all these years later...I still don't buy Guess.
I would literally go and swoon the glass cases at Dillard's...until one day Paul finally bought me my first REAL Dooney and Bourke purse...and literally it has been true love ever since!
So here is a play-by-play of a normal purse shopping experience...all pictures taken on my camera phone (which the quality stinks).
tip #1 go to a store that is in your price range.
I always take my trusty side kick, the man I call my money bags. He knows my style, and he has been shopping enough with me...and he knows the sales ladies in the purse department.
tip #2 take someone that can help you.
This particular shopping trip, I didn't find anything that I was in love with. I entertained the idea of buying a different brand, but I decided I am loyal customer...
#3 you don't always find the perfect purse the 1st time you go.
So here are some of the purses that I loved, but are not Dooney and Bourke.
These are like those jelly shoes you wore when you were 8, but the purse version. These are made by Furla , and the only reason why I don't own one of thse right this very second...the price.
(yes, that is $195 for a plastic purse that everyone will be able to see how messy and what tampons you use inside of it)
This purse is obviously made by Coach, I know Coach is trendy...but I have never been a fan of most of their selection. It all looks the same to me most of the time. We all know Von can't blend. So, I did take this purse into some serious consideration, and the reason why I ultimately didn't get it...the fabric felt cheap.
tip #4 take the time to really think about the pros and cons of each purse. I feel the purse, throw it over my shoulder, and I even make sure it is easy to take my wallet in and out.
These purses are a no way...no how for me...some of them are even Dooney.
So like I said, this trip was unsuccessful. When you spend a couple hundred dollars on a purse, I like to make sure I am 100% happy with it. I did look at Disney online, because they have a really cute Dooney and Bourke line...but I decided to wait until I could see them in person to make that purchase.
We went last weekend, and I ended up finding my spring purse. So, this is my new style for the next couple of months. I had never had this style before, and I am liking it.
8 comments:
Oh I love all the colors on your new purse. It's trendy and colorful rather than just a plain purse.
Mines currently a silver version from Downeast Basics. This $30 has held up better than the $80 purse I bought from Bohme, lesson learned that it's about the wear and not about the brand (for me).
I do like that really shiny pink bag.
Hmmmm.... I don't give my purses that much thought...
I am not into clothes, shoes, etc. I am into purses. It is the only thing I put thought into. If I was buying a cheaper purse...I wouldn't use any of these tips. ;)
It's funny that you posted this today. I was cleaning out the diaper bag and told my hubby I need to buy a purse. No more kids in diapers means no more diaper bags. You've got a good man who will go purse shopping with you!
I think your love of handbags rivals mine for stilettos. I need to live closer so I can borrow a matching purse. ;)
I love purses too. Yours is so great for spring. And I have a little confession. My current wallet was purchased on clearance at wal-mart 5 years ago and is in great shape. Guess that says a lot about guess.
Love, love the new purse!
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