I hate your fake designer bag

[sjsoffer]

I have two expensive (For me) handbags now: a black leather coach and a Dooney hot pink huge bag. I think it's silly to carry fakes, but I don't care how expensive someone's bag is. If it's from target and cute, it's still cute.

[AlphaFrog]

The purse I own that's gotten the most compliments ever was a clutch type (with a small strap) that was black leather with some embroidery on the front (sort of 70's vintage looking) and it was $2.50 on the clearance shelf at Walmart. I must have gotten at least one compliment every time I carried it.

[SWTXBelle]

I started buying Coach Willis bags (and one Hobo) back a few years ago because they were well-made, classic, and not obnoxiously in-your-face with a designer's logo. Small tag, the signature hardware - nice.

I don't even like the REAL obnoxiously-in-your-face designs, but I do feel the only thing sillier than spending a lot of money to advertise the fact you are carrying a designer bag is spending a small amount of money to announce that you WANT to carry an obnoxiously-in-your-face design, but can't.

I am all for good leather or cloth bags, no matter who makes them. And I LOVE funky purses that reflect the personality of the person carrying them. You know who makes some NEAT purses, that aren't all that expensive? Cirque de Soleil! I was amazed! To this day, I remember a Lamar University pnm who had a purse that was an actual clock. (Alumnae held the pnm's purses while they were in the parties.)

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I don't even like the REAL obnoxiously-in-your-face designs, but I do feel the only thing sillier than spending a lot of money to advertise the fact you are carrying a designer bag is spending a small amount of money to announce that you WANT to carry an obnoxiously-in-your-face design, but can't.

Were you listening to my conversation yesterday?

My brother's fiancee and I had this conversation b/c she was admiring my small hobo Coach bag. The only reason I even have the bag is because someone in my company appreciated my team's support with a lengthy project and gave out gifts. Otherwise, I never would've had a Coach bag because I'm allergic to carrying an obviously fake version of the designer bag. I appreciate the designs, but gas is high!

I get compliments on my colorful bags that I get from Tarjay. Cute, functional, and Saturday night worthy.