For two nights in a row, my dreams have been filled with Coach handbags. I am going to be going on a weekend shopping trip to Ottawa in two weeks, and I am planning on going to a Coach store to purchase my first Coach handbag. The problem is, I can't make up my mind about which one I want!
Here are the contenders:
1. The Studded Leather Large Alexandra, $598.00
This bag is totally me. It's black - meaning it will go with everything, and it's got stud detailing - something I find myself drawn to time and again when I look at purses. It's large, too - which is another good thing, as I love to carry a lot of stuff in my purses. The downside? The price. If I do decided that this is the bag for me, I am likely not going to be able to get a wallet to match; my budget won't allow it.
2. The Kristin Leather Satchel, $358.00
This is not the color that I want - I would like this bag in the color 'brass', which is a nice cognac brown. This is a classic purse, meaning it's timeless and I will be able to use it for years to come without worrying about it looking juvenile. Another plus is the fact it is of a reasonable price - I could get the wallet to match and not feel a huge amount of buyer's remorse for dropping so much cash in one place.
3. Poppy Ocelot Sequins XL Spotlight, $598.00
Most of the time, I am not a fan of the animal print...but for whatever reason, this animal-print purse catches my attention. I think it has to do with the chain handle details, and the bright purple color. In reality, unless this one really catches my eye when I walk into the Coach store, the odds of me buying it are pretty low.
4. Poppy Patent Large Spotlight, $378.00
This bag is one that I know only holds my attention because of the color, a shade of teal that Coach calls 'Mermaid'. This is another large bag that I would be able to carry a lot of stuff in, and would be able to afford to buy a wallet to match it. However, the color of the bag would make it very difficult to wear all of the time. If I am going to be spending this much money on a purse, I want it to be something that I can use religiously and wear at least 90% of the time.
5. New Poppy Star Collectible XL Spotlight, $598.00
This purse is so cute---I cannot help but want it. I love the fact it's shiny, detailed, and flashy. It reminds me of childhood, and the 80's, and creativity. I love the star detailing, and the chain handle. The thing that makes me doubtful about buying this is exactly what draws me to it. This is not a bag that I will be able to use when I'm in my 40's without feeling a bit embarrassed and like I am trying to look 'young'. I know fashion is suppose to be fun, but I have a hard time reconciling that with my own desire to look like I'm mature and 'acting my age'.
What It will Boil Down To:
When I walk into the store and look for these bags, I am certain that I will know which one I want. It is one thing to look at them online, but something completely different to see/feel them in person.
What do you think? Do you have any other recommendations that I haven't considered? Let me know!
As always, if you are interested in any of these purses, or anything else by Coach, please check out their website, here:
www.coach.com
or, pop in to your nearest store!
Have a great week!
