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Bag Snob Bag Challenge: $60 and Under?

October 21, 2008   / Uncategorized

I keep receiving requests for bags priced less than $60 from our readers. At first I balked but then thought how interesting (and maybe entertaining) it’d be to actually come up with bag choices at this price point. After some research, I decided I need to enlist the aid of our Bag Snob readers. So– I’d love for you to tell us your favorite bag under $60 in comments with a link to the bag if possible.

Wait, it’s not over. At the end of the day, Kelly and I will each pick our favorite and put up a poll for our readers to choose the final winner. The winner will win the $60 and under bag they chose plus a Bag Snob t-shirt and a Bag Snob Bag Hook. Sound like fun? So go ahead and show us the money! (or $60 bag)

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  9. I just discovered these great bags yesterday and they are ALL under $40.

    http://www.estiloweddings.com/HANDBAGS/cart.php?m=product_list&c=48

    My favorite is the Vegan leather envelope clutch in stone! Here is the description:

    “Made of vegan leather, this envelope clutch is sleek, fashionable and environmentally friendly.

    Designed to look like leather, vegan leather is an animal friendly material, is safer to produce, and healthier for consumers to carry. With technological improvements, there is minimal toxic output during production compared to leather tanning. This material is also biodegradable in 10 years, ensuring an eco-friendly life cycle for each clutch.”

    http://www.estiloweddings.com/VEGAN-LEATHER-ENVELOPE-CLUTCH—STONE/cart.php?m=product_detail&c=48&p=626

    Thanks for showing us all these “cost effective” options!

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  11. I’ve been visiting Bag Snob for a while now, but have never posted any comments before. Great job you guys! 🙂

    I quite like this patent tote from GAP. It comes in three colours, but my favourite would be black. It’s roomy and practical. 🙂

    Check it out here: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34749&pid=608682&scid=608682042

    Another bag (also from GAP), would be the Redefined tote. It’s a purchase for a good cause – half of the profits go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS. Here’s the link: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34744&pid=581124

    I haven’t shopped at the GAP stores lately, but I’m glad they opened them in Singapore!

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  12. Well I’m going to eat my words here. I remember seeing a post awhile back about the Target designer bags and I was a bit irritated… I have to say, since the economy sucks, I feel a bit guilty spending large amounts of money on designer bags. This post is for those of us that want a cute bag. We won’t have the guilt for spending too much and if the bag gets damaged (because of being thrown around as an everyday bag) we don’t have to worry.

    VICTORIA’S SECRET

    Mondani Croc Trim Satchel $48

    Mondani Pebble Hobo $48

    Mondani Small Patent Ruched Hobo $48

    Mondani Large Croc-Print Tote $48

    Mondani Faux Suede Satchel $45

    http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/index.cfm?rfnbr=4768&cgname=OSCLOJWLZZZ&cgnbr=OSCLOJWLZZZ&page=all

    Stay away from Jessica Simpson and Kathy Van Zeeland, there’s too much crap (read: charm crap) on those purses. Is it just me or does the medallion on the Steve Madden bags look like a knock-off Loewe logo?

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  13. oh, i would totally love that old navy leather bag, but for my picks, here’s what i chose:

    http://www.ninewest.com/Bold-Strokes-Shoulder-Bag/3064798,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    it’s $50

    http://www.ninewest.com/Double-Delight-Patent-Tote/3079328,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    well, it’s $70 but i love the versatitlity =D

    http://www.ninewest.com/Woven-Tote/3018623,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $50

    http://www.ninewest.com/Petite-Pouchette-Metallic-Satchel-/2942328,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $35

    http://www.ninewest.com/Hip-Hip-Medium-Hobo/2962624,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $35

    http://www.ninewest.com/Lock-Around-Hobo/3079105,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $50

    http://www.ninewest.com/Update-Tote/3006655,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $50

    http://www.ninewest.com/Links-Satchel/3010651,default,pd.html?cgid=1005

    $40 i don’t know why, but it’s cute!!

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  14. Oh and I had to show you guys this as well! It’s a really chic and functional satchel from Warehouse. It’s at: http://www.warehouse.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion/Bags-and-Purses/EAST-WEST-ZIPPY-HOLDALL/7914

    Comes in two colours (the darker colour can be seen at http://www.warehouse.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion/Bags-and-Purses/EAST-WEST-ZIPPY-HOLDALL/7915). I think the one shown in the first link is a nicer colour, though. 🙂

    Been loving satchels since I saw the Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Groovee!!

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  15. 1. This one has classic shape and looks good:

    http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-1380456-0851301?asin=B000XE7UJW&AFID=Shopping&LNM=B000XE7UJW|Merona_Faux_Croc_Work_Tote_Black&ref=tgt_adv_XSC10001

    2. A simple blue tote:

    http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/accessories/handbags/69404353-latera

    3. An Aldo in beautiful grey:

    http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/accessories/handbags/71591776-girobbon

    4. A yellow Mango:

    Interesting yellow Mango:

    http://www.mangoshop.com/redirect.faces?id=USA_062V_ESPRECOGERAMIGO&op=CONTA&idioma=US&pais=400&producto=53901383

    5. Whole Foods “Feed” bag is for a good cause, and just $30.

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  23. cute & eco friendly: http://www.delight.com/RuMe-Bags-Fall-In-New-York

    funky: http://www.shopbop.com/giant-tote-virginia-johnson/vp/v=1/845524441801473.htm?folderID=2534374302076306&fm=sale-category-viewall

    bargain hunt and you can find Lauren Merkin for $60: http://www.laurenmerkin.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=EC1H771-ZEB&Category_Code=sale

    I love hobo: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/33640840/c/146762.html

    elegant: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47195

    funky oversized clutch with an interior that pops: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47244

    on trend fringe bag: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47244

    this was a fun exercise.. 🙂

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  24. Ladies who complained about the featuring of less expensive handbags: remember, although money often buys quality, it certainly does not buy style. You should admire the women who have to work that much harder (due to a limited budget) to get the beautiful things that many of us can so easily buy. I think it is pathetic when someone can only buy a bag if it screams “look at me! I am wealthy!” as opposed to a woman who is confident enough to be able to carry any bag that she finds beautiful.

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  25. gray lock tote-$60

    http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=40351&pid=608420&scid=608420012

    black patent-ish clutch-$45

    http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=40146&pid=609096&scid=609096002

    black shoulder bag-$56

    http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=40146&pid=605556&scid=605556012

    herringbone tote-$60

    http://www.thelimited.com/detail/index/item_desc/herringbone-tote/item/8001104/subcategory/handbags/category/accessories-gifts/clearance/clearance

    satchel-$55

    http://www.thelimited.com/detail/index/item_desc/side-pocket-satchel/item/1371999/subcategory/handbags/category/accessories-gifts/clearance/clearance

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  27. cute & eco friendly: http://www.delight.com/RuMe-Bags-Fall-In-New-York

    funky: http://www.shopbop.com/giant-tote-virginia-johnson/vp/v=1/845524441801473.htm?folderID=2534374302076306&fm=sale-category-viewall

    bargain hunt and you can find Lauren Merkin for $60: http://www.laurenmerkin.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=EC1H771-ZEB&Category_Code=sale

    I love hobo: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/33640840/c/146762.html

    elegant: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47195

    funky oversized clutch with an interior that pops: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47244

    on trend fringe bag: http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=47244

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  30. Top Shop has some ok bags for a decent price…

    I like the color on this one: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=20&viewAllFlag=false&catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&categoryId=133519&parent_category_rn=133517&productId=844713&langId=-1

    This might be a nice beach bag: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=20&viewAllFlag=false&catalogId=32051&storeId=13052&categoryId=133520&parent_category_rn=133517&productId=871756&langId=-1

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  31. Aldo – Trappeto $35

    http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/accessories/handbags/69656075-trappeto

    So here’s the deal: I bought this bag to bring on a trip to London because I didn’t want any of my nice bags to get dirty or stolen. I saw this at Aldo and thought it was a great price and could hold a lot. Let me tell you, it holds A LOT. It’s a nice soft “leather” and I felt perfectly comfortable using that bag with a cute outfit and going to Harrod’s to buy a purse that was smaller, more expensive, but definitely more fabulous.

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  33. Here’s two very feminine clutches from asos.com, both just happen to be gold and black!

    $57.70 (Fiorelli)

    http://www.asos.com/Fiorelli/Fiorelli-Platinum-Handmade-Applique-Clutch-Bag/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=403591&cid=5314&clr=BlackAndGold&sh=0

    $59.50 (Paul’s Boutique)

    http://www.asos.com/Pauls-Boutique/Pauls-Boutique-Snake-Metallic-Clutch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=429370&cid=5314&clr=Gold&sh=0

    And two bags from Urban Outfitters:

    $58 for this “turnlock” bag with a very equestrian feel:

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=61&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15222235&parentid=W_ACC_BAGS&sortProperties=price&navCount=141&navAction=poppushpush&color=

    $42 for this very lady like vintage inspired bag: I LOVE this one in the red!!

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=14905905&parentid=W_ACC_BAGS&sortProperties=price&navCount=279&navAction=poppushpush&color=

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  37. Jocelyn,

    I completely agree! It actually takes a lot of creativity and style to shop on a budget… I mean it’s a no brainer to walk into Barneys and buy everything in sight but that does not mean one has any style nor taste 🙂

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  39. Great picks everyone! But I am so surprised that most bags in this price range is PVC– the bag I chose from Old Navy is leather and $59.99– surely other manufacturers can provide the same? Interesting……

    We will pick our favorites at the end of the day 11:50pm and post the three finalists in the morning for you to vote on!

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  40. i have 2 more please bag snobs,

    Simply Vera Vera Wang Quilted Faux-Crocodile Flat Tote for $50

    Simply Vera Vera Wang Satchel for $40

    Simply Vera Vera Wang Embossed-Logo Satchel for $38

    Simply Vera Vera Wang Large Quilted Satchel although it’s $65 it’s adorable

    i enjoyed doing this =D thank you bag snobs!

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  41. can you say i just loved this? =D silly me just found this:

    Ann Taylor Loft Pebble Tote $59.00 doesn’t say if it’s leather or not but looks like pebbled leather

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  43. Anthropologie – Shadowflora Tote $49.95

    http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=1893225167752002297&id=840159&parentid=SALE_BAGS&pushId=SALE_BAGS&popId=SALE_BAGS&sortProperties=&navCount=15&navAction=poppush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=grm&colorName=GREY+MOTIF

    Tina, this one from anthropologie has leather’straps’ 🙂

    and this Ombre tote $39.95

    http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=1893225167752002297&id=840065&parentid=SALE_BAGS&pushId=SALE_BAGS&popId=SALE_BAGS&sortProperties=&navCount=15&navAction=poppush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=mul&colorName=MULTI

    not for this season though but the colour combination catches my eyes

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  45. This challenge is really good! And I am finding it really interesting with all the entries so far. It truly shows and reflects the creative & stylish bunch of BagSnob readers..ie. One that pursues designer items but also one who can carry off much low-priced items. This is True Fashion sense, not achieved with just spending big bucks on every piece.

    Anyway, I’m joining in the fun … here’s my choice ( very chic & urban) :

    Mango $39

    HANDBAG P.. HANA C / Colour: Mystery

    ref. 73601097

    http://www.mangoshop.com/home.faces

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  46. I just love this bag and it’s leather!

    SR SQUARED by Sondra Roberts Double Patent Satchel $51.70

    in white leather

    http://www.endless.com/SR-SQUARED-Sondra-Roberts-Satchel/dp/B0014JNQIE/ref=sr_1_24/?cAsin=B0014JPDW6&fromPage=search&qid=1224655716747&sr=1-24&asins=B001A46ULI,B001A46UGS,B001A46XBU,B001A40F8W,B001A46X2Y,B001A40FAU,B001A46W20,B001B8HO86,B001A3RYLE,B001B8C8AU,B001BC2RUC,B001B8G25M,B001BC2SFQ,B001BC2S7O,B001BC2SLA,B001BC2RWU,B001BC586W,B001A40GG8,B001A3NZZ8,B001BBZUFW,B001BBVK1A,B001A3RYOQ,B001BC2RZM,B0014JPDW6,B000WZI58W,B00138XPRI,B000Z4C5EU,B000Z4AC68,B000Z4BW4O,B001399XDM,B00139C10Y,B001397R80,B00139DYVE,B0015KHWXC,B00153CX8I,B00153CX8S,B0010EF87K,B001CPQOP2,B001BY07AW,B001BY07BQ,B001BXY4VQ,B0014WLCLO,B00139C2AS,B000W9WZJ8,B0014JMG94,B0014WHCOA,B0014JTMAA,B0014WIZGO,B0014JMG9Y,B001BACNOE,B001BA9P2C,B001BACMZE,B0011G7XQQ,B0011G5XTU,B000WZS8S4,B000WZKD28,B0013O961Q,B0019VB8AK,B0018CIE7K,B0018CIEAM,B0018CDVQ4,B001BBZTOY,B001B8HNLE,B001BBZTL2,B001BC2RLQ,B0019V953W,B0010TECJ0,B0013CQ7C4,B0010TA1I6,B0016OXIA8,B0018ALEMO,B001BC51B4,B0018AJXEU,B001BBZRKA,B001BBVGWI,B001BC2PK4,B001BC2PMW,B001BBZRPA,B0013AOZQQ,B0014WD4WY,B0014WD4YM,B00155BGY8,B0014WD528,B001559CB2,B00155BH1A,B00155BGVQ,B001AZVYYA,B0018ATFJ8,B001A7TAKI,B001CPQORK,B0018ATFCK,B0018APTNE,B001A7LZHY,B001A7NO5U,B001B8QUQI,B001B8QUPO,B00139C12M,B000Z4BW6W,B000Z4H3YC,B001399UYE&asinTitle=SR%20SQUARED%20by%20Sondra%20Roberts%20Double%20Patent%20Satchel&contextTitle=Search%20Results&page=2&size=100&page=2&dept=241754011&node=241754011&nodes=241754011&sort=price

    also a nice clutch from this brand…

    SR SQUARED by Sondra Roberts Foldover Snake Clutch

    $40.00

    http://www.endless.com/SR-SQUARED-Sondra-Roberts-Foldover/dp/B001BCUPVA/ref=sr_1_24_vp/?cAsin=B001BCWN6A&fromPage=search&qid=1224654842257&sr=1-24&asins=B00153B1QS,B00153B1PO,B001DIXU32,B0015MLITY,B001391VSC,B00138ZS6O,B001538WI8,B00153B1H2,B00153B1UO,B001538WJ2,B0014XIKHC,B00153CM02,B001534OEO,B001538WVU,B001534OCQ,B001A4BA2C,B000XQMA9K,B001A4B6S0,B00153CM0W,B001A4F6MW,B001534ODK,B000WZQBGK,B001817DAU,B001BCWN6A,B00181BCSE,B001BCUPU6,B001817DDC,B001BCSWBU,B0015MLIG2,B00125V08I,B0012BFMJU,B00125V092,B0015MFZXO,B00125V09M,B00125THB0,B0012BMR5M,B0015MG0H4,B0011MT9CG,B001538ZFS,B001534RRS,B0015DYU52,B0015DYU5W,B001534OV2,B000QX9SG8,B001534ORQ,B001534LDI,B00153CLCG,B001538X0K,B001534Q7E,B001534OZI,B001BAJGRQ,B001BAL7K0,B00153CM66,B00153CM1G,B001BADWJ4,B001534P1G,B00153B22G,B00153B316,B00153CLEY,B001534Q7O,B001BAJHK2,B00153B24Y,B000Y1LA7C,B000V9V7CK,B000V9O8VM,B000QX6N8Y,B00153CKFE,B000QX7ZKO,B00153APU6,B001538O90,B001534AW0,B000QX9SMM,B00153CKF4,B00153APW4,B001538M5G,B00153CKN6,B0011X66EY,B0011X38M2,B0011X7XPK,B0013CM1CY,B0013CILIC,B000QX7ZHW,B001538TJU,B001538TOA,B000QX7ZJK,B00153AXQM,B00153CL8K,B000QX7ZHM,B000QX9SFO,B001538ZI0,B000QX543Y,B0014JPG4Q,B0014JPG5K,B0015DWX3I,B0018AZTLG,B000QX7ZEU,B001534PJS,B001538XSW,B0018AZTKM,B0018AWXNI&asinTitle=SR%20SQUARED%20by%20Sondra%20Roberts%20Foldover%20Snake%20Clutch&contextTitle=Search%20Results&page=3&prepickColor=1&size=100&dept=241749011&node=241749011&nodes=241749011&sort=price

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