How could I style this "purse" ;)

[allibally]

I spotted it while I was at Nordstrom today. I just about died of laughter.



It's Kate Spade... which reminds me of the show Absolutely Fabulous. Where even the most awful outfit is awesome because of the designer's name. youtu.be/fFqHlliWmVY






Please tell me someone else has seen AbFab.

[ralphlauren]

Ew that is terrible

[kris356]

Ha! I have the coin purse, my sisters got it for me for my birthday.

[vampsterdam]

Yes! I used to watch Ab Fab when it was on Comedy Central (is it still aired on CC? I'm not even sure...)

I really like Kate Spade and some of the quirkiness, but *that* is way too fug.

The coin purse is not bad even though it's NMS.

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Jul 10, 2012 0:42:51 GMT -5 allibally said:

Please tell me someone else has seen AbFab.

Of course. In my circle of friends, I am Patsy, except I dress better and have prettier hair.

[bimbi284]

I LOVE AB FAB!

That bag is ridic.

[msamyfarrahfowler]

It reminds me of the groom's cake in Steel Magnolias. I generally love the quirky bags from KS, but this one is too much.

Speaking of picnic baskets, I bought this one at the outlet last weekend:

www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/delavan-terrace-linden/PXRU3266,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3266_color=128&start=18&cgid=sale

[NachoProblem]

What about this beauty? Everyone needs an astroturf bag, everyone.
www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/hold-court-quinn/PXRU3307,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3307_color=300&start=31&cgid=sale

[bimbi284]

Jul 10, 2012 8:54:12 GMT -5 NachoProblem said:

What about this beauty? Everyone needs an astroturf bag, everyone.
www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/hold-court-quinn/PXRU3307,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3307_color=300&start=31&cgid=sale

Sometimes I wonder if designers like to play big jokes on people. Like, KS probably said "lets slap some astroturf on a bag and see how many idiots buy it".

At least that's how I justify this kind of crap in my head...because there's no way someone seriously thought that was a legit design choice.

[allibally]

Jul 10, 2012 8:38:06 GMT -5 vampsterdam said:

Yes! I used to watch Ab Fab when it was on Comedy Central (is it still aired on CC? I'm not even sure...)

I didn't know it was played in Comedy Central. I watched it on BBC America but that was back in 2008. I eventually got the DVD's from the library and ripped a few episodes onto my computer. I really want the box set though.

Glad there are other AbFab lovers. Patsy is my favorite character.

[bethaboo]

During a girls' weekend, this year, we went into an antique shop and there was a bag that looked just like the OP (original purse). But, the one is the antique shop was made from real armadillo.

[bimbi284]

Jul 10, 2012 9:40:51 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Jul 10, 2012 9:25:11 GMT -5 bethaboo said:

During a girls' weekend, this year, we went into an antique shop and there was a bag that looked just like the OP (original purse). But, the one is the antique shop was made from real armadillo.

I had the same exact reaction. Ew.

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Jul 10, 2012 8:49:11 GMT -5 msamyfarrahfowler said:

It reminds me of the groom's cake in Steel Magnolias. I generally love the quirky bags from KS, but this one is too much.

That's totally what popped into my head.

"Thanks Ouiser, nothing like a good piece of ass"

[bethaboo]

Jul 10, 2012 9:40:51 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Jul 10, 2012 9:25:11 GMT -5 bethaboo said:

During a girls' weekend, this year, we went into an antique shop and there was a bag that looked just like the OP (original purse). But, the one is the antique shop was made from real armadillo.

I avoided that corner of the shop as soon as I spotted it.

[worthyfox]

I recommend the following:



YWIA!

[veruca5839]

Wow LOL!

Love AbFab!

[glw]

Jul 10, 2012 9:25:11 GMT -5 bethaboo said:

During a girls' weekend, this year, we went into an antique shop and there was a bag that looked just like the OP (original purse). But, the one is the antique shop was made from real armadillo.

My mom has one! She is a collector of...oddities.
She was warned not to handle it, though, since armadillos can carry leprosy and the bubonic plague. I wish I were making this up.

[karebear304]

Jul 10, 2012 8:54:12 GMT -5 NachoProblem said:

What about this beauty? Everyone needs an astroturf bag, everyone.
www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/hold-court-quinn/PXRU3307,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3307_color=300&start=31&cgid=sale

Can you imagine how itchy that bag would be to carry??

...and apparently these people didn't get the armadillo plague memo when they had a child pose with the purse. Whoopsie!

www.etsy.com/listing/102890716/cognac-armadillo-purse-handbag?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

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Jul 10, 2012 13:04:48 GMT -5 glw said:

Jul 10, 2012 9:25:11 GMT -5 bethaboo said:

During a girls' weekend, this year, we went into an antique shop and there was a bag that looked just like the OP (original purse). But, the one is the antique shop was made from real armadillo.

My mom has one! She is a collector of...oddities.
She was warned not to handle it, though, since armadillos can carry leprosy and the bubonic plague. I wish I were making this up.

wtf? fucking armadillos.

[NachoProblem]

Jul 10, 2012 13:53:05 GMT -5 karebear304 said:

Jul 10, 2012 8:54:12 GMT -5 NachoProblem said:

What about this beauty? Everyone needs an astroturf bag, everyone.
www.katespade.com/designer-handbags/fabric-purses/hold-court-quinn/PXRU3307,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3307_color=300&start=31&cgid=sale

Can you imagine how itchy that bag would be to carry??

...and apparently these people didn't get the armadillo plague memo when they had a child pose with the purse. Whoopsie!

www.etsy.com/listing/102890716/cognac-armadillo-purse-handbag?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

That is fucking terrifying. Especially the bag opened and the head folded backwards. O.M.F.G.

[bimbi284]

Jul 10, 2012 14:26:59 GMT -5 NachoProblem said:

Jul 10, 2012 13:53:05 GMT -5 karebear304 said:

Can you imagine how itchy that bag would be to carry??

...and apparently these people didn't get the armadillo plague memo when they had a child pose with the purse. Whoopsie!

www.etsy.com/listing/102890716/cognac-armadillo-purse-handbag?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

That is fucking terrifying. Especially the bag opened and the head folded backwards. O.M.F.G.

OMG!! And the description!! LOL!!

"Its ghastly gorgeous, as seen on our beautiful belle. (An ode to Beauty and the Beast!)"

[NachoProblem]

Jul 10, 2012 14:30:57 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Jul 10, 2012 14:26:59 GMT -5 NachoProblem said:

That is fucking terrifying. Especially the bag opened and the head folded backwards. O.M.F.G.

OMG!! And the description!! LOL!!

"Its ghastly gorgeous, as seen on our beautiful belle. (An ode to Beauty and the Beast!)"

Gah. So disgusting.... that poor child is probably scarred for life.

[frauschmindy]

Knowing that real armadillo bags are a [terrifying] thing, I think that Kate Spade bag is kind of... kitschy? And fun. Not that I would ever wear it. Or pay more than $10 for it.

But, I'm also in love with a Kate Spade bag with a fucking camel on it right now, so WTF do I know.

[harleysnhorses]

Purse is Fug, but AB FAB is awesome!

[vampsterdam]

Jul 10, 2012 14:35:57 GMT -5 @frauschmindy said:

Knowing that real armadillo bags are a [terrifying] thing, I think that Kate Spade bag is kind of... kitschy? And fun. Not that I would ever wear it. Or pay more than $10 for it.

But, I'm also in love with a Kate Spade bag with a fucking camel on it right now, so WTF do I know.

Omg. Omg. Omg.

Hold me. I'm so scared from the purse that was posted on Etsy. WHYYYYY. Is this real life?

But I do agree with you. Knowing this is apparently a real thing, the KS purse seems kitschy.