Pick a purse for me

[UnderProtest]

I want a new purse (not a need, just a want) and I really like both of these.  I like the Longchamp because it is light and I tend to fill my purses with all kinds of crap.  I think I have a few matchbox cars, a book or two, and wipes in my purse along with my stuff.  But the Radley purse (in navy, although it isn't shown) is so pretty and classic, but heavier.  What do you think?

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I like the Longchamp.

[raangoli]

I love Longchamp because like you said, it's light and it's really just the weight of what you put in it. But I do love the design of the Radley - I like the flap and the navy stripe.

In other words, I am no help.

[yentl]

I like the Radley. I only think practical when it comes to work bags.

[UnderProtest]

Here it is in navy.  I finally found it on another website.

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Apr 23, 2015 9:30:02 GMT -5 yentl said:

I like the Radley. I only think practical when it comes to work bags.

It won't technically be a work bag.  I'm a SAHM.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 9:54:49 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

I vote Radley because you already have a Longchamp.

But the Radley is soooo pretty.  I love navy and white!

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I like the Radley.

I've never been a fan of Longchamp, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

ETA: I also have an addiction to strips, especially when they are navy.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 9:57:27 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Apr 23, 2015 9:55:53 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

But the Radley is soooo pretty.  I love navy and white!

That's what I said, get the Radley!  The navy & white better is definitely better than the red & white in the OP, and you know I love red.

OMG, can you tell I've had a long day?  The green Longchamp is soooo pretty too.  It feels like a spring bag and since it is finally spring-ish here, it is appropriate.  

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 10:02:10 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Apr 23, 2015 9:59:51 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

OMG, can you tell I've had a long day?  The green Longchamp is soooo pretty too.  It feels like a spring bag and since it is finally spring-ish here, it is appropriate.  

But you already have a Longchamp!  Get something new!

BUT YOU CAN GET IT WITH STRIPES AND PERSONALIZED!!!!!  SOOOO MANY CHOICES!!!!

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 10:09:11 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Apr 23, 2015 10:04:05 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

BUT YOU CAN GET IT WITH STRIPES AND PERSONALIZED!!!!!  SOOOO MANY CHOICES!!!!

But that's not what you posted!  Girl, go take a nap and try again

It seems like you want to be convinced to get the Longchamp, in which case could you compromise and get a navy and white striped one?  I am S-M-R-T.

I just found out that you can personalize the Longchamp!  I've told you before that I'm a horrible online shopper because I can't ever make a decision???

Oh, and an acceptable answer is both.  I'm still waiting for the thank you gift from my husband.  His boss sent one, but nothing from him.

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I love the Radley!

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 10:20:48 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Apr 23, 2015 10:13:48 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

I just found out that you can personalize the Longchamp!  I've told you before that I'm a horrible online shopper because I can't ever make a decision???

Oh, and an acceptable answer is both.  I'm still waiting for the thank you gift from my husband.  His boss sent one, but nothing from him.

Oh hell, for that BBQ I'd go big and ask for a designer bag!  These you can just buy for yourself any day of the week.

Eeeehhh, I'd rather have another trip to the Maldives.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 10:34:17 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Apr 23, 2015 10:31:37 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Eeeehhh, I'd rather have another trip to the Maldives.

All I'm saying is these two bags don't add up to a big enough thank you.  Go big!

What did his boss get you?

Well, technically it was for the both of us.  But it was 6 bottles of wine.....one of which is called my name.

[yentl]

Apr 23, 2015 9:30:53 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Apr 23, 2015 9:30:02 GMT -5 yentl said:

I like the Radley. I only think practical when it comes to work bags.

It won't technically be a work bag.  I'm a SAHM.

Yeah, that's what I meant. You were saying the Longchamp was lighter. I only worry about practical stuff like that when it comes to my work bags. Otherwise it doesn't bother me if my bags are heavy.

[UnderProtest]

Not that anyone really cares, but I bought the Radley today (and the matching wallet)! It was sold out online on both the Radley site and the store site. There was ONE in store yesterday and it was still there today so now it is MINE. Of course, I may still get the Longchamp, but I think I need to go see the color in person. Their website showed navy, black, and grey as all the same color so I don't trust it.

[msmerymac]

It's nice to get something different! I haven't seen that color of longchamp in person. It's really pretty and great for summer, though. I have a bright green Michael Kors tote I use as a summer purse and I get compliments on the color all the time.

Since you know the upsides and downsides of the Longchamps, I won't bother to go into them. Suffice to say, I don't know how long they'd last as an every day, hard use kind of purse. But I've been impressed with how well it's held up so far. That's more because 1) I like more structure in my "real" purses and 2) it's so light that I imagine the nylon has to give at some point, right? But it can literally carry my laptop (in a laptop sleeve) and a bunch of other crap, so who knows.