Purses

[Trek420]

I notice that nowadays are (to me) some large, leather, ugly carpet-bag like purses/handbags.

Still my favorite bags:

http://madeinusareviews.blogspot.com...enger-bag.html

these are great bags that will (gasp) work on the bike:

http://madeinusareviews.blogspot.com...ampo-bags.html

[shootingstar]

Always interesting to see what manufacturers produce for cyclists.

I've seen some of these purses (and panniers) for real at a bike show, but right now can't think about the price.
http://www.queenbee-creations.com/items?category_id=93

Wouldn't be necessarily for spiffy evening wear, but other times, might fit the bill.

I'm not the sort of person that would haul around a bike pannier against my side body, since bike pannier often abit of dirt on it after getting off bike.

[jyyanks]

Every now and then I get an urge for a nice purse ($200-$400). I have some nice Cole Haan, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Gucci bags. The Cole Haan and Gucci bags are more traditional/classic while the rest tend to be trendy. I also have some cheaper bus from Coles and a fake Louie that I got a a flea market. I'm not a bag person but find that I spend more on bags now then I used to. However, I don't think I could ever spend $1000 on a bag, even if I had the money. Many people I work with (I work in Manhattan) have beautiful bags but I's rather spend my money on bikes and gear

[GLC1968]

Always interesting to see what manufacturers produce for cyclists.

I've seen some of these purses (and panniers) for real at a bike show, but right now can't think about the price.
http://www.queenbee-creations.com/items?category_id=93

Wouldn't be necessarily for spiffy evening wear, but other times, might fit the bill.

I'm not the sort of person that would haul around a bike pannier against my side body, since bike pannier often abit of dirt on it after getting off bike.

The two purses I have right now are both from QueenBee Creations, actually. I love them both, but neither of them are 'trendy' except in Portland.

[missjean]

The Queen Bee stuff is wonderful. I love the pannier with the poppy on it!

[redrhodie]

I just got one of the Ibex felted wool bags, and it's really cool. I'd love an Orla Kiely bag, but my lifestyle doesn't let me spend that much on non cycling items. They sure are gorgeous.

[lph]

my lifestyle doesn't let me spend that much on non cycling items.

I love that sentence.

[Blueberry]

I love that sentence.

Me too!!!

[meganm]

I've fallen in love with Sherpani's bags. They are cute, feminine, and practical.

My "everyday" purse is a Sherpani Milli, which is large enough for my wallet, keys, phone, and girly purse stuff like a brush, mirror, lip balm, handcream, etc.

[shootingstar]

I've fallen in love with Sherpani's bags. They are cute, feminine, and practical.

My "everyday" purse is a Sherpani Milli, which is large enough for my wallet, keys, phone, and girly purse stuff like a brush, mirror, lip balm, handcream, etc.

Sherpani bags do look cute yet practical.

[zoom-zoom]

I have an older Keen Brooklyn sling bag. I LOVE it! I've had it for 3-4 years and use it every day. The liner is starting to fall apart, so I am contemplating replacing it with the current model of the same bag.

I SO don't get the whole $$$ designer handbag thing. A year later and they are dated. Really the only things I spend more than $100 on are cycling related or a good Winter coat (and only because I live in the upper Midwest where good Winter coats are a necessity).

If I have a dress up event I will find a cute and cheap smaller bag to go with whatever I'm wearing...typically the entire ensemble will come from TJ Maxx.

[Becky]

I just ordered a Haiku Jaunt bag. It looks like it will work well for both the "pod/mother ship" bag system and as a "pannier purse". Some bags just don't fit well in a pannier, eating up precious clothing or grocery room!

Zoom, I love the look of that Brooklyn bag! I wonder if a good seamstress could replace the lining?