tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post1984590608914965045..comments2023-09-19T10:42:17.173+02:00Comments on All the Best by Ronda Carman™: HandbagsALL THE BESThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-38539541547133921192007-09-05T12:25:00.000+02:002007-09-05T12:25:00.000+02:00LOL! I love how you said "you only cry once" when ...LOL! I love how you said "you only cry once" when you pay more. What a great way to phrase it! <BR/><BR/>The phrase used to be "pay twice as much, buy half as many and it will last three times as long" - I was told this by my grandmother (my true fashion icon) when I was just a child. Such profound advice for a small girl. But it sticks with you and affects every purchasing decision I make in my modern life. <BR/><BR/>AS a testament to her word, she still follows her own advice!franki durbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547998466781016103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-86678846444516111082007-09-05T12:13:00.000+02:002007-09-05T12:13:00.000+02:00Me too Mrs. Blandings I am a sucker for black pate...Me too Mrs. Blandings I am a sucker for black patent.ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-11830961385320458702007-09-05T07:58:00.000+02:002007-09-05T07:58:00.000+02:00I love that Maxx bag, how gorgeous. I've been lus...I love that Maxx bag, how gorgeous. I've been lusting after the new Marc Jacobs bag - but unfortunately its a little above my budget...so I'll have to wait.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-44976541146450969712007-09-04T22:43:00.000+02:002007-09-04T22:43:00.000+02:00I used to think I would die if I didn't buy the la...I used to think I would die if I didn't buy the latest designer handbag but after reading that new book Deluxe: How Luxury Lost it's Luster, I refuse to ever pay over $1000 for a bag! I'm stepping off the merry-go-round for good!Habitually Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692458647819117064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-35150819367385544352007-09-04T19:35:00.000+02:002007-09-04T19:35:00.000+02:00Thanks I will check out her bags right now...Thanks I will check out her bags right now...ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-42200593522040458892007-09-04T19:32:00.000+02:002007-09-04T19:32:00.000+02:00you must check out hammittbags.comi carry nothing ...you must check out hammittbags.com<BR/><BR/>i carry nothing but her designs these days. i blogged about her last week (as she had a killer sale)72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-51943101650550504702007-09-04T17:41:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:41:00.000+02:00Love the Maxx NY patent. As I am always saving fo...Love the Maxx NY patent. As I am always saving for a table, sconces, chairs (please, someone stop me from buying chairs) I am almost always bargain shopping for clothes. I've also always hesitated to dip into the "bag/shoe of the moment" club because I would be horrified at myself for looking a piece in my closet and thinking, "that $1500 bag is so last year." ick. I'd take Patricia's advice any day of the week.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-60552433626837026762007-09-04T17:13:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:13:00.000+02:00I know Brilliant Asylum, some of the prices can be...I know Brilliant Asylum, some of the prices can be a bit outrageous.ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-53407597067718635702007-09-04T17:11:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:11:00.000+02:00Thank you anonymous.Thank you anonymous.ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-69125868563339721412007-09-04T17:10:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:10:00.000+02:00That disappointing Sarah! Can they order it for yo...That disappointing Sarah! Can they order it for you?ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-65295711731365817482007-09-04T17:08:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:08:00.000+02:00Don’t you just love finding great bargains stljoie...Don’t you just love finding great bargains stljoie!ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-4777003720955638942007-09-04T17:02:00.000+02:002007-09-04T17:02:00.000+02:00I recently found the Coach bag of my dreams in an ...I recently found the Coach bag of my dreams in an antique mall, it's in new condition, for $35.00. I couldn't be happier.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647472885003848528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-19549354409380765232007-09-04T16:43:00.000+02:002007-09-04T16:43:00.000+02:00I am also searching for a great handbag...thanks f...I am also searching for a great handbag...thanks for the post! I have my eye on one from J. Crew, believe it or not...it is part of their special line that is only in a few select stores (not here in Atlanta, alas). <BR/><BR/>I love Franki's philosophy - invest twice as much and buy half as many! Beautifully worded.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-64073910117050662862007-09-04T16:35:00.000+02:002007-09-04T16:35:00.000+02:00All of these bags are great. I love the matte gol...All of these bags are great. I love the matte gold and black combo. As far as prices go, I think I am just as shocked that Steve Madden is charging $195 for a purse as I am that Miu Miu is charging $1,590. I bought a small Fendi 6 years ago for around $195. Purse price tags are OUT OF CONTROL these days!!!Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-22843886861669405092007-09-04T13:53:00.000+02:002007-09-04T13:53:00.000+02:00This is a really good post. There is NO way that I...This is a really good post. There is NO way that I could afford $1,000+ on a handbag, but $200 I could afford. I want to carry the very best (in my price range) and both of these bags are very nice. Thank you for acknowledging that not everyone can spend a ton on such things. This post stays true to your blog, “all the best” regardless of price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-32035256284923577582007-09-04T13:35:00.000+02:002007-09-04T13:35:00.000+02:00Franki I completely agree! My motto is buy the bes...Franki I completely agree! My motto is buy the best and you'll only cry once. But I do think there are some fantastic handbags out there that don't cost an arm and a leg ;)ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-52340852280619537972007-09-04T13:25:00.000+02:002007-09-04T13:25:00.000+02:00it's tough. I go for quality over quantity always ...it's tough. I go for quality over quantity always when it comes to clothing and accessories...and....in truth I do this in every area of life from stocks to seating areas. But invest twice as much and buy half as many i sa wonderful rule to follow. I eschew trends and invest in pieces with great style, made of great materials. You'll never go wrong!franki durbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12547998466781016103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-58660040467199777892007-09-04T12:50:00.000+02:002007-09-04T12:50:00.000+02:00Ronda what great finds! That Steven Madden is just...Ronda what great finds! That Steven Madden is just great!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com