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Nautikos
If you figure the average woman probably carries a purse for 60 years of her life, that's less than 2 per year, for the cold and warm seasons.....considering purses are not carried inside the pocket, but exposed to the elements, banged on tables, floors, etc....and that they carry many things necessary should anyone need emergency assistance (especially men and children)....well, they take a hell of a lot of abuse. And, unfortunately, many women never discover the actual economy of buying quality leather in bags and shoes (for service as well as style) so their bags actually wear out fairly quickly.
Okay.....I have Coach bags over 30 yrs old....I wouldn't even try to count all my purses, so I've put lots of thought into this issue....
posted by
Krisles
on September 12, 2007 at 9:45 AM
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Re: I'm about purses like I am about cars. I find one I like, and keep it
Pat, I like your attitude. Although when it comes to cars, I am heavily conflicted - mine, though getting on, is still running beautifully, and for now I remain loyal, but there are so many other beauties out there...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 11, 2007 at 3:39 PM
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I'm about purses like I am about cars. I find one I like, and keep it
as long as it holds together. Guess I'm not exactly a fashionista, because I don't care whether the purse matches my shoes. If the car gets me where I'm going when I want to go somewhere, if the purse holds my essentials and hangs on my shoulder, all else I need is coffee in the morning, something to laugh about, and a decent night's sleep.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 11, 2007 at 3:21 PM
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Well yes, Dave! That's their way of salving their conscience! They permit us to drown our sorrow over their extravagance...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 11, 2007 at 6:25 AM
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Re: And a man will have......
I think that's stretching it, Corbin...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 11, 2007 at 6:21 AM
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OTA
I would
never think of you as average...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 11, 2007 at 6:18 AM
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And yet they always send us to the bar... ?
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 11, 2007 at 6:09 AM
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And a man will have......
what 5-6 billfolds in his life???
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on September 11, 2007 at 5:43 AM
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Finally something I am well above average in.
~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on September 11, 2007 at 4:08 AM
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Re: Re: Jacenta
Jacenta, I'm sure you have a very happy hubby...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 11, 2007 at 3:55 AM
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Re: To date, I've had less than 25, and only get the 'designer' ones as gifts.
Cringe! Stainless steel heels? Alex knew what he was doing! They wouldn't have let you into the country...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 7:52 PM
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Re: Jacenta
Hah-hah I love jeans!!!
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 10, 2007 at 7:47 PM
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To date, I've had less than 25, and only get the 'designer' ones as gifts.
I'm more of a shoe person, Imelda Marcos ain't got nothing on me, except more money to buy more shoes.
I did a massive clearout before I came here and had to get rid of a lot of old friends. Alex refused to let me bring my hand made Italian boots with the stainless steel heels into the country, he thinks they're an abomination.
Mind you I did buy them during a prior bad break up, and there were those flames stitched up the sides. Maybe handbags are safer.
posted by
CringeintheUSA
on September 10, 2007 at 7:47 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Soul
Definitely, Soul! Of course, nobody would want to steal them in the first place...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 7:26 PM
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Jacenta
Well, if it's not purses, what is it? Shoes?? Cocktail dresses????
Mink coats????
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 7:25 PM
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Nana
I totally agree with you! I wouldn't buy one either...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 7:13 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Soul
Are they harder to steal?
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 10, 2007 at 6:36 PM
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Nautikos
I could count the number of purses I've had in my lifetime, almost on one hand. Someday, I might buy a nice mathching purse and shoes, but that would be just out of character for me.
I am carrying now the little purse my daughter gave me six years ago. Can I help it if a purse lasts me almost forever?
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 10, 2007 at 6:10 PM
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Naut
I'm the exception here-- I can not believe how women go nuts for purses- it just is beyond me!!! Thousands of dollars... for purses??? I just put my stuff in whatever bag my shoulder can handle at the time- basically black and utilitarian. I think those fancy 'purses' are really gross!!!
posted by
Nanaroo
on September 10, 2007 at 5:53 PM
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Re: I own one purse at a time until it falls to pieces,so the chance of me
proc, I can only reiterate what I suggested to soul - baskets are the way to go!
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 4:25 PM
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Re: Re: Soul
Soul, baskets may not be all that fashionable, but I still think they're a good idea...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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I own one purse at a time until it falls to pieces,so the chance of me
owning 111 purses in this lifetime is remote. Of course if I come back as Paris Hilton in my next...
posted by
proc
on September 10, 2007 at 2:27 PM
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Re: Soul
Those pouches they sell that come with belts are easy use. But I can't imagine 'a bag of tricks' fitting in there. Baskets, I believe were used many years aback. But they are not very fashionable. 'Hey nice basket there'......doesn't sound too good an ice-breaker. Then there's the vanity and status issues. Thanks
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 10, 2007 at 12:35 PM
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Re: HAHAHAHA, Nautikos
Well, TAPS, I can always attach a strap to my briefcase - no need to buy a new one, although it is beginning to look a little ratty, come to think of it...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 12:03 PM
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Soul
How about wicker baskets?
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 12:01 PM
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Justi
LOL! I guess they couldn't imagine
that level of extravagance...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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HAHAHAHA, Nautikos
They have some nice purses that look a lot like brief cases. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on September 10, 2007 at 11:57 AM
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Re: I used to have purses for every ocassion and in every color
That's still two more than I've got, riri...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:57 AM
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TAPS
I know what you mean abour pockets! If I didn't have any, I'd have to buy a purse...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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Troosh
I take it that Marcos woman had 3000 pairs - now
that's embarrassing, except she wasn't...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:49 AM
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Offy hon
Am I missing something here? I thought the nasty number was 666, which is actually part of my phone number...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:28 AM
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Re: Not that number again 111 argh! lol
What's wrong with that number, Ariala?
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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Good Afternoon Offy hon
Well, you better start counting to see if you beat the average...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 10, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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Nautikos
I like the idea of pockets, it's safer. If this becomes fashionable, some animals won't have to be slaughtered in the cause of vanity or for the necessity of having to walk with a 'bag of tricks'.
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 10, 2007 at 10:45 AM
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Nautikos
Did you leave out a phrase? 'At any given time!'
posted by
Justi
on September 10, 2007 at 10:29 AM
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I used to have purses for every ocassion and in every color
Dooney and Burke was my signature--- then I discovered rescue and now I have two-- one that is falling apart and one that is only partially falling apart....
posted by
riri0322
on September 10, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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Nautikos
Purses are not my bag anymore since I've retired. I've known too many old women who have been attacked in some way by someone trying to grab the thing, or lost one by sitting it down and not watching it closely, or sitting it on top of the car for a moment and forgetting it and driving off with it still up there. But, you make me wonder how many I've had in my lifetime. Now, I just love pockets, lots of pockets. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on September 10, 2007 at 8:02 AM
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Naut
I'm not "purse obsessed" but like many women in here, the shoe collection is almost embarrassing.
posted by
Troosha
on September 10, 2007 at 7:52 AM
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OMG
Ariala...I just thought of that..YIKES!
posted by
Offy
on September 10, 2007 at 7:40 AM
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Not that number again 111 argh! lol
posted by
Ariala
on September 10, 2007 at 7:39 AM
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Good morning Naut~
I think I might have that many in my purse and shoes closet...
posted by
Offy
on September 10, 2007 at 7:26 AM
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