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asf


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i'll start with a little story...the other day i was bored at work, dreaming about all the things i want and can't afford.  i im'd my brother the frye dorado boots, saying "hey fryeguy - dark brown, size 7, christmas present" (he recently got himself a pair of fryes and wears them constantly.)  i never expected him to get them, but he called me that night and said "they'll be there soon, don't expect any presents for anything next year."  WHAT?!?!  so now i'm going crazy with anticipation, i cannot wait to have these boots.  who knew my brother was so awesome?


anyway, my new dilemma is what kind of bag can i carry with the boots?  most of my bags are pretty structured (or black), and i want something that matches the vibe of the boots.  for those unfamiliar, here's a pic of the boots (i'm getting the dark brown):


Frye Dorado Slouch Boot


i don't want to spend more than $200, but i might if it's the perfect bag.  and also, what colors would you recommend?  i think brown might be too matchy, no?  help!



-- Edited by asf at 10:49, 2005-11-04 to fix open parentheses

-- Edited by asf at 10:50, 2005-11-04

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lynnie


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good, brother, good.  i would carry something sort of slouchy and bohemian-esque- maybe in a beat-up caramel leather.  You could also do a pretty fabric bag- like a cool tapestry bag, for example.  The bags at Anthro are all pretty expensive, but they're a good place to look for inspiration, here are some examples:


angeleno sling bag


caramel rivet bag


ack, this one is way too $$ ^


twisting vines embroidered tote


la fiorentina tote


moldova shoulder bag


grove of poplars bag


etc. etc. etc.


 


 



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Elle


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Yeah, I agree with Lynnie - you could either go broken-in-leather (which looks good almost always):


$128XL Leather and Suede Bag$98Large Leather Ring Bag$68


 or a boho/tapestry/woven/vintage/patchwork bag with some character:


$19Patchwork Messenger$78


$29Flower Applique Tote$40Zig Zag Embroidered Hobo$35


or something in a fun color:


$25style #1078790$66Suede Zipper Bag with Tassel$58



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wow - what a nice gift! (I'll confess I asked for the Frye Harness Boots for Valentines Day )


Anyway - this bag would be perfect, but it's more than $200 (it's $375) see my post on the Kooba Frankie for the link (ignore the sold out banner! I went for a larger image on Frye's site)


Suede Frankie Bag



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asf


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thanks for the suggestions, ladies - keep 'em coming!


lynnie - of course the bag you "ack"ed about is the one i loved instantly!


lmonet - something about that last one you posted reminds me of the bulgas.  hmm...anyone have "cheap" bulgas right now?


detroit - you're evil!  since i noticed it on sale yesterday, i've been trying soooo hard to not buy that bag.  i'm convincing myself that the suede will get ruined in the harsh weather ahead.  i'm telling myself that i do not need that bag...


i think i'm having a hard time because boho stuff is so not my style...but i love those boots!



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jen


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Okay, my brother gives me a $50 check for x-mas...

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jen wrote:

Okay, my brother gives me a $50 check for x-mas...


I'd be thrilled, we're usually just happy if my brother makes it in for Christmas, gotta love younger brothers!


More importantly, great boots!



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flknight24 wrote:

jen wrote: Okay, my brother gives me a $50 check for x-mas... I'd be thrilled, we're usually just happy if my brother makes it in for Christmas, gotta love younger brothers! More importantly, great boots!

 


one time i got beer nuts, green nail polish, and a plastic drawer organizer (for pens and stuff).  it was his fresh. or soph. year of college, but still!!!  what's a girl supposed to do with beer nuts?


now, since we're older and live in the same city (and get along better) i get my brother a bottle of patron tequila, and he gets me a bottle of wine or vodka.   



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oh, and about bags...i think you NEED the frankie.  or a handmaid by michelle frantz bag.



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i wish my brothers (either one of them) would be so thoughtful.  lol on the beer nuts, though--they're not that bad!

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shopgirl82 wrote:

  oh, and about bags...i think you NEED the frankie.  or a handmaid by michelle frantz bag.

ooh... I second this ($318 http://www.handmaidbymichellefrantz.com)




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tara t


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is your bother single?  kidding.  sort of.


with the dark brown, i picture a bag lighter than the boots;  not white.


Juicy Couture ´Lola´ Slouchy Hobo


like that???  but that one is almost 400.00.



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