Diaper Bag Meltdown

[march_15]

I have been LOOKING and LOOKING, but I still can't find the perfect bag. Here's my requirements. If you can help, you are AMAZING!

1) Looks more like a purse than a diaper bag
2) Comes in black, camel, or other neutral color
3) Isn't too "briefcase" or messenger bag looking (like the SS Elizabeth)
4.) Has leather trim if at all possible.
5.) Doesn't cost a million dollars.

THANKS!

[Jelly Bean]

I had the same requirements and I finally found my dream bag when my daughter was 16 months...but I will be able to use it for #2. It's by Kate Spade. It's plenty big - I will easily be able to use it for 2 kids at the same time. It's black, patent leather trim, great pockets, huge outside zippered pocket for my own stuff (hate how every previous bag I had had a tiny pocket for my stuff - wallet, phone, makeup bag, keys - or I was just expected to let it mix in with my DD's stuff...I couldn't find anything!). It can be worn on your shoulder or cross body and has stroller straps. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.

Now...it might not meet your price requirments. I had a 20% Buy Buy Baby coupon and store credit. So if you can swing it, it's the bomb!:jammin:

http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=17696980&

A distant 2nd, but a great bag as well is the Storksak Olivia, and a lot of people on here like the Skip Hop Versa.

[Momto1]

The JuJuBe Behave! yummy! http://ju-ju-be.com/ju-ju-blog/?p=2266

[brgnmom]

The JuJuBe Behave! yummy! http://ju-ju-be.com/ju-ju-blog/?p=2266

ooh I like the new steel/lilac combo.

[TwoBees]

Skip Hop Versa

[crl]

Storksak Emily? Not cheap, but maybe you can find a deal. (maybe the BBB coupons would work on it?)

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=15143703&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping

Catherine

[Minnifer]

Babymel Amanda - the less expensive cousin to Storksak bags (made by the same company) - comes in lots of colors/patterns (can google to find older versions) and has a back slip pocket (which to me makes it more useful than Emily). You can often get them on sale too. No leather trim though.

http://www.babymel.com/shop.php?shopcatid=5

[Momto1]

ooh I like the new steel/lilac combo.

Isn't it gorgeous?! I have the Brown/ZZ one right now and I'm trying to see if I can justify having two of the same bag!

[LoveBeingMrs]

Not sure if you've already found a bag, but I just read your post and had to respond. Have you seen the Not Rational Hansel bag? It fits your criteria. Love mine! :p