Kitty cats, to your left you’ll find J.W. Hulme Co’s luscious Legacy Mini Bag; to the right it’s impossible to miss Cooperative’s Foldover Satchel.It’s true my loves, the chic Cooperative carryall is constructed out of canvas with a faux leather trim, as opposed to the nubuck body and real leather trim of the J.W. Hulme Co. pretty; but for just $48.00, in comparison to the $286.00 price tag of its high-end distant relative, it is every bit as fabulous – and available in four irresistible shades (tan; teal/brown; black; and red) that will see you through each and every season in style!
Will J.W. Hulme Co. tempt you into being a big spender, or will Cooperative inspire you to save?
Fashionably yours!
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You always find such great matches it would impossible not to opt for the cheaper version!
ReplyDeleteUsually I go for cheaper alternatives to items, but I think the expensive version is a bit more stylish here and a classic bag gets lots of wear therefore the price per wear is worth it.
ReplyDeletei just love your finds!
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What a great find, Erika! :)
ReplyDelete♥ Leia
actually the cooperative one looks better
ReplyDeleteHow did you know I was a purse fanatic!! LOVE them both ! but alas the cheaper of the two is more in my price range :) Great find !
ReplyDeleteI want! They cheaper one is exactly the same! And this would go with everything I have to wear. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWoW! I'mm definitely going to "cooperate" on this one! $48 seems like a solid figure to me!
ReplyDeleteAmazing find, darling!
ReplyDeleteReally cute purse!
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This is such a great find. I like them both because they are so similar. It is a super cute purse!
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Cooperate today!
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely find. Though I think I'd have to go with the more expensive one here!
ReplyDeleteErika you always find the best deals and the cutest stuff!! I love them both, so I will save the money and get the cheaper one!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Thursday. :)
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Rachel
i think i'd definitely go with the cheaper one this time! although the material doesn't look as high quality, i'm loving the shape of the bag more :)
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me?? The Cooperative bag is almost identical!! Definitely saving on this one!!!
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The bag is AMAZING
ReplyDeleteCute- not really my style, but I like the equestrian vibe! :)
ReplyDeleteErikaaaa! I love your blog but it's really not going to do wonders for my shopping ban because I really want to buy this bag! I love the J.W. Hulme Co. bag and love the replica you found even more because it has that double flap at the front! Your Thrify Thursday posts rock xo
ReplyDelete(I have to go cut up my credit cards now before I am tempted to buy this lol)
I'd seen that Cooperative bag on College Fashion, recently, actually! It's cute and a good deal!
ReplyDeleteA great find, Erika!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely inspired to save. You are right! This bag can travel easily through all the season...it would be a great investment :)
ReplyDeleteI hate to do it, but I'd have to go with the designer. It just looks much cleaner.
ReplyDeleteI'm always willing to splurge a bit on a good handbag. So, I'll go with the J.W. Hulme Co. bag. Although, both bags look great!
ReplyDeleteoh, I have to say I think Cooperative's is neater and maybe it brings out the vegetarian in me to ....or I'd find more to spend on other things. Really I like what Coopertive has done.
ReplyDeleteThese really are very close to identical. I think I'd opt to save myself the $240 in this case and go for the Cooperative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comment! I'm glad you're enjoying my Q&A posts!!
I think I like the more expensive best but as it would probably get dirty so quick I would opt for the cheaper version.
ReplyDelete*gasps*. Why have I never seen this bag before? It is pure perfection. The J.W. Hulme Co one is amazing! It is absolutely screaming my name.
ReplyDeletenot really my style, so i'll save my money for next time :P
ReplyDeletehi darling. youre so good at finding looks for less! i love these posts! i would love an look for less on the balenciaga belt mk&a and a lot more celebrities have worn.. that buckle belt.. its so brilliant. and i want it. or something like it.
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I can't stand faux leather,but I like the design.
ReplyDeleteI'd splurge a bit and get the J.W. Hulme Co.!
ReplyDeleteErika! how are you girl? i havent been on the blogosphere for quite some time now. i hope everythings going well? slash thats a great find !
ReplyDeletexx lue
What a great find - love the equestrian look doll!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and what a steal!
ReplyDeletexoxo Maria
the hulme one i say :)
ReplyDeleteyou are the QUEEN OF THE FIND!!!
ReplyDeletei want the expensive one this time.
oh no not again!
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carrie
They're both great, but who can resist saving a little money? What a great find!
ReplyDeletei would most definitely go for the cheaper version! :)
ReplyDelete<3, Mimi
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This is the perfect day bag. I am currently envisioning different ways to style it. SO cute!
ReplyDeletelove love the bag..ive been craving something that color!
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Admittedly love the curves of the JW Hulme bag - bag shape is so important!
ReplyDeleteI'd take the real deal this time :) I can't resist!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are amazingly similar!
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at finding these! I think the splurge is worthwhile in this case. There's something to be said about quality.
ReplyDeleteCrazy as hell for the cheaper one! I'd love to use it as a crossbody bag soooooo freaking much because I loooove the colour!! :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I am leaning towards the more expensive one just because I like the shape a teeny bit more but they are both very darling!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the J.W. Hulme one! So pretty...
ReplyDeletexo Josie
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WHat a cute little bags!
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B* a la Moda
That purse would be really cute for my sister.. but not my style so I'm going to go with neither! :) Great match up though!
ReplyDeleteCooperative for sure ! It's just lovely !
ReplyDeleteOh, I fell in love with the JW Hulme bag when I first saw it on Shopbop so I'm so excited to see you feature it!! And your choice of a counterpart is, once again, spot on! I have a leather saddlebag which is similar just larger that I bought ages ago from a leather artisan in Ancient Olympia in Greece and I love it -- such a classic shape!
ReplyDeleteYou find the best items to compare!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend :)
I am liking the double flap of the cheap version :)
ReplyDeleteI would def go for the cheaper option. Have a great w/end. xx
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in this case perhaps the more expensive one....
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's a fabulous find! $48? That is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!
MelRod
Funny... my mind has also been on small purses lately... just see what I wrote;)
ReplyDeleteI love the coffee colors in these!
very cute! looks a lot like the bag I got from Duluth Pack a couple months ago! Check out their site if you like similar looking bags!
ReplyDeleteI'd be the spendthrift on this one for sure!
ReplyDeleteLove the JW Hulme one!
ReplyDeleteI'm breaking the bank this week and going for the JW Hulme...the nubuck sucks me in everytime!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post. These bags are amazing =) and yes, I'll have the cheaper one please.
ReplyDeleteI have a similar one by Gucci. THis is vintage...:D
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Oh no, this time round I prefer the more expensive version! I always feel so triumphant when I like the cheaper versions!
ReplyDeleteAlso, yay for short girls! Haha.x
Funny that you posted this Erika... I've been looking at two-toned brown bags lately. I love them both. xoxo
ReplyDeletethese are cute, erika! i actually like the cooperative version better and such a great price, too!:) have a great weekend!
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Oh wow, the two bags look really similar! I don't even know which one I would prefer...
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