Oh Alexa I knew you would understand where I was coming from as you love fashion and style just as much as me. And you are clearly level headed as well!

link to python bag (although the one I liked was more exclusive) http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod44060055...

I just wish I could take you shopping with me and we could pick out a few things together now.

I did find some coach bags which were reasonable. And the replicas which are pricey seem to be better quality as you mentioned. http://www.exquisitebag.com/

We have a liz claiborne outlet close to me so maybe I'll pick up some luggage pieces from there. Besides luggage only gets ruined anyway. Much rather pay for liposculpture after I have the baby then that stuff anyway ;).

I just get out of my head sometimes because everyone around me (mom included) buy this stuff. And everytime I fly I feel rather awkward because everyone has something designer these days.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi