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maplecottage · Sep 25th, 2008, 07:54 AM

Hi ladies

I'm in the market for a new clutch. I have owned a BE in the past but my experience of this particular bag wasn't a good one, however this was in the early days of BE and it was dealt with brilliantly by Jackie, and I haven't forgotten this great customer service therefore I am gently dipping my toes back in to BE by test driving a small item first before investing in something bigger.

Does anyone have the Flirt with me clutch in the ponyskin? - it looks very pretty but in terms of keeping clean think it might be a nightmare but I'm not sure. What are your thoughts?

Thanks for your help.

TropicalGal · Sep 25th, 2008, 10:38 AM

I think Ponyskin is more high maintenance than "simple" leather.

maplecottage · Sep 25th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Yes I think you are right, thanks for the reply, appreciate the time you took.

Contessa · Sep 25th, 2008, 10:47 AM

I have the black ponyhair with silver and I

it. I use it all the time and find it's not high maintenance at all. What I love about it is that it's different and quite fun!

If you want something classic and sexy, I'd recommend the Black Crash, otherwise, go for what you love!

abi319 · Sep 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM

I don't have the ponyhair but I do have the flirt with me in silver and I really love it! Its useful, and holds more than I thought it would! If you are buying something which you think you would like to use frequently, maybe a leather one would hold up longer than the ponyhair version. However,like Contessa mentioned, go for what you love!

tanmon · Sep 25th, 2008, 01:34 PM

i had a ponyhair bal day and i have to say i hated it. not only was it itchy but the hair actually fell out in patches and left a bare spot where the bag rubbed against my side. it was awful, i don't recommend exotics like pony hair. perhaps be is different but that experience w/bal's pony hair really turned me off.

maplecottage · Sep 26th, 2008, 04:25 AM

Thanks for your experiences ladies, really appreciate it, think I might cross that one off the list and go for something else.

Thank you.

maplecottage · Sep 26th, 2008, 09:20 AM

And just to verify for any new people considering BE, please don't be put off by my post, I'm sure you won't anyway, the bags are stunning. My experience was just the luck of the draw, it happens to every brand at some stage without a doubt.

The customer services at BE is second to none, you will be very pleased to invest in a bag from Jackie Cawthra's team without a doubt.

x from a newly converted BE fan.

tanmon · Sep 26th, 2008, 12:31 PM

i'm personally not put off by your post. if it wasn't for the sharing of opinions, pics and experiences here tpf --- both good and bad --- i would never have discovered be.

calibaggal · Sep 26th, 2008, 02:26 PM

I have a Flirt with me in Mustard. I love it, the bag is the perfect size for quick errands and going out. I recently used mines at a concert. The perfect size!!!

pinkdiamond · Sep 26th, 2008, 02:50 PM

mustard is a lovely BE leather, pebbled and a little bit shimmery!

zuzu maxx · Sep 27th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Originally Posted by maplecottage

And just to verify for any new people considering BE, please don't be put off by my post, I'm sure you won't anyway, the bags are stunning. My experience was just the luck of the draw, it happens to every brand at some stage without a doubt.

The customer services at BE is second to none, you will be very pleased to invest in a bag from Jackie Cawthra's team without a doubt.

x from a newly converted BE fan.

Ditto on the customer service

...and the bags!

Sep 25th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#1
maplecottage OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,512	Flirt with me clutch Hi ladies I'm in the market for a new clutch. I have owned a BE in the past but my experience of this particular bag wasn't a good one, however this was in the early days of BE and it was dealt with brilliantly by Jackie, and I haven't forgotten this great customer service therefore I am gently dipping my toes back in to BE by test driving a small item first before investing in something bigger. Does anyone have the Flirt with me clutch in the ponyskin? - it looks very pretty but in terms of keeping clean think it might be a nightmare but I'm not sure. What are your thoughts? Thanks for your help.
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Sep 25th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#2
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,197	I think Ponyskin is more high maintenance than "simple" leather.
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Sep 25th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#3
maplecottage OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,512	Yes I think you are right, thanks for the reply, appreciate the time you took.
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Sep 25th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#4
Contessa Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,389	I have the black ponyhair with silver and I it. I use it all the time and find it's not high maintenance at all. What I love about it is that it's different and quite fun! If you want something classic and sexy, I'd recommend the Black Crash, otherwise, go for what you love!
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Sep 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#5
abi319 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 739	I don't have the ponyhair but I do have the flirt with me in silver and I really love it! Its useful, and holds more than I thought it would! If you are buying something which you think you would like to use frequently, maybe a leather one would hold up longer than the ponyhair version. However,like Contessa mentioned, go for what you love!
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Sep 25th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#6
tanmon Belen Echandia SM Joined: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 772	i had a ponyhair bal day and i have to say i hated it. not only was it itchy but the hair actually fell out in patches and left a bare spot where the bag rubbed against my side. it was awful, i don't recommend exotics like pony hair. perhaps be is different but that experience w/bal's pony hair really turned me off.
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Sep 26th, 2008, 04:25 AM	#7
maplecottage OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,512	Thanks for your experiences ladies, really appreciate it, think I might cross that one off the list and go for something else. Thank you.
	__________________ PLEASE HELP, NEED INITIAL 'J' KEYRING!! Current: Bays - choc darwin Bays - black patent Mabel Hobo - black spongy Mitzy msgr - oak Accessories: Planner - choc congo Keyring - choc congo Wallet - choc congo Passport - choc congo

Sep 26th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#8
maplecottage OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,512	And just to verify for any new people considering BE, please don't be put off by my post, I'm sure you won't anyway, the bags are stunning. My experience was just the luck of the draw, it happens to every brand at some stage without a doubt. The customer services at BE is second to none, you will be very pleased to invest in a bag from Jackie Cawthra's team without a doubt. x from a newly converted BE fan.
	__________________ PLEASE HELP, NEED INITIAL 'J' KEYRING!! Current: Bays - choc darwin Bays - black patent Mabel Hobo - black spongy Mitzy msgr - oak Accessories: Planner - choc congo Keyring - choc congo Wallet - choc congo Passport - choc congo

Sep 26th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#9
tanmon Belen Echandia SM Joined: May 2008 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 772	i'm personally not put off by your post. if it wasn't for the sharing of opinions, pics and experiences here tpf --- both good and bad --- i would never have discovered be.
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Sep 26th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#10
calibaggal Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: SunnySoCal Posts: 504	I have a Flirt with me in Mustard. I love it, the bag is the perfect size for quick errands and going out. I recently used mines at a concert. The perfect size!!!

Sep 26th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#11
pinkdiamond in love.... Joined: May 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 1,250	mustard is a lovely BE leather, pebbled and a little bit shimmery!

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