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TropicalGal · Oct 2nd, 2009, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by TejasMama

I think you've chosen a fantastic bag, TM, because it's so versatile and simple yet very elegant. And the leather will totally make this style.

And yes, this JUST happened to me. For me, the combination of a style and a particular color/leather can really make or break a bag. Sometimes we overlook a particular bag and then we see it in a certain leather and realize that it really is the perfect bag after all.

I'm learning that I need to be open to surprises. I've been too rigid lately.

Can't wait to see your lovely HM!

Thank you Tejas! Tell me, how did this just happen to you? What combo of style and leather spoke to you...and resulted in a purchase or a new wish list item?

I have decided that a handbag must "happen" to me, and to not go searching. Makes it more...falling in love, instead of dating.

lovebags2 · Oct 2nd, 2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by TropicalGal

Thank you Tejas! Tell me, how did this just happen to you? What combo of style and leather spoke to you...and resulted in a purchase or a new wish list item?

I have decided that a handbag must "happen" to me, and to not go searching. Makes it more...falling in love, instead of dating.

TG - YES. I hear you about that statement. I think the dark purple HM just "happened" to me. Believe me I wasn't looking for a purple bag.

TejasMama · Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by TropicalGal

Thank you Tejas! Tell me, how did this just happen to you? What combo of style and leather spoke to you...and resulted in a purchase or a new wish list item?

I have decided that a handbag must "happen" to me, and to not go searching. Makes it more...falling in love, instead of dating.

I always thought I could never be a satchel girl. Just turned 39 yesterday never owning one. But it really is the TYPE of satchel and the leather together that makes a bag 'just right.' There have been styles that I never cared for much, but in one particular leather, it makes all the difference!

TropicalGal · Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:31 PM

^^^^And what leather might that be, Tejas? While we're at it...what style? MMS? IB?

TejasMama · Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM

I've really been rethinking the IB. I was thinking of it purely as a laptop bag, but after seeing Jackie's pics on Twitter where she's wearing it crossbody as a regular handbag, it made me realize that this one might be a very good choice for me. I do need a laptop bag but I usually don't carry it in style as I have just a padded case, but this bag is far more versatile. And once I started imagining it in the petrol pebbled luxe (the one color I covet madly), I saw this bag in an entirely different manner.

I have always loved bags with some structure but carry hobo styles because they are comfy on the shoulder, easy to manage with kids, etc. I'm stretching out a bit now. I think the IB might be the perfect handbag that could also carry my laptop in style when necessary, too.

Does that make sense? Because I've been cooped up at home all week with sick kids and I'm pretty sure that most of my good brain cells are dead now.

TropicalGal · Oct 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM

^^^^Everything you say makes sense. I've been thinking about the IB too. To carry my laptop when I travel...without carrying a separate laptop bag -- seems brilliant to me! Then, I can use the bag without laptop, and also, pack a smaller messenger to use if I don't want such a big bag.

Wishing you a lovely weekend. Hoping your children feel a lot better!

mayajuliana · Oct 3rd, 2009, 02:59 PM

^^I can see you using the IB and packing one of your Clutch Me bags or your LV small messenger in the other compartment, not to mention some supplies and a snack!

Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:31 PM	#19
TropicalGal OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	^^^^And what leather might that be, Tejas? While we're at it...what style? MMS? IB?
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Oct 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM	#20
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	I've really been rethinking the IB. I was thinking of it purely as a laptop bag, but after seeing Jackie's pics on Twitter where she's wearing it crossbody as a regular handbag, it made me realize that this one might be a very good choice for me. I do need a laptop bag but I usually don't carry it in style as I have just a padded case, but this bag is far more versatile. And once I started imagining it in the petrol pebbled luxe (the one color I covet madly), I saw this bag in an entirely different manner. I have always loved bags with some structure but carry hobo styles because they are comfy on the shoulder, easy to manage with kids, etc. I'm stretching out a bit now. I think the IB might be the perfect handbag that could also carry my laptop in style when necessary, too. Does that make sense? Because I've been cooped up at home all week with sick kids and I'm pretty sure that most of my good brain cells are dead now.
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	__________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ Finding Mindful Habits Here: www.zenhabits.org

Oct 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM	#21
TropicalGal OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	^^^^Everything you say makes sense. I've been thinking about the IB too. To carry my laptop when I travel...without carrying a separate laptop bag -- seems brilliant to me! Then, I can use the bag without laptop, and also, pack a smaller messenger to use if I don't want such a big bag. Wishing you a lovely weekend. Hoping your children feel a lot better!
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Oct 3rd, 2009, 02:59 PM	#22
mayajuliana ~Mind, Body, Soul~ Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,534	^^I can see you using the IB and packing one of your Clutch Me bags or your LV small messenger in the other compartment, not to mention some supplies and a snack!

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