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Savvy.PurseBlog · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Alright, help me out folks, it is time to weigh in on a bag that I just can’t seem to wrap my head around. I found myself totally and utterly confused when I came across the Bulga Hamilton Studded Leather Flap Tote. There are aspects I can appreciate and then others that I think totally miss the mark.

First of all, it is pretty clear that this is the kind of bag that will appeal to only a select group of handbag lovers. I saw the white version before I saw the black and the white is a huge turn off. The black option is a bit better, but not much. If you like it, I say go for it, but it looks a bit sloppy to me. In fact, it kind of reminds me of a shaggy dog. The studded flaps almost look like leather swatches simply thrown together. The asymmetrical aspect of the bag is admirable, but again, misses the mark. Double shoulder straps make perfect sense for this large tote, but that is about all that makes sense. Anyone else think differently? Buy through Bloomie’s for $625.

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HandbagAngel · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:46 PM

I am sorry. They look horrible to me.

karmenzsofia · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:49 PM

My first thought was, No!

But the more I look at it, the more I think it would be a fun bag to have. It's an unusual design, nice leather, good size, spacious inside, funky lining...but to be sure I would have to see in person.

olialm1 · Nov 4th, 2009, 05:19 PM

It reminds me of hair for some reason. Someone with very layered hair.

karmenzsofia · Nov 4th, 2009, 05:29 PM

I see a bunch of Viking skirts...

gacats · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:05 PM

I see sticky notes. I need a day off.

NagaJolokia · Nov 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM

The Fugly Contest is on.

Blackbirdie · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by karmenzsofia

I see a bunch of Viking skirts...

^^that's exactly what I was thinking

. I loved the butterfly hobo that Bulga had years ago, but everything else...I'm not a fan, which is a shame because their leathers are AMAZING!

calneva · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:50 PM

hmmmm... It's interesting, but not my first choice.

ssc0619 · Nov 5th, 2009, 05:20 PM

oh no

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:15 PM

not my first choice

Nov 4th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 362	Bulga Hamilton Studded Leather Flap Tote Alright, help me out folks, it is time to weigh in on a bag that I just can’t seem to wrap my head around. I found myself totally and utterly confused when I came across the Bulga Hamilton Studded Leather Flap Tote. There are aspects I can appreciate and then others that I think totally miss the mark. First of all, it is pretty clear that this is the kind of bag that will appeal to only a select group of handbag lovers. I saw the white version before I saw the black and the white is a huge turn off. The black option is a bit better, but not much. If you like it, I say go for it, but it looks a bit sloppy to me. In fact, it kind of reminds me of a shaggy dog. The studded flaps almost look like leather swatches simply thrown together. The asymmetrical aspect of the bag is admirable, but again, misses the mark. Double shoulder straps make perfect sense for this large tote, but that is about all that makes sense. Anyone else think differently? Buy through Bloomie’s for $625. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Nov 4th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#2
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,164	I am sorry. They look horrible to me.
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,164

Nov 4th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#3
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	My first thought was, No! But the more I look at it, the more I think it would be a fun bag to have. It's an unusual design, nice leather, good size, spacious inside, funky lining...but to be sure I would have to see in person.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#4
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,544	It reminds me of hair for some reason. Someone with very layered hair.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#5
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I see a bunch of Viking skirts...
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Nov 4th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#6
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	I see sticky notes. I need a day off.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#7
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,824	The Fugly Contest is on.
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Nov 5th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#9
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	hmmmm... It's interesting, but not my first choice.

Nov 5th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#10
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,974	oh no

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#11
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	not my first choice
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