Bolide & Kelly, anyone use the shoulder strap?

[amytude]

I do love both these styles & like that they come with a strap, but I'm wondering if these are cumbersome or if they're really usable. Of course, either of these are still a dream for me, but a girl can dream, can't she? I just want to be "ready" with my dream bag should DH get a sizable bonus. I just found out that there's an independently owned boutique in my area (cleveland, oh). Anybody ever been there?

Amy

 

[S'Mom]

I use the strap on my combo Kelly......but not on my others. Mine are all vintage and I had to buy the strap separately for my newest but somehow I knew I'd be using this bag more with a strap than without.....

 

[Grands Fonds]

yep - I use it with my Bolide and Kelly's when my hands get too full.

 

[isus]

Amytude,

I Just carried my black Bolide today and used the shoulder strap several times. Couldn't get along without my Kelly's shoulder straps, either.

 

[amamxr]

Straps for me.. when my hands are full..

 

[gazoo]

I always leave the strap on my Kelly just in case. I also like how it looks even when hand carrying.

 

[Quinn's Mom]

Absolutely. Don't know how I'd get along without it!

 

[Kat]

I've never used the shoulder strap for my Kelly or Bolide so I can't be of any help to you, unfortunately. I'm sure you will receive a lot of feedback from other members though.

 

[Tamarind]

I prefer to hand hold the Kelly or hold it in the crook of the arm, but I leave the strap on just in case I need my hands. The strap has come in handy in many situations like grocery shopping, fun shopping, crossing the street with kids, etc.

 

[icechick]

I just got a Kelly about a month ago and I was actually a bit surprised at how much I used the strap. I normally prefer handheld bags and I also prefer the look of a handheld Kelly v. on the shoulder but I kept catching myself putting it on the shoulder. It's just so convenient.

 

[Greentea]

I LOVE the look of the strap hanging onto the Bolide and Kelly for casual wear. For dinner out, I'd take off the strap.

 

[cymbidium]

I like handheld handbags, but I love the option of having the strap on my bolide and use it quite often. The strap also helps casual-ify the bag if just beating around town running errands.

 

[toonie]

I love the strap for my kellys,It really is needed when your hands are full

 

[SCL]

I always leave the strap on my Kelly just in case. I also like how it looks even when hand carrying.

Me, too!

 

[harleyNemma]

I always have the strap attached on my Bolides...just tuck them inside when not in use (I carry my bags open). When I travel, I take the strap off, tuck inside and zip it up - works like a charm!