Need advise from handbag experts-Urgent

fashion16 · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:10 PM

I have two bags on hold at TJ maxx. They are only on hold for the next few hours. They are the same price. I went in wanting a red bag for fall but I only have 2 red pieces in my entire wardrobe. I found this bag in red. It is made by B. Makowsky .

Then I found this bag:

It is 7 for all man kind and it is not a stark white as it shows in the pics, it is more of a rich antique white. More off white. This is the problem. I already have a white leather bag but I am not crazy about the red one....I am crazy about the SFAMK one though.

#1. If you know of B. Makowsky, is this a nice brand?

#2. What do you think has more longivity for someone who has very little in their wardrobe, a red bag or a cream bag?

The SA at TJ Maxx also thinks cream leather is more sophisticated & "posh" than a red bag. Do you agree?

Thank you!!!

SwirlyGirly · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:11 PM

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already have a white leather bag but I am not crazy about the red one....I am crazy about the SFAMK one though.

You ans your own question right here. Get the SFAMK.

fashion16 · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the advice but I feel obligated to diversify my handbag wardrobe. I question whether I need 2 white/off white bags and no colored bags. My current bags are LV (brown/tan), MJ (Mouse <Taupe>), MJ (Black), Coach (White leather) and Foley & Corrina (Eggplant--but so dark it looks black in artificial light).

Melanie · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:19 PM

7FAM

I love the look of it!

titania029 · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:22 PM

Perhaps you should keep looking until you find a red bag that you're crazy about. On the two that you posted, I like the SFAMK. I tend to think that white/cream is more neutral than red, so you should still get plenty of use out of it. But if you're really looking to diversify, then wait for the perfect red bag :)

BagsRmyLife · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:24 PM

Get the SFAMK one...very cute and classic shape.

LewLew · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Get the SFAMK, I like it. Don't get the red bag just because you 'feel obligated' to diversify..................you'll never carry it if you don't love it. I've done this, tried to talk myself into a bag because I need the color/shape etc even though I KNEW it wasn't the perfect one, and it just sat and I sold it at a loss.

So now I am waiting for the perfect grey bag to come into my life :)

gucci fan · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by titania029

Perhaps you should keep looking until you find a red bag that you're crazy about. On the two that you posted, I like the SFAMK. I tend to think that white/cream is more neutral than red, so you should still get plenty of use out of it. But if you're really looking to diversify, then wait for the perfect red bag :)

ArmCandyLuvr · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Get the Seven bag. If you're crazy about, you'll carry it a lot and get your money's worth.

novosibirsk · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:58 PM

I personally don't like Makowsky bags. Go get SFAMK and a good leather cleanser since it's white.

Kathy K · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Not crazy about the Makowski bag, and it sounds like you're not either, so that's easy. It sounds like you DO like the SFAMK, so I agree with the others that you should keep it. Then start looking for the perfect red!

leilani01 · Jul 25th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Although I can't keep white clean, I much prefer the look of the Seven purse. It looks chic....

LIblue · Jul 25th, 2008, 07:45 PM

The SFAMK bag is the clear winner. There is something about that B(ruce) Makowsky bag that doesn't do anything for me. When the right red bag comes along, it will knock your socks off. Until then, only buy what you love.
Here's a fun fact: Did you know that Bruce Makowsky is married to Kathy Van Zeeland? Now you know!

fashion16 · Jul 25th, 2008, 09:57 PM

I knew there was something about B. Mokawsky that left a bad taste in my mouth...now I know what it is. That's a shame

Susan says... · Jul 25th, 2008, 11:28 PM

I say get the SFAMK bag, I like it!

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Location: CT	7FAM I love the look of it! __________________ Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~Oscar Wilde

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#5
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	Perhaps you should keep looking until you find a red bag that you're crazy about. On the two that you posted, I like the SFAMK. I tend to think that white/cream is more neutral than red, so you should still get plenty of use out of it. But if you're really looking to diversify, then wait for the perfect red bag :) __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#9
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Location: WI, USA	Get the Seven bag. If you're crazy about, you'll carry it a lot and get your money's worth. __________________ I reached my goal of losing 225 pounds! Thank you, tPF! Thank you, Richard! My Wishlist: [ ] Dior Holiday 2008 Palette [ ] Chanel Exclusive Nail Color Trio [X] Louis Vuitton Inclusion Ring in Pomme D'Amour-Got it! Thank you, DBF! [X] Coach 3x5 Leather Agenda in Gold-Got it! DBF strikes again! [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Blue Topaz [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Peridot [ ] MacBook Air Can't seem to stay on my shopping ban!

Jul 25th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#12
leilani01 Member Location: California	Although I can't keep white clean, I much prefer the look of the Seven purse. It looks chic.... __________________ Wish list: Bottega Veneta - something in turbolence, baltic or ash (F/W 2008 colors)

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#1
fashion16 Member	Need advise from handbag experts-Urgent I have two bags on hold at TJ maxx. They are only on hold for the next few hours. They are the same price. I went in wanting a red bag for fall but I only have 2 red pieces in my entire wardrobe. I found this bag in red. It is made by B. Makowsky . Then I found this bag: It is 7 for all man kind and it is not a stark white as it shows in the pics, it is more of a rich antique white. More off white. This is the problem. I already have a white leather bag but I am not crazy about the red one....I am crazy about the SFAMK one though. #1. If you know of B. Makowsky, is this a nice brand? #2. What do you think has more longivity for someone who has very little in their wardrobe, a red bag or a cream bag? The SA at TJ Maxx also thinks cream leather is more sophisticated & "posh" than a red bag. Do you agree? Thank you!!!

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#3
fashion16 Member	Thanks for the advice but I feel obligated to diversify my handbag wardrobe. I question whether I need 2 white/off white bags and no colored bags. My current bags are LV (brown/tan), MJ (Mouse <Taupe>), MJ (Black), Coach (White leather) and Foley & Corrina (Eggplant--but so dark it looks black in artificial light).

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:24 PM	#6
BagsRmyLife Member Location: - NyC -	Get the SFAMK one...very cute and classic shape.

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#7
LewLew Budding Bag Junkie Location: Houston, TX	Get the SFAMK, I like it. Don't get the red bag just because you 'feel obligated' to diversify..................you'll never carry it if you don't love it. I've done this, tried to talk myself into a bag because I need the color/shape etc even though I KNEW it wasn't the perfect one, and it just sat and I sold it at a loss. So now I am waiting for the perfect grey bag to come into my life :)

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#10
novosibirsk Member Location: Washington, DC area	I personally don't like Makowsky bags. Go get SFAMK and a good leather cleanser since it's white.

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#11
Kathy K Member Location: Virginia (near Washington DC)	Not crazy about the Makowski bag, and it sounds like you're not either, so that's easy. It sounds like you DO like the SFAMK, so I agree with the others that you should keep it. Then start looking for the perfect red!

Jul 25th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#13
LIblue Chooses To Be Happy!	The SFAMK bag is the clear winner. There is something about that B(ruce) Makowsky bag that doesn't do anything for me. When the right red bag comes along, it will knock your socks off. Until then, only buy what you love. Here's a fun fact: Did you know that Bruce Makowsky is married to Kathy Van Zeeland? Now you know!

Jul 25th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#14
fashion16 Member	I knew there was something about B. Mokawsky that left a bad taste in my mouth...now I know what it is. That's a shame

Jul 25th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#15
Susan says... Member	I say get the SFAMK bag, I like it!