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abbyrhode · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:10 PM

I've been looking for a new work bag for quite a while and I think I've settled on a Luella. I can't decide if I want a top flap bag like the Gisele though or the Bonnie tote.

I originally wanted a Mulberry Bayswater but came to the conclusion I wasn't going to be able to find one I could afford so the Gisele seemed like a good alternative. A consignment store in my neighborhood had a baby Gisele and I was surprised by how good the leather was but I noticed the straps were too short for it to sit comfortably on my shoulder and that it was quite heavy. I want an XL so I wonder if the strap length is still an issue and if it's too heavy to be manageable? The Bonnie is quite nice too but I only have totes so it'd be nice to have a different shape.

moi et mes sacs · Nov 7th, 2009, 06:12 AM

They are nice bags but they tend to be heavy.

gidramom · Nov 8th, 2009, 03:08 AM

I own a large Gisele and yes, it's really heavy and straps are not long enough for carrying on shoulders (especially in Winter). But I really like the style and leather. I've received many complements.

carousel eyes · Nov 8th, 2009, 03:09 AM

If you need something for work, I would save Luella for a rainy day and go with a more appropriate bag for the time being!

Mad about Bags · Nov 8th, 2009, 09:44 PM

Luella Gisele is a heavy bag (still not as heavy as my MJ bags!) but I love it because of the style and the quality of the leather. It is affordable, pretty/funky and very durable.
I can fit my laptop in an XL and all other things that I need since it only has 1 compartment! I would go for an EX Gisele because you can pick up a pretty good ones on Ebay for less $150. So I vote for the Gisele (Mind you I am partial to Luella Gisele)
Good luck in whatever bag you decide to get.

tillie46 · Nov 8th, 2009, 10:38 PM

I used to love Luella bags when they first came out, but I also found that they were quite heavy! Good luck finding a work bag

abbyrhode · Nov 11th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone. My Gisele arrived in the mail today and I love it. It is quite heavy but it'll be good exercise!

luciabugia · Nov 13th, 2009, 04:34 AM

I use the Gisele bag for travelling as my carry on (it fits a lot!) to carry my travel essential. They tend to be heavy but love, love, love the style and quality. I call it my beautiful pain bag! Get a smaller size for work use coz the bigger size can be quite big.

luciabugia · Nov 13th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by abbyrhode

Thanks for the advice everyone. My Gisele arrived in the mail today and I love it. It is quite heavy but it'll be good exercise!

Yup, you'll gain biceps! : D

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#1
abbyrhode OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Opinions on Luella bags? I've been looking for a new work bag for quite a while and I think I've settled on a Luella. I can't decide if I want a top flap bag like the Gisele though or the Bonnie tote. I originally wanted a Mulberry Bayswater but came to the conclusion I wasn't going to be able to find one I could afford so the Gisele seemed like a good alternative. A consignment store in my neighborhood had a baby Gisele and I was surprised by how good the leather was but I noticed the straps were too short for it to sit comfortably on my shoulder and that it was quite heavy. I want an XL so I wonder if the strap length is still an issue and if it's too heavy to be manageable? The Bonnie is quite nice too but I only have totes so it'd be nice to have a different shape.
abbyrhode OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:12 AM	#2
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,858	They are nice bags but they tend to be heavy.
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Nov 8th, 2009, 03:08 AM	#3
gidramom Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 470	I own a large Gisele and yes, it's really heavy and straps are not long enough for carrying on shoulders (especially in Winter). But I really like the style and leather. I've received many complements.
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Nov 8th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#4
carousel eyes Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: NC/IL/MA Posts: 1,653	If you need something for work, I would save Luella for a rainy day and go with a more appropriate bag for the time being!
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Nov 8th, 2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Mad about Bags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,073	Luella Gisele is a heavy bag (still not as heavy as my MJ bags!) but I love it because of the style and the quality of the leather. It is affordable, pretty/funky and very durable. I can fit my laptop in an XL and all other things that I need since it only has 1 compartment! I would go for an EX Gisele because you can pick up a pretty good ones on Ebay for less $150. So I vote for the Gisele (Mind you I am partial to Luella Gisele) Good luck in whatever bag you decide to get.
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Nov 8th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#6
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,727	I used to love Luella bags when they first came out, but I also found that they were quite heavy! Good luck finding a work bag
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Nov 11th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#7
abbyrhode OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Thanks for the advice everyone. My Gisele arrived in the mail today and I love it. It is quite heavy but it'll be good exercise!
abbyrhode OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12

Nov 13th, 2009, 04:34 AM	#8
luciabugia Fitness Junkie Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Shadow of the tallest building in the world Posts: 541	I use the Gisele bag for travelling as my carry on (it fits a lot!) to carry my travel essential. They tend to be heavy but love, love, love the style and quality. I call it my beautiful pain bag! Get a smaller size for work use coz the bigger size can be quite big.
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