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Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:45 AM

fun, Irainei!!

Hmm, there are reveals and stuff on the RM thread, but I am afraid to send you back there LL!! lol!

yyz · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by lionlaw

I wish I could come up with a decent excuse, but there is none.

Does anyone know what the devote is like? I have seen the stud one but never a non-stud one.

I dont even think we have a H&M in my state. I have no idea what the store is like, I am thinking target maybe?

Actually I looked at it on the website and it does look a lot like a ring bag!
So I Think my theory is good as to what you did!

I think you have a H&M closer than you thought!

elizat · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Good luck, NC.

Matt- hope you are feeling well!

LL- eh, it is like that Kooba Lena bag. You can always sell it at a decent price and I think it would go, but you may be stuck w/ it for a few months b/c of all of the sample sales. The Devote is the one bag I like from RM, but her quality seems to be lacking from what I read a lot.

I don't think there is an H & M in my area either. Maybe there is. I don't know. I don't like clothes really, so I go to like two stores to shop or online. I'm not a clothes person at all.

Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:50 AM

hi, elizat, how are your projects coming today?

elizat · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:54 AM

^ okay so far! I slept in, which was needed and installed a new light so far, plus cleaned up the area a bit. I have to get a new paint brush for the touch up b/t the ceiling and the wall b/c mine is making a mess (too old and abused). I tried last night w/ it and it was awful. So, I can get the last bit of the painting done and take out the toilet today.

I'll paint behind the toilet once removed. So, a bit more painting and cleaning up the floor, then I'll be ready to tile tomorrow!

So, I'll run to the store, get a new brush and a wax ring for the toilet and grab lunch, then finish up my stuff before my mom comes tonight. I also have to sweep and do a surface cleaning too b/c she is coming over to help.

yyz · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Hi Elizat!

I'm feeling really good today!
And yes how is the project going!
Pictures Pictures Pictures!

In fact I got to take some of my latest laptop bags for NC for purse porn that I promised her last night!

elizat · Jun 19th, 2009, 11:58 AM

^ Will do! I'll take some once the painting is done, before the tile is down and then I'll do final shots Sunday (b/c I am SO hoping tiling goes well and we can get it all done and do the vanity Sunday). I am so sick of all the dirt, dust and walking across the house to use the bathroom.

Glad you are feeling good today!

Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Sounds good, elizat!!

tlloveshim · Jun 19th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Hi, everyone!

LL, that is too funny, er, I mean bad... too bad about the SS incident last night! It might make a good knock around bag for you? Or gift for a friend?

I purchased a periwinkle paper and plastic wallet myself! I've wanted something in periwinkle but didn't want to pay a huge price so this will be great! I'm buying new accessories to throw in my lovely orange hold me when it arrives! I'm a sick woman!

Elizat, I am so impressed by your skills! Can't wait to see pics!

Mentha · Jun 19th, 2009, 12:41 PM

I am tempted by the MAC as I want a small messenger style bag, and it seems to convert into a shoulder bag too which is really great, but the leather tabs seem flimsy and those quality issues bother me.

H&M is definitely a notch above target , since they are a clothing and accessory store, target has a food section too,
I can't think of a direct american equivalent, but I guess somewhat like gap but forever 21 style, more european designs not really sporty, there are tons of stores in europe but fewer here
some of their basics are pretty decent,
I was living in europe when the karl lagerfeld collaboration happened and it was mayhem, the entire collection was gone within an hour

Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 12:54 PM

yay!! I bought a paper plastic at the Dc sample sale, and I am loving it!! I was turned off when I realized it was rather large but it wasn't so big in person and totally flat. I got mine in black to go with everything. It's cute and clever, flat, and works well. And, I think it will be great in the very pretty periwinkle!!! That's much better than going out and blowing $350 on a full size periwinkle bag then feeling remorseful. You will definitely get some use out of the paper plastic, TL!

ETA: there was a fantastic array of Nikki colors! The tangerine was tempting but not interested since I am now committed to my orange hold me, yay! And the rose was tempting, but honestly, I spent too much at the DC sale, so it's really not POSSIBLE to buy any more even if I really wanted something.

Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mentha

I am tempted by the MAC as I want a small messenger style bag, and it seems to convert into a shoulder bag too which is really great, but the leather tabs seem flimsy and those quality issues bother me.

I don't know all that much about macs, but yes, for a while every single strap broke on every single person's mac! It was all fixed speedily, but it makes you think....

yyz · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Euridice

I don't know all that much about macs, but yes, for a while every single strap broke on every single person's mac! It was all fixed speedily, but it makes you think....

I know a lot about Mac's and none of mine even have a strap!
Even My Mac Nano netbook I had to get a Zebra Bag for!
Nope no straps on any!

Euridice · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:05 PM

roflmao! Well, my macs don't have straps, either, come to think of it! Nor does this monster Dell PC laptop my work makes me use...

starkfan · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mentha

I am tempted by the MAC as I want a small messenger style bag, and it seems to convert into a shoulder bag too which is really great, but the leather tabs seem flimsy and those quality issues bother me.

H&M is definitely a notch above target , since they are a clothing and accessory store, target has a food section too,
I can't think of a direct american equivalent, but I guess somewhat like gap but forever 21 style, more european designs not really sporty, there are tons of stores in europe but fewer here
some of their basics are pretty decent,
I was living in europe when the karl lagerfeld collaboration happened and it was mayhem, the entire collection was gone within an hour

They seem to have fixed the strap-breaking problem, and I haven't heard about MAC straps breaking in awhile, I think. (I tend to stalk the Issues with QC/CS thread quite a bit, what with my own problems with my lone RM!)

Re: doubling up the straps to convert into a shoulder bag, though, there are a number of different types of chains and clasps, and not all are convertible. I have no idea which MACs might have adjustable straps vs non-adjustable straps, but I'd highly recommend asking and seeing if you can find out first! Otherwise, if you're really looking to make the strap adjustable, it might not be a good idea to buy them sight-unseen online, since there's quite a bit of variation with the straps across colours. The safe bets are the ones with neon trims, I think, although fitting the chain through the D-ring requires a bit of contortion with the clasp. (There's a thread that shows how to fit that type of kite clasp through the D-ring, though!)

(Yeah, buying an RM can be a bit of a headache, and the potential QC issues don't help either!

)

Jun 19th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#121
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	fun, Irainei!! Hmm, there are reveals and stuff on the RM thread, but I am afraid to send you back there LL!! lol!
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Jun 19th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#123
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,106	Good luck, NC. Matt- hope you are feeling well! LL- eh, it is like that Kooba Lena bag. You can always sell it at a decent price and I think it would go, but you may be stuck w/ it for a few months b/c of all of the sample sales. The Devote is the one bag I like from RM, but her quality seems to be lacking from what I read a lot. I don't think there is an H & M in my area either. Maybe there is. I don't know. I don't like clothes really, so I go to like two stores to shop or online. I'm not a clothes person at all.
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Jun 19th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#124
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	hi, elizat, how are your projects coming today?
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Jun 19th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#125
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,106	^ okay so far! I slept in, which was needed and installed a new light so far, plus cleaned up the area a bit. I have to get a new paint brush for the touch up b/t the ceiling and the wall b/c mine is making a mess (too old and abused). I tried last night w/ it and it was awful. So, I can get the last bit of the painting done and take out the toilet today. I'll paint behind the toilet once removed. So, a bit more painting and cleaning up the floor, then I'll be ready to tile tomorrow! So, I'll run to the store, get a new brush and a wax ring for the toilet and grab lunch, then finish up my stuff before my mom comes tonight. I also have to sweep and do a surface cleaning too b/c she is coming over to help.
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Jun 19th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#126
yyz DH that LUVS Wife! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The Land of OZ! (Topeka,Ks) Posts: 1,097	Hi Elizat! I'm feeling really good today! And yes how is the project going! Pictures Pictures Pictures! In fact I got to take some of my latest laptop bags for NC for purse porn that I promised her last night!
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Jun 19th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#127
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,106	^ Will do! I'll take some once the painting is done, before the tile is down and then I'll do final shots Sunday (b/c I am SO hoping tiling goes well and we can get it all done and do the vanity Sunday). I am so sick of all the dirt, dust and walking across the house to use the bathroom. Glad you are feeling good today!
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Jun 19th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#128
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	Sounds good, elizat!!
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Jun 19th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#129
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,617	Hi, everyone! LL, that is too funny, er, I mean bad... too bad about the SS incident last night! It might make a good knock around bag for you? Or gift for a friend? I purchased a periwinkle paper and plastic wallet myself! I've wanted something in periwinkle but didn't want to pay a huge price so this will be great! I'm buying new accessories to throw in my lovely orange hold me when it arrives! I'm a sick woman! Elizat, I am so impressed by your skills! Can't wait to see pics!
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Jun 19th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#130
Mentha Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 283	I am tempted by the MAC as I want a small messenger style bag, and it seems to convert into a shoulder bag too which is really great, but the leather tabs seem flimsy and those quality issues bother me. H&M is definitely a notch above target , since they are a clothing and accessory store, target has a food section too, I can't think of a direct american equivalent, but I guess somewhat like gap but forever 21 style, more european designs not really sporty, there are tons of stores in europe but fewer here some of their basics are pretty decent, I was living in europe when the karl lagerfeld collaboration happened and it was mayhem, the entire collection was gone within an hour
Mentha Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 283

Jun 19th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#131
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	yay!! I bought a paper plastic at the Dc sample sale, and I am loving it!! I was turned off when I realized it was rather large but it wasn't so big in person and totally flat. I got mine in black to go with everything. It's cute and clever, flat, and works well. And, I think it will be great in the very pretty periwinkle!!! That's much better than going out and blowing $350 on a full size periwinkle bag then feeling remorseful. You will definitely get some use out of the paper plastic, TL! ETA: there was a fantastic array of Nikki colors! The tangerine was tempting but not interested since I am now committed to my orange hold me, yay! And the rose was tempting, but honestly, I spent too much at the DC sale, so it's really not POSSIBLE to buy any more even if I really wanted something.
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Jun 19th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#134
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	roflmao! Well, my macs don't have straps, either, come to think of it! Nor does this monster Dell PC laptop my work makes me use...
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