Jacinda or Elisha?

snarkygirl · Jun 17th, 2008, 02:43 AM

Sadly, I do not love the Carlos Falchi I ordered from Zappo's and am now back on the trail for a summer bag....

I was in Nordstrom's today and "tried on" the Elisha. I liked it a lot. My husband, whose fashion advice is 100% on target and knows my taste well, says that he thinks I'll like it for a while and then get tired of it. Hearing that was like the kiss of death for me! Ack! But it's still in the running. Who can resist the sash?

I also like the Jacinda, but am concerned about the reviewers here who did not like the leather. Is this still a concern for you Jacinda owners, now that you've had the bag for a while? For me the Jacinda has a slight edge as I'm looking for a more casual bag.

Thanks!

kmh1190 · Jun 17th, 2008, 03:32 AM

I've actually come to love my Jacinda. I had it conditioned and the color is richer, shinier and more even. By far, Jacinda gets the most compliments when I wear it. IMO Elisha is a more cutsy/girly style whereas Jacinda is more rugged (atleast the brown one is). I looked at Elisha and ultimately decided on Jacinda because I liked the belt detailing as opposed to the tie. One advantage to Elisha is that is looks like it might carry more. If I stuff too much into Jacinda she bulges kind of funny (she looks pregnant). Hope this helps you in your choice.

DesignerNewbie · Jun 17th, 2008, 03:53 AM

kmh1190, what did you condition your bag with? I've just received my Jacinda and the brown could do with a bit of 'richening' up!

anilumagloire · Jun 17th, 2008, 08:51 AM

I have been lusting after Jacinda ever since I saw it. Go for it!!

kmh1190 · Jun 17th, 2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DesignerNewbie

kmh1190, what did you condition your bag with? I've just received my Jacinda and the brown could do with a bit of 'richening' up!

I had my friend's husband take a look at Jacinda because the leather was so dull and spotted when I first got her from NM online. He refurbishes/reconditions saddles and told me just to buy any old leather conditioner and give her a good buff. So I used Kiwi leather lotion that I bought at Target. Now I have Apple leather conditioner and I prefer it because it is less sticky than Kiwi. But Kiwi (found in the shoe care section) seemed to work fine.

Lexie2000 · Jun 17th, 2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kmh1190

I had my friend's husband take a look at Jacinda because the leather was so dull and spotted when I first got her from NM online. He refurbishes/reconditions saddles and told me just to buy any old leather conditioner and give her a good buff. So I used Kiwi leather lotion that I bought at Target. Now I have Apple leather conditioner and I prefer it because it is less sticky than Kiwi. But Kiwi (found in the shoe care section) seemed to work fine.

I also used a Saddle Soap until The woman who works at LovinMyBags had to restore my bag. A handbags leather is much more delicate than Saddle leather (think how tough it is) and she says it changes the PH in your leather and ruins a bag. I threw it away and got conditioners made for fine leather products only. I know your friend's husband was trying to help but leather is just not any leather. I'd suggest you look over at http://lovinmybags.com and see their products.

kmh1190 · Jun 18th, 2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexie2000

I also used a Saddle Soap until The woman who works at LovinMyBags had to restore my bag. A handbags leather is much more delicate than Saddle leather (think how tough it is) and she says it changes the PH in your leather and ruins a bag. I threw it away and got conditioners made for fine leather products only. I know your friend's husband was trying to help but leather is just not any leather. I'd suggest you look over at http://lovinmybags.com and see their products.

Believe me Lexie, I've played with saddle soap before and it is not a good thing. I "messed up" my new black Tano Cooped up with saddle soap. It leached out some of the black dye and aged a brand new bag beyond its years. Plus it left this dull, nasty, waxy build up. Why did I do this? I was trying to protect my bag from the elements. SADDLE SOAP=BAD.

DesignerNewbie · Jun 18th, 2008, 05:51 AM

Thanks! Am off to buy some now.

jlp · Jun 18th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Wilson's leather tlc works well and you can order it online.

DesignerNewbie · Jun 18th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Oh wow - I just conditioned my Jacinda and it looks beautiful! Nice and soft and the colour is definitely richer. Thanks!

Jun 17th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#1
snarkygirl Fendi-my first. 7/84 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Jacinda or Elisha? Sadly, I do not love the Carlos Falchi I ordered from Zappo's and am now back on the trail for a summer bag.... I was in Nordstrom's today and "tried on" the Elisha. I liked it a lot. My husband, whose fashion advice is 100% on target and knows my taste well, says that he thinks I'll like it for a while and then get tired of it. Hearing that was like the kiss of death for me! Ack! But it's still in the running. Who can resist the sash? I also like the Jacinda, but am concerned about the reviewers here who did not like the leather. Is this still a concern for you Jacinda owners, now that you've had the bag for a while? For me the Jacinda has a slight edge as I'm looking for a more casual bag. Thanks! __________________ "That? I wouldn't wear that to a dog fight!"...My Styling Grandmother

Jun 17th, 2008, 03:32 AM	#2
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 1,306	I've actually come to love my Jacinda. I had it conditioned and the color is richer, shinier and more even. By far, Jacinda gets the most compliments when I wear it. IMO Elisha is a more cutsy/girly style whereas Jacinda is more rugged (atleast the brown one is). I looked at Elisha and ultimately decided on Jacinda because I liked the belt detailing as opposed to the tie. One advantage to Elisha is that is looks like it might carry more. If I stuff too much into Jacinda she bulges kind of funny (she looks pregnant). Hope this helps you in your choice. __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchBut bans are made to be broken..... Tano Fall Haul: Boogie Bucket (blueberry), Minilisa (raspberry and truffle), Sex Bomb (pomegranate), Glitterati (black-slowly making its way across the country!)

Jun 17th, 2008, 08:51 AM	#4
anilumagloire Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,047	I have been lusting after Jacinda ever since I saw it. Go for it!! __________________ Anilu {NO SHRINKING VIOLET} Need... * Light gray Matinee * Glazed almond Matinee Pleeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 18th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#9
jlp goob Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 626	Wilson's leather tlc works well and you can order it online. __________________

Jun 17th, 2008, 03:53 AM	#3
DesignerNewbie Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 35	kmh1190, what did you condition your bag with? I've just received my Jacinda and the brown could do with a bit of 'richening' up!

Jun 18th, 2008, 05:51 AM	#8
DesignerNewbie Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 35	Thanks! Am off to buy some now.

Jun 18th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#10
DesignerNewbie Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 35	Oh wow - I just conditioned my Jacinda and it looks beautiful! Nice and soft and the colour is definitely richer. Thanks!