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greenpixie · Aug 1st, 2009, 01:19 PM

Hey everyone! I am mulling over searching for a Jillian - I love the look of this bag with the studs! It seems like it will be big enough for me, but in reading various comments it seems like maybe the shallow depth may be an issue. I was only able to find one picture of the bag on here with "stuff" in it, and it was hard to get an idea of what was inside.

Can you lovely ladies help me out? What can fit in your gorgeous Jillians? Descriptions would be great, pics would be even better!

Lexie2000 · Aug 1st, 2009, 09:27 PM

I don't have my Jillian anymore but the size was a problem. It's so short of a bag and then it's rounded stiffly. So your stuff has to fit into the rounded shape and still have it snapped. No paperbacks, so water bottles. A small wallet, a small cosmetic case, and other odds and ends are all that it holds comfortablt. If you stuff it too much when you open it stuff will want to fall out.
But it's a rockin' bag. Very cool. I held onto that bag a long long time because of that reason.

*suzi* · Aug 2nd, 2009, 11:20 PM

greenpixie - I just purchased a Jillian last month, but I have already sold it. The bag was very cool and I loved the leather and the studs, but I agree with Lexie on the size.

Compass Rose · Aug 3rd, 2009, 08:39 AM

I obsessed over a Jillian for a very long time, and I never got the chance to pick one up, but I think the size would have been perfect for me because I carry so very little in my bag anyway....i.e., wallet, small makeup pouch, sunglasses, keys, gum and a business card holder. That would have been about it for the Jillian.

greenpixie · Aug 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM

Thank you so, so much for your honest feedback. You all have confirmed my suspicions that it will be too small for me to use everyday, so I will continue my search for the perfect studded bag.

It is such a rockin style though.

cmajestro · Aug 6th, 2009, 04:12 PM

It was a beautiful bag, but sooooooo heavy! And the black sealant on the edge of the handles fell off in places after about a year, very noticeable since it was white underneath! I gave it to my daughter.

Lexie2000 · Aug 9th, 2009, 06:41 PM

Hey Green Pixie....maybe you'd want the Ada. I just bought one a couple weeks ago on the Bay. It's much much bigger but has the same hot stud look. Now, it does weigh alot....alot ALOT but it's so hot. Ada's pop up on ebay from time to time.

Ada.JPG

Teresa1127 · Aug 9th, 2009, 08:43 PM

I love my Jillian but because of the small size, i've only held onto it for use when i'm going somewhere that involves a lot of standing or walking and want to carry only the minimum - like a museum or the zoo.

greenpixie · Aug 11th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Great find Lexie! Now that looks more my size...

I'll have to keep an eye out.

Ballet_flats · Aug 27th, 2009, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by greenpixie

Thank you so, so much for your honest feedback. You all have confirmed my suspicions that it will be too small for me to use everyday, so I will continue my search for the perfect studded bag.

It is such a rockin style though.

The Jillian is verrrrrrry cute...but it doesnt hold that much before it starts breakin your shoulder/arm! so...pack lightly and accessorize fashionably! :)

Aug 1st, 2009, 01:19 PM	#1
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,008	Jillian - what can fit inside? Hey everyone! I am mulling over searching for a Jillian - I love the look of this bag with the studs! It seems like it will be big enough for me, but in reading various comments it seems like maybe the shallow depth may be an issue. I was only able to find one picture of the bag on here with "stuff" in it, and it was hard to get an idea of what was inside. Can you lovely ladies help me out? What can fit in your gorgeous Jillians? Descriptions would be great, pics would be even better!
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Aug 1st, 2009, 09:27 PM	#2
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	I don't have my Jillian anymore but the size was a problem. It's so short of a bag and then it's rounded stiffly. So your stuff has to fit into the rounded shape and still have it snapped. No paperbacks, so water bottles. A small wallet, a small cosmetic case, and other odds and ends are all that it holds comfortablt. If you stuff it too much when you open it stuff will want to fall out. But it's a rockin' bag. Very cool. I held onto that bag a long long time because of that reason.
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Aug 2nd, 2009, 11:20 PM	#3
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,835	greenpixie - I just purchased a Jillian last month, but I have already sold it. The bag was very cool and I loved the leather and the studs, but I agree with Lexie on the size.
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Aug 3rd, 2009, 08:39 AM	#4
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,622	I obsessed over a Jillian for a very long time, and I never got the chance to pick one up, but I think the size would have been perfect for me because I carry so very little in my bag anyway....i.e., wallet, small makeup pouch, sunglasses, keys, gum and a business card holder. That would have been about it for the Jillian.
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Aug 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM	#5
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,008	Thank you so, so much for your honest feedback. You all have confirmed my suspicions that it will be too small for me to use everyday, so I will continue my search for the perfect studded bag. It is such a rockin style though.
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Aug 6th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#6
cmajestro Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 29	My Jillian It was a beautiful bag, but sooooooo heavy! And the black sealant on the edge of the handles fell off in places after about a year, very noticeable since it was white underneath! I gave it to my daughter.
cmajestro Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 29

Aug 9th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#7
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Hey Green Pixie....maybe you'd want the Ada. I just bought one a couple weeks ago on the Bay. It's much much bigger but has the same hot stud look. Now, it does weigh alot....alot ALOT but it's so hot. Ada's pop up on ebay from time to time. Ada.JPG
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Aug 9th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#8
Teresa1127 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 152	I love my Jillian but because of the small size, i've only held onto it for use when i'm going somewhere that involves a lot of standing or walking and want to carry only the minimum - like a museum or the zoo.
Teresa1127 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 152

Aug 11th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#9
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,008	Great find Lexie! Now that looks more my size... I'll have to keep an eye out.
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