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EMMY · Apr 23rd, 2009, 09:22 PM

OK I was taking pics until my camera died so these are all I have for now..I rec'd this yesterday..I am still debating weather to keep her ..she is a teeny-weeny too small but still OK...not overstuffed etc..

HOWEVER..I did notice some of the infamous black spots on the strap that wraps around the bag..If I keep I will exchange..but now not sure if it's worth it...are they going to get worse? What is it? Too small to pick up on camera but at first I thought it was dirt..but they don't come off...I'm also fretting about how this leather will wear..UGH!! Such a dilemma...this bag is perfect in every other way..I think it is a great color for spring/summer..LOVE the short/long straps..I favor messenger bags esp. in the summer..I always have stuff to carry to the boat on the weekends and it's great to not have to worry about my bag slipping off my shoulder...lmk what you think..still thinking about it..

Grace123 · Apr 23rd, 2009, 09:37 PM

I KNEW you'd rock that bag!! It looks FAB on you, girl!

Not sure about the spots? But if you got a good enough price to exchange it, use it for the summer and abuse it too!

I love messenger style bags more every year!

EMMY · Apr 23rd, 2009, 09:40 PM

^^ Oh you are the BOMB!!! I wish the Jacinda came with a long strap as well...but in the summer I don't carry as much so this really is fine..I got this at Saks F&F last week..25% off..so yeah it's a decent bag for a decent price...I just have this gut feeling that something else is going to come along...doesn't it always?!??! The more I look at the pics though the more I likey

Compass Rose · Apr 23rd, 2009, 10:18 PM

I wonder what the heck those "spots" are all about??? I don't get it. Hmmmm.......The good news is that your Kooba looks great on you, and the color is really awesome! I really do love the look.

EMMY · Apr 24th, 2009, 07:29 AM

^Thanx..I was doing some research here and saw how some members have this leather and the mysterious spots develop while in the dustbag!!! I am wondering if it is some sort of chemical reaction to what they do to the leather...still debating on keeping her or not..if I do I'm going to have another one shipped...My SA is calling me today..

KoobaMe · Apr 24th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Emmy: I've always liked the Jacinda/Jaylin style, just didn't like the leather they used (except the brown....when it didn't have issues). It looks great on you.

Do you always take your bags on the boat? I used to take a couple of my Koobas but would then get paranoid about it somehow getting damaged (I had nightmares about falling in the water while exiting the boat) and switched to an inexpensive but lovely knitting bag from Namaste. I love this bag and it holds a TON but I'm still searching for another perfect inexpensive boat bag.

EMMY · Apr 24th, 2009, 09:57 AM

^Love that!!!! My dilemma is I leave right from work on Fridays and go to the boat...so whatever purse I'm using has to be 'dock' worthy..in the Kooba case..it is b/c I can wear her messenger style when I go down the dock to the boat...when I get on the boat...my handbag get's put away in her own special cabinet for the weekend...I keep a few on the boat..a coach, an LV a white hobo I can't remember who makes..an YSL denim swing pack...I dress for work everyday, and do dress down on Fridays just a little so the Kooba really is a great bag for me...Your bag is Na,aste? I'm googling that now lol!!! Yeah that's a GREAT boat bag!!!

rensky · Apr 24th, 2009, 01:17 PM

wow this back rocks!!! and u look great with the baG! congrats!

tehkatt · Apr 24th, 2009, 10:12 PM

I love it! I have one in black leather and it's such a cute bag, and unique!

I also have a Mattie tote (the big sister version of the Jacinda, which is the big sister of the Jaylin) but it's currently being held hostage by LovinMyBags for cleaning.

Apr 23rd, 2009, 09:37 PM	#2
Grace123 Hopelessly Obsessed Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,201	I KNEW you'd rock that bag!! It looks FAB on you, girl! Not sure about the spots? But if you got a good enough price to exchange it, use it for the summer and abuse it too! I love messenger style bags more every year!
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Apr 23rd, 2009, 09:40 PM	#3
EMMY OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Syracuse , New York Posts: 6,735	^^ Oh you are the BOMB!!! I wish the Jacinda came with a long strap as well...but in the summer I don't carry as much so this really is fine..I got this at Saks F&F last week..25% off..so yeah it's a decent bag for a decent price...I just have this gut feeling that something else is going to come along...doesn't it always?!??! The more I look at the pics though the more I likey
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Apr 23rd, 2009, 10:18 PM	#4
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,617	I wonder what the heck those "spots" are all about??? I don't get it. Hmmmm.......The good news is that your Kooba looks great on you, and the color is really awesome! I really do love the look.
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Apr 24th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#5
EMMY OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Syracuse , New York Posts: 6,735	^Thanx..I was doing some research here and saw how some members have this leather and the mysterious spots develop while in the dustbag!!! I am wondering if it is some sort of chemical reaction to what they do to the leather...still debating on keeping her or not..if I do I'm going to have another one shipped...My SA is calling me today..
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Apr 24th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#7
EMMY OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Syracuse , New York Posts: 6,735	^Love that!!!! My dilemma is I leave right from work on Fridays and go to the boat...so whatever purse I'm using has to be 'dock' worthy..in the Kooba case..it is b/c I can wear her messenger style when I go down the dock to the boat...when I get on the boat...my handbag get's put away in her own special cabinet for the weekend...I keep a few on the boat..a coach, an LV a white hobo I can't remember who makes..an YSL denim swing pack...I dress for work everyday, and do dress down on Fridays just a little so the Kooba really is a great bag for me...Your bag is Na,aste? I'm googling that now lol!!! Yeah that's a GREAT boat bag!!!
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Apr 24th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#8
rensky damier once again Joined: Jul 2006 Location: OC, SoCal Posts: 5,961	wow this back rocks!!! and u look great with the baG! congrats!
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Apr 24th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#9
tehkatt Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 357	I love it! I have one in black leather and it's such a cute bag, and unique! I also have a Mattie tote (the big sister version of the Jacinda, which is the big sister of the Jaylin) but it's currently being held hostage by LovinMyBags for cleaning.
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