compare westfield tote checkboard w. leopard Esquivel Stachel

s627y · Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

I'm considering these two bags, this will be my first L.A.M.B.
What are your opinions on the two?
Thank you!

knasarae · Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:34 AM

Well, the Westfield can go on your shoulder and is north-south, whereas the Esquivel is hand-carry (it can go on your shoulder but is an armpit bag and not comfortable that way) and is east-west. I would definitely think the Westfield would hold more. I bought the esquivel many moons ago but returned it because it just seemed too wide for me. Which Checkerboard are you thinking about?

I think my vote would be for the Westfield.

s627y · Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by knasarae

Well, the Westfield can go on your shoulder and is north-south, whereas the Esquivel is hand-carry (it can go on your shoulder but is an armpit bag and not comfortable that way) and is east-west. I would definitely think the Westfield would hold more. I bought the esquivel many moons ago but returned it because it just seemed too wide for me. Which Checkerboard are you thinking about?

I think my vote would be for the Westfield.

Hmmm, thank you, the Esquivel does look wide, but the print is so cute.
And the westfield looks very classy. I'm looking at the camel checkerboard.

grayxie · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:09 PM

I think the Westfield would be better for an everyday bag.

knasarae · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:23 PM

Hmm, I actually prefer the WL over the CC, but the Westfield over the Esquivel. Can you get a WL Westfield??

GhstDreamer · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:32 PM

My older sister has the Lipstick Saddle Esquivel and she rarely carries it because she also finds it's a bit wide and keeps hitting everything around her. Personally, I love the Esquivel shape but I don't find it as a practical everyday handbag. If you're planning on using it a lot, go with the Westfield Tote - the camel checkerboard is very cute.

knasarae · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:51 PM

LMAO!! GhstDreamer, I just read convo in your sig!

maddgiggler · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:23 PM

The Esquivel is my favorite L.A.M.B. shape. It holds a ton and it doesn't bother me as an armpit bag. It's actually more comfortable for me on the shoulder than the Marley because the straps aren't always falling off. I don't think it's too wide at all.

I have never carried a Westfield so I can't compare the two. However, the Esquivel/Aviano bags are my favorite due to their shapes.

lambiepie · Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:34 PM

I don't have an esquivel but i do have a westfield, and it is very comfy to carry. And it's pretty big, so if you are a big purse wearing girl then you will love it. It carrys a bunch!

WinterStorm · Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:45 PM

Hmmm. I'd say go with the print you like most. But personally, I've seen both prints IRL and prefer the WL (I bought and returned a CC Watchwell; my mother owns a WL Alston). Also, I've also seen both bag shapes IRL (I own a LS Esquivel; my mother bought and later returned a LS Westfield) and prefer the Esquivel because it zips shut whereas the Westfield is completely open.

WinterStorm · Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:51 PM

Have you ever considered the WL Alston? It's a great bag - my mother loves hers and carries it all the time.

I just checked Saks.com and they have it for a great price.

vhsethan · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:04 AM

the Westfield is a great bag. I found it a little small but thats because I love huge (Devon, Neverfull) bags. I think you'd enjoy the shape, size, and function of the Westfield. The one thing is that the Signature stripe cracks easily on the Westfields....!

s627y · Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:13 PM

Thank you everyone for the feedback!
I ended up purchashing two, but wait, they are:
Checkerboard Westfield - on sale at Saks for 286.xxx
Leopard Alston - same price as above.
And they both arrived today! Wow! Saks delivery is superb!
I have to say I love both!!! Alston is huge, a bit too big for everyday I think, but great if I need to go on a trip. And westfield is the best, so beautiful and functional. I think I'm going to wear it tomorrow. The checkerboard is light to dark from top to bottom. Not sure what is it called?
Anyhow, thank you everyone! I fell in love with L.A.M.B. Now I think I need a smaller bag to put in the big bags. LOL

Westfield Tote Size: No Size Color: CHECKERBOARD 0411892193891

allicatexp · Jul 4th, 2008, 02:19 PM

I love the WL Alston! Congrats.

indi3r4 · Jul 6th, 2008, 12:57 PM

yayyy congrats! now let see some pictures..

Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM	#1
s627y Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 521	compare westfield tote checkboard w. leopard Esquivel Stachel I'm considering these two bags, this will be my first L.A.M.B. What are your opinions on the two? Thank you!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:34 AM	#2
knasarae Eyes on the Prize! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 7,282	Well, the Westfield can go on your shoulder and is north-south, whereas the Esquivel is hand-carry (it can go on your shoulder but is an armpit bag and not comfortable that way) and is east-west. I would definitely think the Westfield would hold more. I bought the esquivel many moons ago but returned it because it just seemed too wide for me. Which Checkerboard are you thinking about? I think my vote would be for the Westfield. __________________ ...Hey, if I were you, it would be me that I'd go home with. 3, the one and only, One thang you ain't considered. I heard you when you told your girl "Ooh, he can get it." Admit it. You did it. Let's hop a cab, And split it. I'm kiddin, We both going to where you livin! Ha! I got you gigglin like a piglet. Oh that's the ticket... ~ My Future Husband: Andre' 3000

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:09 PM	#4
grayxie Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,176	I think the Westfield would be better for an everyday bag. __________________ Wishlist COACH Peony Black Sunnies COACH Denim Tie Dye wallet Dooney Black Cabriolet Satchel L.A.M.B. Cheetah Mandeville- GOT IT! L.A.M.B. Lipstick or Black Saddle Devon

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:23 PM	#5
knasarae Eyes on the Prize! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 7,282	Hmm, I actually prefer the WL over the CC, but the Westfield over the Esquivel. Can you get a WL Westfield?? __________________ ...Hey, if I were you, it would be me that I'd go home with. 3, the one and only, One thang you ain't considered. I heard you when you told your girl "Ooh, he can get it." Admit it. You did it. Let's hop a cab, And split it. I'm kiddin, We both going to where you livin! Ha! I got you gigglin like a piglet. Oh that's the ticket... ~ My Future Husband: Andre' 3000

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:32 PM	#6
GhstDreamer Sheep Herder Joined: May 2008 Location: In Kant's Transcendental Mind Posts: 541	My older sister has the Lipstick Saddle Esquivel and she rarely carries it because she also finds it's a bit wide and keeps hitting everything around her. Personally, I love the Esquivel shape but I don't find it as a practical everyday handbag. If you're planning on using it a lot, go with the Westfield Tote - the camel checkerboard is very cute. __________________

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:51 PM	#7
knasarae Eyes on the Prize! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 7,282	LMAO!! GhstDreamer, I just read convo in your sig! __________________ ...Hey, if I were you, it would be me that I'd go home with. 3, the one and only, One thang you ain't considered. I heard you when you told your girl "Ooh, he can get it." Admit it. You did it. Let's hop a cab, And split it. I'm kiddin, We both going to where you livin! Ha! I got you gigglin like a piglet. Oh that's the ticket... ~ My Future Husband: Andre' 3000

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:23 PM	#8
maddgiggler Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 152	The Esquivel is my favorite L.A.M.B. shape. It holds a ton and it doesn't bother me as an armpit bag. It's actually more comfortable for me on the shoulder than the Marley because the straps aren't always falling off. I don't think it's too wide at all. I have never carried a Westfield so I can't compare the two. However, the Esquivel/Aviano bags are my favorite due to their shapes.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 03:34 PM	#9
lambiepie L.A.M.B-TASTIC Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 2,088	I don't have an esquivel but i do have a westfield, and it is very comfy to carry. And it's pretty big, so if you are a big purse wearing girl then you will love it. It carrys a bunch!

Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:45 PM	#10
WinterStorm Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Hmmm. I'd say go with the *print* you like most. But personally, I've seen both prints IRL and prefer the WL (I bought and returned a CC Watchwell; my mother owns a WL Alston). Also, I've also seen both bag shapes IRL (I own a LS Esquivel; my mother bought and later returned a LS Westfield) and prefer the Esquivel because it zips shut whereas the Westfield is completely open.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:51 PM	#11
WinterStorm Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Have you ever considered the WL Alston? It's a great bag - my mother loves hers and carries it all the time. I just checked Saks.com and they have it for a great price.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:04 AM	#12
vhsethan Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 573	the Westfield is a great bag. I found it a little small but thats because I love huge (Devon, Neverfull) bags. I think you'd enjoy the shape, size, and function of the Westfield. The one thing is that the Signature stripe cracks easily on the Westfields....! __________________ WISHLIST: L.A.M.B. Rasta Devon Louis Vuitton Galliera PM (from eBay?)

Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:13 PM	#13
s627y Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 521	Thank you everyone for the feedback! I ended up purchashing two, but wait, they are: Checkerboard Westfield - on sale at Saks for 286.xxx Leopard Alston - same price as above. And they both arrived today! Wow! Saks delivery is superb! I have to say I love both!!! Alston is huge, a bit too big for everyday I think, but great if I need to go on a trip. And westfield is the best, so beautiful and functional. I think I'm going to wear it tomorrow. The checkerboard is light to dark from top to bottom. Not sure what is it called? Anyhow, thank you everyone! I fell in love with L.A.M.B. Now I think I need a smaller bag to put in the big bags. LOL Westfield Tote Size: No Size Color: CHECKERBOARD 0411892193891

Jul 4th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#14
allicatexp Cat & L.A.M.B. Lover Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 443	I love the WL Alston! Congrats. __________________ Looking back, I would have majored in handbags.

Jul 6th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#15
indi3r4 u'll be mine someday Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,397	yayyy congrats! now let see some pictures.. __________________ on a HUNT for Large Sapphire Cecilia, Huge Hillier Hobo (Saddle or Grey), and Chili Striping Trish