Hey everyone!!! It's been a long time since I posted. Hmmm It's been a long time since I bought a bag too. I was doing really well until I saw the Batik Chapleton on Zappos.

I have 3 Walderstons so didn't really think I needed anymore in this style cause I have a love-hate relationship with satchels lol. Anyhoo.... I am a huge fan of two-tone accessories so when I saw this cool black and white pattern with the tan straps I just fell in love. The best part? It's not just black and white. It has a really faint beige color running through the pattern as well. And even better it has a strap!!!! When I get tired of carrying it by hand I can throw it over my shoulder! The strap completely sold me!

Cheryl24 was kind enough to pm me when Bloomies put it on sale. AND there was an additional code posted in the Deals and Steals section. I was out of town without computer access, but thankfully Bloomies has a very iPhone-friendly website!!

Here are the pictures of my beauty. I love it even more in person and the strap is super comfy!! I wish I could add straps to my other ones!







And here's a mod shot of it worn different ways. Please excuse my super shiny face.... it's been a long, hot day!

Fantastic post Knasarae! Thank you so much for posting additional pictures of the bag and for the modeling pictures! I fell in love with this bag the first time I've seen it, and you've confirmed my love (and want) for this bag! Furthermore the bag looks FIERCE on you, and I just ADORE that gorgeous floral dress you're wearing! I'm so happy you were able to find a good deal on it as well, we're so fortunate to have sweeties like Cheryl in the L.A.M.B community!

Congratulations on the fabulous new bag!

Thank you so much!!! The strap was just what this bag needed and the design is fantastic! You will enjoy it!!

Originally Posted by knasarae

Thank you so much!!! The strap was just what this bag needed and the design is fantastic! You will enjoy it!!

May I ask how tall you are? The Walderston/Chapleton is the perfect size for your height and I'm wondering if I have a chance of pulling it off half as well as you do

Awesome Knas!!
At one point I was wanting something in this pattern and I zoomed in on Zappos and I thought it was a dark blue, not black. In your pics it looks navy as well. What do you think?

Lovely!! It flatters your figure well!

Yayyyy! You posted pictures!!! Thank you Knas!

That bag looks FABULOUS on you!! It's funny how sometimes a print never made an impression on you before but then someone does a terrific reveal on it and....BAM! I'm loving it now!

Congrats hon!!!

Originally Posted by Alba109

May I ask how tall you are? The Walderston/Chapleton is the perfect size for your height and I'm wondering if I have a chance of pulling it off half as well as you do

I'm 5'5". I'm sure you could pull it off fine, the strap is adjustable.

Originally Posted by heathie02

Awesome Knas!! At one point I was wanting something in this pattern and I zoomed in on Zappos and I thought it was a dark blue, not black. In your pics it looks navy as well. What do you think?

Hmm, well I looked at it pretty close and it looks black to me?

Originally Posted by rocksteady

Lovely!! It flatters your figure well!

Originally Posted by Cheryl24

Yayyyy! You posted pictures!!! Thank you Knas! That bag looks FABULOUS on you!! It's funny how sometimes a print never made an impression on you before but then someone does a terrific reveal on it and....BAM! I'm loving it now! Congrats hon!!!

Aw thank you to both of you!

That is a great bag and I love the pattern. Looks great on you. Thanks for posting pics!

Very nice Knas!!!
I wasn't into that bag before, but seeing it on you and your pix shanged my mind!!!
Looks awesome on you!!!
Enjoy your new bag!

Originally Posted by justwatchin

That is a great bag and I love the pattern. Looks great on you. Thanks for posting pics!

Originally Posted by radchk1

Very nice Knas!!! I wasn't into that bag before, but seeing it on you and your pix shanged my mind!!! Looks awesome on you!!! Enjoy your new bag!

Thank you ladies! I am really enjoying it!

I have a question; is the bottom of this bag structured or could it easily be pushed down like on the newer Williamsfields to create a slouchy saggy look? Kinda like how some people wear their LV speedies?

It's slightly slouchy. I have a purse organizer inside that keeps it from sagging.

Originally Posted by knasarae

It's slightly slouchy. I have a purse organizer inside that keeps it from sagging.

GREAT pictures Knasarae.

Heathie I have the cross body and its BLACK I LOVE IT. It does look blue in pictures but its black IRL

Gorgeous bag! Congratulations and thanks for the pics! You look great with your new LAMB