Welcome to The Purse Forum.

littlelamb24 · May 21st, 2009, 09:45 PM

Personally I dont like the strap sorry. I do see your point of having the strap. Most of my lamb bags are handhelds and I noticed my elbow hurts at the endof the day from carrying it...lol but I do like the hand-held look..lol

I say keep it! and find a better strap to match it.

legsieloveslamb · May 22nd, 2009, 12:07 AM

I've been thinking this over and over- staring at the pics, and I just can't bring myself to keep that strap on there. I can deal fine w/ my J Kerry bag as a handheld b/c she isn't really heavy, but the Capri is heavier to me, that's why it bugs me. I've just NEVER been this torn about a L.A.M.B. of mine before. Seriously!!

K- I'd trade if that option was given- I agree w/ that.

*k.stellar* · May 22nd, 2009, 09:40 AM

^^ Maybe post it on livejournal and list what you'd like to trade for :) That way if it's meant to be, it will happen!

GhstDreamer · May 22nd, 2009, 07:33 PM

I really like the look of your love capri but then again, I a big fan of hand held bags. I don't really like shoulder bags. If your biggest concern is that the capri is hand held - you should sell it. IMO, even if you get an off white strap it'll look awkward with the strap hanging on the bag like that. You might want to sell/trade your capri to get an oxford because at least the straps are adjustable to be worn on the shoulder.

missconceptions · May 22nd, 2009, 08:41 PM

Nay on the strap... She's a Capri - she wants to be held.

What's the main reason why you don't use her often?

I loveee satchels but I keep telling myself that my next bag needs to be something that goes over my shoulder.

legsieloveslamb · May 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM

She seems rather heavy on my arm. I really don't carry too much. I just can't believe how torn, literally, I am. I have the trade option open..... but that's really it.

legsieloveslamb · May 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Update:
Sigh...... after much debate w/ myself and no "luck"- Capri is staying w/ me. I don't know though if I will actually use her, though, and that's the sad part. Heaviness, kwim?
I am going to try and clean the areas that need it. Then put her back into storage again, I guess. Still, I can't really help it but I remain somewhat torn over the future of this bag for me. Part of me still wants to part with her, part of me doesn't. In the past, I've NEVER been this undecisive about a L.A.M.B.!! Is her rareity and "old-school" goodness the only reasons to keep her? If she just stays in my closet? If I don't think about this; then I don't debate, but the moment the gears start going about her; then I start second-guessing myself!

ijmoran · May 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM

keep the purse loose the strap. I do recommend going to your local leather/shoe repair shop and having a leather strap made for it. It'll be a better match than the one your using now. IMHO.

legsieloveslamb · May 27th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by ijmoran

keep the purse loose the strap. I do recommend going to your local leather/shoe repair shop and having a leather strap made for it. It'll be a better match than the one your using now. IMHO.

Good idea- but my area doesn't have any shops like that.....sigh...... I definitely have the strap off of it though.
I still feel somewhat in limbo w/ this.......

Where's my other lambie experts?????

legsieloveslamb · May 27th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Hasn't anyone else had such a "stay or go" dilema??? Where you just can't seem to make up your mind? Ugh!

yvalenz · May 27th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Absolutely.

I usually take out the bags from the closet and leave them under my desk for a good week or so. If I don't "miss" them, plan to use them, then they need to go.

Is it hard? yes, at times, but you have to let things that are not used, not working for you, or you're just not in love with anymore go. and don't look back.

knasarae · May 28th, 2009, 11:44 AM

I deal with this every so often with my BE Exeter but then I do a "test" carry and it is love all over again. I say keep the bag, but I don't really like the strap on it.

There's a seller on eBay that sells chain and leather straps. I have purchased a chain strap for my RM and several other ladies in the RM SF have purchased both chain and leather versions. Perhaps you could contact the seller and see if you could have a strap made if they have nothing readily available? They have very decent prices imo. The seller's name is silver-coach.

legsieloveslamb · May 28th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks Yvonne and Knas
It's yet another day and I'm still debating over the issue....... though I haven't done a "test" carry w/ it lately. I'm currently hooked onto my Jacquard Kerry (gosh, I love that bag!) and also debating on possible non-L.A.M.B. that could go, but w/ the way it's so risky for items to sell these days..... the fees.....ugh! I can't afford them either unless it's a Guaranteed sale that would result. Even if I would sell non-L.A.M.B. the $ wouldn't even get me close to landing a Henna Bihar. I'm soooooooooooo torn!

legsieloveslamb · May 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM

I have no other choice really........ Capri is going to have to go, I can't come up w/ any other reasonable solution. "Looks and rarity" are not good enough reasons for a keeper. Function and usage are.

csalt · May 31st, 2009, 11:40 PM

It is a smart idea to make back the $$ for a Bihar or Hawke that you've been wanting and like more. After seeing how you've been going back and forth and questioning the Capri, it became clear to me that you're not in love with it so I was going to recommend selling it after all (but it seems you've made that decision already on your own)! I am hoping that sale happens for you! *fingers crossed* It'll be exciting when you show us your next new bag.

(No rush though!)

May 22nd, 2009, 12:07 AM	#17
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	I've been thinking this over and over- staring at the pics, and I just can't bring myself to keep that strap on there. I can deal fine w/ my J Kerry bag as a handheld b/c she isn't really heavy, but the Capri is heavier to me, that's why it bugs me. I've just NEVER been this torn about a L.A.M.B. of mine before. Seriously!! K- I'd trade if that option was given- I agree w/ that.
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 22nd, 2009, 09:40 AM	#18
k.stellar Vroom. Vroooom. Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 826	^^ Maybe post it on livejournal and list what you'd like to trade for :) That way if it's meant to be, it will happen!
	__________________ My Current Collection: Silver Oxford, Black/White/Black Wiltshire, B&W Checkerboard Clutch Wallet, DECO Clutch Wallet, B&W Checkerboard Key Pouch, WDMLG? Scarf, Night at the Opera Watch

May 22nd, 2009, 07:33 PM	#19
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,408	I really like the look of your love capri but then again, I a big fan of hand held bags. I don't really like shoulder bags. If your biggest concern is that the capri is hand held - you should sell it. IMO, even if you get an off white strap it'll look awkward with the strap hanging on the bag like that. You might want to sell/trade your capri to get an oxford because at least the straps are adjustable to be worn on the shoulder.
	__________________ On those nights full of sad omens, just run through the darkness. Wishlist: Goyard Boeing 30 in Black and Guccissima Icon Bit Boston ~I really really need to be on a ban~

May 22nd, 2009, 08:41 PM	#20
missconceptions Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Heartbreak Hotel Posts: 968	Nay on the strap... She's a Capri - she wants to be held. What's the main reason why you don't use her often? I loveee satchels but I keep telling myself that my next bag needs to be something that goes over my shoulder.
	__________________ Wishlist: MacBookPro

May 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#21
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	She seems rather heavy on my arm. I really don't carry too much. I just can't believe how torn, literally, I am. I have the trade option open..... but that's really it.
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 21st, 2009, 09:45 PM	#16
littlelamb24 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: New york Posts: 162	Personally I dont like the strap sorry. I do see your point of having the strap. Most of my lamb bags are handhelds and I noticed my elbow hurts at the endof the day from carrying it...lol but I do like the hand-held look..lol I say keep it! and find a better strap to match it.

May 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#22
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	Update: Sigh...... after much debate w/ myself and no "luck"- Capri is staying w/ me. I don't know though if I will actually use her, though, and that's the sad part. Heaviness, kwim? I am going to try and clean the areas that need it. Then put her back into storage again, I guess. Still, I can't really help it but I remain somewhat torn over the future of this bag for me. Part of me still wants to part with her, part of me doesn't. In the past, I've NEVER been this undecisive about a L.A.M.B.!! Is her rareity and "old-school" goodness the only reasons to keep her? If she just stays in my closet? If I don't think about this; then I don't debate, but the moment the gears start going about her; then I start second-guessing myself!
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#23
ijmoran Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 661	keep the purse loose the strap. I do recommend going to your local leather/shoe repair shop and having a leather strap made for it. It'll be a better match than the one your using now. IMHO.
	__________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ijmoran Wish List Gucci White Blondie Bowler - help me find this purse Gucci Medium Indy in Chocolate GG embossed leather LV Bellevue PM in Violette LV Alma in Yellow Epi Leather Jimmy Choo: Malena (L) in Black Silver Mahala Red Maddy Coach Miranda in Blue

May 27th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#25
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	Hasn't anyone else had such a "stay or go" dilema??? Where you just can't seem to make up your mind? Ugh!
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 27th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#26
yvalenz LAMB-a-liscious!! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,626	Absolutely. I usually take out the bags from the closet and leave them under my desk for a good week or so. If I don't "miss" them, plan to use them, then they need to go. Is it hard? yes, at times, but you have to let things that are not used, not working for you, or you're just not in love with anymore go. and don't look back.
	__________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ My new favorite!! http://loveshimmer.blogspot.com/

May 28th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#27
knasarae Dare to Dream Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 14,239	I deal with this every so often with my BE Exeter but then I do a "test" carry and it is love all over again. I say keep the bag, but I don't really like the strap on it. There's a seller on eBay that sells chain and leather straps. I have purchased a chain strap for my RM and several other ladies in the RM SF have purchased both chain and leather versions. Perhaps you could contact the seller and see if you could have a strap made if they have nothing readily available? They have very decent prices imo. The seller's name is silver-coach.
	__________________ If you see a Rebecca Minkoff sample sale Olive MAC for sale please PM me!!! Your friendly neighborhood MAC Advocate

May 28th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#28
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	Thanks Yvonne and Knas It's yet another day and I'm still debating over the issue....... though I haven't done a "test" carry w/ it lately. I'm currently hooked onto my Jacquard Kerry (gosh, I love that bag!) and also debating on possible non-L.A.M.B. that could go, but w/ the way it's so risky for items to sell these days..... the fees.....ugh! I can't afford them either unless it's a Guaranteed sale that would result. Even if I would sell non-L.A.M.B. the $ wouldn't even get me close to landing a Henna Bihar. I'm soooooooooooo torn!
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#29
legsieloveslamb OP BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,096	I have no other choice really........ Capri is going to have to go, I can't come up w/ any other reasonable solution. "Looks and rarity" are not good enough reasons for a keeper. Function and usage are.
	__________________ My L.A.M.B.s- Love Capri Stone, Rocksteady Mocha, Jacquard Kerry, Bullseye Commodore, Edinburgh Geometric Irvine, and Ceylon Hawke Lapis L.A.M.B. WISH Bags: Tavernier Hobo in Nero & Etoile

May 31st, 2009, 11:40 PM	#30
csalt Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 220	It is a smart idea to make back the $$ for a Bihar or Hawke that you've been wanting and like more. After seeing how you've been going back and forth and questioning the Capri, it became clear to me that you're not in love with it so I was going to recommend selling it after all (but it seems you've made that decision already on your own)! I am hoping that sale happens for you! fingers crossed It'll be exciting when you show us your next new bag. (No rush though!)
csalt Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 220

Welcome to The Purse Forum.

Our Purse Forum, or TPF, is the #1 online social network for everything designer handbag related. Join over 200,000 enthusiastic members in this friendly community and start engaging in the discussion today.