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tadpolenyc · Oct 29th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by jun3machina

as much as certain MBMJ styles grab my attention, i always seem to end up disappointed in them for one reason or another...MJ collection bags have my heart. and if you manage to score a gently used one on *bay, they cost the same or even less than a MBMJ at retail...and the quality and timeless style is so much better IMHO...

yeah, that's always how i inevitably end up feeling whenever i buy a mbmj bag. it's pretty, i like it, but i never love it and rarely get as excited about it as i do my mainline bags, then they eventually get sold. i purged my entire collection of mbmj bags about two years ago, and i haven't bought one since. i prefer the clothes for myself and the bags on other people.

nascar fan · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by selmom07

MJ for sure. Because of their elegance and individuality and wonderful leathers and no real screamy logos and the "made in Italy" part and the chunky zippers and the beautiful quilting and patchworking or just the overall feel of the design, the bag shape, the chains or the straps or the handles... man, I could go on for a long time, I guess.

Because nothing makes me feel as tall and sexy and confident and kicky as wearing an MJ Collection bag, truly nothing.

I couldn't have said it better. It's the feeling when you're carrying one.
I carry mine with everything - jeans, t-shirts, sweats, everything.

dyyong · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:50 PM

i like MJ better, no doubt price are more expensive but quality are much better, it's worth it!! classic, chic, elegant

sdkitty · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 AM

I like the MJ collection bags but I really like some of the MBMJ wallets.

rachieface · Oct 30th, 2009, 12:38 AM

I definitely prefer the collection bags. For me, it's all about personal style and my personal style is to always have a super fab, classy bag no matter what I am doing or where I am going. I'm that girl at a baseball game, supermarket, or gym with her MJ. It's the style I own... or rather owns me!

fashion_mom1 · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by rachieface

I definitely prefer the collection bags. For me, it's all about personal style and my personal style is to always have a super fab, classy bag no matter what I am doing or where I am going. I'm that girl at a baseball game, supermarket, or gym with her MJ. It's the style I own... or rather owns me!

I feel like MJ owns me too, but I am still stuck on mbmj. I am learning a lot from you ladies though. can you recommend a MJ bag for a stay at home mom always in sweats? reasonable price?

rachieface · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:31 PM

^^^ why don't you try the Lisa or Angela? They're both great "throw and go" bags and you don't have to worry about chains and other doo dads hanging off.

tadpolenyc · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by rachieface

^^^ why don't you try the Lisa or Angela? They're both great "throw and go" bags and you don't have to worry about chains and other doo dads hanging off.

those are two great suggestions not to mention how light they are and so easy to wear. throw it over your shoulder and forget about it. perfect for moms: utilitarian without sacrificing style or comfort.

SassieMe · Nov 1st, 2009, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by nascar fan

I couldn't have said it better. It's the feeling when you're carrying one.
I carry mine with everything - jeans, t-shirts, sweats, everything.

I agree, Nas. I keep looking at some of the MBMJs because so many folks dote on them. But I keep coming back to my MJ and I carry them with all kinds of clothes. Heck! If I waited until I was dressed up to carry my stams, they'd be gathering dust in my closet!

chloe.clementine · Nov 1st, 2009, 02:27 PM

I like the classic MJ collections. Not a big fan with the newer styles while I feel the opposite about MbMJ. I didn't like their earlier stuff. This was waaaay back before they got huge with the turnlock styles. Lately I have been liking MbMJ more and the price doesn't hurt either.

sdkitty · Nov 1st, 2009, 02:44 PM

sorry, posted in wrong thread

prelude · Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:16 AM

I like both, but do definitely prefer the MJ collection bags. I find that I have fallen in love with each of my MJ collection bags, and I just don't love the MbMJ bags a much or as often as the collection bags...

msvvn · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I like both. As long as it passes my hug test I'll take it home with me.

(Hug test = if I pick it up and hug it and won't let go, even while browsing some more in the store)

Glynis · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I love all my small MJ collection bags and use them all the time. My larger MJ bags hardly see the light of day. I love the look of them but just find them too heavy for me.

For airports, shopping trips etc. I always use my MbMJ Eyelet Hobo or Posh JJ (?). I love the fact that they are so big but light, really stylish and lovely to touch.

In short, I can't choose!

annabellet · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I love them both.. but lately i been on a MBMJ buying spree

Oct 29th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#18
dyyong hunting........ Joined: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,184	i like MJ better, no doubt price are more expensive but quality are much better, it's worth it!! classic, chic, elegant
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Oct 30th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#19
sdkitty Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,723	I like the MJ collection bags but I really like some of the MBMJ wallets.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#20
rachieface MJ enlightened <3 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,628	I definitely prefer the collection bags. For me, it's all about personal style and my personal style is to always have a super fab, classy bag no matter what I am doing or where I am going. I'm that girl at a baseball game, supermarket, or gym with her MJ. It's the style I own... or rather owns me!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#22
rachieface MJ enlightened <3 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,628	^^^ why don't you try the Lisa or Angela? They're both great "throw and go" bags and you don't have to worry about chains and other doo dads hanging off.
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Nov 1st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#25
chloe.clementine Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,084	I like the classic MJ collections. Not a big fan with the newer styles while I feel the opposite about MbMJ. I didn't like their earlier stuff. This was waaaay back before they got huge with the turnlock styles. Lately I have been liking MbMJ more and the price doesn't hurt either.
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Nov 1st, 2009, 02:44 PM	#26
sdkitty Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,723	sorry, posted in wrong thread
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:16 AM	#27
prelude Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 123	I like both, but do definitely prefer the MJ collection bags. I find that I have fallen in love with each of my MJ collection bags, and I just don't love the MbMJ bags a much or as often as the collection bags...

Nov 4th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#28
msvvn Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 51	I like both. As long as it passes my hug test I'll take it home with me. (Hug test = if I pick it up and hug it and won't let go, even while browsing some more in the store)
msvvn Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 51

Nov 6th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#29
Glynis Jeeze Louise Joined: Aug 2007 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,055	I love all my small MJ collection bags and use them all the time. My larger MJ bags hardly see the light of day. I love the look of them but just find them too heavy for me. For airports, shopping trips etc. I always use my MbMJ Eyelet Hobo or Posh JJ (?). I love the fact that they are so big but light, really stylish and lovely to touch. In short, I can't choose!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#30
annabellet Need more bags Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,362	I love them both.. but lately i been on a MBMJ buying spree
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