star, what a beautiful classic u got there! i agree with everyone else, i love leather variations on bags... it gives them more character IMO. if the leather was completely perfect or smooth, i think it feels too manufactured.

I think that bag looks awesome on you. Glad you were able to find a nice one in stock! I really didnt notice the ripples until you mentioned. If it really bothers you, you probably already know the answer. But for what its worth, I think you got a great price on it and that would sway me personally in keeping the bag. Good luck with your decision!

Originally Posted by StarBrite310

Well for those that read my thread about sticky leather, I did find a black MAM at Bloomingdale's that has buttery, soft and smooshy leather. I picked it up 2 days ago. However, this bag was a display, as it was the last one with this leather and blue zipper at all the Bloomingdale's stores in my area. It was not a return, but I usually only take bags from the back, so because it was a display, my SA gave me an extra 10% off plus I got $100 off for the "private sale" there this week. I think that was a pretty good deal. Only thing though is that I am just between this bag and the MbyMJ Lil Ukita in black. I looove this MAM, but it is a bit heavy when I have it on my arm Another thing, is it normal for the flap to have ripples in the leather, or would you consider it a defect? Ohh, and just incase anyone remembers, I had bought one last year with the blue zipper, which I revealed on here. I wound up selling it to a friend soon after, because I didn't like how the black leather looked a little washed out on that version, almost like a dark grey and I also didn't love the square hardware. Sooo what do you think girls? Should I keep this? I'm still debating as I'm kinda irked about the ripples. Is there anything that can be done?

She looks awesome on you!

I truly appreciate all the nice comments, but I think I am gonna go with the MBMJ Lil Ukita instead for my new everyday black bag. It's not has heavy and has less hardware. When it comes to RM, I think I'll stick with the Mini Macs for now which I love, or perhaps a MAM in another color that is not as heavy.