Sit down and get comfy because we're getting Up Close and Personal!

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:19 AM

Alrighty, here we go!!! I was ecstatic that my Up Close and Personal (fall 2008 - grape crunch leather) arrived on time from LB today! Luckily, the box was in good condition unlike my poor grape minilisa!

Of course, I had to take the requisite box opening pictures (pics 1-3). Pic 4 is a first look at the bag out of the box and pic 5 is a close-up photo of the leather (with camera flash).

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Pic 1 - The back of the bag
Pic 2 - Side view
Pic 3 - Hanging
Pic 4 - The top of the center pocket
Pic 5 - Required lining pic

musicgirl · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Oh, I love, love, love it!!!

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:27 AM

All the pockets have orange lining too! There are two front flap pockets, one front zipper pocket, two sleeve side pockets, one top zipper pocket and an inside zipper pocket (in the lining) and two stitched sleeve pockets in the lining as well.

Pics 4 and 5 are comparisons between the UCAP and the MINILISA both in grape... minilisa is much wider, and the top of the actual bags (where the zippers are) the UCAP is taller.

Fendi84NJ · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:28 AM

I love this color!

Peeking_Around · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:29 AM

Oh. My. Gosh.!!!!! LOVE IT. That grape color ... the trim - the pockets ....

LOVE IT!!

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:31 AM

Modeling pics... I'm 5'6'' and "fluffy". This bag easily fits over the shoulder and hugs your body (it's super slouchy and soft right out of the box!).

Pic 5 - holding both the grape minilisa and the grape up close and personal!

Peeking_Around · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:33 AM

^^ great modeling shots. I love that last one with you and both bags ... you look great!

REYNALD0C · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:34 AM

Aw, I love it TK! Congrats! I love how you have a purple bag with S/HW and one with B/HW! So now you have so many options! Purple is THE IT color this fall.

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Alright... I absolutely adore the LOOK of this bag... the tote style, the grape leather, the black trim, the silver hardware, pockets, etc (and thanks everyone for the compliments already!) but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not.

I originally bought this bag because I wanted it for a chic, sexy school bag. However, the zipper does not open completely NOR does it close the entire bag on the top (see pic below and one of the "top" pics above). Also, the pockets and hardware are all on the front of this bag so it doesn't sit quite right because it's forward heavy... but with slouchy leather that means the front of the bag pulls in towards the center (not very efficient when trying to grap something quickly for school or what not).

Lastly, it really isn't that big as far as a tote bag is concerned. Even my small little black target laptop case I use as my school bag is bigger (height and width!). I haven't tried putting my school stuff in yet because I'm still irked about the zipper deal... if the zipper doesn't close/open all the way then I'd rather just have a magnetic closure I think.

So... the jury is still out on this one but I do love the look of this bag. We'll see.... what are your thoughts?

Peeking_Around · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:41 AM

The bag is great ... but the zipper would bother me also ... I'm so particular about bags.

I'd keep it though if you thought you'd get use out of it using it for other than a school bag (that's if your stuff doesn't fit in there right) - but ... if you don't - I'd send it right back and get something a tad different for a sexy school bag.

REYNALD0C · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:44 AM

Id try to put my school stuff in it first and then see. That would bug me too it doesnt CLOSE or OPEN all the way hahaha.

I think it looks soo good on you though.

musicgirl · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:55 AM

I can't remember because it's packed away but I think that's the same opening as my Cooped Up.

knics33 · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Thanks for all of the great photos TK! The bag is lovely! I def. agree that for school, ( I am a student as well) the zipper would drive me crazy. I would try putting your usual load of stuff in it and see what you think... If you aren't in love and you think it won't work then I would send it back and continue the quest for the perfect tote!

TygerKitty · Sep 6th, 2008, 02:00 AM

Thanks everyone! She IS a pretty bag... I have to admit. I'm just so let down by the zipper situation.

I am definitely going to have to put my things in there and see how it goes. Luckily, these days I don't have to carry a whole lot for school. I'll let ya know how it goes when I stop being bummed out and maybe I'll even take pics! lol

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#5
Fendi84NJ Tano & RM Addict Location: NEW JERSEY	I love this color! __________________ Currently in total love and lust with my LRC in Ruby Dreaming of: The perfect grey bag at an awesome price

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#6
Peeking_Around Live, Love, Laugh Location: On the east coast~ right on the beach	Oh. My. Gosh.!!!!! LOVE IT. That grape color ... the trim - the pockets .... LOVE IT!! __________________ I love Tano's Wish List: Black or Truffle Tano Boogie Tano Pleasuredome My fur babies:

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#8
Peeking_Around Live, Love, Laugh Location: On the east coast~ right on the beach	^^ great modeling shots. I love that last one with you and both bags ... you look great! __________________ I love Tano's Wish List: Black or Truffle Tano Boogie Tano Pleasuredome My fur babies:

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#9
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Aw, I love it TK! Congrats! I love how you have a purple bag with S/HW and one with B/HW! So now you have so many options! Purple is THE IT color this fall. __________________ my boyfriend wears the pants i TELL him to wear.

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#11
Peeking_Around Live, Love, Laugh Location: On the east coast~ right on the beach	The bag is great ... but the zipper would bother me also ... I'm so particular about bags. I'd keep it though if you thought you'd get use out of it using it for other than a school bag (that's if your stuff doesn't fit in there right) - but ... if you don't - I'd send it right back and get something a tad different for a sexy school bag. __________________ I love Tano's Wish List: Black or Truffle Tano Boogie Tano Pleasuredome My fur babies:

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#3
musicgirl Member Location: Deep South	Oh, I love, love, love it!!!

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#12
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Id try to put my school stuff in it first and then see. That would bug me too it doesnt CLOSE or OPEN all the way hahaha. I think it looks soo good on you though. __________________ my boyfriend wears the pants i TELL him to wear.

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:55 AM	#13
musicgirl Member Location: Deep South	I can't remember because it's packed away but I think that's the same opening as my Cooped Up.

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#14
knics33 Member Location: ~the US of A~	Thanks for all of the great photos TK! The bag is lovely! I def. agree that for school, ( I am a student as well) the zipper would drive me crazy. I would try putting your usual load of stuff in it and see what you think... If you aren't in love and you think it won't work then I would send it back and continue the quest for the perfect tote! __________________ *Carpe diem!!* *Come check out my collection* http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-278200.html GO Titans!

Sep 6th, 2008, 02:00 AM	#15
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Thanks everyone! She IS a pretty bag... I have to admit. I'm just so let down by the zipper situation. I am definitely going to have to put my things in there and see how it goes. Luckily, these days I don't have to carry a whole lot for school. I'll let ya know how it goes when I stop being bummed out and maybe I'll even take pics! lol __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html