I gave up all my jewelry when I got DD. I took off everything even the ring so it wouldn’t accidentally scratch her. I also didn’t want her to pull and rip anything out of my body. Babies have extremely sticky and powerful fingers. [emoji28]
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I gave up all my jewelry when I got DD. I took off everything even the ring so it wouldn’t accidentally scratch her. I also didn’t want her to pull and rip anything out of my body. Babies have extremely sticky and powerful fingers. [emoji28]
The leather is amazing and the tree adds a very discreet interest to the bag - I’m so glad you like it!
Here are a couple mod shots - please excuse my workout clothes! [emoji38]
I use the bag for everything - it comes to work with me, shopping, to dinner - pretty much anywhere. It is arm carry though so if I need to be hands free, I probably wouldn’t carry it then... or like to a ball field or sports event.
It’s lined in chèvre, same color - Rouge H [emoji173]️
Thanks, you're right, I need to bite the bullet and just go in. I don't have a store near me, but I travel fairly frequently to areas that do have a store. I also worry about sizing because I'm tall, and I want my bags to look proportionate on me. So I think I need that in-store research before I can buy online--otherwise I'd be returning a lot.
And like you, I'm all about using my items for every day--it doesn't make sense to spend that kind of money on things I won't use!
I've had good luck finding pretty and interesting cases on Etsy. There's a huge selection there.What do you all do for phone cases? I mentioned that Mr. S and I got new phones last July.
I am not a gadget gal. I want what I need to function well. But, I’m not excited about tech items. So, when I got my ridiculously expensive iPhone X (they should be shot for charging this much for a phone), I picked up a $3 case from WalMart.After 7ish months it looked horrendous so I was forced to get a real case. Aaaaannnnd, I picked a super pretty pink one with sparkles for $25.
Prior to buying this case (that I adore) I looked to see if there were amazing cases from handbag brands I love. But, I was underwhelmed by the look and overwhelmed by the kooky pricing.
What do you use? Did I miss something fun? I’m also curious about laptop cases / sleeves / skins / covers. So please share!
Not pinkish nor with brown undertone. It is a pretty pure red. Definitely one of the more unique shapes..and that silky lambskin
It’s funny, all of my yg jewelry (except for one 14k tru color piece) is 18k. So, it’s all very yellow which looks good against my skin color / tone. But, bright hardware is difficult for me to love which doesn’t make sense.The MJ bag is only too red for me because of the hardware, it is too yellow gold!! Otherwise I like the redness of the leather.
The Longchamp pouch wears well. Although truth be told, I don't like Foulonne leather because it is a bit plasticky (but wears like iron). I have not held a Chanel caviar, but Foulonne might be "similar" in that sense when I read of caviar having a plastic feel.
My Prada bags have deep yellow hardware. And, I agree, having that on my fire engine red bag is intense. Even moreseo on my Prada black dome bag which is one reason I sold it. But, I kinda miss it. I like deep gold hw, I just don’t reach for bags often when they have it.
Also, on the Chanel caviar. I read that it matters what year the caviar is manufactured. And, now I’m a believer. My red caviar flap felt straight up like plastic so it had to go. But, the caviar on my new (to me) tote is more like traditional pebbled leather - just more textured.
Despite owning a few Chanels I’m not vested enough in the brand to keep visiting boutiques and testing caviars. Plus I refuse to pay the highway robbery prices for new Chanel when I feel the quality is declining. I kind of had to luck up on the right caviar. So, could it be that different Foulonne leather bags may have different textures?
I’m right there with you that I have to wear all my bags all the time. Like you said, they’re too expensive to be museum pieces.
Plus I bought them precisely because they made my heart go pitty pat. So, I need them with me making me happy.Thanks for the idea about Etsy!
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You are gonna laugh about this - it is a Coach but I wanted to give you bag name too and could not remember it to save my life. I finally got it after I searched it by the style number. It is a really nice bag. My laptop fits into it and a detachable smaller handbag comes with it. I love how you can buckle the smaller bag into the bigger bag and creates a cool contrast. You can read more about it here.
I just use the simple and sleek iPhone cases from Apple. I have the rubber one in blush pink, which is a color I'm loving right now (in small doses). It has worn really well and looked brand new for a longtime. I've used other brands in the past but anything with small pieces on it will get worn or the small parts will come off and then it doesn't look nice anymore. I'm a fan of streamlined. I have a case on my MacBook Pro that I got on Amazon and it is so cheap the whole thing is cracked already. The laptop is still in fine shape though. But once the plastic breaks, it is sharp and can hurt you, so be careful of that if you ever get anything in plastic!What do you all do for phone cases? I mentioned that Mr. S and I got new phones last July.
I am not a gadget gal. I want what I need to function well. But, I’m not excited about tech items. So, when I got my ridiculously expensive iPhone X (they should be shot for charging this much for a phone), I picked up a $3 case from WalMart.
Prior to buying this case (that I adore) I looked to see if there were amazing cases from handbag brands I love. But, I was underwhelmed by the look and overwhelmed by the kooky pricing.
What do you use? Did I miss something fun? I’m also curious about laptop cases / sleeves / skins / covers. So please share!
Yup - and I can't believe it is already retired. It's such a cool bag and it works (the small inside the big bag concept). I remember also eyeing the colorblock one but didn't pull the trigger on it.
I agree with you on the leathers. My longchamp is veau Foulonne and does not feel the least bit plasticy . Just like small pebbled leather.It’s funny, all of my yg jewelry (except for one 14k tru color piece) is 18k. So, it’s all very yellow which looks good against my skin color / tone. But, bright hardware is difficult for me to love which doesn’t make sense.
My Prada bags have deep yellow hardware. And, I agree, having that on my fire engine red bag is intense. Even moreseo on my Prada black dome bag which is one reason I sold it. But, I kinda miss it. I like deep gold hw, I just don’t reach for bags often when they have it.
Also, on the Chanel caviar. I read that it matters what year the caviar is manufactured. And, now I’m a believer. My red caviar flap felt straight up like plastic so it had to go. But, the caviar on my new (to me) tote is more like traditional pebbled leather - just more textured.
Despite owning a few Chanels I’m not vested enough in the brand to keep visiting boutiques and testing caviars. Plus I refuse to pay the highway robbery prices for new Chanel when I feel the quality is declining. I kind of had to luck up on the right caviar. So, could it be that different Foulonne leather bags may have different textures?
I’m right there with you that I have to wear all my bags all the time. Like you said, they’re too expensive to be museum pieces.
Thanks for the idea about Etsy!
My no go for bags is weight or floppiness . With that said I decided to rehome my points purchase to a friend. It was a color I love but it would not stand on it’s own. That and the gold hardware didn’t work with my coats either.