49 Square Miles (SQ MI) Handbag Thread

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I have Bals and a 49 sq. mi. bag. I love both, but I can't say that they seem similar at all, either in style or leather. Just my opinion.

Indiaink, I have to thank you for introducing me to 49 sq. mi. bags. I've been reading your posts, and just had to get one! I just got the beachy keen hobo and I'm looking forward to using it this summer.

I wasn't saying they are in the same league. You can for sure tell the difference in quality. It's really hard to compare the 2. They are both equally soft though IMHO.

Great Choice on the beachy keen hobo. Congrats. I can't wait to see it.
 
Calling all Squares! Of the colors offered for the Needy, which would you consider the most neutral and most likely to go with everything? I'm leaning toward the Wood, but then I've also been 'taught' that Black goes with everything. But then there's Charcoal. Anyway, you see my dilemma -. Help!
 
Calling all Squares! Of the colors offered for the Needy, which would you consider the most neutral and most likely to go with everything? I'm leaning toward the Wood, but then I've also been 'taught' that Black goes with everything. But then there's Charcoal. Anyway, you see my dilemma -. Help!

I think the wood looked so much prettier in person than in pictures, so I'd probably pick that for myself. While I think black does pretty much go wi th everything, I've found it harder to quickly locate a black accessory inside of a purse quickly because they seem to hide in the dark corners of the bag. LOL. I looove the charcoal, but it doesn't look like it would wear as well over time as some of the other options.

What other color wallets do you have/use?
 
Well, lelliebunny, the only wallet I have is the Clingy, and I am probably going to be rehoming all of my Clingys - I have black, grass green, and plum and I need to downsize (literally - I need a smaller bag, too) drastically. DRASTICALLY, mostly due to financial reasons. So, I would be getting ONE wallet that would go with any bag I might use.

Hah, that made me think of the Lord of the Rings - One Ring to Rule Them All ... I need one Needy Wallet to Rule Them All ... LOL. I, too, am liking the Wood color.
 
Well, lelliebunny, the only wallet I have is the Clingy, and I am probably going to be rehoming all of my Clingys - I have black, grass green, and plum and I need to downsize (literally - I need a smaller bag, too) drastically. DRASTICALLY, mostly due to financial reasons. So, I would be getting ONE wallet that would go with any bag I might use.

Hah, that made me think of the Lord of the Rings - One Ring to Rule Them All ... I need one Needy Wallet to Rule Them All ... LOL. I, too, am liking the Wood color.

Gotcha. I certainly understand the downsizing. I've done it myself recently for the cash and because my condo is small.

I laughed a lot when I read the one wallet to rule them all because LoTR was my first thought when I read your previous post. The eye of sauron is staring at you and watching to make sure you downsize! ;).

I think the wood will also get an awesome patina as it ages, and it will look sooo pretty. I wish I could see one in person because i think the size would work better for me.
 
Hah, that made me think of the Lord of the Rings - One Ring to Rule Them All ... I need one Needy Wallet to Rule Them All ... LOL. I, too, am liking the Wood color.

1 needy to rule them all.

I'm going to have to say Black. Boring I know but it will go with everything and their black is super soft. I also second the choice of wood. Can't go wrong with either of those 2.
 
From Facebook...

49 Square Miles
Thank you to everyone who entered the 7 Words contest! The votes are in... and the winner is.... Marianne Mattson Paloncy - "'On the road', with my Kerouac, forever." CONGRATS!!!
 
From Facebook...

49 Square Miles
Thank you to everyone who entered the 7 Words contest! The votes are in... and the winner is.... Marianne Mattson Paloncy - "'On the road', with my Kerouac, forever." CONGRATS!!!

Congrats to the winner. I bet it was a hard decision for hem. There were so many great entries.

I was hoping that Queenie would win. She had some great posts.
 
Congrats to the winner. I bet it was a hard decision for hem. There were so many great entries.

I was hoping that Queenie would win. She had some great posts.


Thanks , Lu! I was planning on winning. lol! Actually, within the last two weeks I won a $40 tank top from some facebook contest (I got to choose my size - they say size large is equal to a size 8 dress - guess my 9 yr old is going to have a new tank top!) and a gorgeous necklace from one of the Lucky Mag contests (that I swore no one ever won.) The necklace won't come for about 6 weeks, but it looks amazing. Think I must have reached my winning quota (although I REALLY wanted a sunflower Clingy...) :p
 
Lu, so your Bal is lambskin, as opposed to goatskin? I thought Bal was either goatskin or calf, depending.

So basically the leather is the same, good to know - I mean, my Clingys' leather looks like the Bal Money leather ...

Just because a bag is made out of the same type of animal doesn't mean the quality is the same (just like not all beef is the same). The quality of a hide can vary considerably. I have a 49 sq. miles bag and lambskin balenciagas and they are nothing alike. The 49 sq. miles bags are nice, but, unfortunately they aren't in the same league as Balenciaga. I wish they were, though.
 
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