Well, today I was passing through Seattle (I had two whole hours) and was forced to go to Barney's to look at the Balenciagas.
They had a whole wall full of Bbags and even though I just ordered a Cafe Day from AR, I fell hard for the AFTERNOON in Marron. It's just so much better for my work style. I emptied out my Day right there: my files and books and plane tickets and wallet and Bose headphones and little Marimekko purse with all my lip glosses. My Blackberry and my Mini Compagnon wallet. It all fit PERFECTLY, with two compartments, and two zippered areas for keys and such.
I bought it on the spot and had them send my Cafe home. It's great for work, and yes, it goes over the shoulder. A tad tighter than I would like, but possible.
Barneys Seattle --very nice SA Gregory-- has good selection of everything. I really think the Bal craze has waned...A woman came in as I was looking (read: drooling/obsessing) over the Afternoon and was like, Are those still in? I was like, honey, if you get the bug, Bbags are FOREVER...
Then one of the SA's came over and told me she really, really wants the French Blue Brief with GH. I did my duty: I warned her not to start. I told her they put crack in the leather, heroin in the zippers. She shook her head and looked wistfully over at the Brief...
What could I say? I told her to go for it!
Hope everyone is having a great week! Will post pics soon.