Hey guys, I just found this forum (and this thread).
I'm glad to hear your opinions on Fossil, it confirms the quality of the brand that I was attracted to. I'm having problems choosing a Fossil bag and was hopping you guys can give me a few pointers.
The finalist:
There is only one. I visited my local Fossil store and spent a long and confusing time to browse through
every single(patient salesperson) purse they had. Nothing stood out until I saw this one at in the corner:
http://www.friendsforleather.co.uk/pub/files/Fossil/Maddox%20SS12/.thumbnails/1327328145_ZB4861184_main_w400_h400.jpg
I will only have one purse (at least for now, tuition first). But I have a bunch of uncertainties in my head:
1. Do you guys think this is too flashy?
2. Can I carry around something like this every day? Does this bag feel more appropriate for a high school girl? Does it look... tacky?
3. It is worth my money? It costs the same as the other maddox bags, but it's mostly patchwork and not a lot of leather. The price is about $230-270 (canadian), about the same in USD based on the current exchange rate.
With all that uncertainty in my mind, I do have to repeat that this is the first (and only) purse that my heart actually skipped for.
A bit about myself:
I'm a college student so I feel Fossil is the brand for me. I'm a Computer Science major so any sense of style (good or bad) will stand out at school or in my work place.
I'm currently on an internship so I have a moderate source of income.
The ladies from another department of my company suggested I should have at least one good quality bag so that I can walk around in style.
I have never carried bags around other than $20 walmart school backpacks(until I started college, I just stopped carrying bags period). Personally, I never thought about having a purse. But I think their suggestion is not bad! I want to feel a bit more girly and grown up! I can comfortably purchase one purse.
Thanks for reading!!!