Belen Echandia LOVE ME hits the streets of New York

[TropicalGal]

Hi ladies! So I got my Black Crash LOVE ME and hit the streets of New York for shopping and sightseeing. The bag softened up amazingly in a few days. It is a good city bag, holds lots, and looks uber chic at all times. Loved the zipped compartment inside to keep my wallet safe. And, I loved the outside zippers which kept my comb, makeup, and, my Metro Card for the bus and subway -- so I didn't have to go digging inside. It is a hard working city bag. DID NOT like the way the handles slipped off my shoulder though. I was wearing a nylon raincoat (Burberry!) and I needed always to keep a hand on the straps as I walked. It is hardwearing and indestructible, can take a lot of smooshing on crowded subways, etc. Yet looks impeccably cool. If you lead a city life and need a chic, shoulder tote, of HIGH QUALITY and HIGH COOL: THIS IS IT!!!

 

[lovebags2]

Hi, great report on your handbag.

I should receive mine by the weekend. I ordered the same exact one as yours. The black crash (silver hardware).

Can you post pics?

Do you think the straps will fall if just wearing a sweater or lighter coat? I'm not happy to hear that part because I love my handbags when that's not an issue.

Overall, I"m glad your happy with your choice.

 

[jadejett]

Actually, funny you should mention the straps. I noticed they fall off my shoulder too and it drives me crazy. I thought it might have been the coat I was wearing, but I believe it's happened with other garments. It's something to do with the construction of the handles. My Take Me Anywhere doesn't do this. :s

 

[citychris]

Thanks for the fantastic report! I'm sorry to hear the handles slip. That's one of those things that's really hard to judge when you're trying a bag at a store or at home, you really need to take it out for awhile to get an idea. I'm a little concerned since I have a Love Me on the way, but maybe I'll end up carrying it with the longer strap if it bothers me.

 

[morebags]

The comment about the straps interest me because I'm considering getting a Love Me. I don't like straps falling off my shoulders and my Stroke Me bag does that too. My Take Me Anywhere is fine. I don't use the long strap because the length is awkward for me.

I'm glad both you and the bag had a good time in NYC.

 

[flyvetjo]

Glad you love your 'love me'!!! Sounds like a great bag. Out of interest did you use your new Mulberries while you were in New York?

 

[TropicalGal]

Haven't used the Mulberries yet. They are for Merry Christmas to Me!

 

[princessaj0603]

Oh fun fun... glad you liked it so much and thanks for the report!!

Have fun with her!

 

[Tanja]

I have the Love Me in black crash, too but the straps are sitting perfectly on my shoulder. I put one strap over the other which I always do with two straps and they sit there all day. You might try this.

 

[TropicalGal]

Thanks Tanja -- I'll try what you say about the straps. Your pix were my inspiration for purchasing the black crash.

CityChris -- Do let us know when you get your Petrol Love Me and how you break it in, etc.

 

[Roo]

These bags are really great. Where are they constructed? Anyone know?

 

[Trayler]

I have the Love Me in black crash, too but the straps are sitting perfectly on my shoulder. I put one strap over the other which I always do with two straps and they sit there all day. You might try this.

Sounds like a great idea!

 

[TropicalGal]

Roo -- the bags are handsewn in Italy.

 

[valkyrie360]

I have the Love Me in black crash, too but the straps are sitting perfectly on my shoulder. I put one strap over the other which I always do with two straps and they sit there all day. You might try this.

This works great for me as well!

 

[ThisIsMyPurse]

Congrats to all.