Do It Yourself: a different sorta reveal :)

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#20
CoachCruiser said:
SOOOO....after much deliberation (and feedback from the stylish ladies here on Coach)...I found this piece, new to Coach.

Way back, I saw this tote in the men's section and fell in love with it -- the Bleecker Day Tote in Bar Stripe Leather for men in the royal and cadet blue stripes.

http://www.coach.com/online/handbag...0000000000328823&navCatId=5000000000000265302

But at $698, it was way too expensive, a bit TOO masculine, and way too huge. But I adored the pieced and sewn stripes together, and thought it was just really cool. I asked at the time if it came in any smaller pieces, and at the time (a few months back), it hadn't. Yesteryday, I found this: the "Bleecker Portfolio in Mixed Bar Stripe Leather." (style 68925), in the same royal/cadet blue stripes I loved (with black leather stripes at the bottom).

So I was looking at it and holding it and I was thinking, "Could I make this work as a bag for ME?" And then I simply folded it over and held it like a clutch. It looked good. Really good. Cool, edgy, a bit androgynous, which I love, and a freaking great price (with the 25% PCE, it came to $213.56 including tax).

I put my stuff in it to see how much it could hold and then fold over nicely, and it holds quite a bit -- a large (flat) Reed Krakoff clutch/case, keys, phone, small wallet/cardcase, a mirror compact, and a couple other small things. I folded it over and it still worked. The manager/my SA was impressed and said to go for it. So I did. I can't wait to use it.

So I made a clutch out of a "man bag/portfolio" :p. It's awesome. The leather is gorgeous and very well done.

I'm attaching a mod shot but do not let the paisley blouse and baggy jeans fool you: I actually plan to wear this with something that matches the stripes. Also, excuse the mess in the background.

Thanks for letting me share!!! I've attached pics of everything. :D
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LOVE the colors! I admire those colors everytime I see them. Looks really cute as a clutch!
 
#22
whateve said:
What a great idea! I've loved those stripes too and wished they made something for women in them, or at least a smaller bag I could carry. Is it difficult getting it to fold in the same place every time?
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Whateve - this could be your PCE purchase & what a great bag to take to NYC!!!!! 😀


Thank you and have a grand day!! :)
 
#25
whateve said:
What a great idea! I've loved those stripes too and wished they made something for women in them, or at least a smaller bag I could carry. Is it difficult getting it to fold in the same place every time?
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Hi there, whateve!

Thanks! It does hold quite a bit....I haven't used it yet, but I found in the store (when I was trying my essentials in it), that when I tried to fold it with stuff in it, it just naturally folded over the materials inside the bag, if that makes any sense. So...I guess the more stuff you fill it with, the less material will fold over and act as a "flap," if you know what I mean.

It's kind of a carefree style, and I love it very much. I understand those who want chains on clutches -- and ideally, I'd prefer one, too - but I've just gotten over it. If the clutch is gorgeous enough and I love the leather enough, I just deal with the fact that I'll be toting it around or tucking it under my arm. :)
 
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