Michael Kors Hello TRISTAN!!

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#78
melbo said:
Lol lol, okay. I'm going to wear clothes I would never pair with my Miranda, but once I do, I will nominate you girls to this challenge. Gotta wear your non formal clothes with your "classiest" bag. Or vice a versa, lol😛😎
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You're on! I have yoga pants, although I only wear them around the house, but I'll wear them to the store with one of my bags! LOL :bagslap: :roflmfao:
 
#80
melbo said:
Omg! Soooo exciting! It's a gorgeous bag and color! I'm a midget as well and don't do crossbody unless I absolutely have to. Would your leather working friends be able to make an extra hole in your strap? You could get the hole punching tool in Michaels, etc, but would prefer if someone who works with leather would do it for me. Just a thought though. ����
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ubo22 said:
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You should get one of those leather hole punchers and add some holes to that shoulder strap to make it shorter. I just ordered one on eBay for $6 to make my straps longer. I love that leather/chain shoulder strap that comes with your Tristan. You should use it.
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cdtracing said:
Well, at least you have the option to change the strap to a shorter one. Is it possible to take it to a professional & have extra holes made in the strap so you can shorten it that way or would it be better to keep the strap unaltered & original? Glad you're enjoying the bag! I can't wait for mine to get here!!
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Yes, it is better to keep your bags in their original condition. It devalues the bag when you modify it. I will just put the strap away and use my alternate silver chain strap that I already use and is interchangeable onto many of my bags. It is the perfect length for me.
 
#81
CinthiaZ said:
Yes, it is better to keep your bags in their original condition. It devalues the bag when you modify it. I will just put the strap away and use my alternate silver chain strap that I already use and is interchange onto many of my bags. It is the perfect length for me.
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Ooh, good point, CinthiaZ. :-)
 
#83
CinthiaZ said:
Yes, it is better to keep your bags in their original condition. It devalues the bag when you modify it. I will just put the strap away and use my alternate silver chain strap that I already use and is interchange onto many of my bags. It is the perfect length for me.
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That's kinda what I figured. Altering anything designer will devalue it unless the alterations are made by the designer themselves. I wonder if you could get a strap made with leather to match the bag in the length you need? Might be more expense than it's worth, tho.
 
#85
cdtracing said:
That's kinda what I figured. Altering anything designer will devalue it unless the alterations are made by the designer themselves. I wonder if you could get a strap made with leather to match the bag in the length you need? Might be more expense than it's worth, tho.
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My silver chain strap works just fine and looks really nice. I will add a pic later. So happy you got your bag so fast!! WHAT A BEAUTY!!! WHOOP!! I had mine on all day yesterday and got so many compliments. I know you will too. Everyone just loves it! It is an awesome bag and now my favorite! lol! Wonder for how long?? lol!
 
#86
CinthiaZ said:
OMG!!! She is drop dead gorgeous!! I just LOVE it! The silver pops even better on the navy! Dang it CD!! Now I have to get the black one too! lol!! Don't you LOVE it??
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This is exactly what I was looking for in a Navy bag!! We think too much alike cause I've been thinking about a black one too. :ghi5: And I see what you mean about the shoulder strap being long. It's perfect for me & my height but I can see where it would be way too long for you.
 
#87
cdtracing said:
Yes, the leather is soft. And now that you mention it, she does look similar to the Essex. I hadn't noticed before.
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While it does look similar to the Essex, there are quite a few differences. The Essex has the zippers on both sides, which is nice. I wonder if those are compartments of just decoration?? . This Tristan is much more and better detailed. Also the Tistan has the folded and pleated leather on the bottom sides, plus the gorgeous O Rings and buckled detailing on both sides ot the bag. ALSO, the Essex doe NOT have an outer pocket on the back like our Tristan has, although the zipper sides appear to be outer compartments, which is good. . And last, but not least, it does not have the protective metal feet on the bottom that are nicely engaved. If I had to pick between the two, we made the right choice. Much more detailed.
 
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#89
CinthiaZ said:
While it does look similar to the Essex, there are quite a few differences. The Essex has the zippers on both sides, which is nice. I wonder if those are compartments of just decoration?? . This Tristan is much more and better detailed. Also the Tistan has the folded and pleated leather on the bottom sides, plus the gorgeous O Rings and buckled detailing on both sides ot the bag. ALSO, the Essex doe NOT have an outer pocket on the back like our Tristan has, although the zipper sides appear to be outer compartments, which is good. . And last, but not least, it does not have the protective metal feet on the bottom that are nicely engaved. If I had to pick between the two, we made the right choice. Much more detailed.
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fyi - the zippers on the side of the Essex are pockets and they are VERY roomy!
 
#90
cdtracing said:
I do know that I've got to stop carrying my Tristan long enough to treat the leather. I think I'm going to do it tonight after we get back from dinner! LOL
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No worries, CD! You can't hurt that bag. You picked a better color I think. My pink Tristan is going to be a real pain! I was freaking out when it kept falling on the floor of my Dodge, yesterday. I just know I am going to have it wasted in less than a month. At least with the Navy, it hides any small imperfections. This pink is going to show everything! I am wishing I got the black instead. lol! But the pink is making me feel very 'summery' so I will enjoy it while it lasts. I do know how to clean it, so I will be OK I suppose. I just don't like worrying about it. I have enough to worry about for heavens sakes, without adding something so petty to the list! I don't know how everyone else does it.

ALSO, I think you should do a separate reveal for your Navy Tristan! It is so gorgeous it deserves it's own reveal! I also think we should put them in the Sexy Rock & Roll bags thread!
 
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