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So, I've been contemplating buying a clutch wallet for some time now. I've scoured the forums and internet stores... I went to see some IRL today at South Coast Plaza. Visited Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, Barneys, Saks 5th.
At first I really wanted this MBMJ. However, after seeing it IRL I decided against the MBMJ Turnlock Flap Clutch ($100-171) because I thought the leather was too soft and there wasn't enough structure in the wallet/clutch. It felt almost flimsy.
I liked the LAMB Love clutch ($285) in both yellow and silver, but the logo hardware in the center is too bulky for my taste. There's also a kisslock pouch inside which is somewhat of an awkward shape/feel. On a pro side, It does feel very sturdy and unbreakable.
Lastly,
The LAMB Zip clutch ($300) ... was beautiful. The Leather felt rich and supple, its simple and elegant yet rocker & edgy because of the gold logo studs. A subtle but edgy beauty. Its also very functional as it is zip all around.. I have pictures of the inside as well. I could see myself carrying this to dinner, pulling it out of a backpack at school, out of a handbag while shopping. I am pretty much in love with it.
The only thing is the price. Its $300 at Nordstroms. The SA told me it was from the Fall 2007 collection, called the Zip Clutch or the Zip All Around Clutch. I have looked EVERYWHERE online for this specific clutch wallet to see if there were discounts or sales or markdowns, and it seems like this particular clutch is just nonexistant. The Nordstroms in my area received them in a very small amount and will not receive them again just because they are quite expensive for a LAMB wallet. I could get a
Gucci wallet for 300 (not that I would want to) ... So for now, I have it on hold...
What should I do.
A) Buy the wallet/clutch for the $300
B) Not buy the wallet/clutch
Responses and honest opinions would be VERY MUCH appreciated.
I'm going to buy or not buy in 24 hours.
thank you in advance for your consideration...
