I still have two Sophia's, a black wristlet and my black gathered Madison small bag which I use for evenings out. And I totally agree about that great leather smell. It's not really that evident in the new bags, not like the Madison line.
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These are beautiful purchases! I want to get some more hangtags stamped for me. I like yours with the bicycle!
I was very unhappy with the customer service at this one particular store. I have to remember not to go in there.
First was the not telling me about final sale. I thought that was poorly done to be handed my receipt and "oh, these are final purchase by the way." I don't like that, and maybe I might not have bought them in those circumstances. I called Coach CS as soon as I got home and asked them to please have their SAs inform clients before they start ringing up purchases. I did buy my blue Charlie knowing she was a final sale and scrutinized every inch of her before buying.
Second, I wanted a price adjustment on my dark berry Charlie from 40% to 50% with an additional 20% off. My home store said they'd do it for me without bringing the bag in but I wasn't in their area, so while I was buying the wristlet, I asked for that price adjustment and they wouldn't do it! Because I didn't have the bag with me. So then I explained that another store was willing to do so and consistency across their stores would be a good idea. I decided not to bother in the end. I love my bag and was willing to pay full price, so 40% off is great. I usually thrilled with 30% off.
Finally, it was such a long wait for my things to be wrapped. I would have taken them in a bag just with tissue, but then it turned out they were sitting in a shopping bag, on the counter. I'm not sure what would have happened had I not mentioned it to the manager but he did apologize for all the problems.
Lesson learned: I'm going to just shop at my home store where I know everyone or the flagship store after this.
That’s terrible — I am sorry you had to deal with that.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the play!!! It sounded like a wonderful production. I really like your Christmas goodies above — those two jewel tone colors are just so pretty. I can’t stop looking at them, lol. Also how fun is it that you are going to see Donny and Marie in Vegas — they are the ultimate performers/showmen, you will have a great time. Congrats again and enjoy.
Thanks, Alexa! I've been on a real colour kick lately, with my berry and blue purchases. They are a good complement to my mostly black and brown handbags. I love these deep jewel tones for the wet, soggy weather I'm expecting to see for the next two months here at a home. Coach has made some very nice things for this fall and holiday season. I never saw the ivy metallic for the Charlie 28 in-store but I bet that was a real beauty as well.
I can't stop looking at bags either, IM! I really want to take one out. But it's raining super hard today so I don't think I can carry either one, but tomorrow I'm going for Christmas lunch with my mother-in-law and then an afternoon tea with friends so I hope to be able to carry the Blue Charlie. I can give my Madison black gathered small bag a break. That one is my usual go-to.
Christmas at Pemberley was such a good play. I've read lots of sequels which is always amusing but I love live theatre and the costumes, sets and characters were really good. There was also a live Christmas tree and many references were made to it as being inspired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who had the first real Christmas tree based on Albert's German traditions. DH and I have a "Christmas in the City" day every year as soon as we're on holiday. It changes every year, sometimes we see the gingerbread house displays in a local hotel, or decorated Christmas trees for charity. This year was the play and lunch, and we went with my sister and brother-in-law so that was a nice pre-Christmas treat.
I'm very excited to see Donny and Marie. Their singing voices are just amazing after all these years. I think they've been doing a Las Vegas show for awhile now?
I will have to plan my bags to take to Las Vegas. I never know if I should carry something glam (metallic bag?) or Louis Vuitton? Or stay under the radar and use something low-key? What would you do?
Loving the combo! Of course I always love black bags. Always classic.
I hope it stops raining tomorrow so you can use your newbie. Afternoon tea sounds fun — I have only done it once or twice ever, many many years ago, I have always wanted to do it with DD. Your “Christmas in the City” day is such a lovely idea — how fun to choose a different holiday activity each year, I should think about doing that maybe with a friend.
I am excited for you about your Vegas trip. We last went there maybe 6 years ago in the middle of the scorching hot summer. Good question about what bag to bring — I am probably not the best person to ask, lol, since I usually travel with a travel bag like a Bagallini. Maybe you can bring both a glam bag and an LV. A glam bag seems like a good choice for the show and nighttime outings. Then again, I prefer to carry a LV when shopping at LV except when I am in Hawaii, always using my Baggallini — it may not matter in Vegas since it caters to all tourists. Then again, low key is good too since you don’t want to be a target in a touristy place. I don’t think I am being very helpful
. Well, at least you got plenty of time to decide.
Anything goes in Las Vegas. Some people will be super dressed up and others will be casual. You'll see all brands carried there. I doubt your LV will attract any unwanted attention since there will be others with Chanel and Hermes.
Wow loving all your beauties! You did good! I’m really loving the berry color - does it look as rich and saturated as it does in the Charlie pic?
Oh I love Eva! We had a production of Christmas at Pemberley but I had no one to go see it with [emoji23] Everyone turned me down, I know my BF would have went with me but I wanted to go with someone who’d be excited to see it haha
I think I need to think about my handbag goals for next year. Anyone else?
Vegas will be so fun! I’ve been once and I would love to go back and stay in Old Vegas in one of the old hotels of Fremont Street. Last time we stayed in an enormous penthouse just off The Strip as we were there with a few couples. It was incredible but I honestly enjoyed the grimy vibe in Old Vegas [emoji23] I felt like Elvis was going to drive around the corner in a big black Cadillac any minute and we’d go have prime rib at The Golden Nugget haha The Strip was fun but felt like Disney World but you can do anything and everything on The Strip. Shopping was great at Caesar’s. I also went to another mall but I can’t remember the name ... I was excited to go in the Diane Von Furstenberg store there. Years later and I still have regrets of turning my BF down when he offered to buy me DVF leather gloves [emoji22] They were beautiful!
You’ll see all bag brands carried in Vegas! I’d feel comfortable carrying LV for sure. Maybe a blingy clutch for evening! You’ll have to look good for Donny!