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Thanks all for your helpful comments!
I did finally take some interior pics -- it was not easy, as this bag is a little stiff so I had to maneuver my iPhone camera into the cylindrical silhouette for best lighting (still not the greatest). i want you guys to know that opening the zippered closure will take some getting used to. This is NOT a bag that will be convenient to use IF you need constant access to the inside of your purse throughout the entire day. In other words, if you're going to be in and out of that bag several times an hour, it'll drive you nuts. I feel like I'm posting a tutorial below to maximize accessing the bag as easily as possible, haha! I don't know why people say that I "micromanage" a bit much...heh heh.
The reason it's a challenge is hopefully depicted by the order in which I posted the step by step process to open the closure. In the first two pics you can see how the non functioning but decorative belt is buckled over the zippered enclosure underneath. Then I'm showing you how that prop belt has to be opened on either end by unstrapping the belt buckle. Once it's unstrapped you can fold back the entire belt fixture and now unzip the entire zippered closure (there's a zipper pull on both ends, so they can meet in the center, if you'd like.)
The next step is to fill your bag with all the contents you'll need for the day. Once it's filled, you can zip up the closure and then strap the belt buckle over it again. Now, to clarify, it won't be necessary to go through all this each time you have to access your bag -- you can just pull back the belt fixture, which will give you access to the zippered closure -- BUT, because the closure does not "give" and is a bit stiff, you will not want to access the interior too often. There is nothing wrong with how the zippered closure moves, but it's not that "soft as buttah" smooth zippering.
Having said all that, the beautiful aesthetics of this bag overrides any inconveniences -- she will be "high maintenance" but a real stunner! Also, the glovetanned leather is smooooooth, but not soft...I'll have to be careful with scratches.
I hope you can see the beautiful purple interior with the Cashin kisslock purse on one side and a zippered interior pocket on the other side. Plus there's anothered zippered pocket on the front door exterior. I added the new red Steggy hangtag to the monogrammed one, in the last photo. That hangtag has a little purple on the dino.
I didn't show much of the long, adjustable and detachable shoulder strap that even has a sliding shoulder pad on it for less shoulder discomfort.
Hope you're all enjoying your weekend!
Badlands Satchel was marked down from $795 to $559!! (Winter sale). She's very roomy! And of course since I just saved $250 on THIS bag, I just HAD to buy the way overpriced but Gawjus Felix Bag Charm, which I'll post separately.
