my first b-bag..and a question from a b-bag newbie

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jadedgrl

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#1
Hi all,

I've been a long time reader since I was doing research before making my first balenciaga purchase. I just got my 06 camel city in today and i'm COMPLETELY in love. (I was a LV and Gucci devotee before..)

So here's my question (or rather questions...) - how do b-bags hold up in different weather conditions? Has anyone used their purse in the rain? Does the leather get discolored?

I live in California (SF and Peninsula...so the weather's generally mild...just curious for those upcoming rainy months...)

Thanks!! I'll have to post pictures when I get back home. (and i'm also dying to get my hands on a Blue India Twiggy now... :sad: )
 
#3
Congrats Jade and welcome. I have a camel bag too and I got caught in the rain last week. The water spots show up quite clearly but dry very quickly. It looks exactly the same after it dries, so don't worry. I think I will be buying this Apple Guard stuff that other tPFers talk about, it protects from rain and stains.

Oh, and I too have been dreaming of #2 since getting mine. I have to say I think this forum feeds the madness. If not for the forum I would be perfectly content with just the one bag but nooooo....
 
#4
Congratulations and welcome. Camel is one of my favorites. I use the Apple Guard spray, especially on the handles and corners where it tends to get the dirtiest. Please post lots of pictures. :yes:
 
#7
Yes, I was acutally just at Susan's this past Saturday!

From what I remember, they've got some Blue India bags (first, work, and weekender), a few rouge vifs (fab in the part time, work, and weekender), a grenat weekender, and some black and truffle bags (I only remember they had both in the Twiggy since I wanted to check out the Twiggy size). I think they also had a white weekender or work on display too. (+ a bunch of different wallets and accessories)

One of the bags I noticed that I've never seen before was a green satin first. I didn't even know they had satin versions?? :shocked:

Hope you find something you like!
 
#9
I love that Satin Green First at Susans, I thought the color was so beautiful. Satin has the tendency to snag very easily so I don't think it would make a very practical day bag but would make a gorgeous evening bag.
 
#12
Powderpuff, can I just spray the corners and not the rest of the bag? I am very careful with my bag, but the corners gets dirty, so does the leather over the buckles (since it's raised). I tried AG cleaner/ conditioner, and it didn't seem to get it out. I tried rubbing a little harder, and left a whitish spot on the leather. Help!

Does Lovingmybags work? I browsed the site, and they charge $40 for a bottle of cleaner! :sad: Well, if it works well, I guess i don't mind.
Thanks!
 
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