MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)

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gurlsaved said:
I went to Nordstrom today and saw the Cocoa Belle and snagged it for the anniversary price. Here is a quick pic of it. The Cocoa color is really hard to capture on camera - it is definitely a light color but has a beautiful taupe to it as well. It definitely doesn't have the "wow" factor in terms of color but I really wanted to get a Belle and couldn't resist the good price. If you are on the fence about Cocoa, try to see it in person because your opinion might change, it is quite lovely.

I didn't realize, however that the Belle strap drop is higher than the Jane. I really wish Belle was modeled more after the Jane with the squarish shape. I really like how the Jane and Kate have the main opening going down the sides. I was so set on getting Belle in Midnight but now not so sure...I will test it out in Cocoa and see if it works for me. I'm happy Nordstrom has a good return policy just in case it doesn't work out.

I really wish MZW would combine the size of the Kate with the pocketing of the Belle!!
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I love it and I want one!! It's sold out online. I'm going to chat/call to see if I can get one. Any other advice about how to find one?
 
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dcooney4 said:
I kind of like the chelsea tote, but it says it is 18 " across the bottom . Is that a correct measurement ? The photo makes it look more like a 13 or 14 inch bottom . Has anyone seen it in real life? 18 is way to big for me.
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Don't know if this reference helps you, but I checked measurements of the City Tote against this bag...they are even bigger than this. I have City Tote, and while obviously not a small bag, it really doesn't carry big. Use as a purse often when my small bags don't cut it. I think it's the way they are cut smaller on bottom and larger zip area. If you look at pictures of City Tote (green still on sale page), it shows model carrying on shoulder. Has same depth and is 2 inches wider and 1 inch taller than Chelsea. I was surprised...hope it helps with the size perspective.
 
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I bought the floral JF Tote a little less than a year ago, and I have to say, I'm led than thrilled with how some of the paint is chipping off the leather. I got this on sale, and while I'm normally very easy on my bags, I use this one for a lot of air travel so...I'm not too unhappy. But I wish the strap was holding up better than this. (Also, one of the feet came off about a month ago, and I had to keep using it so the bottom chipped off a bit too. That one's on me.)

Still, I do love it as a tote...

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NicoleByTheLake said:
Anyone seen the Mayfair in person or some better pictures of a side view? I'm finding it really hard to get a handle on the shape of it from the pictures I've seen on the site, including in the lookbook. I guess I'm mostly trying to tell if it seems sort of flat/tote-like vs. domed/Speedy-like? If that makes sense. I.e., is this a Boston bag? Thoughts?
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To me the MZW pics suggest something in between because it has the edge piping but probably nothing else for structure. I was wondering too.

Haven't seen much from you for a while! You had the tricolor Tess I think? Or Jesse? I think Tess. I was wondering how that worked long term.
 
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NicoleByTheLake said:
Anyone seen the Mayfair in person or some better pictures of a side view? I'm finding it really hard to get a handle on the shape of it from the pictures I've seen on the site, including in the lookbook. I guess I'm mostly trying to tell if it seems sort of flat/tote-like vs. domed/Speedy-like? If that makes sense. I.e., is this a Boston bag? Thoughts?
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Hi, my Mayfair just arrived and I will have pics and a report tomorrow.
 
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NicoleByTheLake said:
I bought the floral JF Tote a little less than a year ago, and I have to say, I'm led than thrilled with how some of the paint is chipping off the leather. I got this on sale, and while I'm normally very easy on my bags, I use this one for a lot of air travel so...I'm not too unhappy. But I wish the strap was holding up better than this. (Also, one of the feet came off about a month ago, and I had to keep using it so the bottom chipped off a bit too. That one's on me.)

Still, I do love it as a tote...

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That's too bad. I have this bag and while I don't use it a lot, it is obvious that it won't wear well. The leather seems like it is just waiting to crackle, especially on the handles. It is so beautiful that I am willing to deal with it.
 
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LuvAllBags said:
I like mine, but others have had concerns about the vacchetta leather. Vacchetta is meant to wear in...so it depends on whether or not you like that look. I think those Ruby totes are drop dead gorgeous. Amazing color.
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I agree that the Ruby leather looks amazing. For the first time I am seriously considering one of those totes, but I don't love their dimensions and the Paris tote's thin straps worry me. A couple years ago they had a narrower and taller perforated leather tote and I liked that. If that came out in Ruby I would have no hesitation. The whole idea that this beautiful color leather will wear in really appeals to me.
 
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