I've seen it IRL and it's really nice! The patent sheen is very subtle and the bag is pretty light. I loved the look and actually held it in front of a mirror. So cute! I'd get it.
nycmom,
I saw this bag yesterday in a deep red --- OMG - I wanted it! It's beautiful! Great shoulder size, and comfortable with that leather panel on the chain strap.
Good Luck!
I have seen this bag IRL too and I think it's fantastic! I'm not sure how comfortable the strap would be if you were going to wear it for long periods of time, but I really love this bag. I have a MJ venetia in black with silver hardware that has a similar vibe to me (though less rock n'roll ), otherwise I'd be all over this one!
Yay nycmom! Congrats! Glad to be of any help . You were the one who alerted me to the one-day NM sale that I got my patent betty from after all! Isn't tPF the greatest?
thanks ethan&me! and i agree nerdphanie, with all the sales in the last week i know i've been able to help at least two people find bags they wanted and i've gotten so much info myself...i it!
thanks so much for all your help (especially kmsnyc for putting up with all my questions and obsessing over the color)! although i thought the chocolate was beautiful i decided i would get more use out of black patent and very luckily found one also on sale and for even less at kirna zabete. i just posted a photo in the reference section for anyone who wants to see it worn...thanks again!