You know, I was surprised at the weight of the bag as well....the heaviest JC I've ever lifted!
I think the 2 biggest things I wasn't crazy about was all the heavy gold hardware, especially the frame, and there is just soooo much leather going on with straps! The strap that goes across the bag to give it shape was definitely a bother as it was in the way of getting in and out of the bag. And then there's a snap, and the strap that goes over the top and lies on the front of the bag....OY.....just a LOT going on and not the easiest thing to get in and out of!
But you know what? I did think while I was looking at it that if the Alex style were for me, the black is probably even prettier than the navy blue. It would be a dressier bag and with all the gold hardware I think it would look better in black.
We all have different tastes when it comes to bags so I know there are a few Choo girls who LOVE the Alex and may not think the Ring, my new favorite style, is all that hot.
I AM glad I finally got to see the bag IRL though!
I think the 2 biggest things I wasn't crazy about was all the heavy gold hardware, especially the frame, and there is just soooo much leather going on with straps! The strap that goes across the bag to give it shape was definitely a bother as it was in the way of getting in and out of the bag. And then there's a snap, and the strap that goes over the top and lies on the front of the bag....OY.....just a LOT going on and not the easiest thing to get in and out of!
But you know what? I did think while I was looking at it that if the Alex style were for me, the black is probably even prettier than the navy blue. It would be a dressier bag and with all the gold hardware I think it would look better in black.
We all have different tastes when it comes to bags so I know there are a few Choo girls who LOVE the Alex and may not think the Ring, my new favorite style, is all that hot.
I AM glad I finally got to see the bag IRL though!