Should I… Evelyne PM in Etoupe/PHW?

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peonies13 said:
@skyqueen @eckw @sf_newyorker @PC1984 (and anyone else who owns a light colored Evelyne) - what do you do to avoid staining the strap? Is there any place I can pick up the bag without worry of staining if I already have hand lotion on? I ask because I have eczema so hand lotion is a 97x/day situation over here unfortunately... It never occurred to me until this morning (when I did not pick up my etoupe at the very last second thankfully!)
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I always moisturize as well since I have sensitive skin and wash my hands often (a germaphobe living in one of the dirtiest cities). I pick up my bag when I know most of the moisturizer has soaked into the skin. However, the best piece of advice I can give is: It’s okay if your bag or strap stains. It’s a tough bit of truth, it hurts, but it’s reality. Almost all my bags and their straps bear marks of my intense moisturizing! I’ve learned to let it go (believe me, I’m OCD, it was extremely difficult).

peonies13 said:
Love the custom strap @sf_newyorker - where's it from?? Looks so good on you!
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Thanks! A few years ago, Pop&Suki came out with a variety of pebbled leather straps in varying lengths for under USD $35. The leather resembled Togo and Clemence. I bought every color/length that fit my need, which amounted to 3 crossbody and 3 shoulder length straps. Of course, when they were discontinuing the line I had to buy spare ones. They’ve lasted to this day and I use them on almost all my bags.
 
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sf_newyorker said:
I always moisturize as well since I have sensitive skin and wash my hands often (a germaphobe living in one of the dirtiest cities). I pick up my bag when I know most of the moisturizer has soaked into the skin. However, the best piece of advice I can give is: It’s okay if your bag or strap stains. It’s a tough bit of truth, it hurts, but it’s reality. Almost all my bags and their straps bear marks of my intense moisturizing! I’ve learned to let it go (believe me, I’m OCD, it was extremely difficult).



Thanks! A few years ago, Pop&Suki came out with a variety of pebbled leather straps in varying lengths for under USD $35. The leather resembled Togo and Clemence. I bought every color/length that fit my need, which amounted to 3 crossbody and 3 shoulder length straps. Of course, when they were discontinuing the line I had to buy spare ones. They’ve lasted to this day and I use them on almost all my bags.
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Thank you for the input to both my questions! I'm a bit OCD too so it's hard to imagine making stains on a strap... but alas that may be the way it pans out, and I do always prefer a well-loved look so perhaps that's how I need to think of it (or I just need to pick up with a paper towel or something!!)

Too bad Pop&Suki doesn't make straps anymore! Sounds like you got a killer deal. Are those thinner than the Evelyne strap? The thickness is hard to get used to for me, I'm thinking something custom might be the way to go... do you know of any other good vendors? I know I've seen posts in various places but can't remember which threads. I'm sure there are a zillion option on Etsy but would want something vetted!
 
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peonies13 said:
Thank you for the input to both my questions! I'm a bit OCD too so it's hard to imagine making stains on a strap... but alas that may be the way it pans out, and I do always prefer a well-loved look so perhaps that's how I need to think of it (or I just need to pick up with a paper towel or something!!)

Too bad Pop&Suki doesn't make straps anymore! Sounds like you got a killer deal. Are those thinner than the Evelyne strap? The thickness is hard to get used to for me, I'm thinking something custom might be the way to go... do you know of any other good vendors? I know I've seen posts in various places but can't remember which threads. I'm sure there are a zillion option on Etsy but would want something vetted!
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A paper towel or tissue would be handy. I’ve become my late grandmother - I seem to always have a spare tissue tucked in one of my pockets just for picking up my bag or using as a thin barrier (if out of disposable gloves) when I grab the subway poles.

My P&S straps are thinner in width. I found that 1.5 inches is the ideal width for me when carrying leather bags. The 2 inch canvas strap that comes with the Evelyne is just too much…canvas! Having said that, I do alternate the P&S straps with a couple of H ones, 25mm and 50mm.

I’ve only used one Etsy vendor for a leather strap. I believe it was the vendor mentioned in the Ode to Picotin thread: Shoulderbagstrap or something like that. Another online vendor, an oldie that has been around (and maybe on Etsy, too) is Mautto.
 
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I have not read every post on this thread - so apologies if this overlaps

your SA knows you have been waiting for a long time
you SA thought you might be interested in this bag
you seem open to the idea of it

therefore
you should see it for real and make a decision
I agree with everyone who has written don't buy what you don't like
as someone recently wrote, you can say that you went in open minded and seeing it confirmed it is not a combination for you
(I believe SAs respect you for being prepared to go and see and equally for you honestyif you reject)
Even if your SA is holding it for 4 days DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO BUY
if you don't want it, you know there are plenty of other people who will jump at the chance
just be appreciative that your SA thought of you and gave you an opportunity
 
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