thoughts? moni moni or bulga
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I don't have either, but I do have different Bulga bags..and I just love the leather and quality. I say BULGA!
I have a Bulga crescent satchel which I love, and I've liked the other Bulgas I've seen in stores. I'm also waiting for a Moni Moni Splendor that I ordered, so I'll be able to report back to you first hand on that! Bulgas seem much more "refined"...they seem much more ladylike...and the Monis look more casual, I think. Depends on the look you're going for?
thanks for the reply. so misslola, you're totally happy with the look,etc... of your bulga? Mockinglee, let me know when you receive your moni moni. I love the way it looks but some people wrote that it was a little too squishy?
I'm just looking for a cool/functional/high quality everyday purse. Doesn't have to be too structured but don't wanna carry a 'blob'. not looking for 'sweats' more like nice 'everyday jeans.'
Here are the two: i'll also provide a link just in case..
http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_zoom.jsp?SKU<>sku_id=1689949372097804&FOLDER<>folder_id=282574488379347&ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=1408474395181057&bmUID=1182802665685
http://www.adasa.com/productimages--asp--ProdID--24614--af--page.htm
I'm just looking for a cool/functional/high quality everyday purse. Doesn't have to be too structured but don't wanna carry a 'blob'. not looking for 'sweats' more like nice 'everyday jeans.'
Here are the two: i'll also provide a link just in case..
http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_zoom.jsp?SKU<>sku_id=1689949372097804&FOLDER<>folder_id=282574488379347&ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=1408474395181057&bmUID=1182802665685
http://www.adasa.com/productimages--asp--ProdID--24614--af--page.htm
Another vote for Bulga - I had (very briefly) a butterfly bag in seafoam and although it is long gone, I can still remember that leather! Also they have the prettiest linings.
Beachgal, I have the double-handle bag with the studs - although I like the one you want as well judging from the picture! I really to love it though, as I said. I have read way too many negatives about Moni Moni, and I think the Bulga is much more "chic" if you will. You won't be disappointed in the leather. Soft and wonderful, but not too thin and squishy that your stuff bulges inside. It holds the shape definately. I hope this helps.
Definitely the Bulga. The photos you posted were the deciding factor. The Bulga is much more sophisticated looking. The other bag looks a lot more common to me. I just bought a Bulga, though. The leather is really amazing. I will definitely be looking to add more Bulga bags to my collection.
I have a Bulga butterfly tote and a Moni Moni Splendor. While the Moni bag is soft, it's not nearly as soft as the Bulga. They're entirely different types of leather.
Bulga is like a soft sheepskin (at least that's what I was told when I first bought one), and it definitely gets softer the more you use it (I also think the bag had more of a matte finish when I first got it, but is now a little shinier). The color is pretty even throughout and the bag wears well, altho the leather can be a little more delicate & rubs are more apparent.
The Moni is a washed leather and the leather is inconsistent throughout. Some places the leather's softer than others, and the color tends to be uneven (like a faded pair of blue jeans). I find the leather on the "hidden" pocket (underneath the front pocket of the bag) is very tough, and the backside of my bag is softer than the front. I haven't had it that long, or used it that often, so I don't know how much more it will soften (but from what I understand, the leather will continue to soften up). I like the size & shape of the Moni, and it holds a lot more than I thought it would. I also like that the longer shoulder strap can be worn cross-body. Because it's made of washed leather, wear isn't as obvious. Scratches & scuffs probably aren't as obvious since the bag is supposed to have a worn look.
Both bags have their pros & cons - I guess it comes down to what's more important to you. Do you want an extremely soft bag, or one that's a little tougher.
Bulga is like a soft sheepskin (at least that's what I was told when I first bought one), and it definitely gets softer the more you use it (I also think the bag had more of a matte finish when I first got it, but is now a little shinier). The color is pretty even throughout and the bag wears well, altho the leather can be a little more delicate & rubs are more apparent.
The Moni is a washed leather and the leather is inconsistent throughout. Some places the leather's softer than others, and the color tends to be uneven (like a faded pair of blue jeans). I find the leather on the "hidden" pocket (underneath the front pocket of the bag) is very tough, and the backside of my bag is softer than the front. I haven't had it that long, or used it that often, so I don't know how much more it will soften (but from what I understand, the leather will continue to soften up). I like the size & shape of the Moni, and it holds a lot more than I thought it would. I also like that the longer shoulder strap can be worn cross-body. Because it's made of washed leather, wear isn't as obvious. Scratches & scuffs probably aren't as obvious since the bag is supposed to have a worn look.
Both bags have their pros & cons - I guess it comes down to what's more important to you. Do you want an extremely soft bag, or one that's a little tougher.