A mini-review:
Up To There is the zipped Boogie in Bella leather...and it may finally be the bag that non-Boogie-lovers love.
Quoting Luna Boston, Bella leather is "smooth, polished and supple." OK, I'd call it mostly smooth. The bottom of the Ruby bag I received has ripples on the bottom panel unlike the body of the bag which were all evenly matched and fairly smooth. I like leather with some variation and this was fine.
Headline...the strap is perfect! No breaking in or hanging on doorknobs required! Same suede underside and this Aberdeen is soft with a sheen. How it should be! Secondly, it conforms to your body better since Bella has more slouch than Crunch. I found the Crunch Boogie unflattering to wear with its boxy shape. Not a problem with Up To There. And finally, it's still an extremely lightweight bag.
Quibbles and bits: The style of the Boogie is better suited to a snap/magnet closure not a zipper. And I miss having an outside pocket.
[P.S. Ruby is actually maroon, as pgtea mentioned and I love the color but I'm returning it in exchange for the same bag in Deep Ocean. Can't say no to that sweet LB deal but I don't like light or bright blue bags so I'm hoping this one is truly deep.]
Up To There is the zipped Boogie in Bella leather...and it may finally be the bag that non-Boogie-lovers love.
Quoting Luna Boston, Bella leather is "smooth, polished and supple." OK, I'd call it mostly smooth. The bottom of the Ruby bag I received has ripples on the bottom panel unlike the body of the bag which were all evenly matched and fairly smooth. I like leather with some variation and this was fine.
Headline...the strap is perfect! No breaking in or hanging on doorknobs required! Same suede underside and this Aberdeen is soft with a sheen. How it should be! Secondly, it conforms to your body better since Bella has more slouch than Crunch. I found the Crunch Boogie unflattering to wear with its boxy shape. Not a problem with Up To There. And finally, it's still an extremely lightweight bag.
Quibbles and bits: The style of the Boogie is better suited to a snap/magnet closure not a zipper. And I miss having an outside pocket.
[P.S. Ruby is actually maroon, as pgtea mentioned and I love the color but I'm returning it in exchange for the same bag in Deep Ocean. Can't say no to that sweet LB deal but I don't like light or bright blue bags so I'm hoping this one is truly deep.]