What isn't a "deal breaker" for you anymore?
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Signature, I wasn't really into it. Though I do have a couple. But I just bought large one to use as a functional tote. It's not a new style, but F A B U L O U S. Maybe I will reveal it later with the story as to why I bought it.
Please do a reveal! I'd love to see what changed your mind. I'm not a siggy girl. But there's are a few that have intrigued me.
I used to say no gold hardware, but I gave in and found that it actually doesn't bother me. Of the 6 bags I currently own, 4 have gold hardware.
I used to say no satchels, and now I have 2. I love them because I feel more elegant carrying a satchel, but I'll admit that it's a pain to run a ton of errands with a satchel and a toddler.
Breakaway zippers are still a deal breaker for me. I had a small Candace and sold it because the zipper bugged me so much that I barely ever used the bag. I really wanted to get a Saffiano Crossbody Tote, but didn't because of the zipper.
I used to say no satchels, and now I have 2. I love them because I feel more elegant carrying a satchel, but I'll admit that it's a pain to run a ton of errands with a satchel and a toddler.
Breakaway zippers are still a deal breaker for me. I had a small Candace and sold it because the zipper bugged me so much that I barely ever used the bag. I really wanted to get a Saffiano Crossbody Tote, but didn't because of the zipper.
I used to be opposed to patent leather because the smooth type looked plastic to me and would show every fingerprint and mark, but I have come to love the crinkle patent and I now have several bags and wallets.
Bag weight and comfort have now become important issues to me. When I worked in the suburbs and pretty much drove every place the weight didn't much matter; but now that I take public transportation and walk to work I find that I don't often use my heavier bags. The commute is also one of the main reasons I have come to appreciate crinkle patent, because it is an all-weather material.
But I still don't like breakaway zippers or insecure closure on a bag!
Bag weight and comfort have now become important issues to me. When I worked in the suburbs and pretty much drove every place the weight didn't much matter; but now that I take public transportation and walk to work I find that I don't often use my heavier bags. The commute is also one of the main reasons I have come to appreciate crinkle patent, because it is an all-weather material.
But I still don't like breakaway zippers or insecure closure on a bag!
I used to hate patent but now my favorite bag is my patent pleated Juliet! It's soo pretty. Also used to only like crossbodies but I mostly have satchels now. Of course they have a crossbody option with the longer strap 
I also didn't care too muc for gold hw and half of my bags have gold hw. It's actually pretty classy
I also didn't care too muc for gold hw and half of my bags have gold hw. It's actually pretty classy 
My deal breakers that I've thrown out the window recently:
cross body only
medium size - so I'm not tempted to carry everything in one bag
patent leather - always thought it looked cheap and cracked eventually with wear
single compartment
gold hardware
zip top only
I also used to stick to neutral colors, but Vera Bradley cured me of that before I ventured back into Coach last summer.
They were all violated by one collection - the Madison series in Vermillion textured patent leather. I like the light brass hardware better than traditional brass or antiqued brass, and I have always loved red and orange. The Vermillion is the perfect blend.
My current favorite bag - the Kimberley in Vermillion Patent, violates every rule on that list - 4 compartments, only one of which zippers, no cross body strap (and when you add one from another bag it is very lopsided).
But it's been by go-to bag for the last two months.
The patent cleans up perfectly - a quick wipe removes the salt and sludge that get on it in winter, the light brass hardware is classy, the middle pocket is perfect for my iPad, and I can slip a file folder or two so I can skip carrying a work bag some days. I'll love it even more when I don't have to wear a bulky coat - without the coat it works on the shoulder. And it has the perfect balance between structure and slouchy.
I also bought the small Madeline from this collection, but it's a touch too small to hold my planner, but I'm waffling on selling it because I love the Kimberly so much.
My only complaint is the hardware is light brass, but the zipper is full brass. But I'm probably the only one crazy enough to notice.
I'm still not a fan of:
true brass, antique brass
flaps
dark linings
suede
noisy hardware
rolled handles
super slouchy
super stiff-structured
cross body only
medium size - so I'm not tempted to carry everything in one bag
patent leather - always thought it looked cheap and cracked eventually with wear
single compartment
gold hardware
zip top only
I also used to stick to neutral colors, but Vera Bradley cured me of that before I ventured back into Coach last summer.
They were all violated by one collection - the Madison series in Vermillion textured patent leather. I like the light brass hardware better than traditional brass or antiqued brass, and I have always loved red and orange. The Vermillion is the perfect blend.
My current favorite bag - the Kimberley in Vermillion Patent, violates every rule on that list - 4 compartments, only one of which zippers, no cross body strap (and when you add one from another bag it is very lopsided).
But it's been by go-to bag for the last two months.
The patent cleans up perfectly - a quick wipe removes the salt and sludge that get on it in winter, the light brass hardware is classy, the middle pocket is perfect for my iPad, and I can slip a file folder or two so I can skip carrying a work bag some days. I'll love it even more when I don't have to wear a bulky coat - without the coat it works on the shoulder. And it has the perfect balance between structure and slouchy.
I also bought the small Madeline from this collection, but it's a touch too small to hold my planner, but I'm waffling on selling it because I love the Kimberly so much.
My only complaint is the hardware is light brass, but the zipper is full brass. But I'm probably the only one crazy enough to notice.
I'm still not a fan of:
true brass, antique brass
flaps
dark linings
suede
noisy hardware
rolled handles
super slouchy
super stiff-structured
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I used to shy away from neutral colors but now i find myself wanting to be pick up something with bright happy warm colors.
well looking back at what i said last time......lets see......it used to be " i HAD to have a bag that could be worn multiple ways....ya know like the Sophia, baby sage, etc".....
now....i could care less as long as i can handle ONLY having a satchel or just a tote
i love my collection
now....i could care less as long as i can handle ONLY having a satchel or just a tote
i love my collectionThe breakaway zipper. I had a tote from the outlet that had this kind of zipper. It was a pain to close when I needed to get in and out of my purse. It was like zippering a jacket each time. I didn't want to leave it open, I would be afraid of losing something.