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tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

Jocasi?

kealoha · Kate Spade

I bought & wasn't too impressed with:

I like the size, but it doesn't fit well on my shoulder (photo is a bit misleading b/c straps are too shallow & cut into the underarm area) & needs to be carried on my forearm instead. Leather quality isn't stellar & upon inspection, I discovered a "Ram Leather" stamp inside the bag. It's quite durable, but not as supple as I anticipated.

I'll probably keep my bag b/c the size is good for work & something I'd use for travel. Keep in mind, however, that the leather isn't as buttery as the photo appears. I'd hate for you to be disappointed.

Good luck!

tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

Thanks Kealoha. I ordered because I found a code for 25% off at luvcharlie.com. I'm sorry that you're not impressed with yours. It's a very cute bag though.

While Jocasi is fairly inexpensive, it's still too much to pay for something that's poor quality. I'm a bit worried about the leather being too shiny and the hardware looking cheap. Sometimes it's so hard to tell without seeing something IRL. I guess if I'm disappointed I'll just send it back. There's also an Isabella Fiore one I'm looking at (I just liked the price of this one much better). Thanks again!

kealoha · Kate Spade

I hope you enjoy your bag. I ordered from luvcharlie as well, & found their CS to be great. If you aren't satisfied w/your purchase, you need to return it w/in 14 days of ordering. I've got to decide by this afternoon & ship out tomorrow in order to get a refund. I agree w/you about the price--not bad, but a little too pricey for a bag that's not the best quality. I think the leather used on my bag might be what they use for a belt, which is a better match for the use.

Keep me posted when it lands.

hotcocoa · Kate Spade

i posted a mini-review of mine a few weeks back when i first got it. this is the one i have:

the leather (yes... "ram leather") is decent, not the best... but not cheap-looking either. i carry mine all the time because i think it's going to look better when it's a little bit "worn" looking, plus it's perfect for everyday use. overall it's about what i expected for the price.

lindsayp · Kenneth Cole

something about the leather in the original post looks too shiny and fake to me. I don't know, it just seems off.

bex · Chanel

i googled jocasi so i could see other bags and i must say the bags i don't like so much, but i did love all their belts!

please let us know what you think when you get it. i am seriously considering their studded moon belt...

tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

I cancelled my order. After looking at the bag some more, I decided that i really don't like it that much; the price point just got me. I'm going to keep looking. Bex, I think that Rocky has one of the belts.