It seems more "me" than getting the Botkier Bianca (which mind you, I freakin' adore especially after seeing it IRL earlier this week). I like the quirkier colors and the less "celebrity-worn" feeling of this purse. I also like the structured nature. What do you ladies think?
I think it's beautiful. I love the color combination. It's very unique and you're certainly not going to see other girls carrying it that often. I love it. Get it! Get it!
Ooh, sorry lilykind. I am not a fan of that first bag. It looks old-ladyish to me (but that's JMO). I'm sure you could make it work with your fabulous quirky style though, if you love it.
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I like the botkier, but I think the other bag is more you. I think for the money, you can find a beautiful, unique, bag on sale at bluefly or eluxury IMO. but you've got to go for what you love, and if you love the botkier, by all means get it - regardless of celebrity tainting
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I took the liberty of peeking at elux, and saw this mj bag for $699 (you said up to $700) - it's gorgeous, you most likely won't see it on celeb arms, and the color is seasonless IMO
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I think that the first bag may be more you, but I think that it lacks staying power and it is a canvas bag... JMO. If you don't love the Botkier, there are many other gorgeous bags that you would adore for a similar price (like D) posted.
so i should let y'all know the real reason i think i'm in love.
the organization possibilities are unbelievable. I may still try to get the Bianca (a few months later), but only at a sample sale for $300 or less. I have serious trouble plunking $600 on anything.
I think I'm going to get this Etro tonight.
ETA: I do like the MJ but I won't buy his purses on principle. I am still getting over the MJ glut of 2002/2003 and pretty much the fact that everyone and their fourth cousin says "Marc Jacobs is my favorite designer"