Thursday, December 29, 2011

To Keep, Or Not To Keep

My husband made a rather savvy move over the holidays. . . he bought me a sweet bag.  Seriously, nice move.  A total surprise and one he picked out all by himself.  And he did GOOD!  I really love the style of the bag. . . and I have not had a Kate Spade bag in over 5 years.  Oh how I wish I still had my very first one - her original 1997 black canvas box bag.  What a dream that one was!  Anyway, this one, with it's luscious, buttery leather with a slightly curved fold-over flap (one of my very favorite features) that lightly snaps with a magnet is beautiful.  The only tiny little thing. . . is the color.  What do you think?  I mean, I love color.  I'm covered in colors and pattern almost everyday. . . but in a purse, I really love an orangey, saddle brown or a metallic, or something. . .and though orangey, this one is a bit more pinky, salmony (wow, do I need help with my colorful adjectives).  I'm just not sure it's right.  Hubs has been so sweet to say please exchange it and get what I want, to which I have to respond, "I DO love it! I'm just not sure about the color."  Problem is if I get another color, I have to give up the style, as the only other option (at Nordstrom) in this style is black.  Black is just not an option for me, or is it? Perhaps I should consider a black bag...???  But, I just don't carry black bags (since, ironically, that first Kate Spade)  I always think they look lovely on other people, but I just can't commit to a black bag these days.  It just won't do for me.  If you have thoughts on this color and other possibilities, please let me know.  I can't wait to bust it out, so the decision must be made this weekend.  Either way, I'll keep you posted.  And wish me luck. . . such a big decision!   



4 comments:

  1. hmmmm - decisions decisions... i give ben props for picking out a fab bag! i'm kinda digging the color - and don't do black - totally not you...

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  2. First of all, gorgeous, good job hubs, second- I heart black, in everything! mainly because it doesn't show stains and can be worn with everything...but if you don't like black you won't be happy. I would hang onto it. Nordies is great at exchanges even if it's a few months down the road. Don't use it yet and see if something else comes out soon. I did that with a juicy...it went on sale and I kept the bag (for $100 less I ended up loving the color)..and went upstairs and bought a coat for the difference.

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  3. oooohhh! such good notes, yall! Thanks Amy and Jenny! Love hearing all the perspectives. And awesome tip on the exchange. So true about that Nordstrom. No hassle there, thank goodness. Maybe a little time won't hurt. :)

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  4. GIRL...You CAN NOT return/exchange. The pictures don't do it justice. The color is FABULOUS!!! Seriously, KEEP IT!!! P.S. I actually dream of having this bag after seeing it...really...KEEP IT!!!

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