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Oh My GILI-Goodness!!!!!

HORSINGMOM — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:29:09 GMT

Okay, I read all the excitement about The Bag... I thought about it, measured bags I normally carry, and went ahead and ordered...

Yesterday, IT arrived!!!!! I got the GILI snakeskin, and what a substantial bag, excellent quality, I love the leather smell, the little gold feet, the good magnetic snap, the handles are still big enough to wear over my shoulder, and I don't care if it doesn't have someone's name on it, because it's MINE!!!!

I can certainly say I LOVE THIS BAG.

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tloinga — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:34:42 GMT

Congrats!!!!! I'm so happy you love it!!! I agree with you, it's an awesome bag. I love my snake too!

I hope you enjoy it!!

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Debbie1426 — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:38:33 GMT

It's beautiful. Enjoy! Did you get the brown or the grey/ivory?

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HULAGIRL — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:54:51 GMT

I just checked this morning and mine is ""out for delivery"" today!!! I played it safe and got a black one.

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HORSINGMOM — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:59:40 GMT

My snake is kind of a light grey, cream and a light brown. It will be great for summer. I think I need a black or navy one for the fall.

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toril — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:13:17 GMT

Love my black that arrived yesterday. It is perfect! So want another color and hope they will hold the price on future bags, or a repeat TSV.

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HULAGIRL — Wed, 21 May 2014 13:30:52 GMT

On 5/21/2014 toril said:
Love my black that arrived yesterday. It is perfect! So want another color and hope they will hold the price on future bags, or a repeat TSV.

Good to hear that you like your black........the only down side for me is I feel that I need to carry it now in case there are handle cracking problems so I have time to return when the thing I want to do is wait until fall/winter to carry it. I have a new Coach Bleeker tote in beige that I'm carrying for spring/summer and I love it.

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Cheezit — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:19:46 GMT

Hulagirl, I want to do the same thing as I have a new bag that I want to start carrying for summer also. I am not sure if i have to TRAIN, the blush and the snake that I got yesterday, does anyone know? They could spend some time in TRAINING before I actually take them out for a TEST DRIVE!!!!

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toril — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:38:40 GMT

I plan on using my black for the next couple of weeks just to make sure there are no issues with the bag. It will be training with me. Actually it is hanging on the door knob with something heavy in the bottom, but tomorrow she will be ready to go. I don't think this will be a return as I see it now.

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MeganRose — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:00:12 GMT

I got the SNAKE as well. It took my breath away! I have it in "training" as well, hanging on the door knob with a water bottle inside. I'm thrilled with my purchase.

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nycgrl — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:03:16 GMT

My blush bag arrived yesterday. She is not in training yet but will be as of tonight. I plan to take her out for the next few weeks. I must say I was floored when I received the bag - it is so much better than I ever thought. Well worth the price if it holds up!

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Cheezit — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:08:57 GMT

OK looks like I will have both Roma's in training starting tonight!!! I am anxious to see the black but I am sure that is a NO BRAINER!!!!

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ChrisMom07 — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:33:36 GMT

My natural ostrich is out for delivery today!! So excited, keep hoping to hear the UPS truck soon!! ha ha!! Should be anytime now. Glad you ladies are loving your bags, this will be my first one!

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sugar22 — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:34:09 GMT

I got the blush and it arrived yesterday. Absolutely beautiful! I was afraid it might be too big, but it looks very classy. Love that it has no logo. The gold findings are just enough bling, along with the tassle. I do wonder why the tassle is so long though. Sort of reminds me of a horse's tail! ha It fits over my shoulder if needed and I also love how the shoulder strap winds snugly around the bag without drooping down. Looks like part of the design. I also love the simple seaming, like a flat-fell seam on an expensive jacket.

It is a tad bit heavy, but I'm keeping it because it's just so beautiful.

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SuzieQue — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:45:30 GMT

I received my Gili bags last evening and I must say they are beautiful.....just like Lisa said they were!! I got the blush and the cream snake thinking I would keep one and send the other back.....not gonna happen, I love them both so much! They look very expensive, chic, the leather feel is supple and soft, the smell is intoxicating. Need I say more...I'm in love with my new handbags!!

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Jersey Born — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:53:41 GMT

I received the Roma 2 in the black and ice metallic. I just unstuffed it in the ice so I could wear it today. I found that the bag hangs very awkwardly when worn with the large strap, as opposed to the two shorter handles. That had been how I intended to wear it, so I am disappointed. It is a lot of leather for the price, I must say. I also, thankfully, can wear the bag the way the models wore it with the longer strap underneath the bag, using the short handles over my shoulder, which is nothing short of a miracle as I didn't think I would be able to wear it that way. It looks so much nicer that way. The bag has the necessary and desired structured shape that way. Using the longer strap just doesn't work for me, at least not with the connector attached.

Well, off to take it for a test drive. I do like the color of the ice metallic, I must say.

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KJPA — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:31:43 GMT

On 5/21/2014 Jersey Born said:
I received the Roma 2 in the black and ice metallic. I just unstuffed it in the ice so I could wear it today. I found that the bag hangs very awkwardly when worn with the large strap, as opposed to the two shorter handles. That had been how I intended to wear it, so I am disappointed. It is a lot of leather for the price, I must say. I also, thankfully, can wear the bag the way the models wore it with the longer strap underneath the bag, using the short handles over my shoulder, which is nothing short of a miracle as I didn't think I would be able to wear it that way. It looks so much nicer that way. The bag has the necessary and desired structured shape that way. Using the longer strap just doesn't work for me, at least not with the connector attached.

Well, off to take it for a test drive. I do like the color of the ice metallic, I must say.

I hope after it is "broken in" it hangs better for you when using the long handle. I am hoping to use the long handle for crossbody when I need to have both hands free. Otherwise I plan to use the shorter handles for carrying. But I'm waiting for mine to be delivered today so I can try them out!!!!

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Lyn08 — Wed, 21 May 2014 18:21:01 GMT

Two of my Roma 2 bags are out for delivery today (Blush and Cream Snake). I thought Lisa said that the Cream Snake is soft and doesn't need to be broken in. Lisa also wore the Blush Bag crossbody as a tote, with the sides pulled out, and fastened with the magnetic closure. I'd like to wear the bag crossbody also, but that may not work for me. I'm excited to get the bags.

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Mirage08 — Wed, 21 May 2014 18:53:19 GMT

Got my 2 yesterday (Cream Snake and Natural Ostrich). Carrying the Cream Snake now. Hopefully no issues. They I'll carry the Natural Ostrich.

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HULAGIRL — Wed, 21 May 2014 19:25:35 GMT

All I'll have to do to train mine is put my makeup bag in it.....that's the heaviest thing I carry in my purse. I wish I didn't feel the need to have it all with me, but.......I'm a girl!