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Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

Suhse — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:54:13 GMT

Just bought a new bag, (Yikes).

I found the Kooba Jonnie in Rose Gold, at $199, $498MSR, so snared it. It arrived today, and it's beautiful!

Now, same site, I can order matching wallet, slightly less than half price!

I want it! Do I need it, No! I have wallets that will work fine, and are very nice. But, I want it! 😈

So, are you matchy, matchy, or do you think spending for a matching wallet is nonsense, a nice, versatile wallet works just fine!

Maybe, like a friend of mine, you don't like the matched look, and you sure don't like switching out wallets, as well as bags.

What camp are you in?

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

rmb — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:13:03 GMT

Congratulations on your new treasure! I used to be matchey to a certain extent, but now I go with a wallet "that goes with" whatever bag. I have a Lee Sands grey eel skin wallet and matching change purse that I only use now.

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

GCR18 — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:22:17 GMT

I have to match, especially when the bag is expensive. I have a few cheaper bags and usually the matching wallet is almost as much as the bag. In that case, I use what I have or buy something in a more realistic price range.

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:08:59 GMT

No. I have enough trouble remembering everything when I change my purse; there's no way I would remember everything if I switched wallets for each bag.

A good wallet is hard to find. When I find one, I use it until it falls apart.

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

EdithEllenLily — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:15:54 GMT

@Suhse wrote:
Just bought a new bag, (Yikes).

I found the Kooba Jonnie in Rose Gold, at $199, $498MSR, so snared it. It arrived today, and it's beautiful!

Now, same site, I can order matching wallet, slightly less than half price!

I want it! Do I need it, No! I have wallets that will work fine, and are very nice. But, I want it! 😈

So, are you matchy, matchy, or do you think spending for a matching wallet is nonsense, a nice, versatile wallet works just fine!

Maybe, like a friend of mine, you don't like the matched look, and you sure don't like switching out wallets, as well as bags.

What camp are you in?

Yes, Suhse, if I were you, I would order the matching wallet at slightly less than half price! Your handbag is such a unique color, I think it would look uncoordinated to have, for example, a plain black wallet popping out at the checkout counter. Just some advice from EEL!

I have way too many matching handbag and wallet sets, so I'm all done shopping now! It's time to enjoy them!

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Texasmouse — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:54:43 GMT

I'm with ChynnaBlue. It's way too much trouble to switch both wallets AND bags!

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

shan136 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:14:14 GMT

When I buy a wallet it's all about function....how many cards does it hold? can it fit my phone? does it zip open or is it accordian style? does it have a strap?

So although I would like to match my wallet to my purse it's very rare that I find a wallet and purse from the same collection that suit my needs.

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

jaxs mom — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:45:55 GMT

I love having a matching wallet but I've switched to using a wristlet as my wallet. It takes up less space in my purse and I really didn't need to carry 80% of the stuff I had in my wallet. I even kept my passport in it just so I'd know where it was. Now I'm down to one check book ( not both of them), 2 pay cards, driver license and my Costco card. My wristlet is a silver metallic Dooney large slim wrislet. Silver goes with most of my bags so I'm good.

In your case, I'd buy the matching wallet if I was you!

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

EdithEllenLily — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:52:47 GMT

@JAXS mom wrote:
I love having a matching wallet but I've switched to using a wristlet as my wallet. It takes up less space in my purse and I really didn't need to carry 80% of the stuff I had in my wallet. I even kept my passport in it just so I'd know where it was. Now I'm down to one check book ( not both of them), 2 pay cards, driver license and my Costco card. My wristlet is a silver metallic Dooney large slim wrislet. Silver goes with most of my bags so I'm good.

In your case, I'd buy the matching wallet if I was you!

I was shopping with a friend a few months ago and she was looking for a wallet to go with a Coach handbag she had in both black and brown...she chose a silver Coach wallet which went nicely with both bags! Sound familiar? Very practical and coordinated, jaxs mom!

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jaxs mom — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:56:15 GMT

Oh yes, it's much harder to find wallets that go with both black and browns. I love my silver wristlet.

The OPs rose gold bag must be gorgeous and I'd absolutely want the matching wallet for it.

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stevieb — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:14:24 GMT

I'm not matchy matchy but do like them to coordinate. In this instance, I might err on the side of adding the wallet, as long as it doesn't get to be a thing where they ALL need to have matching wallets. You know, like EEL...

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Q4u — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:21:56 GMT

I am a horrible purse/wallet/eyeglass case/cosmetic case matchy person...... I will pretend that it is NOT an obsession when I really know it is...

But, I have totally switched to a leather wallet I got off eBay in black that no one will be able to read my cedfit cards. The CC company just updated my Master Card and it's now chipped. So okay, I can deal with one wallet that doesn't match anything when I know it is shielding my credit card info....

So now I'm a purse/eyeglass case/cosmetic case matchy person~!!

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

EdithEllenLily — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:32:29 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
I'm not matchy matchy but do like them to coordinate. In this instance, I might err on the side of adding the wallet, as long as it doesn't get to be a thing where they ALL need to have matching wallets. You know, like EEL...

I SEE you, stevieb!

Well, that's the "old" EEL...she really has enough now!

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stevieb — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:35:50 GMT

@EdithEllenLily wrote:

@stevieb wrote:
I'm not matchy matchy but do like them to coordinate. In this instance, I might err on the side of adding the wallet, as long as it doesn't get to be a thing where they ALL need to have matching wallets. You know, like EEL...

I SEE you, stevieb!

Well, that's the "old" EEL...she really has enough now!

Uh huh... So she says, but time will tell.

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

jaxs mom — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:37:06 GMT

I actually googled the bag, I think I was expecting a metallic rose gold. I change my mind and would just carry a brown wallet with it. But hey, if it makes you happy buy it.

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Reba055 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:54:58 GMT

Guess I'm an oddball but I don't like matchey at all.

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Serendipity — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:14:27 GMT

I use one wallet, or clutches that have built in wallets, but if I found one that I really wanted that matched and for that price, I'd be very tempted. It's a steal! Looks like it would coordinate with a lot of handbags, too.

Enjoy the Jonnie -- looks lovely!

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Suhse — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:15:57 GMT

OK. I got the wallet!

My shopping for the rest of the year, is going to be boring, necessities.

And Birthday and Christmas gifts. Is gift giving, really necessary? Kidding😈😈

Re: Do You Have To Have The Matching Wallet?

NycVixen — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 07:22:17 GMT

Not at all. I have very expensive to run of the mill bags and I've never matched the wallet. I change bags almost on a daily basis and I simply cannot change wallets every day!!!

And I have noticed that many women don't bother either. You can use the wallet money for something else ..... maybe a new bag? LOL

I prefer to have more bags and less accessories but that is just me.

Enjoy your new wallet and bag!!

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sligo — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:08:25 GMT

I must be living under a rock! LOL. Who is manufacturer for Kooba Jonnie? Love high end handbags. Would love to know about this bag. Many thanks