Handbags

[Rachb]

I happen to be working from home today so I heard the FedEx guy drop my package. I was so happy when I inboxed it. It's a wonderful leather tote. The smooth black leather is gorgeous and the straps are long enough for me...I like a longer strap. I'm neurotic so ofcourse I'm worried someone can reach in and take my wallet but hopefully I'll get over that.

[libbyannE]

The Flynn is a great bag. Congrats. I have been carrying my Dooney "Charleston" shopper with secure top zipper this week. It's a great-looking tote with contrast tan trim. An option if you need a different closure.

[Rachb]

@libbyannE I really like the look of the charleston and it comes in plum, which I love, but I've tried it on and the straps are too short for me.

[libbyannE]

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@Rachb wrote:
@libbyannE I really like the look of the charleston and it comes in plum, which I love, but I've tried it on and the straps are too short for me.

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I never put a tote over my shoulder, so I haven't even thought about the length if straps, to be honest. I don't usually like totes at all, but this one is so trim that I like it. Say, how are you liking your cool Brenna bag? I gave it in four colors and am still sorry that I missed out on it in the yellow.

[libbyannE]

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@Rachb wrote:
@libbyannE I really like the look of the charleston and it comes in plum, which I love, but I've tried it on and the straps are too short for me.

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Oops. iPad typo in my reply now. I meant to say that I HAVE the Brenna in four colors, but I wrote "GAVE," instead. No, I kept them all, haha.

[Rachb]

I like the Brenna but it's a little awkward to carry (both by handles and by strap.) I'll probably prefer the Flynn.

[libbyannE]

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@Rachb wrote:
I like the Brenna but it's a little awkward to carry (both by handles and by strap.) I'll probably prefer the Flynn.

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It has to fit YOU, and you only know you trying.. The Brenna fits me, luckily. But I have lots of dooney faves. This afternoon, after looking at the q and on e bay for weeks, I finally got the Brenna in melon yellow--a "new with tags" find on e bay for $195 with free shipping. Woo-Hoo! 

[Rachb]

@libbyannE what a find for you!....a great color at a great price! Also, I had a minor lapse in memory....I had returned the Brenna to the Q. Way too heavy and awkward. What I was referring to above is the large Chelsea. I got it in eBay in dark gray for $175. It said new with tags, but I think it may have been used a couple of times. It is in great condition and for the price I won't complain. I have the mini Chelsea in strawberry but I troll eBay to hopefully find it in a neutral.

[libbyannE]

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@Rachb wrote:
@libbyannE what a find for you!....a great color at a great price! Also, I had a minor lapse in memory....I had returned the Brenna to the Q. Way too heavy and awkward. What I was referring to above is the large Chelsea. I got it in eBay in dark gray for $175. It said new with tags, but I think it may have been used a couple of times. It is in great condition and for the price I won't complain. I have the mini Chelsea in strawberry but I troll eBay to hopefully find it in a neutral.

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The Chelsea is super! What an eye you have. I only recently disvovered new dooneys on e bay-- if you are patient and shop carefully. Who knew?!