Comments on Une femme d'un certain age: Wednesday Arm Candy

The Cole Hahn is luscious!

2009-07-09T08:42:56.430-07:00

The Cole Hahn is luscious!

That first bag looks so buttery soft and I do like...

2009-07-08T17:24:38.395-07:00

That first bag looks so buttery soft and I do like the color. I cannot cave on this though. I must not cave.

Miss Janey - oh yes! sisty - The m0851 bags are m...

2009-07-08T12:59:09.441-07:00

Miss Janey - oh yes!

sisty - The m0851 bags are made in Montreal. I can't say for sure about the Cole Haan, but I've come to the philosophy that I don't care so much *where* it's made (as long as we're not talking sweatshops) as long as it's *well* made. And the Cole Haan bags are VERY well made. Even many designer brands that claim to be made in Italy or France are actually made in China and may have a handle or nameplate attached in the supposed country of origin. An interesting book about this is Dana Thomas' "Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster." A real eye opener!

Sal - sumptuous is a great work to describe it! The bag is smooshy and the leather is a delight.

materfamilias - well maybe. The store did think t...

2009-07-08T12:54:27.717-07:00

materfamilias - well maybe. The store did think they might get more in later this month, so my battle with temptation may be extended. I may lose it.

LBR - I have one grey bag (a Gerard Darel) and have found it to be the MOST versatile of colors. I can wear it with anything! This bag is particularly gorgeous in the grey.

Duchesse - aaayyyyiiee, don't tempt me! My shakin...

2009-07-08T12:52:40.358-07:00

Duchesse - aaayyyyiiee, don't tempt me! My shaking fingers keep moving toward the phone dial!

Frugal - I find Cole Haan bags to be extremely functional, very well made. The leather is also exceptional. They're not cheap, but considering what some will pay for designer bags, they seem to be a relatively good value for the money.

Sher - sounds fabulously dangerous! Arabella - I ...

2009-07-08T12:50:13.667-07:00

Sher - sounds fabulously dangerous!

Arabella - I like the tassel (LOL @ Cardinal Wolsey!) but the nameplate would have to go. But I too have grown tired of excessive hardware and designs and obvious logos.

Rita - me too!

That knot bag looks positively sumptuous! Sorry yo...

2009-07-08T12:44:45.474-07:00

That knot bag looks positively sumptuous! Sorry you missed out on it ... though it sounds like it was a financial stroke of luck.

I can't help it, call me a hopeless snob, but I ca...

2009-07-08T12:03:41.606-07:00

I can't help it, call me a hopeless snob, but I can't bear the idea of spending $400 for something that was made in China. The design and color are great, though, it's just something about the manufacturing that holds me back.

Arm AND eye candy...

2009-07-08T09:37:18.167-07:00

Arm AND eye candy...

The Cole Haan bag has the detailing of a gorgeous ...

2009-07-08T08:56:38.895-07:00

The Cole Haan bag has the detailing of a gorgeous dress. Lovely. And, ooh, bag two in grey would be fantastic.

so we'll have to settle for being shoe and perfume...

2009-07-08T08:29:25.318-07:00

so we'll have to settle for being shoe and perfume (Kelly Calèche) twins and let the bag thing go. . . sigh.

Re Arabella--Cardinal Wolsey! Soooo funny. I do l...

2009-07-08T07:37:05.411-07:00

Re Arabella--Cardinal Wolsey! Soooo funny.

I do like the bag though.

Um, there is a M0851 store here,416-920-4001. I...

2009-07-08T07:19:33.032-07:00

Um, there is a M0851 store here,416-920-4001.

I like logoless, do-dadless bags, so I'd take that big CH logo off the satchel.

I like the tassel.

2009-07-08T07:07:45.777-07:00

I like the tassel.

Nice. These take care of all my handbag No-Nos: co...

2009-07-08T06:35:40.298-07:00

Nice. These take care of all my handbag No-Nos: contrast stitching (unless it's Western style), visible logo, great clunking bits of metal.
I'd have to get rid of the tassel on bag # 1 though - a bit Cardinal Wolsey.....
Can't afford either of them of course but it's fun to imagine!

We must go shopping together. I'll hold you back,...

2009-07-08T05:47:31.814-07:00

We must go shopping together. I'll hold you back, if you hold me back....then we'll both just buy it any way LOL!