Woogle, and dithering about bags

[cupcake_goth]

I feel like I didn't get any sleep last night. Which is ridiculous, because I did (and it was filled with odd dreams), but it apparently didn't actually work. I am so, so not amused by this state of being.

Dithering about bags: while I love the black leather Coach tote that alexiarnps (my resident Coach addict) found me, it doesn't have a long strap that I can use to wear the bag across my body, instead of hanging from one of my shoulders. And now that I have a work laptop that I'm going to be carting to and fro, I need a bag that won't put stress on my (already twinge-y and temperamental) shoulders and neck. (And no, I refuse to consider a backpack. Ew.)

So! Target.com, bless 'em, has a bag I like. In pink (alexiarnps, stroppy_baggage, stop rolling your eyes.) or in black. (Yes, clicky links. You knew that.) I'm (of course) leaning toward the pink one, because, ooh, fun! And at that price, I would feel no remorse about adorning a leather bag with satin bats. But would the black be a better bet? I just don't know.



... gosh, I hope I become clearer-headed soon.

Comments

[girlgoth.livejournal.com]

I like the pink one. You'd be able to find your bag easily, and it would be a lot of fun to decorate. It's a really nice icy pink too. :D

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

PEEEEEEEENK!!!

[thedivas.livejournal.com]

My natural instinct is to go for the black because it will go with everything. However, if the product descriptions are to be believed, it says the pink one is oh so slightly smaller. They both have a black and white polka dot interior, and the same length shoulder strap. Go for the pink, its a tad smaller, and you will have fun with it.

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

For Jilli, pink does go with everything::g:;

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

What's the Coach look like? if she's inclined to sell it, I might be inclined to buy it.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I can show it to you the next time you're over, but it's black leather, with three compartments inside (the center one zips) and a large pocket on each outer side. Two shoulder straps with buckle details, and all the hardware is silver.

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see it! My only big-big bag is pretty casual.

[lilmartini.livejournal.com]

Oh my. Is work and pleasure colliding again. Hi Kij! :D

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

And yet, I am not even a little surprised. ;)

[lilmartini.livejournal.com]

Only mildly. More of a "well, that makes sense" than an "OMG!". But then, I am often surprised by thing at work when I should not be so I think it's just a personality disorder for me.

[fiorituranotte.livejournal.com]

I think you should buy both. They're reasonably priced. You could put pink bats on the black bag.

it doesn't have a long strap that I can use to wear the bag across my body, instead of hanging from one of my shoulders

This is my biggest problem with buying bags too. Because I sometimes walk with crutches, I have to be able to sling my bag across my body, because, otherwise, while I am walking it ends up on the floor.

[euterpe35.livejournal.com]

really cute!

However, I'd be concerned that the strap isn't wide enough. The weight of a laptop suspended by a slender strap can be ouchie on the shoulders.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Oh, I wouldn't be hanging it off of one shoulder; I'd have it slung across my torso (which isn't terribly elegant, but better for weight distribution).

[euterpe35.livejournal.com]

ah, I see...

well, then it would probably work out fine :)

I say go for the pink!

[minim_calibre]

PINK!

[durtro93.livejournal.com]

PINK!

[savannarama.livejournal.com]

Go for the pink! It's more unusual. It will probably make you happy almost every time you look at it. :)

I bought a bottle-green leather jacket and have been happy that I went for the weird, flattering color instead of trying to be more practical. I get a lot of compliments on it because green leather isn't very common, but somehow it works.

[ex-pennydrea364.livejournal.com]

PINK!

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

For you, pink of course. For the soon-to-be-laptopped Nibs & me, black.

[lilmartini.livejournal.com]

I'm not a fan of pink at all, but the idea of black satin bats on a pink bag (that I'm not carrying) is too cute not to do.

[seven-veils.livejournal.com]

Another voice for pink. It's too cute to pass up.

Another vote for pink : )

[robespierrette.livejournal.com]

Black looks soooo corporate - even if you doll it up. The pink is already pretty unique, and bats would show up great!! . . . and maybe a tulle bow, and some lacy edging. . .

Now, if that's real leather, be sure you use a glover's needle to tack things onto it - it'll make your life a lot easier.