https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 08:23:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42748 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:54:00 +0000 BLB 42748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, can't wait to see your Docs and bag! I'm waiting for my Docs too.</p> <p>If we do a YLF Vancouver trip, let's give it a few months... so I can save up some money! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42693 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:48:10 +0000 Inge 42693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the sales update Laura, that is a really nice discount.<br /> Ana: I'm impatiently waiting for the boots to arrive. Patience's enthusiasm has made me even more eager to see them in person AND try them on.</p> <p>My bag arrived yesterday evening and it looks even better in reality. There's something understated about the crinkled material, and at the same time it's definitely a statement. Only by looking at it, I feel more elegant;-)<br /> Antje: I can absolutely recommend this bag;-)</p> <p>I'll post pictures of the bag as soon as the Docs arrive. I've bought a few new sweaters at the sales here too, so I'll do one big session. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42678 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:47:40 +0000 marianne 42678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I should be done in about a month, so I was actually thinking of making a trip some time after that. A YLF trip sounds very very tempting, but I don't know if I can completely escape all family responsibilities. I'll certainly try </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42618 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:22:33 +0000 Anonymous 42618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds interesting to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42617 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:20:23 +0000 Angie 42617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, are you still breast feeding? We'd LOVE you to join us! I can think of plenty of Seattle YLF'ers who would consider a Vancouver shopping trip. Hmmmm. I need to think about this carefully. Brianna, you might be heading up a shopping tour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42512 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:53:45 +0000 marianne 42512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I am taking notes for my next trip (I doubt I could time it with YLF meeting). I am only familiar with Robson stores and I never had enough time to expand. Thank you Brianna and Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42486 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:40 +0000 BLB 42486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! It's a date! Ooh, another clothing area to explore that I haven't spent too much time in is Gastown. Tons of amazing shops there, including a legendary place for denim (Dutil). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii/page/2#post-42348 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:18:50 +0000 Angie 42348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Seattle YLF’ers meeting in Vancouver – wouldn’t that be FABULOUS. The first international get together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42344 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:10:15 +0000 Antje 42344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's do it! I'd be so up for a YLF outing to Vancouver.</p> <p>Inge, the bag you ordered is gorgeous! I'm tempted... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42339 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:03:35 +0000 Angie 42339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then it’s a date, Brianna. I’d love a local to take me around :-)</p> <p>I like all the places you do. I LOVE Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen. KILLER. I have also been into the designer stores on Burrard. It's on the way to a restaurant we like called “Joe Fortes”. Now I feel like driving up to Vancouver! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42334 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:53:06 +0000 BLB 42334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that would be great! I like West 4th (my neighborhood--lots of independant boutiques for al price ranges), Robson (Zara, French Connection, Mexx, Esprit, etc.), and Hills of Kerrisdale, plus some consignment stores on W 10th and South Granville (Changes and Turnabout). We finally got an H&#38;M in Pacific Centre too. My sister and I keep saying we're going to go into all the expensive designer stores along Burrard one day, but we haven't yet. And I love to dream in Holt Renfrew! What about you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42311 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:55:52 +0000 Angie 42311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BLB, we go to Vancouver at least once a year too. We MUST meet up when we are next there. Vancouver is a fab place. Where do you like to shop there? We can compare notes </p> <p>Thanks for the info Laura and good luck with the boot saga. Post pics of you and your new bag, Inge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42249 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:07:37 +0000 Laura 42249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, I was returning my boots at Nordstrom today (the saga continues), and on the sale table, I saw both bags you posted here. The one you ordered was $136, and the other one was $166. In person, I liked the bag you chose the best. </p> <p>I thought others might be interested at the sale prices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42108 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:42:06 +0000 BLB 42108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Ask away </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42087 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:46:47 +0000 marianne 42087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BLB, I love Vancouver and I used to go regularly, but I haven't been in a while. I'll try to plan a trip in spring, and I'll be asking you for shopping tips! That Joe Fresh Style line sounds very interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42045 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:46:50 +0000 BLB 42045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha, you're all welcome to come visit me in Vancouver any time! We're much nicer than Toronto and he have the ocean to boot! </p> <p>Funny, I've yet to come across anything by Mackage or La Canadienne (or Santana Canada, another venerable boot brand) in stores here, ever, in my life. I wonder where they are hiding?</p> <p>Just to make you even more jealous--the guy who founded Club Monaco also produces a line of clothes and accessories called Joe Fresh Style that are sold at Superstore, a warehouse-style groceries and miscellany store. They are very nice, decent quality (way better than H&#38;M) and VERY cheap. Crazy, eh? I'll be doing some spring shopping there for sure. <a href="http://joefreshstyle.com/default_en.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://joefreshstyle.com/default_en.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-42011 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:34:01 +0000 Ana 42011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, when Patience and I were out yesterday, she said she mailed your boots! She said they were awesome, and they made her want a pair. I'm so excited to see photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41996 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:53:32 +0000 Laura 41996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, Inge, I forgot about the fab coat brands! (I myself had a weakness for Chateau in my 20s that I should probably admit right now). The list is growing. Next YLF Convention: Toronto! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41986 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:18:22 +0000 Inge 41986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys, I'll post pictures when it arrives.</p> <p>And oooooh yezzzzz Laura, and let's add Soïa &#38; Kyo and Mackage to the list too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41927 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:13:03 +0000 Nicole 41927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh I love love love those bags... the first one is hands down my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41926 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:09:32 +0000 shiny 41926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41899 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:22:47 +0000 Lena 41899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, congrats on finding a great bag! Avril has a terrific shape, I hope you like it. </p> <p>I've seen them in the store and I was very intrigued. The Japanese paper ones are very light and look very sturdy. They do have a definite "tough" look to them because of the hardware. </p> <p>Actually your post reminded me to ask a question of my own. I'll open another thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41891 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:07:17 +0000 Laura 41891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, fantastic, I can't wait to see photos! Congrats on finding something that suits you so well.</p> <p>p.s. Matt &#38; Nat, La Canadienne, Club Monaco ... is Canada the land of fab fashion, or what? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41875 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:48:15 +0000 Inge 41875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again everyone for your opinions. I ordered the Avril bag this evening, and I can't wait for it to arrive!</p> <p>In case anyone's interested: Dee mentioned the Avril bag isn't available at Nordstrom, but I've had another look at their site, and I think it might be this one (they've named it differently):<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2991955?Category=&#038;Search=True&#038;SearchType=keywordsearch&#038;keyword=matt+%26+nat+in+All+Categories&#038;origin=searchresults" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....rchresults</a><br /> (Admittedly, it's about $125 more expensive than on the M&#38;N site, so could it really be the same bag?).</p> <p>Brianna: funny isn't it, how a particular item or brand can be so extremely popular in one country, while we've never heard of it. A Pool one in pewter sounds divine too, I wouldn't hesitate at those prices;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41767 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:33:01 +0000 Patience 41767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, you have some great choices here. I'm voting for the second one. Yum yum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41765 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:15:54 +0000 Violet 41765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Inge, both bags are gorgeous. I too like the Avril! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41763 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:11:21 +0000 BLB 41763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Matt &#38; Nat bags are huge here in Vancouver... it's a Canadian (Montreal) brand, and they're in every store. The price has more than doubled in the last year or two as the brand's popularity has increased. They show up at our discount reseller, Winners, for around $60 though! They tend to be good quality and they look amazing. I haven't got one because they're just so ubiquitous here. If I find one of the pewter Pool ones for a steal, though, I may succumb... love that colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41724 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:05:58 +0000 Alecia 41724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the Avril, too. Beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41637 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:15:43 +0000 Tanya 41637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, those bags are simply gorgeous, especially the Avril. Please post photos when you get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-handbag-ii#post-41634 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:00:15 +0000 dee2do 41634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got the first one. I have been looking at a similar Dooney bag but just didn't like it enough to spend the $. I like this one much better and it's 1/2 the price on sale. I can hardly wait to get it. </p> <p>They don't sell the Avril at Nordstrom. Go for it if it attracted you the most ---you'll love it. </p>