Ask Angie: Club Monaco red bag

I just had another look, Julia. It's slightly different (a little more angular and streamlined), but the overall impression of the shape is the same – and the fabrication MAKES the bag. I had virtually given up and there it stood staring me in the face 20 minutes after they’d unpacked them. I’m so excited!

17 years ago

Julia

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Thanks Angie! I'll send this info to my sister to see if she can find one in Toronto.

17 years ago

Debbie

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I may call a california store to see if they have it. I need a red tote! and looks like the perfect size and it zips.

17 years ago

Ana

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That's what always happens Angie. As soon as you give up on something, it pops up. Murphy's Laws of fashion.

17 years ago

Angie

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Good luck ladies. I hope you get the bag and love it as much as I do.

Isn’t that the truth Ana. I should stop thinking about my chestnut boots so that I miraculously run into them.

17 years ago

Nicole

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I noticed that not only do things appear when you stop looking for them, but usuly after you have found it, similar items start to show up everywhere.

17 years ago

Jillian

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...and once you've torn off the tags, all similar items seem to cost 50% of what you paid! Totally agreeing with you Nicole and Ana.

17 years ago

Tanya

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I completely agree with the above. The most annoying scenario is the following: you are looking for something, envision what it would look like, and find many things that are close but not exactly right. After a while, you settle for the best version of those close-but-not-quite-right items, thinking that you are being too picky. After you have worn it, usually in few weeks, you spot your dream item, it's perfect in very way! This has happened to me more than twice. Once I even bought the perfect item and donated it's predecessor. Talk about the waist of money!

17 years ago

naf

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Angie, I am going to have to look at that red bag at CM I am looking for a red bag this year. I like CM quality and the few colors they have every season. You and I have the same bag from a couple of years back ( i have it in teal and i think you have it in mustard), i like how it's unfussy and clean looking.

Totally agree Jillian, this has happened to me so many times! My husband was just telling me that if you buy with Amex, you have a 30 day price gaurantee so if the price drops (with any merchant) you can get back the difference. I have not used this service, but if anyone is interested I can get the details and post it.

17 years ago

Angie

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Yes Naf! We have the same CM handbag from years ago. I still adore that handbag. But this red one is cracked patent and I seem to remember that you weren't a patent fan. Perhaps I’m mistaken, or you fancy the idea anyway. Have a squizz.

17 years ago

Debbie

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Angie would you just call a CM and describe it, if you were me? I live far away from a CM store.

Thanks.

17 years ago

naf

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yes Angie, my eye has not quite adjusted to full patent items. You suggested I try cracked patent, so I've been thinking of getting a cracked patent bag this fall. I'll have a look, red is favorite color so I am hopeful

17 years ago

Angie

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Yay Naf! Keep me posted. Bright tomato red is one of my fav colours too.

Happylife, I would call and do just that.

17 years ago

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