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last yearI like a couple of the crossbodies and the deluxe large metro tote with crossbody strap... but I am open to other styles that you all recommend.
This is the discontinued/OOS color I like.. pale rose gold
and my second choice (magnet)
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last yearlast modified: last yearI have made a decision also.. it comes with the decision to NOT replace my luggage this year. It isn't clear when I can travel so I just don't want to spend any more time looking.. or money purchasing new luggage.
So this is my current luggage
and i think it wil coordinate well enough with the magnet color MZ Wallace... it isn't perfect but it isn't jarring. I am still between the medium and large metro deluxe-- but pretty sure the medium will be plenty big enough. Also liking the metro crossbody.
Thanks all! @Arapaho-Rd did you decide on one? @Irish2 hope you enjoy your bag!Arapaho-Rd
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last yearIt has never occurred to me to match my purse to my luggage!
I’m generally not a fan of the quilted look but now you’ve got me wanting that cute little crossbody! And because rabbit hole, I have now found and want this too.
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And this too
Poshmark is my new favorite place for purses. I got this leather Vince Camuto bag for $29 and have been using it all spring.
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last year@Sueb20, I don't usually like the quilted look either -- but in person, it didn't bother me at all. Any slight hesitation was dismissed because the bags are SO light.. and washable (not just with a wet cloth-- you can literally put them in the washer).
I will be using these for travel only/mostly which is why I wanted them to match or at least coordinate with my luggage. I will be carrying laptop, ipad and likely a change of clothes as well as other typical carryon items. I imagine I will get a lot of use from the crossbody because my daily crossbodies are fairly large.
I have gotten a couple of bags from both Poshmark and ebay. Ive never had an issue but I think they were all NWT. I am in love with the Coach Abby crossbody duffle and have it multiple colors-- and a niece also fell in love with it but wanted a hard-to-find color. Poshmark has been a help in filling my purse closet!
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