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Buying a Marc Jacobs bag....
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I would like a Marc Jacobs Sophia or Blake (Stella looks too big on my 5' 2" frame). However, if I could only afford one/two designer bags in my lifetime, is it worth buying an MJ bag? Otherwise what would be a good designer bag to get?
I'm petite and love big bags so I think the stella would be fine. but as between the sofia and the blake, I think the sofia is cuter.
one or two designer bags in your lifetime?? I think I would die.
but assuming that you would in fact have only one shot, I wouldn't choose an MJ bag because despite as long as they've been around, I don't think of them as "classic" bags. if I had to have only one I would pick balenciaga, but that's just me. in order to seriously play the "what if" game we need more information about you (your style, your budget, etc..)
one or two designer bags in your lifetime?? I think I would die.
but assuming that you would in fact have only one shot, I wouldn't choose an MJ bag because despite as long as they've been around, I don't think of them as "classic" bags. if I had to have only one I would pick balenciaga, but that's just me. in order to seriously play the "what if" game we need more information about you (your style, your budget, etc..)I do like MJ bags so I'm a bit biased...of the 2 bags you mentioned---Sophia & Blake--I have the Blake and at 5ft 1 inch, I am even shorter than you but the Blake still looks good
Big bags are the trend these days and don't worry, small girls can still get away with carrying big bags. Hope this helps?
Big bags are the trend these days and don't worry, small girls can still get away with carrying big bags. Hope this helps?While the Balenciaga is nice, I tend to see it as more of a trendy bag than a "classic" bag. My budget is less than 1000 and my style is casual - simple top or t-shirt with jeans and minimal to no makeup. I'm 23 but I look younger than my age.
Regarding MJ bags, were you referring to the Sofia (yellow) or Sophia bag? (see attached). I also like the multipocket tote with that particular hardware.
Regarding MJ bags, were you referring to the Sofia (yellow) or Sophia bag? (see attached). I also like the multipocket tote with that particular hardware.
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But I do agree with Meeyowsa, if I could have *only one* handbag this year (one handbag in my lifetime is kinda severe), I would get a Balenciaga bag. But then again, I like anything as long as it doesn't have logos plastered all over i.e. Louis Vuitton.
Jujube22 said:
Of course I'd still get other handbags
I just don't have the money to splurge 1000 on a handbag every year. Up to 200 is what I normally pay for my handbags.Funny that you mentioned Louis Vuitton; I was thinking of getting one but decided it looks too old for me.
Ooops, I thought you were referring to the Sophia. The yellow Sofia is lovely, I think I saw it on the Saks Fifth Ave website? I am a currently a student and one of the first designer bags I bought (with my own hard-earned money) was a MJ bag. Later on, I moved on to Balenciaga but yeah, I understand your viewpoint.
Hate to admit it but the LV Speedy was the like the second bag I purchased after getting that first MJ bag...and I don't even use it anymore. Even though I bought it from Eluxury, people would either ask me where I got my fake or just stare because it is weird to see a college student carrying around an LV.One in a lifetime? Chanel. Nothing else to say. A Balenciaga is no more classic than a MJ, both are going to be over within the next 3-7 years. You are talking about a real investment bag, which means you need something that has been around for a long time, and will not out anytime soon, so like I said, Chanel.
MJCouture said:
I totally disagree that balenciaga and MJ are in the same weight class, but we can agree to disagree. of course I KNEW that someone would say chanel (I'm waiting for the hermes), but chanel is not for everyone -- like me. love them, think they're timeless, but they don't work for every look. I should know -- I've owned two and got rid of them both. I've also owned several MJs and got rid of all them too. as for the sofia, I prefer the original with the regular buckles -- not a fan of the shiny silver hardware. and I do not like the one in the middle at all.
Mm I think the popularity of MJ bags isn't comparable to that of Balenciaga bags. Balenciaga bags just hit a peak in popularity recently and MJ has just been cruising alot and hasn't experienced that level of popularity in a couple of years. Maybe MJ bags will come back in a big way, maybe not... I think not though. I think Balenciaga will also hit a similar stage in it's lifespan... I think they'll always be around but not in the way that they have been recently.
I don't know if i would call them classic but I certainly think they are easy to match in that you have so many color choices and a few diff choices in terms of size and style. They're both quite easy to use, but the Balenciagas are just not very durable. When I think classic i must agree with MJ... Chanel is def a classic, as is Hermes.. Bottega Veneta makes great classic bags that are very easy to wear as well.
I don't know if i would call them classic but I certainly think they are easy to match in that you have so many color choices and a few diff choices in terms of size and style. They're both quite easy to use, but the Balenciagas are just not very durable. When I think classic i must agree with MJ... Chanel is def a classic, as is Hermes.. Bottega Veneta makes great classic bags that are very easy to wear as well.
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IMO since you are young, you should just go for what you want. A Chanel and Hermes, while being beautiful bags, are a little more mature. I almost bought the MJ Grace bag, but saw his second line's suede gathered hobo and fell in love with it. (Also at half the price!)
I love the Balenciagas, but now there are so many fake ones (esp. on Ebay) that if I see one, I immediately think that is is a fake.
I love the Balenciagas, but now there are so many fake ones (esp. on Ebay) that if I see one, I immediately think that is is a fake.
i like the mj grace bag. i think it's cute
the blake is very simple and young which is also good in your price range. i found that the venetia satchel is way too big for me when i went to see it in person ( considering i am 5'1 ) Anyway, i think it's a good investment on mj bags! i agree that the balenciaga is a very popular bag & that there are alot of fakes out there .. but i cannot resist on getting my hands on one this July and knowing that i own an authentic is good enough for me 
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the blake is very simple and young which is also good in your price range. i found that the venetia satchel is way too big for me when i went to see it in person ( considering i am 5'1 ) Anyway, i think it's a good investment on mj bags! i agree that the balenciaga is a very popular bag & that there are alot of fakes out there .. but i cannot resist on getting my hands on one this July and knowing that i own an authentic is good enough for me .
