I am ADORING my Olivia Harris' Washed Leather Knot Satchel!! So it makes me very happy to finally post the video review of this lovely bag. I'm now considering getting the black version...is that bad of me?
Showing posts with label Olivia Harris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olivia Harris. Show all posts
4.14.2010
Olivia Harris: Washed Leather Knot Satchel
My new Olivia Harris Washed Leather Knot Satchel in faded grey is going to be THE bag for me while wandering about in the city this spring/summer! This is a lambskin bag with antique nickel hardware. Between the dark grey color and the fact that the leather has a slightly distressed look to it, I have a feeling that this bag is going to take a nice beating...and I won't be paranoid about it!! :)
It's the perfect bag for my soon-to-be-purchased 3G iPad (a gift from Sunshine for my B-Day next month). At 14" wide and 9" tall, it will easily hold my iPad and then some (and the "then some" is very important!). What's more, not only is the 8" handle drop perfect for use over-the-shoulder, the 22" cross-body strap allows the top of bag to hit perfectly on my hip. While this OH Washed Leather Knot Satchel is not the lightest bag for it's size at 2.1 lbs, it's not the heaviest bag. The color was really difficult to properly capture on camera, so go with the "Front View" color...it's most true to life.
- Overall View:
- Front View:
- Back View:
- Side View:
- Bottom View:
I like the cross-body strap so much that I'll most likely be using this bag as a cross-body bag (and stuffing it to the max) instead of a satchel!
Update: For the video review of the Washed Leather Knot Satchel, see this post: Video Review: Olivia Harris' Washed Leather Knot Satchel.
3.30.2010
Soon To Come: My First Olivia Harris Bag!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! I re-ordered the Olivia Harris bag (obviously not through Bloomie's; if you don't know what I'm talking about, click here: Bloomie's Dilemma). I am very excited and cannot wait to share it with you. :)
3.23.2010
Bloomie's F&F: On-Line Now & In-Store Tomorrow
I have decided that I will not allow one nasty SA to ruin Bloomie's for me. I have met plenty of nice SAs at Bloomie's...I just have to remind myself of that fact. So in that spirit, I reminding all of you that Bloomie's F&F sale has started on-line (3/23/10) and will start in-stores tomorrow (3/24/10).
Click here for your in-store printable coupon: Bloomie's F&F Sale Coupon.
Note: I'm still canceling the pre-sale of the Olivia Harris bag. Unfortunately, the nasty SA took away all the joy of purchasing that drool-worthy bag. I shall have to purchase it elsewhere...
Click here for your in-store printable coupon: Bloomie's F&F Sale Coupon.
Note: I'm still canceling the pre-sale of the Olivia Harris bag. Unfortunately, the nasty SA took away all the joy of purchasing that drool-worthy bag. I shall have to purchase it elsewhere...
3.21.2010
Bloomie's Dilemma: Purchase From SA With Bad Attitude?
It never ceases to amaze me when I come across a sale associate with a bad attitude. Yesterday, I was amazed yet again by a Bloomie's SA. I have been drooling over a certain Olivia Harris bag. I first saw this lovely bag at Bloomie's Soho.
Since Bloomie's F&F sale is next week and I have a Bloomie's gift card that I need to use (before I lose it), I had called up Bloomie's Soho this past Tuesday when pre-sale started. Per a rather unhelpful SA over the phone, the bag was sold out and they were unsure about any more shipments. But because I really really want this bag and I was already in Soho (enjoying the first day of spring), I decided to drop by Bloomie's Soho to confirm that the bag was indeed sold out. Well...whadya know? The bag was on display at the store. I suppose that this should have been the tip off that CS is not a strong point at this particular Bloomie's. Clearly, I ignored it.
Let it be known that I have never pre-saled at Bloomie's before. I've only done pre-sales at Saks and Nordies. Since the gc wouldn't cover the entire amount for the bag, I would need to do a split payment. I have done pre-sales with split payments at Saks before so I was honestly suprised and taken aback when the Bloomie's SA stated that I couldn't use a gc for a pre-sale. I replied that this was my first time doing a pre-sale at Bloomie's but I've done it with Saks, and I've never had an issue with using a gc on pre-sales. The SA's response was SNOTTY and very unhelpful. She said, "This is Bloomingdale's sweetie, not Saks."
First off, I would never confuse Bloomie's with Saks. They can only wish that they were Saks. Second off, was that condescending response necessary? I think not. She could have explained their policy clearly and nicely wihout the bad attitude. Everything just went downhill from there.
She proceeded to state that she would need to process the pre-sale with a credit card and at the time of pick-up, she could then do a payment adjustment and split the payment between the cc and the gc. With so many processing errors these days, I am not a fan of swiping my cc more than necessary. The whole payment adjustment seemed both unecessary and non-sensical to me. To add to this nonsense, I would be out of town and my friend (aka Big Buddha's gf) would be the one picking up the bag for me. I would be leaving the gc with her.
The SA then proceeded to tell me that she cannot do a payment adjustment without my cc. Mmm...how does this SA do charge-sends or price adjustments over the phone? (If you need my cc's last 3 digits, you can call me, right? Isn't that what servicing your customer is all about? Plus, this is a guaranteed sale for her.) My friend, who was with me at the time, stepped up and offered to use her cc. This way, she could do the payment adjustment at pick up. I would simly reimburse her later for the cc amount. With the bag sitting right in front of my face, I caved and agreed to this non-sensical payment arrangment.
Now that I have had time to reflect, I really really REALLY dislike this SA and her bad attitude. It really sits unwell with me that she will get credit for this sale. I am thinking about canceling the pre-sale. The only unfortunate fact is that the bag I saw in the store is the last one. And I really do want to get rid of my gc. So do I cut off my nose to spite my face?
Since Bloomie's F&F sale is next week and I have a Bloomie's gift card that I need to use (before I lose it), I had called up Bloomie's Soho this past Tuesday when pre-sale started. Per a rather unhelpful SA over the phone, the bag was sold out and they were unsure about any more shipments. But because I really really want this bag and I was already in Soho (enjoying the first day of spring), I decided to drop by Bloomie's Soho to confirm that the bag was indeed sold out. Well...whadya know? The bag was on display at the store. I suppose that this should have been the tip off that CS is not a strong point at this particular Bloomie's. Clearly, I ignored it.
Let it be known that I have never pre-saled at Bloomie's before. I've only done pre-sales at Saks and Nordies. Since the gc wouldn't cover the entire amount for the bag, I would need to do a split payment. I have done pre-sales with split payments at Saks before so I was honestly suprised and taken aback when the Bloomie's SA stated that I couldn't use a gc for a pre-sale. I replied that this was my first time doing a pre-sale at Bloomie's but I've done it with Saks, and I've never had an issue with using a gc on pre-sales. The SA's response was SNOTTY and very unhelpful. She said, "This is Bloomingdale's sweetie, not Saks."
First off, I would never confuse Bloomie's with Saks. They can only wish that they were Saks. Second off, was that condescending response necessary? I think not. She could have explained their policy clearly and nicely wihout the bad attitude. Everything just went downhill from there.
She proceeded to state that she would need to process the pre-sale with a credit card and at the time of pick-up, she could then do a payment adjustment and split the payment between the cc and the gc. With so many processing errors these days, I am not a fan of swiping my cc more than necessary. The whole payment adjustment seemed both unecessary and non-sensical to me. To add to this nonsense, I would be out of town and my friend (aka Big Buddha's gf) would be the one picking up the bag for me. I would be leaving the gc with her.
The SA then proceeded to tell me that she cannot do a payment adjustment without my cc. Mmm...how does this SA do charge-sends or price adjustments over the phone? (If you need my cc's last 3 digits, you can call me, right? Isn't that what servicing your customer is all about? Plus, this is a guaranteed sale for her.) My friend, who was with me at the time, stepped up and offered to use her cc. This way, she could do the payment adjustment at pick up. I would simly reimburse her later for the cc amount. With the bag sitting right in front of my face, I caved and agreed to this non-sensical payment arrangment.
Now that I have had time to reflect, I really really REALLY dislike this SA and her bad attitude. It really sits unwell with me that she will get credit for this sale. I am thinking about canceling the pre-sale. The only unfortunate fact is that the bag I saw in the store is the last one. And I really do want to get rid of my gc. So do I cut off my nose to spite my face?
3.16.2010
The Perils of Waiting for a Sale
UGH!!!! I have been waiting to purchase an Olivia Harris bag because (a) Bloomie's is have a F&F sale next week and (b) I have a Bloomie's gc that I need (okay, okay...want) to use. I tried to do a pre-sale of this bag and this particular stye is SOLD OUT!! Bloomie's has a similar bag available on-line, but the one that I really really want is no longer available. I guess I will be holding to the gc a little longer. Saks has the bag...maybe I'll wait for Saks' F&F sale which should be happening at the end of the month. If it gets sold out before then at Saks, I will be kicking myself. Sigh...I really really wanted to get it next week.
My lesson learned? When the time comes, I will not wait for my wedding dress to go on sale. I'm just going to buy it. (Why did I just link a bag to a wedding dress? I think I've been watching too many epsiodes of "Say Yes To The Dress".)
3.08.2010
New Obsession: Olivia Harris (by Joy Gryson)
As I previously posted, I am IN LOVE with Olivia Harris' Washed Leather Satchel in faded grey. I've only found this particular bag in this particular color on-line at Saks.com but I have seen it at the Soho Bloomie's IRL. Sadly, I'm still waiting for Bloomie's F&F sale before I can add this little darling to my collection. A black version is available at Stefanibags.com.
I am now in lust with several other Olivia Harris bags and they are all buttery soft:
- Trapezoid Satchel ($495) in grey/brown: (This bag is currently on sale at NeimanMarcus.com for $346.)
- Round Sack Tote ($399) in champagne: (available at Bloomingdales.com)
- Suede Flap Crossbody Bag ($425) in grey: (available at Saks.com)
- Stud Crossbody Bag ($499) in black: (available at Stefanibags.com)
3.02.2010
Handbags I'm Hankering For...
I'm not sure what it is about bags...but gosh, can you really have enough? Currently, I have a hankering for these 3 lovely ladies. I've been told Bloomie's will be having a F&F sale soon and I will be grabbing for the Olivia Harris bag when it happens!
2. Olivia Harris' Washed Leather Satchel in faded grey: I am IN LOVE with this bag. I saw it at Bloomie's in Soho and it is just darling. It's super light and in a perfect shade of grey - not too dark that I feel like I should have just gotten a black bag and not too light that I will be paranoid about dirtying it. The shoulder strap is long-enough so that I can comfortably use the bag as a cross-body bag.
3. Sissi Rossi's Large Rounded Bag in black: I am not sure why Sissi Rossi bags aren't more popular (and why they're so hard to find). This bag is a perfect example of why I love Sissi Rossi bags: it's a soft, light, and smooshy bag in a unique shape. The leather is luxurious but casual...and based on my own Sissi Rossi bag experience, can really take a beating.
(Note: You can find this bag at Otte: www.otteny.com.)
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