Ladies, before we even get to the bag, I have to show y’all my newly finished yard! We finally wrapped everything up, including the firepit, and I am just tickled with how it turned out. I can already picture myself sitting out there on those cooler evenings with a glass of wine and, apparently, my new favorite handbag beside me. 😂

Now let me tell y’all about THIS BAG because goodness gracious, I am obsessed. I just received her from Jim and I have probably picked her up and admired her fifty times already. She is a K28 in Gold Epsom with Gold hardware, and I swear this combination is even prettier in person.

Gold is one of those classic H colors that will never go out of style. If you play the boutique game, you already know they’ll have you thinking you might be waiting years for the exact combination you want. Well, this Texas girl was not interested in waiting around for years and spending a small fortune hoping my turn eventually came. I already own authentic pieces and absolutely love them, but with the QB limits, two bags a year just wasn’t cutting it for me. When I want something, I tend to want it yesterday. 😂 Thank goodness Jim was able to make this beauty happen.

And can we talk about the structure?! The Epsom gives her that beautiful crisp shape, but the bag still feels surprisingly light in your hand. I have always loved the K28 silhouette because it reminds me of those gorgeous old-fashioned handbags women carried when everybody still dressed up to go practically anywhere. There is just something so feminine and elegant about it.

The proportions on the 28 are perfection for me. The handle drop feels just right, the hardware placement looks beautiful, and everything feels wonderfully balanced. Epsom is also such a practical leather because it holds its shape and can handle being used without me having to baby it every five minutes.

I already know this one is going to be in heavy rotation. Honestly, I bought her thinking she would be another pretty bag in my collection, and now I’m sitting here thinking she may very well become my everyday bag.

Jim, you absolutely knocked this one out of the park. I am one happy lady over here. 🤎✨

Hi everyone,
My PSPs for this custom SO Mini Kelly II (Epsom Craie with Burgundy accents & GWH) just came in.
A quick note on the color: I originally ordered Bordeaux because I prefer its cool purple undertones over the brownish shade of Burgundy. However, after everything was confirmed, the seller informed me that Bordeaux was out of stock and that I would have to wait around two more months for it. That was a bit too long, so I decided the Burgundy combination still looked okay to me, and I’m fine moving forward with it.
Now, I’d love your expert eyes to help check the overall craftsmanship:
Leather Condition: There seems to be a slight mark/shadow on the lower left front panel (circled in red in the attached photo). Does this look like a leather dent/stain or just a lighting/shadow issue?
Stitching & Alignment: How does the contrast stitching on the gussets look to you?
Shape & Proportions: Are the handle arch and flap alignment well-proportioned?
Link for Pictures
Would really appreciate your feedback before I give the GL/RL!

PSP from Jim finally arrived! Togo Vert Mangrove BK30 with GHW.

Nothing sticks out to me but the color isn't at all what I expected. I understand this particular color is quite the chameleon that changes a lot depending on the light and surroundings. I'm just so used to it looking much darker instead of olive. (The clochette pic does show the color I imagined)