Coach Factory Sale!!

I know this isn't goo related but I am going to blog about it anyway! I am on an email list to receive emails when the Coach Factory store has their online sales. Unlike the regular Coach site, the factory site is only open during special sales. I had been actively hunting a new bag for several weeks as my very large leather MK bag was really starting to kill my shoulder. I was hoping to go to something lighter but still offering the same quality of a designer brand.

I reallllllyy want a LV speedy, but the $900 price tag is just not in our budget right now. I was searching for quality replica bags (don't hate) but I was surprised to see the cost associated with those bags. I was just not willing to pay $100 or $200 for a replica bag.

When I received my email about the Coach Factory sale (with an additional 50% off), I was over the moon thrilled! I found several bags I liked and purchased two, spending less than $200. If you would like to be put on the Coach Factory private email list, comment below with your email and I will send you an invite.

I knew the the Factory bags were not the same quality as the main stream Coach bags, but I will not lie, I am somewhat disappointed in one of the bags. The other bag was a multi-function bag that I am utterly in love with, but do not have the chance to use yet. Okay, I will call it like it is, it is a diaper bag. Once God blesses us with a little one, I will post a review about that one!

But without further delay, here is one of that bags I purchased and I am currently using. I think I would give this bag about three stars...

SIGNATURE STRIPE TOTE
style: F21950BKHMA
color: BKHM
price: $79.50

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Pros: 

• The bag has some super handy features inside, including a great cell phone spot. There is also an external pocket that I am going to put my keys in...less digging, yay! 

• The bag is lighter than my MK bag, and is smaller in size as well. It is also slimmer and much sturdier, making it much easier to find the things I need (things got lost in my MK bag).  

Cons:

• The biggest con for this bag is the handles. They are too short to fit comfortably around my shoulder and are too long to carry on my arm. They are also very plastic feeling, there is no way they are genuine leather. I actually did not find any leather on the bag, which was frustrating. Synthetic leather just does not soften and break in the way genuine leather does. Now, this could be a pro for my friends who do not like to carry leather bags for ethical or moral reasons. I actually do not think I would mind if parts of the bag was not genuine leather if I had a heads up (and did not pay $80 for it).
• This is without a doubt an outlet bag (not a mainstream bag on sale). It did not come with a dust bag, and the quality is just not as good as a Coach bag. I was pretty disappointed. I knew they would be different, but not this different. I feel like I could have bought this same bag without the Coach stamp at Target.