I purchased it on the spot, with no coupons, no sale, nada. This is so rare for me. But I was so glad I did. It was Fossil brand and it sold out quickly. I got compliments on it everywhere I went. Ashley saw it and had to have it. My mom devoted hours to calling stores across the country until she located an identical one for Ashley.
Fast forward a year. The bag got a rip. I took it to a shoe repair place by me and the little Asian man who runs the shop said he could sew it up. It would cost me 13 dollars. No biggie. Problem solved.
Fast forward another year. Beloved bag rips again. I take it back to little Asian man. This time he says to me "me no fix. You buy new bag." Oh silly man, there is no new bag to buy! (This is the same man who told my friend Susan "You get fat" when she asked to have him let out a pair of her pants. He has no time for diplomacy.) He stubbornly refused to fix the bag a second time. I thought all was lost. About this same time, 1000 miles away, Ashley's bag ripped as well.
Fast forward until tonight. I was cruising through Walmart, talking on the phone to Ashley. I cut through the purse section and stumbled onto this beauty:
Darling right? AND WIPEABLE! I sent Ashley a pic and of course she wanted one. $16.88 for these babies! Take that Walmart haters! Once again we have matching bags!
13 comments:
First of all, what are all those Jingos? Is this a tasty new treat you are holding out on? I'm always in the market for some new junk food.
I loved the Fossil purse when you first got it. I ended up waiting, and waiting, and waiting for a sale and got the cross body handbag. I like it, but it is not nearly big enough.
The new Walmart one is cute! I love it when they knock off the big brands. I think Target has a version of it too, or at least they did last year.
Cute! I love the Fossil bags...and I can get a knockoff at Walmart? LOVE!
Missy and I often end up with matching purses, skirts, shoes, sweaters...
I am a Walmart hater (one exception-The Neighborhood Walmart Grocery) but I must admit it... the bag is impressive! Love the post.
I hate to say this but nothing, not even a cute purse can change my mind about Walmart. I think it has been at least 2 years since I darkened the door and don't plan on going back anytime soon. Everytime I go I have the WORST experience. I think I'm jinxed when it comes to the store. Anyway, I also must say I loved the black boots from the beginning and that was my first pick so I love them!! You and John look darling together and yes, you and your nose look perfect!!! I love that skirt and want to enter your drawing but I would need a M an d since I know you are most likely a S I am bummed! Where did you get it? I never win anything....never!!
My skirt is a large Emily! They were junior sizes so i needed size huge.
I got it fom a shop called The Nest On Main. Google it..they have cute stuff!
LOVE the bag! Good Shopping!
Victory!!
I love that bag almost as much as I love the honest Chinese man.
This is a great story. I can't wait for my new bag! And to see the one you find us next year.
This is a great story. I can't wait for my new bag! And to see the one you find us next year.
Oh, Brooke! These bags look pretty similar to what is sell, and what I tried to get you to sell. (And they are wipeable!). Check them out when your new bag rips. Mine won't. :). www.mythirtyone.com/dwilkins.
So glad you found one you liked and that was cheap! It is kind of like finding the perfect fitting pants and not buying about 5 more for when the first pair needs to be washed. :)
What the he'll are Jingos??
I'm coming back for the rest.
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