Julie, you enjoy your new, beautiful bag, guilt-free! You work hard to earn these sweet rewards. Truth is, most of what any of us buy is not needed. We need shelter, clothing, 1 bag or backpack (as in the case of the hunter-gatherer society), food, and water; to love, and be loved too. That's it. The rest is luxury. Plus, we can't take these beautiful treasures with us, and life is fleeting and short. Live elegantly, mindfully, and with no regrets!
I do the multiples in different colors thing too, and have no regrets, lol. I've identified my most used favs and am in the process of getting rid of everything but those, and buying my fav colors in just those styles. I just got the mini satchel in Ivy and will have it forever - I have 3 satchels as well. I also have 6 Bandits - I can't stop. It's also nice to have a color of your favorite bag that will go with every outfit. I think when you love a style that you know you'll always go back to, it makes sense. I think the Dooneys in particular are timeless. Even if I take a break from Dooney, I ALWAYS end up going back to them. Love the smooth bag they sent you! ❤
I was just looking at the elephant mini satchel this morning. Your comparisons with your other bags is so helpful. They are all beautiful. Your elephant is so smooth. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛
Hi Suz, what a coincidence that you were looking at it too! It’s already getting floppy after one use. My black one is more stiff 😂 anywho that’s for joining! Have a great weekend!
I enjoy seeing your Florentine! I actually collected Dooney before Coach. I had all the bright rainbow colors in the small satchel. Such luxurious leather! I was just afraid to use them. Lol. Now I collect the rainbow in quilted madisons. I still appreciate seeing the Dooney Florentine! They are so beautiful, congratulations!
Love your new bag. Happy Mother’s Day❤❤ I feel the same and I also love bags. As long as my bills are paid I’m going to buy that bag. No more feeling guilty. Love your Dooneys. So beautiful 💕💕
I enjoyed the video and I don’t get tired of unboxing videos. EVER.😅 Definitely continue to do them. I have the Dooney & Bourke florentine satchel on my bag wishlist. The all black with the gold hardware is just stunning!
Great video and lovely bag! I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and to say thank you for sharing your handbag journey with us 😊 I have always loved handbags the beautiful leather of Coach (the bags now considered vintage) and when I started shopping for higher end luxury bags I was surprised at how they were maybe more refined but not really much nicer. It’s possible to find beautiful quality at reasonable prices. I love that you share the realities of balancing priorities of family and finances while still loving handbags and finding high quality options that you love and treasure. I seriously think you have saved me from going down the expensive handbag route and I’m sure others too. I am also loving dooney lately. I have never had them in the past but the leather and quality reminds me of how we all felt about Coach in the 90’s - better than most of what’s out there at a price that’s not guilt inducing. It’s a win win💕
Super cute and the price was amazing. The color is very similar to the dark stone from coach, and the red interior is so pretty. I really like the smooth leather, too. Enjoy it!
Hi Julie, I’ll never get tired of unboxings. I love your gorgeous bag! It’s perfect. I love a smooth Florentine bag. I think the mini is my favorite size. TFS and enjoy! 🥰🌷🌸
I still love unboxings 👏 👏 👏 That’s a lovely color. I purchased a Navy Mini Florentine satchel but it felt a bit stiff and waxy, I wasn’t sure it would soften up. Have you ever experienced this?
I love your new bag!! Does the size feel heavy? I have the Lana 23 in the dark stone and it’s amazing. I just recently got back into coach and that and the riya backpack have me browsing the site everyday. 😬❤️ Love your videos, thanks for sharing!
See 😂here’s the problem I still adore Coach, but have collected Dooney for years as well. Now you got me going back to Dooney!!! 😂Their leather bags 💼 fit my casual lifestyle as well and I adore the color of your bag!!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you! You too! And I’m waiting for a sale for the Lana! I honestly can’t justify that bag for $395. It’s nice but I’m thinking %30-%40 would be better
Julie, I want to apologize ahead for all the thousands of unboxings I plan to do this year LMAOOOO well maybe not thousands that's a bit of a stretch!!! STOP IT JULIE...I still want of those satchels and been trying to resist and then you show up with this beauty! Love that color too!
Ok The mini is the perfect size. I think when I pull the trigger I’m going to get that one to try. I’m not sure what color still … maybe red or black… I really love natural florentine so I’m trying to actively avoid it now 😅 my elephant Murphy looks way more gray than this satchel . this does remind me of a taupe or dark stone like you said. I’m already on the train of not needing more bags but also I kinda give up . I think buying and selling is going to last a good minute for me .
Hi Julie, This is a gorgeous bag. The colour of the leather simply goes with everything, and it’s truly season-less. I know you are thinking that enough is enough with bags, but you love them! You’ve made a good decision with the “one in, one out”. rule. Even if you lose some money with this, this is what you love. Just be glad it’s not really expensive luxury jewelry, bags, or cars that you’re crazy about. I’m in the same boat as you, but my age and health problems limit my buying to lightweight, small-ish, east-west, soft crossbodies without much hardware. I’ve really indulged myself within these limits, and I currently have 31 bags, but they take up only two shelves (one row per shelf) in my Ikea Pax wardrobe. Is all this girl logic? Probably. 😊
I love love love smooth florentine. If they aren’t smooth I send them back. Congratulations on your new bag and Dooney addiction 🤣 the mini satchel is my size ❤
You obviously love the D&B Florentine 😊 and just because it's such a gorgeous bag and great quality..and don't worry, you're not alone, we're all addicted 😅 enjoy your new bag Julie, take care too ❤❤
I LOVE the elephant color! I have 2 in this size, the pale blue and the slate. I’m absolutely crazy about them. I was not sure about the blue but I fell way harder for that one than I thought I would. I did order the regular size in the natural and it came in with a different base that I thought looks horrible so I sent it back twice- I was later told that it was the new style and I have been heart broken. But I’ve sense moved on and just ordered the autism version of the zip zip satchel in red ❤ in honor of my oldest son who is high functioning on the spectrum. His favorite color is red and he was so touched when I showed it to him online. Best Mother’s Day yet! I can’t wait to get it. And do I need it? Nope. Not one bit. ❤😂❤
Dooney is my number one brand. I have four Florentine satchels, awaiting my fifth and final! I thought I didn’t have any other brands or styles with multiples, I was wrong. I also have four Coach Cassie’s the original, and two LV Speedy B’s. I prefer Dooney to Coach hands down, but, I am really speaking of the leather bags. I don’t love the other materials of either brand. My number two brand is…. Haha! Chanel! I understand completely and am right there with you on bag addiction, although I REALLY keep myself in check as much as I possibly can.
I love that satchel too and also have 3 🙈 2 classic (1 black, 1 green) and a mini in red 😅 Oh and a classic in black pebbled and tan 😬 it's 4, not 3 🤷🏼♀️ but that in elephant it's gorgeous too 😍
We don’t need more bags 😊but we want more bags LOL I haven’t bought a bag in several months and I’m quite content 🤔for now 🤦♀️ Thanks for sharing … Hugs Frances ❤
Hi Eva! It’s funny you say that. Lately Coach isn’t ringing my bell much. I do appreciate the 1941 line bags but agree with you. Thanks for your input!
Julie I love this bag. You practically stole it at that price. In Canada the large is almost $800.😖 I would love one of these bags and I really love the Natural colour. I think I’m a repeat offender too if I like a bag. It makes perfect sense to me.🥰
Julie, you enjoy your new, beautiful bag, guilt-free! You work hard to earn these sweet rewards. Truth is, most of what any of us buy is not needed. We need shelter, clothing, 1 bag or backpack (as in the case of the hunter-gatherer society), food, and water; to love, and be loved too. That's it. The rest is luxury. Plus, we can't take these beautiful treasures with us, and life is fleeting and short. Live elegantly, mindfully, and with no regrets!
Wow, I’m highlighting your comment. Thank you
I do the multiples in different colors thing too, and have no regrets, lol. I've identified my most used favs and am in the process of getting rid of everything but those, and buying my fav colors in just those styles. I just got the mini satchel in Ivy and will have it forever - I have 3 satchels as well. I also have 6 Bandits - I can't stop. It's also nice to have a color of your favorite bag that will go with every outfit. I think when you love a style that you know you'll always go back to, it makes sense. I think the Dooneys in particular are timeless. Even if I take a break from Dooney, I ALWAYS end up going back to them. Love the smooth bag they sent you! ❤
You have a lovely collection!
I was just looking at the elephant mini satchel this morning. Your comparisons with your other bags is so helpful. They are all beautiful. Your elephant is so smooth. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛
Hi Suz, what a coincidence that you were looking at it too! It’s already getting floppy after one use. My black one is more stiff 😂 anywho that’s for joining! Have a great weekend!
the "disease" is REAL
I enjoy seeing your Florentine! I actually collected Dooney before Coach. I had all the bright rainbow colors in the small satchel. Such luxurious leather! I was just afraid to use them. Lol. Now I collect the rainbow in quilted madisons. I still appreciate seeing the Dooney Florentine! They are so beautiful, congratulations!
Thanks Lynette!
This one helped so much! I’d been contemplating Elephant but know it’s close to dark stone sold me. Thank you!
It really is!
Love your new bag. Happy Mother’s Day❤❤ I feel the same and I also love bags. As long as my bills are paid I’m going to buy that bag. No more feeling guilty. Love your Dooneys. So beautiful 💕💕
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I enjoyed the video and I don’t get tired of unboxing videos. EVER.😅 Definitely continue to do them. I have the Dooney & Bourke florentine satchel on my bag wishlist. The all black with the gold hardware is just stunning!
Yes!! It’s totally black including the zip tape. Enjoy!
Great video and lovely bag!
I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and to say thank you for sharing your handbag journey with us 😊
I have always loved handbags the beautiful leather of Coach (the bags now considered vintage) and when I started shopping for higher end luxury bags I was surprised at how they were maybe more refined but not really much nicer. It’s possible to find beautiful quality at reasonable prices.
I love that you share the realities of balancing priorities of family and finances while still loving handbags and finding high quality options that you love and treasure. I seriously think you have saved me from going down the expensive handbag route and I’m sure others too.
I am also loving dooney lately. I have never had them in the past but the leather and quality reminds me of how we all felt about Coach in the 90’s - better than most of what’s out there at a price that’s not guilt inducing. It’s a win win💕
You’re so kind and thank you for the sweet compliment 💕
Nothing like smooth Florentine! It’s a beauty. I’ve totally gone back to Dooney as well, their quality is normally so good.
So very good!
Super cute and the price was amazing. The color is very similar to the dark stone from coach, and the red interior is so pretty. I really like the smooth leather, too. Enjoy it!
Thank you!
Love it! I got one of those in Charcoal when they were on sale last month and I’m obsessed. The pride chain from Coach looks great on there too!
Ohh great combo!
Love the satchels too - love the elephant color too!
Thank you!
The mini is my favourite size, I have two small sizes which I rarely reach for.
I think you and I are on the same wavelength. I love my regular (smalls) still for winter carry. Thanks for watching!
What a great color! That is a gorgeous bag!!!!!!
Thank you dear 💙
This is my favorite bag from DOONEY! I ordered this color and this will be my 3rd in this style. I have navy, ivy and then I’ll have this one.
Great selection you’ve created!
Love the satchel! I have the nano size in bordeaux.I love dooney colors.
Bordeaux is stunning!
I have a ton of unboxing lately and still coming but I feel the same way, they’re kinda blah right now😢. Love this bag and the color is EVERYTHING
We can be on a new journey together if you want David. I am going on another bag buy freeze for like 2 months. I’m honestly excited for it.
Smooth is the best IMHO when it comes to Donney’s florentine leather and it is hard to find nowadays. Beautiful bag!
I love all of them and I love leather but the smooth is so nice!
Hi Julie, I’ll never get tired of unboxings. I love your gorgeous bag! It’s perfect. I love a smooth Florentine bag. I think the mini is my favorite size. TFS and enjoy! 🥰🌷🌸
It’s such a good size you’re right! ❤️
The Lana 23 is on my list too. I find it similar in a way to the Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag. The leather on the Lana is beautiful
Agree! It’s squishy like MJ
I still love unboxings 👏 👏 👏
That’s a lovely color. I purchased a Navy Mini Florentine satchel but it felt a bit stiff and waxy, I wasn’t sure it would soften up. Have you ever experienced this?
Hmm my navy regular one may be waxy a little bit too!
Do you find your elephant or chestnut to feel that way?
@@pjeames3334 honestly no they both are nice and soft same with my black one
Beautiful bag!!! I like having a set number in a collection. I hope you enjoy her! TFS❤️✨
Haha I know you do Dazzle!! 😍
I love your new bag!! Does the size feel heavy? I have the Lana 23 in the dark stone and it’s amazing. I just recently got back into coach and that and the riya backpack have me browsing the site everyday. 😬❤️ Love your videos, thanks for sharing!
Thank you hun! The dark stone color is stunning. It’s really not that heavy. The bag is just the right weight in my opinion 🥰
Another gorgeous bag in a beautiful neutral color. Obsessed 😍
Thanks Karen ❤️
Hi Julie 👋🏾 Love it. That color is Gorgeous! I just received my 1st mini in tmoro brown. Enjoy your Mother's day gift! Tfs💐
Ohhh enjoy it! Love that rich brown!
I don’t own any D&B personally, but they do have great quality. That bag is beautiful, I love, love the color.❤
Thanks so much dear for watching they really are beautifully made
I really want a Florentine! What a beautiful bag 🤩
You won’t be disappointed at all! The leather is so good!
See 😂here’s the problem I still adore Coach, but have collected Dooney for years as well. Now you got me going back to Dooney!!! 😂Their leather bags 💼 fit my casual lifestyle as well and I adore the color of your bag!!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you! Yes! We can love and cherish both I think. Coach still has stunning styles!
I mean you had to for Mother’s Day! 😂 Love the smooth leather and the color! That Coach Lana is so soft I’ve been thinking about it too! Tfs Julie 🥰
Thank you! You too! And I’m waiting for a sale for the Lana! I honestly can’t justify that bag for $395. It’s nice but I’m thinking %30-%40 would be better
i’m just wondering if you’ve ever reviewed the large coach lana bag?
Hi! I never have! But that’s a pretty bag. Very very spacious!
It's gorgeous and love the color! 🥰♥🥰♥
Thank you! 🤗
You have found your bags and it's so much better than trying to experiment with new bags. It's a nice place to be imo❤
It really is!
Hello Julie! The Satchel is highly talk about. I finally saw the Satchel in person! I thought it was beautiful. I favor the color. Congrats Julie.
Thanks so much Deleen!
I have this mini in Denim Florentine plus other colors. They are great bags!
Julie, I want to apologize ahead for all the thousands of unboxings I plan to do this year LMAOOOO well maybe not thousands that's a bit of a stretch!!! STOP IT JULIE...I still want of those satchels and been trying to resist and then you show up with this beauty! Love that color too!
Yota there’s so many nice bags out there it’s tough to control it all 😂
Beautiful collection love the leather it’s amazing! Tfs💕
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I picked up the lg Florentine satchel in IVY and it was $199 with the MOM code! It’s so pretty!
I saw that deal! Thanks hun!
Beautiful bag!!!! I have been wanting one and I see they are still on sale. So I purchased the micro. tfs xoxo
Enjoy Lynette!
Love this bag! The mini Florentine satchel is on my wishlist! TFS
That’s awesome!
Hello! Gorgeous color. I have the red nano. I love it. TFS🙏🏼😊
Hi Cami! Your red nano is to die for! I’ve watched your video on that bag several times 😂
Ok The mini is the perfect size. I think when I pull the trigger I’m going to get that one to try. I’m not sure what color still … maybe red or black… I really love natural florentine so I’m trying to actively avoid it now 😅 my elephant Murphy looks way more gray than this satchel . this does remind me of a taupe or dark stone like you said.
I’m already on the train of not needing more bags but also I kinda give up . I think buying and selling is going to last a good minute for me .
Get the black/black!!! It’s STUNNING!! OMG you need it. Chestnut is also to die for
Hahha I completely feel you on the unboxing fatigue! You are cracking me up at the beginning because I can tell you are so over it 😂😂
Haha I am and I’m ready to do our challenge girl!
Beautiful ❤ I saw that elephant color & thought the same thing. It’s beautiful 😍
It’s like a real elephant 🐘 😆
I just order myself one 😍 beautiful bag! Love color! Great video Julie!
Thanks and enjoy your’s too 😊
Definitely!❤
Hi Julie,
This is a gorgeous bag. The colour of the leather simply goes with everything, and it’s truly season-less.
I know you are thinking that enough is enough with bags, but you love them!
You’ve made a good decision with the “one in, one out”. rule. Even if you lose some money with this, this is what you love. Just be glad it’s not really expensive luxury jewelry, bags, or cars that you’re crazy about.
I’m in the same boat as you, but my age and health problems limit my buying to lightweight, small-ish, east-west, soft crossbodies without much hardware. I’ve really indulged myself within these limits, and I currently have 31 bags, but they take up only two shelves (one row per shelf) in my Ikea Pax wardrobe.
Is all this girl logic? Probably. 😊
I love that you’ve modified your bag passion into wearable things for you dear. Take care
I love love love smooth florentine. If they aren’t smooth I send them back. Congratulations on your new bag and Dooney addiction 🤣 the mini satchel is my size ❤
Yes Heidi! The best size! I sorta want to try a micro next maybe in a fun color. But I’m holding off for awhile
I have a fuschia micro NWT if you decide you want that let me know
It’s really cute, Julie! Enjoy her 😊
You obviously love the D&B Florentine 😊 and just because it's such a gorgeous bag and great quality..and don't worry, you're not alone, we're all addicted 😅 enjoy your new bag Julie, take care too ❤❤
Haha thanks Aisa!
Very nice. I love Dooney and Bourke. They are addictive.
Hell yeah they are!
That elephant color is perfect!
Thank you!
Hi Julie ❤
Always enjoy watching a video from you and the Florentine satchel is such a classic ,Elephant is one of my favourite colours
Thank you!
I LOVE the elephant color! I have 2 in this size, the pale blue and the slate. I’m absolutely crazy about them. I was not sure about the blue but I fell way harder for that one than I thought I would. I did order the regular size in the natural and it came in with a different base that I thought looks horrible so I sent it back twice- I was later told that it was the new style and I have been heart broken. But I’ve sense moved on and just ordered the autism version of the zip zip satchel in red ❤ in honor of my oldest son who is high functioning on the spectrum. His favorite color is red and he was so touched when I showed it to him online. Best Mother’s Day yet! I can’t wait to get it. And do I need it? Nope. Not one bit. ❤😂❤
You’re an amazing mother and how awesome that Dooney is so supportive of this cause. I want to look into those bags as well ❤️💙❤️
the bag is flipping amazing ❤❤❤
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Beautiful bag, great color, and awesome price. Totally justified!
Haha exactly Nikki! 🤣
very nice review that the color intrigues me. I may have to get something soon and elephant.❤
Dooney is my number one brand. I have four Florentine satchels, awaiting my fifth and final! I thought I didn’t have any other brands or styles with multiples, I was wrong. I also have four Coach Cassie’s the original, and two LV Speedy B’s. I prefer Dooney to Coach hands down, but, I am really speaking of the leather bags. I don’t love the other materials of either brand. My number two brand is…. Haha! Chanel! I understand completely and am right there with you on bag addiction, although I REALLY keep myself in check as much as I possibly can.
I love how you threw out Chanel casually! 🤣 haha love it and the brands you’re into hun
😂😂
I love that satchel too and also have 3 🙈 2 classic (1 black, 1 green) and a mini in red 😅 Oh and a classic in black pebbled and tan 😬 it's 4, not 3 🤷🏼♀️ but that in elephant it's gorgeous too 😍
Haha who’s really counting 😅
Julie we are bag twins! I ordered this same bag during the mothers day sale and it arrived a few days ago :)
Happy Moms day to you!
They are very nice, I love them, but heavy, yes? Thanks for sharing, love your videos! ♥️
Yes that’s true they are on the heavier side. Definitely try one out and thankfully you can return them
You can do a video of top 5-10 bags you use all the time in January to april.
Then separate video april to aug , etc
Hi! I did a video recently where I feature my top 5 most used bags…just a week or two ago!
Love the color
We don’t need more bags 😊but we want more bags LOL
I haven’t bought a bag in several months and I’m quite content 🤔for now 🤦♀️
Thanks for sharing …
Hugs Frances ❤
That’s where I want to be too!! I don’t want any more either.
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
What a beautiful color-it looks so comforting to me! Enjoy!! PS the Lana is a great design but the leather is not D&B.
Hi Eva! It’s funny you say that. Lately Coach isn’t ringing my bell much. I do appreciate the 1941 line bags but agree with you. Thanks for your input!
I have over 40 Dooneys so you are in good company 😂
Well heck yeah then! 😁
I❤ Dooney is under the umbrella of Dooney and Bourke. I called and asked.
Thank you that’s good to know!
I love that color
Thank you 😊
Whoooo!🎉
LOL I’m insane! 😂🎉
How can you go wrong?😘🌻
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Julie I love this bag. You practically stole it at that price. In Canada the large is almost $800.😖 I would love one of these bags and I really love the Natural colour. I think I’m a repeat offender too if I like a bag. It makes perfect sense to me.🥰
That’s a crazy price! Yeah I only would buy any Dooney on a super sale. Wish it was cheaper there! 💕
This Brand is too rustic for my personal liking. Definitely a very well made bag.
It does lean that direction! Thanks dear ❤️
In other words bags, I will never use
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I’m sorry, what?
Clicked sooooooo fast 😂
Haha yay Suz!! 🍭🍇💕😄💙
Julie, happy new bag. I have the denim in the Florentine large satchel. TFS👜👛👝🩷💙❤️
Ahh so pretty!