I'm. So happy portland is getting their exposure. I have buying them since 2017..I have large tite, medium tote, plus makeup kits, journals and sent as gifts
Loved this video! Your top 4 is my top 4! I've been buying PLG for 3-4 years which has yielded a collection that I honestly am overwhelmed by, as I make very little use of the vast majority of what I have. The timing of this could not be more perfect in giving me the nudge I need to de-stash bags as I work toward my goal of simplifying many aspects of my life and embracing "less is more" in regard to a LOT of things. Thank you!
My most used is my honey full sided crossbody tote, that I totally was inspired by you to purchase. I’ve carried it to work everyday for over a year. My weekend errands carry is usually my mini crossbody in dune. It has a zipper (bought it Pre-loved after dune was discontinued). I’ve way slowed down my purchasing from there but I love and use the bags I have daily. I’m bummed to hear they don’t give you an affiliate link anymore. You definitely have been an awesome ambassador for their brand.
Hi Sam - I’d like to thank you for influencing me to buy this bag! 😊 I knew nutmeg is a great color but never thought to buy it because there are so many fun colors out there. I bought this exact bag after watching this video and have been really enjoying it! 3:35 I hope you well and please keep making great contents!
Hello Sam from CA! Just wanted to wish you and your a very Happy Thanksgiving! Will start traveling next year and need some good bags…so I will rewatch your previous bag videos.
Thank you for this video. I am considering buying from Portland leather. For me, it is a big purchase, so I really needed more input in what exactly will work best for me.
Sam.. thanks so much for doing this video! I got the mini crossbody in honey last year and just bought the backpack tote in nutmeg after watching your video! You really helped me decide which bag to purchase. I enjoy your Instagrams posts and your planning videos show much. Appreciate all you share with us! 🙂
Thank you for a very detailed and down to Earth review of your faves. I have had items sitting in my cart for weeks now! I may just jump in and purchase one of their many mystery box offers! Those seem awesome, plus I have a couple of birthdays coming up, so my thought process is "one for you, three for me!" Hahah Big Metallica fan here, too! Since I was a teen and listened to their Garage Day Inc. (on cassette no less!) 😢😂 New follower here. Thanks again!
My first purchase from them was a mini crossbody mystery box and I got the Sugar color. I love the squishiness of it and the pebbling. However I did find a Grizzly Mini Crossbody tote and I love the structure of that one too! I would say the mini is definitely my favorite style.
I enjoyed your video all of your favorite bags are so cute. I just bought my first PLG bag. I received it last week. It is the medium tote zipper in cold brew I love it and the smell is so amazing. I was torn between the small or the medium but I’m glad I chose the medium because you never how much room you will need lol. Anyway thanks for showing this video. 😊👜🍁🌻🌷👛
Thanks for sharing. Never heard of this company before but love to find quality leather goods. I used your link but could not use your code due to a special 30% off Black Friday sale so had to use that code for my item. Hopefully they will still recognize the traffic you are sending their way through using your link. I love the color lavender & don’t see it very often in leather goods. found an adorable small clutch for a reasonable price with the sale. If the quality is what I hope, they will have earned a life long customer thanks to you. Thanks again for sharing.
I started buying (collecting?) PLG after watching your videos! My first was a Nutmeg Butterfly, and I think it is probably my favorite style, although I also like the Triangle. Nutmeg is such a wonderful leather! I don't have a circle, yet, which is weird because I love smaller bags like the Eclipse and Toaster. Might have to get one next if it comes out in a fun new color! I love how simple the bags are, without a lot of fussy hardware or compartments. I can't believe how many I have acquired in just a year's time! I think I have bought half of what I have from re-sellers so I can get the colors that I want, but I do love all the browns--classic and go with everything! I have also given them as gifts and everyone loves them!
Just ordered my Nutmeg Backpack Tote today for Thanksgiving (happy holidays to me!) less than 1 week after ordering my 1st PLG, a Honey Lola CB Zippered Tote. I'm already looking at the black backpack (what's happening?!). Nervous about the scratches on the smooth leathers. You're so good at these explanations!
I too have many PLG bags and have been with them a little before you because I remember your first PLG video and I already had several bags. One of my favs is the Nora bag. I have it in the firm reddish-brown leather and in Plum. It fits right under my arm pit! lol but holds a lot! I also love the round one and one I didn’t think I’d like the Butterfly bag. I have it in the black azalea printed leather. Also the Medium Crossbody in Meadow! It too is beautiful. When you start talking about them you just can’t stop 🎉
Another fun video! I also prefer the pebbled in most bags. The backpack tote is a staple for me, as well as the medium crossbody. I love the mini, but it always ends up being to small when I am out and about. I may give it another try. It is so cute. lol Thanks for sharing!
I wished I had listened to you before I purchased. I ordered the Deep Water in a mini cb, w/zipper. It is too small as a structured bag, I still like it . I’d like a larger bag , but you raise a good point for structure in a larger bag. Good video.
You inspired me to get my cognac triangle shoulder bag, and I use it as a diaper bag, with the crossbody strap! I’ve been using it all year, and it looks perfect still! ❤❤❤ Edit to add: I also got my SIL a nutmeg Lola for her birthday, and I’m planning to get my sister a honey bucket bag for Christmas!
You are the one who got me started with PLG! I have way too many now…😂, but I find triangle to be one of my top bags for EDC (I do prefer zippers). And am totally in love with brushed leathers now, particularly Dakota! That was a surprise as I’ve always been more enamored with pebbled visually. But I’ve found pebbled to be heavy in larger bags and like you I prefer smooth in my FSCB. I just got my first Market tote (latest Aqua drop) and was blown away by how lightweight it is! This may be the bag that changes my mind on zippers. I can see a Dakota MT in my future. Thanks for this video! Always enjoy your well thought out commentary.
@@samplans Sam, it really shows! "She's looking really good" were the first words out of my mouth when i started the video. Congrats, and keep it up! (Like I even need to say it. lol)
Watching your videos had made me want a PL bag, but so many choices I have just not made the jump yet. This video really helped me. I generally like bigger bags, but my back is not liking them, so trying to be better with my purse. My work bag is currently a Vera tote which is very large. Been eyeing a tote large or extra large but the bigger at the top design gives it a weird shape..so once again have not ordered. Would love a video on the totes if you still have any. Thanks.
I do still have totes. The medium (classic) is my favorite. Like you, I prefer the shape of the smaller sizes. I do have an OS for travel, but so far haven’t used it.
Ha! I completely agree with you on the different bag sizes and textures. So I had the large round in cognac end it was a great bag to take when I visited Kentucky horse Park. Kind of gave off that equestrian vibe in that color. But I found it annoying to get in and out of. I recently ordered the “white“ that just came out and I love it. Of course that color is a bit limited and not some thing I will carry on a regular basis. But now I know I prefer the softer pebbled leather in the round bag. It’s much easier to get things in and out of in my opinion over my more structured leather one. I also prefer a smooth more structured leather for the taller Crossbody. I once had a pebbled medium tote in Nutmeg and found it too slouchy. I’m currently using a smooth black medium Crossbody and I really like it but sometimes I find it a bit stiff/heavy. So in conclusion, if there is one, my next round bag will be in a pebbled leather.. My next tall Crossbody tote will be in a smooth structured leather. I’d like to pick up another medium Crossbody and am debating between honey or a pebbled. I also have a small Crossbody. I had one previously in blue but it was that suede texture and I didn’t like it. Now I have it in a softer somewhat pebbly leather but I can’t remember the name. The color is similar to sunflower but has a slight shimmer. I think the bottom line is the smaller bags I don’t mind if they are pebbled. But the larger bags need more structure so they don’t slouch so much. BTW, your home is gorgeous!
Hi, can you pretty please do a short video on the Mini tote vs Triangle bag?! I have a triangle bag and want to exchange it for the mini tote bag but want to make sure it's a similar size!
@@samplans I finally got a pebbled tote and I’m so happy I did. My cognac one is gorgeous but I never reach for it. Your videos are very helpful, thank you!
I am going to go check out this shop in Portland. I doubt though if I will buy anything. I am going to be so broke until I find a job in Oregon after moving back temporarily from the EU. Probably while there for the day visiting the best bookstore in the world, also the biggest.
I just watched your small crossbody video, so I was shocked to see that your buckets fell out of favor! Especially for the circle 😂. Did you stop liking the bucket, or just realized you liked something else more?
Hi Sam, I am wondering if you try using your filofax zip Malden horizontally in the circle bag if it would fit??The large circle has been a bag I have been interested in for awhile. just haven't been sure how it would pack horizontally??
Hi!! Love your videos! Do you ever have a problem with your PLG bags rubbing on your other pouches/wallets in your bag with the unfinished leather? I have the tote backpack in smooth black leather and no matter what I do, the leather rubs off on my shirts and on my pouches inside of my bag. Do you have any suggestions on how to remedy this? Thanks so much!!
I don’t carry black bear as much as brown, but I’m very careful when carrying a black bag that my pouches aren’t light. You might also try using a microfiber cloth to get excess dye off.
I stopped buying plg after receiving My medium Sedona tote. I have a mini nutmeg and a small sipper honey tote along with the Sedona. I actually started buying GFG and I'm loving their quality. I'm planning on selling the Sedona and maybe the honey. I dk but yeah they're wonderful bags.
I absolutely love the look of their bags, but I cannot use them because they smell way too strong. I’m not sure what they treat their leather with, but I cannot stand the smell. It bums me out because they are beautiful.
I am very disappointed that Portland Leather does not ship to Canada. I wanted to but a backpack to fit my laptop but I learned at the checkout stage that Canada was not an option. 😢
I do get up in the video. Have you ever made a video?? Do you know how difficult it is to work around a tripod, a microphone, struggling to stay in frame, show what the bag can hold, etc? I wish people who watched videos tried it a time or two. Making videos like this isn’t really easy.
@@samplans sorry hun. thank you for your effort. I appreciate you ! I know it's not easy but your doing a great job so far. I hope maybe in the future you can show it standing if possible>
I like the tote i got from them, but when i tried to order another bag...... crickets. They have the slowest shipping ever, and some of the worst customer service reps. The CEO is skeevy AF too. Eww. Just eww.
Portland’s honey color is perfection. I have it in the round crossbody and a makeup pouch. Gorgeous.
Love those bags, especially the mini tote and the round one. Thanks for filming in daylight - so good to the colours pop naturally. 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
The variety of textures in the *preluxs* pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
I'm. So happy portland is getting their exposure. I have buying them since 2017..I have large tite, medium tote, plus makeup kits, journals and sent as gifts
They have such great bags!!
Loved this video! Your top 4 is my top 4! I've been buying PLG for 3-4 years which has yielded a collection that I honestly am overwhelmed by, as I make very little use of the vast majority of what I have. The timing of this could not be more perfect in giving me the nudge I need to de-stash bags as I work toward my goal of simplifying many aspects of my life and embracing "less is more" in regard to a LOT of things. Thank you!
I’m in the same boat. I still have more to part with, but I’m feeling better about my collection for sure.
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My most used is my honey full sided crossbody tote, that I totally was inspired by you to purchase. I’ve carried it to work everyday for over a year. My weekend errands carry is usually my mini crossbody in dune. It has a zipper (bought it Pre-loved after dune was discontinued). I’ve way slowed down my purchasing from there but I love and use the bags I have daily. I’m bummed to hear they don’t give you an affiliate link anymore. You definitely have been an awesome ambassador for their brand.
Hi Sam - I’d like to thank you for influencing me to buy this bag! 😊 I knew nutmeg is a great color but never thought to buy it because there are so many fun colors out there. I bought this exact bag after watching this video and have been really enjoying it! 3:35 I hope you well and please keep making great contents!
Yay!! Nutmeg is my favorite pebbled leather!!
You’re glowing🥰 love it! Thank you for sharing your favs!
Thank you so much. 🤎
Hello Sam from CA! Just wanted to wish you and your a very Happy Thanksgiving! Will start traveling next year and need some good bags…so I will rewatch your previous bag videos.
Love my PLG bags. My medium crossbody in sunflower is a favorite. My small circle bag in tulip is a fun summer bag when you don’t need to carry much.
That tote backpack is beautiful!
Thank you for this video. I am considering buying from Portland leather. For me, it is a big purchase, so I really needed more input in what exactly will work best for me.
I hope you’ve found something amazing!
The tote backpack in nutmeg (and pebbled black) are my favorite too!
Sam.. thanks so much for doing this video! I got the mini crossbody in honey last year and just bought the backpack tote in nutmeg after watching your video! You really helped me decide which bag to purchase.
I enjoy your Instagrams posts and your planning videos show much. Appreciate all you share with us! 🙂
Thank you so much! You are going to LOVE the backpack in Nutmeg!!
Thank you for a very detailed and down to Earth review of your faves. I have had items sitting in my cart for weeks now! I may just jump in and purchase one of their many mystery box offers! Those seem awesome, plus I have a couple of birthdays coming up, so my thought process is "one for you, three for me!" Hahah
Big Metallica fan here, too! Since I was a teen and listened to their Garage Day Inc. (on cassette no less!) 😢😂
New follower here. Thanks again!
Holy guacamole you look great!! (I watch your planner chaos videos every morning during my shower haha) ❤❤
Thank you so much! Lots of hard work going on over here!
My first purchase from them was a mini crossbody mystery box and I got the Sugar color. I love the squishiness of it and the pebbling. However I did find a Grizzly Mini Crossbody tote and I love the structure of that one too! I would say the mini is definitely my favorite style.
Fabulous choice for a favorite!
I enjoyed your video all of your favorite bags are so cute. I just bought my first PLG bag. I received it last week. It is the medium tote zipper in cold brew I love it and the smell is so amazing. I was torn between the small or the medium but I’m glad I chose the medium because you never how much room you will need lol. Anyway thanks for showing this video. 😊👜🍁🌻🌷👛
I’m obsessed with these!!! That pebbled leather looks so luscious 😍
Pebbled leather is 😍😍😍
I just literally purchased the circle crossbody in deep water a few hours ago. I hope I love it
Oh you will!!
Thanks for sharing. Never heard of this company before but love to find quality leather goods. I used your link but could not use your code due to a special 30% off Black Friday sale so had to use that code for my item. Hopefully they will still recognize the traffic you are sending their way through using your link. I love the color lavender & don’t see it very often in leather goods. found an adorable small clutch for a reasonable price with the sale. If the quality is what I hope, they will have earned a life long customer thanks to you. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for trying! I hope you love it!
I started buying (collecting?) PLG after watching your videos! My first was a Nutmeg Butterfly, and I think it is probably my favorite style, although I also like the Triangle. Nutmeg is such a wonderful leather! I don't have a circle, yet, which is weird because I love smaller bags like the Eclipse and Toaster. Might have to get one next if it comes out in a fun new color! I love how simple the bags are, without a lot of fussy hardware or compartments. I can't believe how many I have acquired in just a year's time! I think I have bought half of what I have from re-sellers so I can get the colors that I want, but I do love all the browns--classic and go with everything! I have also given them as gifts and everyone loves them!
PLG makes a fantastic gift! You should totally try the circle!
Just ordered my Nutmeg Backpack Tote today for Thanksgiving (happy holidays to me!) less than 1 week after ordering my 1st PLG, a Honey Lola CB Zippered Tote. I'm already looking at the black backpack (what's happening?!). Nervous about the scratches on the smooth leathers. You're so good at these explanations!
Thankyou ,I as well No Zippers ,not fan ,Im big on convenience and that second to last bag oh my i think im goin get one ,Asap!!!
I’d love to have one. Might have to think about using Stackry to save some shipping fees to the UK at some point.
Love this bag !Because of this video I now have the same one ❤.
Yay!!
I too have many PLG bags and have been with them a little before you because I remember your first PLG video and I already had several bags. One of my favs is the Nora bag. I have it in the firm reddish-brown leather and in Plum. It fits right under my arm pit! lol but holds a lot! I also love the round one and one I didn’t think I’d like the Butterfly bag. I have it in the black azalea printed leather. Also the Medium Crossbody in Meadow! It too is beautiful. When you start talking about them you just can’t stop 🎉
Oh I love the Nora too, the shape is so fabulous! I just reach for the other ones more!
Another fun video! I also prefer the pebbled in most bags. The backpack tote is a staple for me, as well as the medium crossbody. I love the mini, but it always ends up being to small when I am out and about. I may give it another try. It is so cute. lol Thanks for sharing!
It is a cute bag to carry!
I wished I had listened to you before I purchased. I ordered the Deep Water in a mini cb, w/zipper. It is too small as a structured bag, I still like it . I’d like a larger bag , but you raise a good point for structure in a larger bag. Good video.
You can always exchange!
Really? Isn’t the shipping outrageous?
@vickilacharite2999 not for an exchange, an exchange is free!
You inspired me to get my cognac triangle shoulder bag, and I use it as a diaper bag, with the crossbody strap! I’ve been using it all year, and it looks perfect still! ❤❤❤
Edit to add: I also got my SIL a nutmeg Lola for her birthday, and I’m planning to get my sister a honey bucket bag for Christmas!
I LOVE PLG gift giving!!
You are the one who got me started with PLG! I have way too many now…😂, but I find triangle to be one of my top bags for EDC (I do prefer zippers). And am totally in love with brushed leathers now, particularly Dakota! That was a surprise as I’ve always been more enamored with pebbled visually. But I’ve found pebbled to be heavy in larger bags and like you I prefer smooth in my FSCB. I just got my first Market tote (latest Aqua drop) and was blown away by how lightweight it is! This may be the bag that changes my mind on zippers. I can see a Dakota MT in my future. Thanks for this video! Always enjoy your well thought out commentary.
I have been *this close* to a Dakota in triangle! I’ve been trying to better with how much I’m spending on bags. 😅 I have quite a few to destash.
Love your PLG videos. I think I now need the tote backpack. ;). Sam, you look fantastic.
Yes you do! And thank you, it’s been 7 1/2 months of really hard work on my fitness!
@@samplans Sam, it really shows! "She's looking really good" were the first words out of my mouth when i started the video. Congrats, and keep it up! (Like I even need to say it. lol)
Love this info. I am a PLG fan too. Another good video would be on the accessories.
My Most Used | Portland Leather Accessories
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Watching your videos had made me want a PL bag, but so many choices I have just not made the jump yet. This video really helped me. I generally like bigger bags, but my back is not liking them, so trying to be better with my purse. My work bag is currently a Vera tote which is very large. Been eyeing a tote large or extra large but the bigger at the top design gives it a weird shape..so once again have not ordered. Would love a video on the totes if you still have any. Thanks.
I do still have totes. The medium (classic) is my favorite. Like you, I prefer the shape of the smaller sizes. I do have an OS for travel, but so far haven’t used it.
I love your videos! I definitely can relate to both the PLG & Planner content. Oh and Metallica! 🤘😊
By the way, you look fantastic!
Yes! 🤘🏻 Thank you so much, I’m working really hard on my goals.
I have tried several PLG, but the only ones I have kept are Nutmeg, that leather is amazing! My Lola is my ride or die right now ❤️
That’s a fantastic bag too!
Ohhhh I love your smaller cross body and the round one.!!! 💖💖💖
Ha! I completely agree with you on the different bag sizes and textures. So I had the large round in cognac end it was a great bag to take when I visited Kentucky horse Park. Kind of gave off that equestrian vibe in that color. But I found it annoying to get in and out of. I recently ordered the “white“ that just came out and I love it. Of course that color is a bit limited and not some thing I will carry on a regular basis. But now I know I prefer the softer pebbled leather in the round bag. It’s much easier to get things in and out of in my opinion over my more structured leather one. I also prefer a smooth more structured leather for the taller Crossbody. I once had a pebbled medium tote in Nutmeg and found it too slouchy. I’m currently using a smooth black medium Crossbody and I really like it but sometimes I find it a bit stiff/heavy. So in conclusion, if there is one, my next round bag will be in a pebbled leather.. My next tall Crossbody tote will be in a smooth structured leather. I’d like to pick up another medium Crossbody and am debating between honey or a pebbled. I also have a small Crossbody. I had one previously in blue but it was that suede texture and I didn’t like it. Now I have it in a softer somewhat pebbly leather but I can’t remember the name. The color is similar to sunflower but has a slight shimmer. I think the bottom line is the smaller bags I don’t mind if they are pebbled. But the larger bags need more structure so they don’t slouch so much. BTW, your home is gorgeous!
I agree on your assessment about which bags need pebbled and why! And thank you! BTW, I adore Honey.
Hi, can you pretty please do a short video on the Mini tote vs Triangle bag?! I have a triangle bag and want to exchange it for the mini tote bag but want to make sure it's a similar size!
I’m not sure when I’d be able to get to that, but they are similar in size overall. I fit the same basic things in both bags.
I want the nutmeg circle but all the other photos I’ve seen look caved in, which is fine but not my ideal. Yours is perfect!
They do dip a bit, the pebbled leather more than smooth, but I don’t mind. I much prefer the pebbled in this style.
@@samplans I finally got a pebbled tote and I’m so happy I did. My cognac one is gorgeous but I never reach for it. Your videos are very helpful, thank you!
Love your mushroom pouch bag. What brand is it and where did u get it from. Thanks
It’s years and years old. Can’t find it anymore.
I am going to go check out this shop in Portland. I doubt though if I will buy anything. I am going to be so broke until I find a job in Oregon after moving back temporarily from the EU. Probably while there for the day visiting the best bookstore in the world, also the biggest.
I’d go to the outlet first. The as-is table often has quite a few good deals.
I just watched your small crossbody video, so I was shocked to see that your buckets fell out of favor! Especially for the circle 😂. Did you stop liking the bucket, or just realized you liked something else more?
I think it’s the shape overall against my body. I still have one bucket, but it’s in the sell pile. If I ever sell anything. 😂
Hi Sam, I am wondering if you try using your filofax zip Malden horizontally in the circle bag if it would fit??The large circle has been a bag I have been interested in for awhile. just haven't been sure how it would pack horizontally??
No, it won’t go in like that.
@@samplans thank you!!I really love that shape!!
Hi!! Love your videos! Do you ever have a problem with your PLG bags rubbing on your other pouches/wallets in your bag with the unfinished leather? I have the tote backpack in smooth black leather and no matter what I do, the leather rubs off on my shirts and on my pouches inside of my bag. Do you have any suggestions on how to remedy this? Thanks so much!!
I don’t carry black bear as much as brown, but I’m very careful when carrying a black bag that my pouches aren’t light. You might also try using a microfiber cloth to get excess dye off.
Thank you for the recommendations!!
I stopped buying plg after receiving My medium Sedona tote. I have a mini nutmeg and a small sipper honey tote along with the Sedona. I actually started buying GFG and I'm loving their quality.
I'm planning on selling the Sedona and maybe the honey. I dk but yeah they're wonderful bags.
I haven’t tried Go Forth Goods!
do you have any recommendations for leather conditioners? beautiful bags.
PLG now has their own line, but I haven’t used any conditioner. Seems like they have great reviews though!
@@samplans thank you!🥰
I absolutely love the look of their bags, but I cannot use them because they smell way too strong. I’m not sure what they treat their leather with, but I cannot stand the smell. It bums me out because they are beautiful.
I am very disappointed that Portland Leather does not ship to Canada. I wanted to but a backpack to fit my laptop but I learned at the checkout stage that Canada was not an option. 😢
Oh no! You might check out the BST groups on FB. Sometimes people will ship outside the US!
Does a personal compact filofax fit inside the large circle?
The top comes out. I generally just carry my planner in my hand if I’m carrying the large circle.
@@samplans I was really hoping it did. The measurements on the PLG website must be off.
What color is this mini crossbody you have?
The one in this video is Nutmeg!
I really wish they shipped overseas :(
I know, me too.
Thank you but why everyone doing review sitting down . Like get up I want to see you hold it I want to visualize it on my self .
I do get up in the video. Have you ever made a video?? Do you know how difficult it is to work around a tripod, a microphone, struggling to stay in frame, show what the bag can hold, etc? I wish people who watched videos tried it a time or two. Making videos like this isn’t really easy.
@@samplans sorry hun. thank you for your effort. I appreciate you ! I know it's not easy but your doing a great job so far. I hope maybe in the future you can show it standing if possible>
I like the tote i got from them, but when i tried to order another bag...... crickets. They have the slowest shipping ever, and some of the worst customer service reps. The CEO is skeevy AF too. Eww. Just eww.
,im more of a "black" bag carrier ,but your turning my brain wheels carry ,nutmeg and honey!😁🙌😆🩷