tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post8142565934862458913..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: Product Review: Campo Messenger BagAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31204105353533919332022-01-19T02:07:18.482-05:002022-01-19T02:07:18.482-05:00Messenger Bags:https://mybosidu.com/collections/cr...Messenger Bags:https://mybosidu.com/collections/crossbody-bagfashion bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686414994534605868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74556368595622889322009-10-28T15:57:40.815-04:002009-10-28T15:57:40.815-04:00I actually purchased the original Campo satchel an...I actually purchased the original Campo satchel and loved the size, shape, and slate color of the bag, but couldnt stand the leather. Its almost like a brushed suede and would be destroyed by my active lifestyle! :(bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915226588640913588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85255880193971328882009-10-28T09:23:35.598-04:002009-10-28T09:23:35.598-04:00Twiga: It's a great bag. But I think the size ...<b>Twiga</b>: It's a great bag. But I think the size is something that makes it an item to check out in person first.<br /><br /><b>Molly Darling</b>: Love the screenname! :) I hear you on the Campo bag and scratches. Made me nervous at first as well.<br /><br /><b>Girlification of Jules</b>: Congrats on the bag! I know what you mean about the file folders having to be vertical. I even thought about removing the ring on the side so I could put some landscaped items, but quickly changed my mind (it seemed like more work than just changing folders). ;)<br /><br /><b>JCMama</b>: I know what you mean about the prices. On a bright note, I find they eventually all go on sale. :)<br /><br /><b>Marisa</b>: I can see how this bag could be used as a diaper bag. Although, I am a big fan of messenger bags- so I think they work anywhere anytime. :)<br /><br /><b>Mees</b>: Congrats on the tote! The leather is beautiful. :)<br /><br /><b>Sesq</b>: It is a big bag! Surprisingly big. Sorry to hear that both Campo bags didn't work for you. :(<br /><br /><b>EC</b>: I don't think a laptop (unless its one of those small ones) would fit well in it. Especially if you add other items like a fat wallet, phone, etc. It is a pretty office bag though. :)<br /><br /><b>The Argyle Martini</b>: Congrats on getting the bag too! It is a good size to carry to papers and books. :)<br /><br /><b>Woobie</b>: I didn't even mention that I got the Beechwood in the post, but I did. I love the color. I think it looks like a great femine messenger bag in a rich hue. :)<br /><br /><b>CheesyGoodness</b>: That is a good point about maybe Woobie's bag being dyed a darker color. I have seen certain bags being darker or lighter than its counterparts before.<br /><br /><b>Jenny</b>: Sorry to hear the Campo bag didn't work out. The Campo Collection has some really large bags! I bet that is why the second round of Campo bags included smaller versions. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77246647461919387952009-10-27T23:13:12.574-04:002009-10-27T23:13:12.574-04:00I fell in love with the original Campo bag - it is...I fell in love with the original Campo bag - it is simply gorgeous. Alas I had to return it because it was just too big for me as well. I tried to convince myself I could use it, but at $298 that wasn't going to happen. J. Crew released a smaller version of the bag in patent leather, but I am just not a fan of that material. If anyone from J. Crew is reading, PLEASE MAKE THE CAMPO IN A SMALLER SIZE!! Pretty PleaseJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468224133085681544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87190197962667920962009-10-27T22:01:07.791-04:002009-10-27T22:01:07.791-04:00Thanks for the great review! I love the look of t...Thanks for the great review! I love the look of this leather, and I missed the Sean and Jamie bags last year. I;m keeping tabs on the Campo collection, especially in this lighter color, it would really fill a hole in my bag wardrobe. I wonder if Woobie got her darker brown from a poorly dyed batch? Good old JC switcheroo. The color change has happened to me more than once, sorry, Woobie, that it happened to you on such a big ticket purchase.CheesyGoodnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778110564941632746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5549729720018165152009-10-27T17:35:05.693-04:002009-10-27T17:35:05.693-04:00I like the messenger bag. I just received one of ...I like the messenger bag. I just received one of my last boxes- and in it was the other campo bag. I have to say I was dissappointed. Not with the bag- but the color. I ordered the beechwood expecting it to be very pale/nude and IRL it is darker than I expected. Much more brown than the swatch so it is going back. Sadness since my shopping well has run dry! I just wondered what you thought about the color.Woobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455588711734673103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-24879459166572929802009-10-27T14:14:39.943-04:002009-10-27T14:14:39.943-04:00I got it and like it a lot. It's too big for ...I got it and like it a lot. It's too big for me to use as a purse, but I am going to use it for its original purpose, a messenger bag, and it is perfect for that. My laptop will not fit in it, but it's perfect to carry around books.The Argyle Martinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227980593426461217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41525443087762595472009-10-27T14:08:12.383-04:002009-10-27T14:08:12.383-04:00I would love this to use as a briefcase, but it do...I would love this to use as a briefcase, but it doesn't seem like a laptop would fit in it. Too bad. <br /><br />Or am I wrong? Mine is 14". Obviously the bag measurements are 12 by 12 inches but it has the top flap.. so maybe I could swing it..J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11035262576595169272009-10-27T13:13:34.138-04:002009-10-27T13:13:34.138-04:00I loved both the messenger bag and tote. But, sev...I loved both the messenger bag and tote. But, several months ago, I saw the messenger bag at the B&M, and found it almost comically huge for me (I'm 5'1" and a buck). <br /><br />When the Campo tote went on sale, I jumped on it, but when I received it, it, too, was too big for me. Unfortunately, I had to return it.<br /><br />It's a pity, because I loved both bags.sesqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605508755715091760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67467511835138567432009-10-27T11:26:08.969-04:002009-10-27T11:26:08.969-04:00I got the large campo tote when it was on final sa...I got the large campo tote when it was on final sale and I LOVE it. The leather is fantastic, the hardware is subtle, and it holds my laptop and 1-2 large books, which is what I needed (law student). It is also very large, but it holds its shape well and it is very well constructed.Meelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254404485350726081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58166872528144992172009-10-27T10:18:37.128-04:002009-10-27T10:18:37.128-04:00I've been on the lookout for a nice leather ba...I've been on the lookout for a nice leather bag that could be used as a diaper bag now (or in March) and a real grown-up bag after that. Would ou say that this bag is a bit too officey for a diaper bag and for a woman who will never work in an actual office even when she goes back to work?<br />Thanks!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076761976569538638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-63043627220025899272009-10-27T09:45:39.483-04:002009-10-27T09:45:39.483-04:00I like this bag but as you pointed out the size co...I like this bag but as you pointed out the size could be a deal break for me. I'm looking into the Andie bag but I think JC's bag prices are a bit high...jcmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200677619816957743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19659148205310986162009-10-27T09:28:37.685-04:002009-10-27T09:28:37.685-04:00I have this bag and I love it - I had to get some ...I have this bag and I love it - I had to get some new file folders though. As big as this bag is, a file folder won't fit the normal (landscape) way, so I got the plastic kind with the bottom and one side closed and slide it in the tall (portrait) way.Girlification of Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702948005943238314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11381007401844551522009-10-27T01:42:43.016-04:002009-10-27T01:42:43.016-04:00I saw the original Campo bag in my local store whe...I saw the original Campo bag in my local store when it first came out- I loved the texture of the leather but the potentional for scratches bugged me. I know it's part of the look, but it wasn't for me.Molly Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389536121522841438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48986535283299381892009-10-27T01:10:19.856-04:002009-10-27T01:10:19.856-04:00Thanks Alexis for the review, I have been looking ...Thanks Alexis for the review, I have been looking at this bag as well.Twigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192932860254323189noreply@blogger.com