Bulga l Lace Up Multi Zip Tote (Again)

Seems like I'm doing a lot of revisiting lately, first with the Valentino Histoire, and now the Bulga multi zip tote. You heard all about my short-lived love affair with a dark brown version of this bag and the issues I had with the multiple pockets. That said, this bright, luscious coral color is beckoning to me for a second look. Can I possibly overcome the problems I had with zipping and unzipping of the multiple pockets, while juggling other shopping bags, etc.? I just might be able to work with them this time around, especially since it's on sale at Bluefly (originally $688, now just $412!)...oh evil, evil sales. You make me think that I am saving money, when, in fact, I am spending more than I should.

The two things I do like about the bag are its vibrant color (makes me think of flamingos) and the buttery leather, which I described extensively (if not graphically) in my last post about the dark brown version. I mean, seriously, if you are the kind of person who likes the smell of a new car with leather interior, this might be a good substitute, maybe not so much the same kind of look, but definitely for the smell and feel of brand spanking new leather. I may be seen caressing and sniffing it in public, just to warn you. I will just have to learn to remember which side of the bag carries which items, because you essentially have six different compartments to deal with here, and I often got turned around, fishing for things in the wrong pocket, etc. Maybe I will need one of those dangling cell phone ornaments Asian school girls tie on their phones, so that I can identify which side is which (ornament = make-up and wallet, non-ornament = notebook and pens). If you have a better system, please let me know. The Bulga multi zip tote measures in at 13'' W x 11½'' H x 10½'' D, with a 15" handle that drops 6" on your shoulder.

Image: Courtesy of Bluefly.com.