Got my Juicy!

It's been 2 years since I purchased a new purse. I know for some that's not a huge deal, but before that I was getting a new one at least a couple times a year. I just love having a new purse for whatever reason. My husband on the other hand, isn't such a fan of this habit. Especially since I do like the get the more expensive bags most of the time.

For Christmas, we each got some checks and cash. I decided to use some of mine to get a new purse and wallet. I really did need a new wallet. The one I had was fraying and starting to rip at the seam. The zipper also stuck every once in awhile.

I started looking around online for ideas, and saw a Daydreamer bag pinned on Pinterest. I just kept thinking about it, so decided that was the bag I was going to get. I looked on eBay and such, but decided to just order directly from their website. They were having a 40% off sale at the time too.

I got the Nylon Daydreamer in Black. I see there are more colors there now though. There was only black and the fuschia when I purchased.

 I usually avoid anything with gold, but this is so little and so subtle that it doesn't bother me. I picked a nylon over the velour Daydreamer because I figured it'd be easier to wipe down should anything like juice or half eaten crackers get smeared on it. There is a zippered pocket and a slip pocket on each side. Great for phones and things like chapstick that you often want to grab quickly. My only issue is the big gaping opening in the center. There are no dividers. Just the small zippered pocket and 2 small slip pockets. There is plenty of room for cloth diapers and toddler stuff though. I just need to find an organizer/divider thing to slip into it, so I'm not digging in the bottom of my bag for keys or something more important like fruit snacks and crackers.

Then the wallet I purchased is no longer available on their site. I really like it for the most part. It's long enough for bills to fit into it. My last wallet wasn't long enough and I had to fold cash up in order for it to close. This left it very fat since money was always waded up. There also weren't very many slots for cards, which isn't an issue with this new wallet. I only have 2 complaints about it. The first I have is that some of the 'scales' are a little peeled up along the fold. I'd be more upset if I had paid full price, but it was already reduced and the extra 40% off. It isn't really noticeable either. I just happened to notice it while I was holding it.  The second, there is no thumb hole to slide your ID in and out. It's a little hard getting my military ID in and out. I have to get it out about 4 times whenever we leave the house, so it's a bit of a pain. I'm hoping the slot loosens up some and it's not such a nuisance soon. That or I may pick another slot for my ID and just have my driver's license in the clear window since no one ever asks to see that one here.

 

Shipping was good. The bag arrived very well package. It took me awhile to get all the paper and protective foam off of it, but that's okay if it meant it arrived without getting banged up. Since it was during the holidays, the shipping to FPO took about 2 weeks, but that's still pretty impressive.