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Friday, July 30, 2010

My Red Hobo Kelly Moore Bag [& I]

I decided I wanted to buy a purse/camera bag a few months back. Not a purse, or a camera bag, but one that doubles as both. Basically, it's a camera bag that is pretty.

So, I started to look at my options, many of which included Epiphanie Bags, Jo's Totes, Jill-E's bags and Kelly Moore's bags. All are great in their own way, and I decided the choice was too tough so I'd sit on it awhile.

Well, after an etsy fiasco, trying to get a generic type shootsac bag, I was sorely disappointed with it. It was ugly, poorly sewed, and it didn't even fit my lenses inside. I don't have any major fish eyes either, so the slots were way too small for normal sized lenses.

This disappointing letdown pushed me to the extreme: I needed a shoulder camera bag, a pretty one, that I could wear when I shoot. I needed to carry my gear around with me so that I can change lenses and change cards of need be. The price tag wasn't as much of a deterrent like it was before, after wasting money on the etsy fiasco. [I'm obviously still bitter.]

So. I had a choice to make. I decided on the Kelly Moore Hobo bag, in Red - the deciding factor for me was that it was a little slimmer than the other choices, and the thing I like the most is that it has an interchangeable short purse-type strap and a shoulder/across the body-type strap. The other brands had the option of attaching a shoulder strap, but the shorter straps didn't come off, so they would be hanging along my body while I wore it. The Kelly Moore Hobo lets me remove the short strap, and attach the long body strap. Sleek, perfect.

I spent a few minutes deciding, and then I hit submit order. I patiently/anxiously waited for it to arrive - shipping was really FAST! The moment I took it out of the box, I was in love. It's so pretty, it feels awesome and it is such a quality bag. I have never, ever spent more than like 25$ on a purse before [and only own 2 boyish camera bags/backpacks], so I have officially joined the expensive purse[camera bag] club. I love it.

Without further ado - meet my newest photography sidekick. Since getting it a week or two ago, it's been with me on every shoot since. I think we're almost reaching 8 or 10 shoots already! We have a LONGGGG future ahead together, and I think [know] I'll be buying another Kelly Moore bag in the future.

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4 comments:

  1. i'm drooling right now... I think I know what's on my christmas list...

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  2. Laura - Like you I've been searching for a great looking purse/camera bag. I took the plunge just this afternoon and ordered the red Kelly Moore hobo bag as well! You're right -- the others had the shoulder strap that you could ADD but then the other straps are hanging down and just looking odd in my opinion. I loved the fact that you could change out the straps! I should have my bag by Friday and I'm SOOOOO excited - especially since seeing your pics and the purple lining! I'll be visiting your blog again.

    Patti
    Eagan MN

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  3. Hi Patti! Welcome to The Rad Life! I'm so excited that you joined the Kelly Moore bag club too - you will be so hooked so fast! I take mine with me everywhere.

    Glad to see another MN blogger too! Stop in again soon!

    Laura

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  4. Laura - just wanted to share . . . received my bag on Thursday afternoon! I am SOOOOO pleased with my bag. I love the color . . . it doesn't look like a "cheap" bag...it really looks and feels like leather! Can't wait to take it out in publc! :-D
    Patti

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