Comments on: Megs’ new, exotic Lambertson Truex Florence

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:22:24 +0000

Ummmm…they are bags, people, calm yourselves. Time for a little perspective.

By: GeorgiaT

GeorgiaT — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:18:11 +0000

shevy,

First of all, I didn’t name anyone in my comment so I don’t know why you assumed I was talking about you in specific. You weren’t the only person questioning how Megs aquired her bag.
I intended the comment as lighthearted, not insulting, and the fact that you took it so personally, and attacked my intelligence, only speaks of how self-absorbed you must be.
I guess acting entitled and rude is the most facile and simplistic way of showing how cultured and intelligent you must be.

By: Megs

Megs — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:58:57 +0000

Shevy it is no worries. I appreciate people just asking what they are thinking. I would rather someone inquire than not, this way there is no need for speculation. I have no problem answering any questions. Also, you can always email me if you have any thoughts etc {megs @ purseblog.com}

My collection is great, but it is nothing super expansive by any means. Actually, many people own many more bags than I do. But I go to stores, study them, ask questions, find information. I think meeting with a designer only helps to learn more about their background, design aspects, etc. The designers are all very nice, but it is not set up that if I write about their bag I get a free bag.

By: shevy

shevy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:11:51 +0000

It wasn’t my intention to rake anyone OVER the coals. I was simply trying to understand how objective the advice on the blog is and whether I could put any faith in it. It is absolutely my business if I am reading recommendations to understand whether those recommendations might be biased. If I, or other readers, were to think that the recommendations were not genuine, we would stop reading, and I don’t need to point out that no readers = no advertising $. So, yes, it is my business if as a reader I am driving dollars to a particular site.

By the way, there is no need to impute jealousy to my motives for inquiry. But I suppose it’s the most facile and simplistic way to insult someone…

In any event, Megs has responded to my inquiry and I am satisfied with her response.

By: shevy

shevy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:56:15 +0000

Thank you for clearing that up. I’m glad to hear it and I believe you.

By: GeorgiaT

GeorgiaT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:57:25 +0000

Wow Megs, you’re being raked under the coals! Hope it doesn’t affect your enjoyment of your new totally fabulous bag! I don’t see how it’s anyone’s business whether it was purchased or gifted. I personally don’t feel like you ever “plug” any specific bag over another, but rather that you showcase a variety of designers and always give honest opinions, if any. Besides, every job comes with its set of perks and problems. I’ll take a little jealous questioning for a great new bag any day!!!

By: Megs

Megs — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:22:48 +0000

No problem Shevy, and I understand where you are coming from and appreciate you voicing your opinion.

I wish I got free bags from everyone I spoke about! But we do not get free bags often, if at all. I pay for my bags after researching what I like etc. But I can promise that I will not write about a bag positively that I do not like. Many designers contact me to have my write about their bags, but I will not plug them just because I am asked.

By: shevy

shevy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:04:36 +0000

Thanks – I appreciate you responding. I’m just getting a little uncomfortable with some of the coziness between some purse bloggers and some bag designers…It’s making me wonder if certain designers get more blog time in exchange for providing certain perks, i.e., free bags…
I know, for example, to discount anything you say about Rebecca Minkoff bags, because as you’ve advertised all over your blog, you have a great friendship with her…

By: Megs

Megs — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:06:56 +0000

The April giveaway is a completely different brand. April Giveaway is a bag from Bird Handbags, this bag is from Lambertson Truex.

By: Megs

Megs — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:06:12 +0000

I bought the bag, it was not gifted. This bag actually was on discount, and you can call the LT store in NYC to ask about it.