kate spade new york Primrose Hill Patent Goldie  (Clearance)

"I love Kate Spade products (whimsical, high quality, very New York) and have been buying them for years. I was looking for a decent sized black patent leather bag and this piece seemed to fit the bill. First, the positives: the detachable strap is a huge plus. It is lightweight, which is nice since I tend to carry quite a few items. The polka dot lining is beautiful (however I do see it getting dirty fairly easily). And the design is gorgeous, with the front bow a subtle but classy touch. Now, the negatives: it feels a bit cheap, kind of "plasticky", not like the typical Kate Spade quality I've known. But even that I could live with. My BIGGEST beef with this bag is the main magnetic closure - it is terrible. If you try to carry your iPad in here the bag will not close. The magnet strength is weak and it comes open way too easily. For this amount of money, I want an actual zipper! This way the bag would close securely and stay that way until I decide otherwise. It tipped over once and some of the contents fell out. I'm going to bring it to a leather shop and see if it is possible to add a zipper closure. If not, it's going back as a return. I love you Kate Spade, but this bag isn't worth the money. If you are considering this make sure you keep your small items inside the zippered compartment... otherwise you may find yourself chasing your lipstick as it rolls away :) Regarding my shopping experience, ebags was perfect, as always."