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twowhat?
12-13-2010, 12:24 PM
I'm looking for a wallet that will double as a wristlet for when I don't want to take my purse (just bought a new raspberry colored Hobo International!)

I did a search here and the recommended wristlets are the JJB Be Major and the Vera Bradley all-in-one wristlet. I like the utility of the JJB one, and that you can convert it with a long shoulder strap, and that it has a secured pocket for smartphone. I like the looks of the VB one, since some of the prints are dressy enough for the wristlet to double (triple?) as a clutch. But - the smartphone pocket is just that - a pocket on the outside with nothing to secure the top, and knowing how I am, mine would fall out.

Any experience with these two? Or recs for something else? I was thinking a print with red in it (like the red/black prints on both the JJB and VB) to complement the purse without having to match it.

mommylamb
12-13-2010, 12:44 PM
I have a Coach wristlet and it's quite nice, but no phone pocket.

wendibird22
12-13-2010, 12:48 PM
I have a wrislet from etsy that I adore.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TexasBeauties

I had her custom make on for me (I picked the fabric out from her photo gallery). It's a little bit larger than many wristlets, but not huge. I like that it has all the organization on the inside for credit cards and a zip pocket for change (also big enough to hold pen, tampons, etc) and then the main pocket hold keys, cell, etc. I just really love it.

ETA: wanted to add that I have the zipper pouch style

mezzona
12-13-2010, 01:05 PM
i have the jujube be mine and i keep my iphone in a pocket inside, so it is zippered in.

i got the jujube be major for my MIL last year and she keeps her iphone in the outer pocket flap and has not had any incidents with it falling out.

i had the hayden harnet pilot, and it had a zippered pocket on the outside that could just barely fit an iphone. definitely more stylish, made of leather, but in general a little too tight fit for me for everything. i like things a little looser, as i find it easier to access. hard to find as it has been discontinued, but may find it on ebay.

was eyeing this cole haan wristlet at the apple store: http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1636LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
or http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1635LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

hth =)

roobee
12-13-2010, 01:32 PM
I have a Coach clutch http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-COACH-Silver-BLEECKER-Patent-Clutch-Wristlet-198-/360326424227?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item53e520e6a3#ht_1767wt_1139

It has slots for cards, room for my compact and iphone and lipstick. I LOVE this clutch. It's very similar to the etsy wristlet that someone else just posted.

mezzona
12-13-2010, 02:16 PM
I have a Coach clutch http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-COACH-Silver-BLEECKER-Patent-Clutch-Wristlet-198-/360326424227?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item53e520e6a3#ht_1767wt_1139

It has slots for cards, room for my compact and iphone and lipstick. I LOVE this clutch. It's very similar to the etsy wristlet that someone else just posted.

ooh that is pretty and hmm sounds roomy:)!