Monday, May 23, 2011

The Modalu Bristol/Pippa Medium Grab {Vlog Review}


I have received so many questions about this Modalu Bristol (now preordering as the Pippa) that I thought I'd do a quick little vlog/video about it.

I know a lot of people are very interested but might be hesitant to order it from the UK sight-unseen. If you are trying to decide, I hope this will help in figuring out if this bag is for you!

xoxo

(ps - I am not in any way affiliated with Modalu London)

29 comments:

  1. Yay for getting an iphone! It will fit perfectly in that pocket since its narrower than BB.
    The bag is beautiful! Thanks for the vid!

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  2. Love the vlog! Thank you! But if you don't mind, I have one more question.... what is your opinion of the leather? Soft? Stiff? and the zippers?

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  3. Alyssa - oh good! For some reason I was thinking iPhones might be wider. thanks :)
    Marti - thanks! The leather is very nice... pliable & soft but not that super-soft that looks like it will scratch and mark up. Pretty sturdy. The zippers are nice quality imo. :)

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  4. Thank you for doing this! This perfectly addresses my concerns about pre-ordering.

    And co-sign on the white iPhone (which I just got - love!) fitting that pocket; it's noticeably more narrow than a BB, so I'm guessing it will work.

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  5. I love this - here is the Target version - not anywhere near as fabulous as yours, but as soon as I saw your video - this one came to mind!
    http://shpst.ly/us224383885

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  6. is the Shark color sold out? I love it best

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  7. Legallyblondemel - oh good! & thanks
    Hi Peggy - the shark is sold out but pre-ordering now. Last I saw for a late August delivery. Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. Awe.some. I pre-ordered when you put the first post up and we emailed. It looks like it's going to be the perfect grey leather bag for me. Great vlog :)

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  9. thanks for creating the video! I want one too now! I have some more questions for you... are the handles long enough to fit on your shoulder? The color looks a bit purplish in the video, is it like that also in real life or is it pure light grey? Thanks!!!

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  10. My black one shipped today - Yay! Thank you for introducing me to the brand. If I like this one as much as I think I will, there are others on the website I'd consider, as well. The smaller Bibi Grab in nougat is gorgeous, too! Too many temptations! Thanks again!

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  11. Congratulations on your beautiful bag! It's just gorgeous!

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  12. Gigi - thanks!
    mk - That must just be the lighting - mine is definitely gray - not purplish at all. It makes me think "shark" color for sure. The rounded handles are not really long enough to carry on the shoulder... I tried it and it *just* barely fits but not comfortably at all. I carry by hand, on arm, or use the crossbody strap.
    Real Working Mom of OC - that is going to be so versatile! Hope you receive soon - mine was delivered via USPS and I had to sign for it. Enjoy!
    Pink Julep - thanks!

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  13. Thanks for the video!
    I have a few questions about shipping however. Do you know what carrier they used? And if they required signature on delivery?
    Thanks!

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  14. fdd13164... - Hi! Mine was shipped via Royal Mail on their end and delivered by US Postal Service. Yes, they did require a signature.

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  15. Hi, Thanks so much for the awesome reviews! Were there a lot of duties charged for the bag? I've never purchased anything from outside the US. Thank you!

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  16. Hi Susan - I just paid the price on the website (I think it was 149 pounds + shipping of 15 pounds) which Modalu charged when I ordered, and my credit card company charged a small fee (1% I think) to exchange the currency GBP to USD. There was nothing due when USPS delivered. Hope this helps!

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  17. Thanks so much! That totally helps! I LOVE the look of the medium Pippa in shark, especially after your reviews, but I think it's completely sold out now (even for the preorder). Oh well, I may just have to go with the tan medium this fall :). Thanks again and I think your blog is just lovely!

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  18. Hi! I have a quick question about credit charge - did they charge you after they shipped the product or when you initially ordered it?

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  19. aea6d2b8... Hi! The charge went on my card pretty quickly -within a day of ordering, if not when I ordered (I didn't check right away) I don't know the date it shipped - they did not send a ship confirmation email - but I emailed them about a week after my card was charged and they confirmed that it had been sent. I received it 5 or 6 days after that. I think I saw where someone asked this question on their blog or Twitter so you might check there. Hope this helps! :)

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  20. I think we could be good friends if we really knew each other! I stumbled upon your blog when I was looking for reviews of the Pippa about a week ago and then stumbled on another one of your posts about the TB Holland Satchel as well. And then I noticed that you also love one of my favorite OPI colors- Barefoot in Barcelona. Or is that my all-time fav, Tickle my France-y? Anyway, what a great vlog! Thank you so much for posting!!

    Mine is now pre-ordered (for October, no less and at 169 GBP). I waivered on it a bit too long and was punished with the longer wait and higher price but I just love it so much I don't care! Now October cannot come soon enough!

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  21. Katelyn - That's great you got one! And that is one of the really fun things about blogging I think - you find a lot of people out there that have such similar taste, interests, style... that you never would have run across in your smaller circles at school/work/neighborhood! :) So great for sharing ideas and info.

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  22. *Thank you* for doing this! I'm now officially sold :) Merry Christmas to me! Lovity love love your blog, keep up the great work! xo

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  23. Lulu - thank you so much for the nice comment! :)

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  24. Thank you very much for your blog.
    I've ordered today the pippa handbag in the colour chili. The oak coloured bag was already sold out, so I went for the chili. madness. Do you think the bag will match with (dark)browm boots or do you think it's to flashy?

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  25. jhc.eelsing - I was looking at those colors online this morning and I really like the chili. That is probably what I would get if I were buying another. I think it will look great with brown - lots of shades - and I'd wear it with tan/camel too. Possibly gray & black also - I can't quite tell, not seeing in real life. It looks like a very tasteful shade though. I just checked the site again and now chili is showing as sold out too!

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  26. Ohhhhh dear. I had decided I didn't want one, but after seeing this I sort of do. Ah, well. It's all sold out anyhow. Fantastic vlog, dear! Loved it!

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  27. Hi,

    I would like to know if the Pippa medium bag is heavy like the Louie V?

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  28. Muffy - thank you! :)
    Dorothea - a little over 2 lbs empty - under 2 1/2 according to my kitchen scale.

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  29. Thank you for this video! It is very helpful. I am on the waiting list for the Pippa medium in Oyster, and keep missing out on it because once I get notice that it is available again it takes me too long to decide whether or not to order it! Now I definitely will order when I am next notified.

    I admire your blog.

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