Thank you PJ! I love this dress too. I live in Southern California and this effortlessly elegant dress can be worn in any setting - work, shopping, out for dinner. I'm so happy Vania made it for me. I can't stop smiling about this little adorable Gucci bag. Have a great week. xoxo Wendy
Aw Renee! You are always so nice to me. I love how the optional crossbody strap modernizes this little classic beauty. Hope you have a wonderful weekend Renee. xoxo Wendy
Oh I love love love this Bag and the dress is perfection. The history behind the bag and the dress are right up my alley. I love the history behind these fashion items. They are classic and never date. That bag would be on my wish list.
You need one too my friend! If you don't like the canvas the all leather ones are beautiful and only $200 more here in the US. Let me know if you get one too. xoxo Wendy
Yes the bigger size will be excellent! I've always chosen the smaller sizes in bags like my capucines, alma, montaigne. I like smaller bags as long as they fit the essentials like this little beauty does. But the larger size will be more accommodating for sure. xoox Wendy
I have one COPYMAXS bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
Awww Hi beautiful Wendy💙💙💙 LUV the 👗 Looking chic!!! Looool "she's all nestled in there like a 👶" CONGRATS hun on the bag, I'm glad you found it, it's gorgeous! I see it makes your heart sing. That's amazing that you can wear it longer Luv that option 🙌🙌🙌 TFS
You look like a dream in that dress. It fits like a glove!!! I love Jackie O style as well . So effortless and elegant. You nailed it darling. The bag is so beautiful!!! I think it’s going on my wishlist 😊. Enjoy in good health ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I really love both the Jackie O inspired dress and bag. Let me know if you get the Jackie 1961 bag. Hope you are having a wonderful summer so far. xoxo Wendy
Thanks Linda! I totally agree. I am gravitating towards the classics and love the casual elegance of my Jackie O dress and bag. The optional strap modernizes this little beauty. xoxo Wendy
Right!!! At first it's like - hmmmmm sort of basic - but then the crossbody strap makes it a really fun and clever and modern twist on this classic beauty. Hope you have a great weekend Mei. xoxo Wendy
Thank you! I agree - this is the perfect elegant/casual/classic crossbody and little hobo bag. I have been using it nonstop since I got it and can't put it down. The size is perfect for me but I can see how some people might need the bigger size when it gets released. Hope you have a fantastic rest of your week. xoxo Wendy
I love it too! I've been using it since Friday. It's such a carefree and easy bag to use and a total classic. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful week ahead. xoxo Wendy
And Congratulations on your new bag! We all have to treat ourselves from time to time. It's actually a timeline purchase. It's cool today, and will be cool in another 30yrs or more.. 🎉👜💎🗝️✌🏽☺️
Hi Beautiful Wendy! I love the denim dress on you! You should have one made in every color, that is so your look!! I love the bag, so pretty and I love that it is such a comfortable cross body bag. I think probably the larger size may be more popular but I really love the small one. It looks great on you! I hope you keep it!
Hey Yota! I definitely want this dress in other colors. And collaborating with Vania the dressmaker is such a wonderful experience. For sure the larger size will work better for a lot of people who have to carry more than I do. I've been using the bag all week and I love it! Hope you are having a great week Yota! xoxo Wendy
I agree Susan! The crossbody strap modernizes this classic elegant beauty. I like the smaller size but can see why others would want and need the larger one. Hopefully it comes out soon for others. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoox wendy
I got a vintage Jackie O bag in the exact color and design from Poshmark in excellent condition and I love it. This bag is a classic iconic bag. A keeper.
Thanks Monique! There are so many options for this bag from the mini, this size, and the larger size - and the two options to carry it are really nice too. Hope you are having a great weekend so far. xoxo Wendy
Thanks BJ! Are you thinking about getting one? They will be releasing a bigger size too. This smaller size works for me and my lifestyle (I always buy the bb size) but some others need more room. I absolutely love the optional crossbody strap - it modernizes this classic beauty. But I too like tucking the small hobo under my arm too. Hope you are staying safe my friend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much! The dressmaker did a fantastic job on this dress. She made it from a picture and didn't have a pattern. She's very talented. The bag is wonderful. The optional crossbody strap modernizes this little classic beauty. Have a wonderful Sunday xoxo Wendy
Such a beautiful bag 😍 looks timeless and I actually really love the size just for carrying necessities. Great review - I’m convinced this is the next bag I’m purchasing! Thank you for reviewing!!!
Thank you so much! I'm really impressed with it and think it is adorable. I like that the strap converts from a tiny hobo to a crossbody/shoulder bag. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. xoxo Wendy
I totally agree with you on all points Christina. :-) The optional crossbody strap modernizes this classic beauty. It's so clever. There is a larger size coming out too. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xoxo Wendy
Hey L! How are you my friend? The dress is such a beautiful work of art. Vania did a fantastic job with it. I cant' wait to get back to Chicago so you and I can go do some damage again. Stay safe xoxo Wendy
Wow - sounds like you and I have had very similar experiences. Every now and then (like twice a year) I will have a drink now with friends but it is so occasionally and its still impacts my sleep.
I love this bag!!!! That's an understatement! I want this bag!!! I have been hunting for this bag for such a long time. You have amazing taste and sense of style. The dress looks so elegant and perfect on you. Enjoy your bag and dress. Hope you will post more styling pics.
That's so nice of you to say! Hope you get this little cutie. I've been wearing it nonstop since Friday and can't stop smiling about it. Have a great rest of your week. xoxo Wendy
There's something about that Jackie O style of the 60s I love, too! Love your dress and the bag! I hope you keep it (or the larger size if you decide to get it)!
Thank you Karen! I kept the bag. :-) I've been using it all week and it is such a great bag. I've been wearing it as a hobo and then with the larger strap and like it both ways. The dress is a work of art and Vania is a true dressmaker. I can't wait to collaborate with her again. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. Stay safe! xoxo Wendy
Wendy, I LOVE!! It’s so great that you have the strap options - it really is like getting 2 bags 😜 You will rock it and love it for sure! Can’t wait to see the what’s in my bag video and review after you’ve used it a little. Have a wonderful weekend!! 😘💖
Thank you so much and I completely agree! The optional strap is a total game changer. It modernizes this classic beauty. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much Mariya! Vania the dressmaker did a fantastic job bringing the Jackie O dress to life for me - and she's the nicest person too. I cant' believe the timing of the Jackie 1961 rerelease! It was all meant to be. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. xoxo Wendy
Beautiful . the gold trim is called a nailhead...I have the vintage one ..i love it . I have to say I think I like the leather on my original well mine was a re release in the eighties, and the leather is really thick and beautiful and the bag has a weight to hit the new one you got looks like its light weight.
That's fantastic! Congratulations on your vintage beauty. Yes I think quality back in the day is better than now for most luxury brands so good for you for scoring your beauty. Wishing you a wonderful 2021. xoxo wendy
Thank you so much beautiful Nastasia! The optional crossbody strap elevates and modernizes this classic beauty. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far xoxo Wendy
That bag and dress look great together🙌🙌 ! I LOVE how they did the strap where you can do shoulder or crossbody and it’s adjustable!! Every designer should make adjustable straps as we are all different heights and sizes. Looks beautiful on you Wendy and I’m a huge Jackie fan too 💕💕
Thank you so much! The dress is absolutely gorgeous. Vania made it without a pattern and she used stretchy denim she had already in her supplies. It was like it was all meant to be. The optional adjustable strap modernizes the bag and changes the profile completely. I'm so glad they provided this wonderful option. Hope you have a beautiful weekend ahead. xoxo Wendy
Thanks Christina! I was so excited to show you both the dress and the bag I tripped over my words a lot. Have a wonderful weekend Christina! xoxo Wendy
Wendy, I ❤ the bag! I would always wear it crossbody or shoulder and you wear it well. It looks good on you. I personally only buy classic styles (clothing and bags). I see you are loving life again and I'm happy for you. 🤗
Good morning Cheryl! I used it yesterday without the crossbody strap. We only ran errands for about an hour but it was really comfortable tucked under my arm. I have a couple of other errands today and am going to wear it crossbody. The classics are the best way to go and to spend our money on. I bet your wardrobe is wonderful. :-) Have a great Sunday Cheryl - xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much! I tried so hard to resist it but just couldn't'. The optional strap just brings it to another level. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Wendy
I’m not a fan of hobo bags as I had one then became exasperated with losing everything in it. However I like that this one is small so you won’t lose your items. Love the traditional monogram. Very pretty bag-looks great crossbody in that size❤️
Thank you Susan. That's a really good point. My speedy b 25 is frustrating to me for that very reason and this little beauty allows us to organize our essentials and they stay where we put them. I'm curious about the larger size they will be coming out with but this small size works for me. Hope you are having a nice weekend. xoxo Wendy
Yes Jacqueline! It's YOUR bag :-) Did you order one? Canvas or all leather? They will be coming out with at least one bigger size and more colors but this small one fits my lifestyle perfectly. Let me know if you have any questions while you wait for your new little namesake. :-) Big congrats Jackie! xoxo Wendy
Wendys loving life Yes it is !!! And so happy that you shared it and I even love it more💖💖💖 .. it’s not yet available here in the Philippines and my SA will alert me ASAP once it arrived 😍😍😍 . A medium size will fit my lifestyle 😍! But let’s see 😍😅 .. Thanks much also for detailing it pretty well 😍👍🏻. Enjoy your bag and Congratulations !!! 💖💗💖💗💖 Stay safe & healthy with your loved ones 💖🙏🏻
Right! I completely agree - but the Gucci box is sooooooo big I don't know what to do with it. I was half hoping that they would roll out special packaging for the revamped Jackie 1961 but I'm not complaining. I love the silky dustbag. I forgot to mention that Gucci delivered the bag to me in only one day all the way from New Jersey!!! Their customer service is second to none. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoox Wendy
I think the bigger size will meet a lot of people's needs for sure. You are smart to wait and see both of them side by side. :-) Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much! Vania is a wonderful dressmaker. She did a fantastic job making my dream a reality. Hope you are having a great start to your week Ms. Blingthang xoxo Wendy
If this is the small , i wonder how the mini is like? I know there are 3 sizes mini small and medium. Such a gorgeous classic style. Love that it comes with an extender!
Hi NL. The mini is itty bitty - super little and super cute. I love that there are 2 options to carry this little beauty too. Hope you are having a nice weekend so far. xoxo Wendy
It’s called a piston lock . I was offered a vintage black leather Jackie a couple of years ago and have always regretted not buying it, but I was in a downsizing phase.
Well that makes sense! It's like a piston. That's a bummer but your perfect Jackie bag with the perfect price tag will come around for you again. Downsizing is always a good idea. Have a great week. xoxo Wendy
Thanks Amber! I think the bigger size will be fantastic. The smaller size works for me but I can see how people would need more room. Enjoy your Sunday Amber xoxo Wendy
Me too Sammie! For convenience I have kept the longer strap on it but I do think it is "cuter' as a tiny hobo the way Jackie O carried it. Have a great rest of your week! It's nearly the weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thanks Erika. I used it nonstop for a couple of weeks and finally switched out of it today. It's really nice as both a small hobo and a cross-body bag. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much Stephane! I can't believe they rereleased the Gucci bag!!! The optional crossbody strap modernizes this classic beauty. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much Erika! I'm really liking this smaller size and the optional crossbody strap elevates the bag and modernizes it. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. xoox Wendy
It's really just like any other bag that I own. I have everything in pouches and don't let things loose in my bag. I don't baby my bags but I am also very respectful of them - putting them on surfaces that are not dirty, storing them in their dust bags with air paper inside, etc. This bag is no different. xoxo Wendy
Puppy who Kai Lol........girl he's ginormous now Lol......Ok girl you CAN NOT take that bag back. It is a stunner and I love the vintage look. It is gorgeous. I want something in that vintage look....oh no :( I think that size i perfect for you. Now all you have to do is dye your hair brown Ms. Jackie O Lol.......the bag goes really good with the dress. TFS Keep the bag girl xoxo
Lynnette! I LOVE this bag and haven't stopped using it since I got it. It's mine for sure. I can't decide if I like using it as a little hobo or a crossbody better but you can't lose either way. The size IS perfect for me - you know me so well. Kai is still a puppy! He's only a year old. He's curled up on the floor beside me right now and can't wait to meet his auntie Lynnette in person. :-) xoxo Wendy
Oh my gosh, that dress looks amazing on you! It is an exact dupe! I remember when you first started your search for it. Love the little gucci bag too! Enjoy!! Looking beautiful as always :)
I was obsessed with this dress right LeNore! Vania did an amazing job at creating a modern day version of the dress with stretchy denim she had laying around for ages. It was meant to be. I can't believe they rereleased the little jackie 1961 bag within a week of me getting this classic elegant summer dress too. I think I need to go watch some Jackie biopics now. :-) Enjoy your weekend LeNore. xox oWendy
Thank you! Vania the dressmaker is so talented and she is a wonderful lady too. It turned out exactly the way I wanted it to. Now I am wondering what our next collaboration will be. :-) xoxo Wendy
Great presentation Wendy! Thanks for giving me the credit for remaking the jackie dress! It's not that important but would do a small correction that the post on Sewing FB page got 3k in 20 hours, currently 3.5 I'm sure if I publish the picture with you and the dress would be a lot more, but I wasn't sure if you care about your privacy and didn't post it on the public page
I'll cherish my Vania Assenova Jackie dress for the rest of my life. :-) Yeah it wouldn't be a Wendy video if I didn't make a gaffe. I'll leave it as is. :-) Have a great weekend. Stay cool in this awful heat. xoxo Wendy
Vania the dressmaker did an amazing job with this dress. It was a wonderful experience. :-) I'm Jackie O obsessed right now. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoxo wendy
Thank you! Vania did an amazing job with this dress. I can't believe the rereleased the Jackie bag at the same time. It was meant to be. Happy weekend G! xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much! The dressmaker Vania is so talented and such a lovely woman inside and out. I can't believe she made this dress a reality with no pattern at all. She's fantastic. Hope you have a lovely weekend. xoxo Wendy
That extra strap is made stupidly. They should've added an additional strap so there are both straps at the same time. Otherwise, isn't it too small? I'd wait for the medium size. If you like it, enjoy it.
I love the size! Nothing falls out and everything stays in place and all my essentials fit easily inside. I think the way they did the optional strap is really smart and keeps the bag streamlined. I don't like dangling things that have no purpose. Thank you so much for watching. I hope the bigger size is perfect for you! There are so many bigger hobo style bags like the LV Artsy that you can consider too. xoxo Wendy
@@Wendys_lovinglife I'm glad it works for you and you are enjoying it. 😁 ❤️ It would be too small for me and the strap wouldn't work for me. I like the look of the bag, just the details aren't my style. 😁 💜
@@Wendys_lovinglife I'm definitely thinking about it.... I'd like to see what the larger one will look like. Thanks for sharing and wear yours in good health.
This is one of my most secure bags because the bag is so narrow and as a hobo is tucked securely under our arms, and the closure secures it as a crossbody and should bag. I rarely do my bags up and will often be pretty careless with them so maybe if you were on a subway or something like that you might need to be more careful but I think it would be really hard to get fingers inside the bag and pull something out with this closure. The thin profile helps keep things where we put them too. Thanks for this question! xoxo Wendy
Thank you Shan. I think the size is perfect too. It's a little hobo but the smaller size lets us organize our things without them rattling around like they do in a larger hobo. I am really enjoying it so far. Have a wonderful Sunday xoxo Wendy
It's hard to change out the strap but it's very similar to how we change the strap on the speedyb. I don't think it will bother me. I like the gold horse bit closure. Elevates the bag I think. xoxo Wendy
Thanks Suzanne! Vania is a true artist and so talented and is a wonderful person too. I can't believe she made this dream a reality and didn't have a pattern or anything. she had the denim just sitting around for ages too waiting for me to come along and ask for this adorable dress. Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much Patricia! I try to wear classic clothes and fewer trendy clothes, especially as I age. :-) Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you very much! Both are just the epitome of casual elegance. I have been using my bag all week and just can't put it down. Hope you have a great rest of your week. WE are nearly at the weekend. xoxo Wendy
Thank you so much Keka! I've only worn the dress a few times because it feels so special to me. I really need to get over that and just wear it already. :-) Have a wonderful Sunday. xoxo Wendy
CONGRATULATIONS!! I think both versions are gorgeous. I heard they will be releasing a bigger size and some might need more room than I do. Hopefully you can see all the options soon and pick out your perfect graduation present. xoxo Wendy
Yes Tracy!!!!! Congratulations. The optional crossbody strap modernizes this little classic beauty. Are you getting the canvas or all leather version? You can't go wrong with either one. Let me know please. :-) Have a wonderful weekend and CONGRATULATIONS!!! xoxo Wendy
Hey Gigi - no problem. It was $300 including all materials and 2 fittings. Vania is a true talent and a sweet woman. I can't wait to collaborate with her again. Hope you have a wonderful day ahead. xoxo Wendy
