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ameliamxx1 on Mar 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsdidn't actually get the item but the seller contact was nice about it and I got a refund at least, I'm just eating so I get the notification to rate the item to go away
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Fatima on Jan 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing product - even more amazing seller! :) Sent both garter purses to me via rush shipping because I needed them for a trip. Responded quickly and kindly. Both pieces that I purchased were absolutely wonderful. The garter portion is comfortable and sturdy. Loved the purse lining. Perfect for hiking or walking on a trip! Would most definitely buy again!
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Fatima on Jan 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing product - even more amazing seller! :) Sent both garter purses to me via rush shipping because I needed them for a trip. Responded quickly and kindly. Both pieces that I purchased were absolutely wonderful. The garter portion is comfortable and sturdy. Loved the purse lining. Perfect for hiking or walking on a trip! Would most definitely buy again!
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Yiwen on Dec 27, 2020
4 out of 5 starsBeautiful bag but cannot stay on the leg when walking; will need extra accessories to keep it there.
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Wendy on Dec 18, 2020
1 out of 5 starsHorrible experience. No communication what so ever on my purchase. Then when they finally mailed out my order it was the wrong thing. Then absolutely no communication about the error until I created a case with etsy then more silence. So I escalated it. Do not recommend. Luckily etsy refunded my money. If I could give no stars i would.
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Pamela on Dec 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI received the corrected package after the seller responded. They were apologetic and set things right. I had received the wrong item and they sent me the correct item within 2 weeks of correspondence. It's perfect for carrying my phone, and small amount of purse items.
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Carrie on Nov 17, 2020
1 out of 5 starsThis sure looks nice and I was excited about it, but sadly it never came. I waited two weeks after placing my order, then tried to contact the seller both through Etsy and through email. I wouldn't have minded if there had been a COVID-related delay -- or any kind of delay really, if there had been some communication! But I just never heard a peep. Fortunately, Etsy was able to step in and give me a full refund, but wow this was frustrating and disappointing. I will definitely never deal with this shop again.
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Veronica on Oct 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove this! After my auto accident there are some days my neck hurts so bad I cannot carry a purse on my shoulder or across my body with the strap resting, pulling on my neck, being able to carry it on my thigh is a welcome alternative
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Nikki on Sep 29, 2020
3 out of 5 starsIt was just a bit to tight. It don’t fit me But It’s beautiful
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Molly on Sep 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt is exactly what I was looking for and holds my phone so well. I even love the credit card pocket inside. I wear it almost everyday at work
About SmarterGarter
My Story
Back in my clubbing days... A LONG TIME AGO... I had my purse stolen when I went out on the dance floor and left my belongings at the table. I thought "there HAS to be a way for women to carry their most important items. Hands. Free."
The years past and while my clubbing days are long gone, I found I now faced the same problem when I took my one year old and three year old to the park. I wanted to leave the diaper bag in the car, but keep my phone close for pictures. I saw another mother, phone in one hand, wallet in the other as she slid down the slide. I can't be the only one with this problem?!
I searched the market and nothing existed that met my standard of quality, fashion and individuality. So I decided to create a collection. SmarterGarter™ was born!
I wanted to give women a variety of choices. Garter purses / boot pockets that were as stylish as a couture hand bag, that could be changed out to match one's various ensembles. I wanted Lara Croft meets Coco Chanel. I didn't want to hide my belongings, but show off the purse over leggings or jeans. I wanted it to be wearable all year long (with a bathing suit, shorts, or with a dress).
I hope you enjoy my collection and thank you for viewing my shoppe! It's been an honor to hear your stories about how the garter purses have solved so many problems and allowed such fun hands free exploration.
Drop the Bulky Bag. Grab Freedom.
When...
* Attending a wedding (who has time to worry about a purse?)
* At sporting events (The NFL has banned purses from stadiums, but the SmarterGarter is size regulation)
* Enjoying a concert (Coachella anyone?!)
* Dancing the night away (don't have your purse stolen while on the dance floor)
* A night out on the town (ugly cross body bags can ruin an ensemble)
* At a bachelorette party (don't worry about loosing your essentials after a long night)
* At festivals (Burning Man)
* When running errands (no one needs extra hands more than a mom with small kids)
* Going to the gym (plug in your earphones to your phone, place in garter purse)
* Special occasions (underneath a graduation gown)
* During Prom (don't leave your phone in the bathroom)
* While hiking (keep your phone close for those mountain top selfies)
* While horseback riding
* When at amusement parks (forget the locker, ride the roller coasters!)
* When traveling / site seeing (avoid getting pick-pocketed)
* Injured (you can't carry a purse while using crutches)
* At a day club (Vegas poolside... Where's my cocktail money?)
Please enjoy our Behind the Scenes fashion videos on the FÜCHSIN AVE website link below. Cheers!
https://www.smartergarter.com/media
Cara Cerutti Holmes
SmarterGarter, Founder
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FÜCHSIN AVE
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Cara Cerutti Holmes is the founder of FÜCHSIN AVE. Before dedicating herself full time to her family, she worked as a Financial Analyst for the DoD. She has a BS in Finance from the UofU and a MS in Global Leadership from USD.
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