Originally Posted by megt10

This morning was chilly again and I was able to wear my Cobalt quilted. I have now tied the back laces tighter and that helped pull in the waist a bit. You guys are going to be over this jacket real soon I bet.

I love it on you, I really do the striped top looks great with the quilted.
it is so hart not to look at your toned behind

Originally Posted by petot

Since we never got the promised headless pics of the brown quilted (hi, rollergirl! )..I thought I'd just post the pic of the brown quilted here...in case some of you never see it...unfortunately this is not mine..I got the pic from Bal NY (this is size 38). I think the brown is really nice..very warm color. Eilene -- I think this color would suit you well... maybe you can call around to see if they have size 34 somewhere?

this brown quilted is beautiful! I wasn't aware it even existed
go for it Eilene!

Originally Posted by lisahopkins

Introducing my 09 khaki, the leather is so soft and yummy, it is in excellent condition and looks so cool. The shoulders fit fine and across the back, they only slightly tight area are the armpits (so I'm getting back on the weights tomorrow to tone and sculpt my arms). Attachment 1767735 Attachment 1767736 Attachment 1767739

Lisa, I am so glad that the khaki fits you!
I love the fit on you, you look gorgeous

Originally Posted by lisahopkins

My cat took a liking to it too Attachment 1767741 Attachment 1767742 gorgeous distressing all over it Attachment 1767743

you kitty is so adorable and she has great taste
What is her name if I may ask?

Originally Posted by rollergirl

Nope, because I kept telling myself I have too much black, black, black. I was tempted by all the people ordering from France, but I held out until they were all gone. And now I'm thinking about the new black. I like the idea of a lighter weight quilted, given my climate, but still . . . In the regular motos, I have 2007 black/silver; I have the slightly different black suede with black zips from Spring 09; I have the black/black zips from fall 09; and black/ brass zips from 2010. I also thought since I love brown as a go-to neutral, getting that in quilted would be sort of like getting black. Oy.

Oh my goodness, It sounds like black jacket heavens . May I play in your wardrobe? please?

Originally Posted by green.bee

Oh my goodness, It sounds like black jacket heavens . May I play in your wardrobe? please?

Me too!! And, the list of blacks makes me not feel as silly buying 3 black jackets in the past 3 weeks!!

Originally Posted by mamabear02

Me too!! And, the list of blacks makes me not feel as silly buying 3 black jackets in the past 3 weeks!!

Did u get the quilted yet?
I see you also just got the tempete.. when do u expect to receive this?
You really got bitten by the Bal bugs, huh? :-)

Drati: This is soo long ago...but I just checked out your 2010 tempete (not sure if you still have this even), but thanks so much for the great pics!! I just bought the same one and really appreciate the pics! Awesome.

Originally Posted by green.bee

Oh my goodness, It sounds like black jacket heavens . May I play in your wardrobe? please?

C'mon over! If only I'd stopped at black. Writing that down maybe has convinced me not to even think about a black quilted! Really. But I did get rid of the brown regular moto that was exactly the same color as the brown quilted, so at least that's something!

Originally Posted by petot

Did u get the quilted yet? I see you also just got the tempete.. when do u expect to receive this? You really got bitten by the Bal bugs, huh? :-)

No, still waiting...have to fill out a customs form and fax it in (tomorrow)...should be here by monday!!! Yes, I just bought a 36 tempete 2010...really interested in seeing if it fits me tighter than my 2010 black..just can't stop thinking "what if?". I will definitely sell one of the two. And, I'm anxious to see how the new quilted fits too! Lots of comparison coming up...and then a bit of selling (or my DH might leave me...JK!!). And, yes, if money grew on trees (and I had a green thumb) then I'd be buying every Bal jacket I could get my hands on...LOVE these!!! Of course, being on here doesn't help at all either...

Originally Posted by rollergirl

C'mon over! If only I'd stopped at black. Writing that down maybe has convinced me not to even think about a black quilted! Really. But I did get rid of the brown regular moto that was exactly the same color as the brown quilted, so at least that's something!

But, I just love black...

Originally Posted by mamabear02

Me too!! And, the list of blacks makes me not feel as silly buying 3 black jackets in the past 3 weeks!!

Uh, huh, but just wait . . . You're already making clandestine phone calls from your burner phone (okay, I made that part up) while hiding from your relatives on vacation. What next????

Originally Posted by rollergirl

Uh, huh, but just wait . . . You're already making clandestine phone calls from your burner phone (okay, I made that part up) while hiding from your relatives on vacation. What next????

LOL True!!! Actually, I really should be researching phones instead of jackets (I think my DH is mostly upset about this...not the buying of more jackets)...my 1 yr old dropped mine in a cup of water and now I only have my husband's to use... So you are really not that far off!!! HeHeHe

Originally Posted by petot

Yes, unfortunately. For the same item (high end brand), the cost can be about 1.5x higher

Originally Posted by pbdb

Yes, really!!

Thanks for your replies! This totally sucks because I found this website that has all these elusive colors (like margeux (sp?) and celadon (sp?), navy quilted, etc. all available for sale but the prices are out of wack! Mind you they are not worst than our Canadian prices!!!

Originally Posted by H_addict

Thanks for your replies! This totally sucks because I found this website that has all these elusive colors (like margeux (sp?) and celadon (sp?), navy quilted, etc. all available for sale but the prices are out of wack! Mind you they are not worst than our Canadian prices!!!

Oh, no. Don't say celadon!

I had some time on my hands this week so I took some pics of my Bal jackets. DH calls my closet "little shop of horror" -- says he is scared to think of the $$$ spent on the crap that's hanging in there! I don't think he knows the half of it. Whatever. to separate bank accounts and incomes, right?
Basically, looking at the jackets in these pics made me realize that I am missing something green ... Sadly, I missed out on S/S '10 khaki on RDC. I guess I am going to have to start praying to Bal Gods ... they have been kind to me in the past.