Belen Echandia: Pictures plus Chat!

[annvaldivia]

those pics of the red IM are great!!! why arent you keeping it though??? it looks SMASHING on you!

[Contessa]

OK....here are 4 pictures of my LM in dark grey after 1 week of minimal use and NO abuse LOL!!!

I took this on a neutral background with a blue/gold pillow to show you how versatile this color is. This bag really reminds me of a chameleon...I swear, I even see some "plum" in these shots.

I've noticed that after a mere week, the leather has become even softer, more smooshy, buttery, luscious.....this is THICK leather....you can sink your teeth into it!!!

All you really want to do is what the name implies...LOVE IT!!!!

[risingsun]

Thanks for the pics. It's a gorgeous bag. I hope you keep it, even if you do get the black crash!

[bark]

Originally Posted by *suzi*

That bag looks great on you. I had no idea the IM had three sections. I love bags like that. I still love my Trigger after all these years for that very reason. Thanks for sharing.

I was going to say the same thing - reminds me of a Trigger, which is another bag I love.

Thanks for posting - it looks great on you!!!

[Contessa]

Originally Posted by bark

Contessa that bag is gorgeous and makes me literally swoon ....

Yes...the pics really seem to capture it's butter-like softness.

risingsun...I'm having difficulty imagining myself separated from this bag!!!!

Have you ever looked forward to going out just so you can wear your fave bag??? This bag does exactly that!!! You WANT to wear it!

[ckayakrx2]

Oh man, I thought I had my mind made up that my next LMM was going to be purple, and here you show me this luscious dark grey and now I'm waffling back to that color! Arrgh, I can't get three bags!!

Those are great shots BTW. I can't get over how beautiful & chameleon-like the color is. Makes me want to reach out through the computer screen and touch that leather. That's a keeper, in my opinion.

[dogdoc]

Originally Posted by annvaldivia

those pics of the red IM are great!!! why arent you keeping it though??? it looks SMASHING on you!

Thanks! I thought I would LOVE this bag since I love pockets and compartments, but the symmetry confuses me. I know I could put a charm or something on it to orient me, but when I'm in a hurry to get into my bag (as I usually am) having too many identical compartments messes me up .

So, in keeping with the photo thread, here are some more pics:

[TejasMama]

Contessa,

I know what you mean about the chameleon nature of this color. I have never owned a grey bag in my life and am now considering getting an LM Mini in this color after getting the regular LM. It seems to go with everything! I just can't say enough good things about that color....and this is coming from the queen of brown/black bags!

[glamourgirlpink]

Originally Posted by dogdoc

Thanks! I thought I would LOVE this bag since I love pockets and compartments, but the symmetry confuses me. I know I could put a charm or something on it to orient me, but when I'm in a hurry to get into my bag (as I usually am) having too many identical compartments messes me up . So, in keeping with the photo thread, here are some more pics:

It does totally match you! I know what you mean though...my first edition TMA is the same way (three identical compartments) but its really not inconvenient at all! I keep all of my everyday stuff in the front, a Be Quick in the middle, and a pashmina in the back section. I usually keep the front compartment open just a smidgen so I know that its the main one. Even if they are all closed its really not that bad. The beauty of the bag so makes up for it and its super quick and easy to pull the zipper open a tad to peak in!

[annvaldivia]

SHC - does your petrol IM have gold or silver hardware??

[bclv]

Contessa, i would like to have LM in your color but from from the pictures yours is more like chocolate. So do i order chocolate LM or dark grey LM. Thought of getting it during this coming sales.

[Tanja]

I really love BE bags but what I don't like is the stiff bottom and that this seams to stick out on some models like the LMM and the IM. I'd prefer if the bottoms where softer so that the bags lye flatter against the body KWIM.
thanks, Doc for the pics. I was considering the IM but now after seeing your pics I feel that the bag isn't for me especially because of the sticking out bottom and the different compartments.

[morebags]

Here's a shot of my Aqua Love Me. I posted somewhere that it would look like a puddle of leather and it really looks like that! LOL

My black Charm Me has also collapsed!! It is so smooshy now than when I first got it. I'm not holding the bag up, the "profile" shot shows how it just slouches. The front on shot of the bag was taken with the flash on so it appears shinier than it is.

[SHC]

Originally Posted by annvaldivia

SHC - does your petrol IM have gold or silver hardware??

Hi there...yes it's gold hardware. I wasn't sure I'd like that at first but I do!

[risingsun]

Originally Posted by morebags

Here's a shot of my Aqua Love Me. I posted somewhere that it would look like a puddle of leather and it really looks like that! LOL My black Charm Me has also collapsed!! It is so smooshy now than when I first got it. I'm not holding the bag up, the "profile" shot shows how it just slouches. The front on shot of the bag was taken with the flash on so it appears shinier than it is.

I really like how the CM looks. Is it the black crash? What are the dimensions of the bag? I'm waffling between several bags. I thought the IM might be a good choice, but I don't think that all those compartments would work for me. Your CM is and I'm also considering the SM. TIA for any further info