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TejasMama · Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:38 PM

We haven't heard much about this style lately. Who is carrying one? Do you love it? I got my mom one for Christmas... A choco matte... And she adores it. It seems like such an easy bag to carry.

Don't see many of them up for sale, so people must love them.

Anyone want to share?

kcd1695 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:28 PM

My Dark Grey Matte SMM is one of my all time favorite. Definitely a go too bag. It's such an easy bag to carry. Very get up and go. Plus, the grey goes with pretty much anything!

I used to have the same bag in fuschia as well but decided to part with the bight color.

vixnkitten · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:43 PM

I am planning on ordering a Stroke Me as my fun summer bag. I am just waiting on some pix of the mandarin leather against the various linings!!!

Odebdo · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:32 PM

I have and adore my petrol SMM...I am actually forcing myself to put it away for a few weeks in order to rotate my bags, otherwise I can't justify buying more...but it is so easy and comfortable to carry....

I am thinking I will have to order another this fall!

Moonstarr · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:56 PM

I was VERY tempted to order one in Apple Green Sheen. I couldn't get over how gorgeous the one Jenova has ... I keep drooling over her photos! But then I ended up moving my deposit to another bag. I'd love one in Apple Green Sheen and the Purple Glossy.

SereneRun · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:24 PM

I have petrol matte on my mind (thanks to Moonstarr's pics) and I think this style would look great in that leather.

TejasMama · Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:41 AM

Ooh the petrol matte would be gorgeous!

Sybaryte · Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:53 AM

I think the design is iconic! Unfortunately, that perfection doesn't include exterior pockets which are one of my addictions. So I mostly admire my fuchsia SMM from afar.

Pradameinhofgang · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:40 AM

I have a Stroke Me in dark purple matte which is just starting to break in - its a really easy bag to carry and very lightweight, easy to get stuff in and out of and i got complemented on it only the other day when i was in a cafe. Love it, its a keeper!

Jenova · Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:44 AM

I love my Stroke Me and think it is the most elegant bag that BE produces. I am surprised that Jackie does not keep a better stock on the website.

TropicalGal · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:22 AM

I'm currently using my taupe Stroke Me Midi and I adore it. Taupe leather is so soft. The bag always looks "major" with the fuschia lining...it says, I am extremely special don't you know. The midi is a great day bag. Am really loving it. I used to have a regular Stroke Me, but found it a bit bulky for daily use. For travel is was good though.

gga · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:36 AM

I really do miss my SMs, Tejas. I've owned 4, and I've given them all away at this point. I'm debating ordering one, but I can't decide if I want to go with a pebbled luxe leather or a matte. That's been the big hold up for me.

TejasMama · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by gga

I really do miss my SMs, Tejas. I've owned 4, and I've given them all away at this point. I'm debating ordering one, but I can't decide if I want to go with a pebbled luxe leather or a matte. That's been the big hold up for me.

that is the same debate for me! I really would love to get one. It ima gorgeous in the choco matte... Very rich. I am thinking this bag would be best in matte colors... Petrol, dark purple, mandarin, or taupe? I might want a purple lining! Of course, I am just dreaming at this point!

Loquita · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:42 PM

I love the Stroke Me -- it was my first BE, in fact...I bought a mottled gold one (gorgeous!!) from a lovely PFer, but eventually had to sell it. It is the easiest bag in the world to carry, and the first BE that caught my attention.

I would like to get another one someday...and like Jenova, I wonder why there aren't more in stock on the website, it's such a great bag!

I think that my faves so far are the purple and fuchsia glossy SMs (go figure!

), the matte tan SM (even though the color wouldn't work for me), the black crash SM, and the incredible dark purple matte SM that pradamein is lucky enough to own. That is one killer bag!!

But then again (and this is not to take away from your gorgeous bag at all, pradamein), a garbage can would look amazing lined in BE dark purple matte!!

You know what would be wonderful? A full-sized pewter SM!!! Come to think of it, I have never seen one...have any of you?

vixnkitten · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Loquita

I love the Stroke Me --

You know what would be wonderful? A full-sized pewter SM!!! Come to think of it, I have never seen one...have any of you?

Must I repeat myself??? Loquita-you are an EVIL woman!!!!

Well Lo-since the mandarin LM bespoke didn't fly you gals are all welcome to join me in a Mandarin SM bespoke. Just heard from Jackie that she has extended the deadline for the free AP until next week Friday. I would gladly wait if we could get interests together ASAP if not I am going to go ahead and order because I want this bag NOW!!!

Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:38 PM	#1
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,463	Anyone Else Miss the Stroke Me? We haven't heard much about this style lately. Who is carrying one? Do you love it? I got my mom one for Christmas... A choco matte... And she adores it. It seems like such an easy bag to carry. Don't see many of them up for sale, so people must love them. Anyone want to share?
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:28 PM	#2
kcd1695 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 808	My Dark Grey Matte SMM is one of my all time favorite. Definitely a go too bag. It's such an easy bag to carry. Very get up and go. Plus, the grey goes with pretty much anything! I used to have the same bag in fuschia as well but decided to part with the bight color.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:43 PM	#3
vixnkitten Bag problem? Who me? Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 725	I am planning on ordering a Stroke Me as my fun summer bag. I am just waiting on some pix of the mandarin leather against the various linings!!!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:32 PM	#4
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,615	I have and adore my petrol SMM...I am actually forcing myself to put it away for a few weeks in order to rotate my bags, otherwise I can't justify buying more...but it is so easy and comfortable to carry.... I am thinking I will have to order another this fall!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:56 PM	#5
Moonstarr Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,309	I was VERY tempted to order one in Apple Green Sheen. I couldn't get over how gorgeous the one Jenova has ... I keep drooling over her photos! But then I ended up moving my deposit to another bag. I'd love one in Apple Green Sheen and the Purple Glossy.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:24 PM	#6
SereneRun Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 404	I have petrol matte on my mind (thanks to Moonstarr's pics) and I think this style would look great in that leather.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:41 AM	#7
TejasMama OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,463	Ooh the petrol matte would be gorgeous!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:53 AM	#8
Sybaryte Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,911	I think the design is iconic! Unfortunately, that perfection doesn't include exterior pockets which are one of my addictions. So I mostly admire my fuchsia SMM from afar.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:40 AM	#9
Pradameinhofgang Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 520	I have a Stroke Me in dark purple matte which is just starting to break in - its a really easy bag to carry and very lightweight, easy to get stuff in and out of and i got complemented on it only the other day when i was in a cafe. Love it, its a keeper!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 04:44 AM	#10
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,016	I love my Stroke Me and think it is the most elegant bag that BE produces. I am surprised that Jackie does not keep a better stock on the website.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:22 AM	#11
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,057	I'm currently using my taupe Stroke Me Midi and I adore it. Taupe leather is so soft. The bag always looks "major" with the fuschia lining...it says, I am extremely special don't you know. The midi is a great day bag. Am really loving it. I used to have a regular Stroke Me, but found it a bit bulky for daily use. For travel is was good though.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:36 AM	#12
gga Dr. Destructo Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,204	I really do miss my SMs, Tejas. I've owned 4, and I've given them all away at this point. I'm debating ordering one, but I can't decide if I want to go with a pebbled luxe leather or a matte. That's been the big hold up for me.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#14
Loquita Otra loba Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 11,247	I love the Stroke Me -- it was my first BE, in fact...I bought a mottled gold one (gorgeous!!) from a lovely PFer, but eventually had to sell it. It is the easiest bag in the world to carry, and the first BE that caught my attention. I would like to get another one someday...and like Jenova, I wonder why there aren't more in stock on the website, it's such a great bag! I think that my faves so far are the purple and fuchsia glossy SMs (go figure! ), the matte tan SM (even though the color wouldn't work for me), the black crash SM, and the incredible dark purple matte SM that pradamein is lucky enough to own. That is one killer bag!! But then again (and this is not to take away from your gorgeous bag at all, pradamein), a garbage can would look amazing lined in BE dark purple matte!! You know what would be wonderful? A full-sized pewter SM!!! Come to think of it, I have never seen one...have any of you?
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