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Cornflower Blue · Oct 17th, 2009, 07:07 PM

I'm a big fan of chartreuse, but only at Christmas...

And it's got to be green one, not the yellow. Apparently there's more colours and tastes than that but I haven't come across them yet but I live in hope!

Any chance of some lovely kiwi pics sometime?

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 18th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by gga

It's not at all, Pradameinhof. Kiwi is DARK. It's an olive. I was expecting my kiwi LM to be somewhere near the Hermes chartreuse color, but it is a very, very dark color. Not even close to apple green at all.

Kiwi is far closer to Hermes toundra or vert olive barenia, not at all like chartreuse.

thanks so much my love..that will be perfect. much as i love the apple green i'm wondering if its a limiting colour to wear wardrobe-wise, and also in the rainy UK? i wonder it it marks easily (i'm picky....) Likewise my thoughts on turquoise. i've done Hermes blue jean before but BE turquoise is so much bolder and i wonder if it will be too bright??? i LOVE the brown Be Mine but already have too many grey and brown bags.

gga · Oct 18th, 2009, 05:20 PM

PMHG, I have one BE turquoise item, and it is indeed bright. I have a couple of H bags in vert anis, which is the closest thing (IMO) to BE's apple. I live in a hot, bright, tropical climate, so I wear these bright colors 10+ months a year. If I lived in the northeast USA, or in the UK, I think I would probably not wear them as often. Matte apple is not as bright as apple sheen or apple wax, but it's still pretty bright.

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 18th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by gga

PMHG, I have one BE turquoise item, and it is indeed bright. I have a couple of H bags in vert anis, which is the closest thing (IMO) to BE's apple. I live in a hot, bright, tropical climate, so I wear these bright colors 10+ months a year. If I lived in the northeast USA, or in the UK, I think I would probably not wear them as often. Matte apple is not as bright as apple sheen or apple wax, but it's still pretty bright.

thanks so much! i'm wishing i lived in a hot, bright, trpoical climate - its freezing here in Uk today....
hmmi'm still undecided so i think will pass until my 4 other bags arrive and ithen if there is anything left in the sale so be it!!

elizat · Oct 18th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by gga

PMHG, I have one BE turquoise item, and it is indeed bright. I have a couple of H bags in vert anis, which is the closest thing (IMO) to BE's apple. I live in a hot, bright, tropical climate, so I wear these bright colors 10+ months a year. If I lived in the northeast USA, or in the UK, I think I would probably not wear them as often. Matte apple is not as bright as apple sheen or apple wax, but it's still pretty bright.

I'm glad the turquoise is a true toned and bright at that! I live in FL, so bright colors are nice year round. However, even when I lived in the Midwest, I wore bright colors year round and didn't follow typical rules for colors.

*suzi* · Oct 18th, 2009, 08:41 PM

I absolutely love the berry matte. I think today was the first day I noticed it. It's such a beautiful color and looks so neutral.

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by *suzi*

I absolutely love the berry matte. I think today was the first day I noticed it. It's such a beautiful color and looks so neutral.

yes i thought it was dk pink orig on my monitor as it looked the same, but anyway it isn't as bright as the shocking pink and think it will look lovely for fall; i have a dip-dyed etro cashmere shawl in beige, taupr and wine that it will complement very well....i think it wil also look lovely with all my cashmere sweaters too..

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:01 AM

i LOVE this leather - it is so incredibly soft and touchable but Jackie advises me its baby calf, and it's light as a feather. the wax sheen means if you get a few drops of rain on it its fine, although she said not to get it properly wet (which i wouldn't!!)

i was a bit worried it would be too big, as its my first TME but its so super smooshy already its a bit unstructured when you wear it.. Unf. jackie says they have no mroe of this leather, so whoever got the apple Wax bag will be very lucky too....

bonniekir · Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:28 AM

I got myself a Hug me in the Berry ..for a DIL..and thought about the I'm yours..it's very Pink..or is it the light?

But the fab part is that it is good in rainy weather! And you got it for a really, really good price!

Congrats !

VanBod1525 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:23 PM

Wow, that's lovely.

tlloveshim · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:34 PM

Lovely! I like the color! And the leather sounds awesome! Congratulations on a special bag and great deal!

rosie07 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:42 PM

Bonnie I got a hug me as well in Berry the leather is the same as my bag in my avatar its not as bright as it pictures and a lovely colour

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by bonniekir

I got myself a Hug me in the Berry ..for a DIL..and thought about the I'm yours..it's very Pink..or is it the light?

But the fab part is that it is good in rainy weather! And you got it for a really, really good price!

Congrats !

Hi Bonnie, prob the flash on my camera makes it look pinker than it is; i would say it is a mulberry shade, not as dark as wine sheen but not as pink as BE's lipstick pink (if that makes sense....)
enjoy your Hug Me, that'll be one super smooshy bag and SO light..

Jenova · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:59 PM

Lovely sheen on that leather - super buy!

Pradameinhofgang · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Jenova

Lovely sheen on that leather - super buy!

thanks! looking at the website again i think this is the same bag in the main pic, only in a midi version,, i didn't realise till now:

http://www.belenechandia.com/luxury-...p?intColId=115

Oct 17th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#31
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,332	I'm a big fan of chartreuse, but only at Christmas... And it's got to be green one, not the yellow. Apparently there's more colours and tastes than that but I haven't come across them yet but I live in hope! Any chance of some lovely kiwi pics sometime?
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,332

Oct 18th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#33
gga Dr. Destructo Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,232	PMHG, I have one BE turquoise item, and it is indeed bright. I have a couple of H bags in vert anis, which is the closest thing (IMO) to BE's apple. I live in a hot, bright, tropical climate, so I wear these bright colors 10+ months a year. If I lived in the northeast USA, or in the UK, I think I would probably not wear them as often. Matte apple is not as bright as apple sheen or apple wax, but it's still pretty bright.
gga Dr. Destructo Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,232

Oct 18th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#36
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,842	I absolutely love the berry matte. I think today was the first day I noticed it. It's such a beautiful color and looks so neutral.
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,842

Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:28 AM	#39
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,825	I got myself a Hug me in the Berry ..for a DIL..and thought about the I'm yours..it's very Pink..or is it the light? But the fab part is that it is good in rainy weather! And you got it for a really, really good price! Congrats !
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,825	__________________ -------------------------------------- Bonnie-looking for: Nico xx in black and pewter - LM mini in Plum crash AND Rebecca Minkoff MAB the large size in Elephant Nikki in Wine Darlings in Teal and Olive

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:23 PM	#40
VanBod1525 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 401	Wow, that's lovely.
VanBod1525 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 401	__________________ Waiting for these beauties: Sunflower Ignes Emilia, Blue Suede Lining Cream TMA Midi, Red Lining and Brass Hardware Dark Grey Matte Charm Me, Purple Lining, Silver Hardware Be Mine Mini Mustard Glossy, Dark Blue Lining, Gold Hardware

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:34 PM	#41
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,647	Lovely! I like the color! And the leather sounds awesome! Congratulations on a special bag and great deal!

Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:42 PM	#42
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 402	Bonnie I got a hug me as well in Berry the leather is the same as my bag in my avatar its not as bright as it pictures and a lovely colour
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 402

Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:59 PM	#44
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,015	Lovely sheen on that leather - super buy!

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