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Jul 19th, 2009, 09:10 AM
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Very nice, congrats!
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Jul 19th, 2009, 09:37 AM
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very nice, Lexie... looking forward to your modeling pics!
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Jul 19th, 2009, 11:29 AM
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Lovely!! Gorgeous choc. matte leather that we all know and love.
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Jul 19th, 2009, 11:56 AM
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Lexie,
I agree that the choco matte leather is extremely beautiful and very rare--it is one of BE's signature leathers IMO. I'm so happy that the leather met your expectations. I will say this...in the past, some of my most favorite bags were ones that didn't 'wow' me but that I realized were really perfect for my lifestyle. They were the right structure, beautiful, and very comfortable...like those perfect pair of jeans. I hope you really get a chance to enjoy this bag. It is lovely! |
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Jul 19th, 2009, 12:25 PM
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I think the Matte Choco will be enhanced as time does by. It's so close to my Original Tan that is so soft now I am sure it will do the same. It is a bit stiff out the of the box but you can tell that stiffness will be gone very soon. Tommorow I can get an inside Pic. I chose the original Fuchsia and it is gorgeous against the brown.
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Jul 19th, 2009, 12:37 PM
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Lex- I am so glad it is the color you were expecting. I am a huge fan of the matte leathers. Great review too!
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Jul 19th, 2009, 02:03 PM
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Lexie, thank you for your excellent review and pics. Really helped me. You described the size really well for me. When I saw modeling pics of the tpf/be winner, the bag looked enormous, but you have described it just right. The choco leather is stunning. This will be your perfect slouchy shoulder bag -- and will look good with everything. Enjoy. And let us know how it breaks in.
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Jul 19th, 2009, 09:06 PM
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lexie thanks for sharing your first impressions -- it's beautiful, looks like it's going to be a real workhorse. i love the chocolate matte -- that deep mahogany is gorgeous. enjoy it!
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How wide is the opening of the bag? Could you easily fit magazines or file folders? Also, how heavy is it? |
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Jul 19th, 2009, 10:09 PM
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The bag could easily carry files or magazines. It's got a rather large opening. It's a clear open access to your stuff and you can see everything when you open it. No black holes. Here is the inside and a pic of my 6'4" 255 lb Hubby wearing it. The bag is very very lightweight but still substantial. No worry Tropical Gal.....it is NOT enormous.
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Jul 20th, 2009, 10:56 AM
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Not another bag???
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Lexie...so glad you love the color...I know how worried you were...it is gorgeous! Enjoy your new EM!
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Jul 20th, 2009, 11:08 AM
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Hmm...what's next?
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Yummy Lexie! It looks delicious!
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Jul 20th, 2009, 02:42 PM
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Lexie, so glad it turned out to be the color you wanted! It is a beautiful leather in a simple, elegant style, and looks very easy to carry. Looks stunning on your DH too!
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Jul 20th, 2009, 11:41 PM
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It's beautiful! I have wondered about this same style/leather combination so I am happy to read your review.
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