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lovebags2 · Oct 1st, 2009, 12:43 PM

Hi Belenista Friends,

Here's my BE issue on the day:

I decided that I"d like a cervo Hold Me for Christmas. It's just the color I"ve been wavering over for a couple weeks now. I'd go back/forth between root and port (even dark grey).

This morning I was chatting with Jackie and she thinks I"d really enjoy the dark purple. I hear it's quite special and nothing ordinary about it. From what I"m told it's rich and sophisticated!

I can't believe I"m even considering a purple bag BUT I sure am. hehe And if I can rock pewter maybe I can purple too?

It would be nice to break out of my habit for mainly choosing the neutrals and/or safe choices!

Tell me ladies should I go for it or wait for the root or port?

Opinions all welcome!

tlloveshim · Oct 1st, 2009, 01:20 PM

The purple pebbled is definitely a beautiful leather and goes with a lot more than you'd expect! If you can do pewter, you can do purple! How many brown bags and wine/red bags do you have now? If you have plenty of those then I'd go for purple! If you need another brown or a wine bag, then wait for root or port. Seriously though, dark purple pebbled is a very easy color to wear!

Odebdo · Oct 1st, 2009, 01:25 PM

Purple does seem to be a new nuetral color...can go with most anything...and what better way to try it then a hold me?? I think it looks gorgeous...

But I agree...port and root seem gorgeous too...so check the bags you already have before deciding...

crazybagmo · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:06 PM

I say go for the purple! I'm such a black/brown/tan purse kinda girl too, but when I see people w/ color bags I get so happy!! You can definitely rock it, I'm sure of that!

TropicalGal · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:23 PM

A purple pebbled HOLD ME is on its way to me right now.

lovebags2 · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks Ladies!

I knew I'd receive great advice.

TG - When do you think your bag will arrive?

glamourgirlpink · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:41 PM

Oh yum! Purple is super hot...its all over the Nordies catalog...well the last one I looked at anyway, lol.

lovebags2 · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by glamourgirlpink

Oh yum! Purple is super hot...its all over the Nordies catalog...well the last one I looked at anyway, lol.

Your SO right. I couldn't get over how much purple there was in my last Nordie's catalog!

I happen to LOVE that color. It just has to be the right tone for me to enjoy it. IF it's dark/deep/rich then chances are I"ll love it.

Then again I love burgundy and port seems to be just lovely.

And then I love the brown/pink combination!

Oh dear....

P.S. Does anyone here have dark purple pics?

TropicalGal · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM

^^Go to the shopping section and look under the group bespoke for Purple Pebbled Angel Purse. Scroll through until you find a great photo. The picture of the handbag is what sold me that I wanted more than an angel purse in this leather...

I should get my bag next week when I am in the U.S. It is FedExing now, as I speak. CANNOT WAIT for this puddley, minimal handbag.

tlloveshim · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:54 PM

Here's my SPM in dark purple:

TropicalGal · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:59 PM

As Rose BE Concierge said to me, "The purple luxe is a BE team favorite this season!"

lanasyogamama · Oct 1st, 2009, 03:14 PM

Does purple go with a lot of the colors you wear? I'd be more of a Wine person, but it really is a pretty purple.

style*cafe · Oct 1st, 2009, 03:22 PM

LOVE BE bags; I'm following her on Twitter! I agree that Purple is (surprisingly) very neutral... personally, I'm a huge fan of whiskey and portabello shades!

Happy Shopping! - Tea'

lovebags2 · Oct 1st, 2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by lanasyogamama

Does purple go with a lot of the colors you wear? I'd be more of a Wine person, but it really is a pretty purple.

You know that's a great question and one I"m not certain of. Hm...

I tend to stay away from browns/blacks in my wardrobe and gravitate more toward colors. I know go figure I"m scared to pieces over color in my handbag but then I will LOVE wearing my fuschia or lavender top.

On a typical day you'll find me wearing blues, fuschia, wine, lavender and even orange in the fall.

Vibrant colors look great on me. But, then if I"m wearing a bright color I go for more of a neutral handbag. Does that make sense?

Hm... Maybe purple would be too much and I should stay with port or root now that I"m thinking?

lovebags2 · Oct 1st, 2009, 03:54 PM

Oh boy - I just looked at more pics closer of the dark purple and it does look stunning!

What colors do you think look best with? I"ll have to take a peek in my closet and see if I can make this work.

What I enjoy about pewter is I don't have to think about. I just know it will go with anything I'm wearing. I like that!

But, I"m looking now for something more muted for an everyday/carefree look!

Have I confused everyone yet?

Oct 1st, 2009, 12:43 PM	#1
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271	Opinions Needed! Hi Belenista Friends, Here's my BE issue on the day: I decided that I"d like a cervo Hold Me for Christmas. It's just the color I"ve been wavering over for a couple weeks now. I'd go back/forth between root and port (even dark grey). This morning I was chatting with Jackie and she thinks I"d really enjoy the dark purple. I hear it's quite special and nothing ordinary about it. From what I"m told it's rich and sophisticated! I can't believe I"m even considering a purple bag BUT I sure am. hehe And if I can rock pewter maybe I can purple too? It would be nice to break out of my habit for mainly choosing the neutrals and/or safe choices! Tell me ladies should I go for it or wait for the root or port? Opinions all welcome!
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271	Last edited by lovebags2; Oct 1st, 2009 at 12:57 PM.

Oct 1st, 2009, 01:20 PM	#2
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,647	The purple pebbled is definitely a beautiful leather and goes with a lot more than you'd expect! If you can do pewter, you can do purple! How many brown bags and wine/red bags do you have now? If you have plenty of those then I'd go for purple! If you need another brown or a wine bag, then wait for root or port. Seriously though, dark purple pebbled is a very easy color to wear!
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Oct 1st, 2009, 01:25 PM	#3
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,627	Purple does seem to be a new nuetral color...can go with most anything...and what better way to try it then a hold me?? I think it looks gorgeous... But I agree...port and root seem gorgeous too...so check the bags you already have before deciding...
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Oct 1st, 2009, 02:06 PM	#4
crazybagmo Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 714	I say go for the purple! I'm such a black/brown/tan purse kinda girl too, but when I see people w/ color bags I get so happy!! You can definitely rock it, I'm sure of that!
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Oct 1st, 2009, 02:23 PM	#5
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	A purple pebbled HOLD ME is on its way to me right now.
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Oct 1st, 2009, 02:29 PM	#6
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271	Thanks Ladies! I knew I'd receive great advice. TG - When do you think your bag will arrive?
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271

Oct 1st, 2009, 02:41 PM	#7
glamourgirlpink Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,114	Oh yum! Purple is super hot...its all over the Nordies catalog...well the last one I looked at anyway, lol.
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Oct 1st, 2009, 02:51 PM	#9
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	^^Go to the shopping section and look under the group bespoke for Purple Pebbled Angel Purse. Scroll through until you find a great photo. The picture of the handbag is what sold me that I wanted more than an angel purse in this leather... I should get my bag next week when I am in the U.S. It is FedExing now, as I speak. CANNOT WAIT for this puddley, minimal handbag.
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	__________________ *Visit me!* www.theportablemother.blogspot.com

Oct 1st, 2009, 02:54 PM	#10
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,647	Here's my SPM in dark purple:
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Oct 1st, 2009, 02:59 PM	#11
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	As Rose BE Concierge said to me, "The purple luxe is a BE team favorite this season!"
TropicalGal Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,064	__________________ *Visit me!* www.theportablemother.blogspot.com

Oct 1st, 2009, 03:14 PM	#12
lanasyogamama Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,547	Does purple go with a lot of the colors you wear? I'd be more of a Wine person, but it really is a pretty purple.
	__________________ I bespoke(d) it!: - Belen Echandia Hold Me Max in Orange with Purple lining

Oct 1st, 2009, 03:22 PM	#13
style*cafe Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 28	LOVE BE bags; I'm following her on Twitter! I agree that Purple is (surprisingly) very neutral... personally, I'm a huge fan of whiskey and portabello shades! Happy Shopping! - Tea'
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Oct 1st, 2009, 03:54 PM	#15
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271	Oh boy - I just looked at more pics closer of the dark purple and it does look stunning! What colors do you think look best with? I"ll have to take a peek in my closet and see if I can make this work. What I enjoy about pewter is I don't have to think about. I just know it will go with anything I'm wearing. I like that! But, I"m looking now for something more muted for an everyday/carefree look! Have I confused everyone yet?
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271

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