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bonniekir · Dec 9th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I would have loved to have posted pics of the Amethyst nico xx on this thread, since I am desperately seeking one!
But the seller on the bay only ships to US and Canada

calibaggal · Dec 9th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jenova

The more that I see of the YSL Downtown, the more I want one. Now you are making me fancy the Muse too. How wicked you are!!!

Jenova - you must give the YSL Downtown a go. I have lusted after this bag since last year. I just got one two weeks ago and I love it

. You will not be disappointed.

Jenova · Dec 10th, 2008, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by bonniekir

I would have loved to have posted pics of the Amethyst nico xx on this thread, since I am desperately seeking one!
But the seller on the bay only ships to US and Canada

How terribly cruel! I tend to ignore overseas sellers a) because they often won't ship to me b) because of the Customs risk.

bonniekir · Dec 10th, 2008, 06:16 AM

Jenova-you're so right-it was cruel!

I allways pay taxes for items coming from outside EU, because our system is greedy-and in this case the amount is around 40% of the total incl. postage

.
Bags are considered deluxe items

-unbelievable!!!

mariabdc · Dec 10th, 2008, 06:25 AM

I always try and ask them to make an exception... it works in 75% of the cases, especially if you have good feedback (including lots of bag purchases) and the seller is a tPFer...
I ask for the bag to be declared with a low value... This helps me avoid customs, but sometimes i am hit by horrendous fees ...

Jenova · Dec 10th, 2008, 06:27 AM

I feel bad about asking a seller to lie about a high and known value item like a bag for me and prefer to buy within the EU.

mariabdc · Dec 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM

I know, but i feel worse about being hit by customs... I pay enough taxes through my job...

kel28 · Dec 10th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Do any of you BE ladies also enjoy Botkier? If so, how would you rate their quality of designs and leathers compared to BE?

savvy23 · Dec 10th, 2008, 03:36 PM

I likey a lot! I know LIZARDO is a fond of her too! Post in the BOTKIER forum and I will answer for you as this is the BE forum!

blivlien · Dec 11th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Lol well I've been buying lots of other stuff whilst waiting for my bespoke bag...

First up is the Marc Jacobs grey mary. It was my first MJ boutique purchase and I absolutely love it!

Then I got the MJ soft box flap bag in slate off ebay, which is a dark brown with black/eggplanty undertones.

I went to a Jimmy Choo sample sale and came away with these babies - the Stay booties. I love the heel, although I'm not sure how much I'm really gonna be able to wear 4.5inch heels!

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blivlien · Dec 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM

And then

I couldn't pass up this bag. I love snakeskin and I've always liked the Mulberry Mabel style and this bag was a steal for an exotic. Plus it's my first proper Mulberry.

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And somehow I ended up at a designer sample sale and I've been wanting a gold bag since I've since the BE mottled gold. I came away with my first YSL bag. It's the medium Capri Flap Hobo

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Cornflower Blue · Dec 11th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Gorgeous haul! I personally think you should share with your Belenista sisters and spread the Belenista lurve .....

mk78 · Dec 11th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by blivlien

Lol well I've been buying lots of other stuff whilst waiting for my bespoke bag...

First up is the Marc Jacobs grey mary. It was my first MJ boutique purchase and I absolutely love it!

Then I got the MJ soft box flap bag in slate off ebay, which is a dark brown with black/eggplanty undertones.

I went to a Jimmy Choo sample sale and came away with these babies - the Stay booties. I love the heel, although I'm not sure how much I'm really gonna be able to wear 4.5inch heels!

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Love the Choos, amazing heels, love the MJ Mary, and love your YSL

blivlien · Dec 12th, 2008, 04:56 AM

Lol maybe cornflower

. Thanks mk78

Oops just noticed the pic of the mulberry didn't show, so here it is again brown_snakeskin_mulberry_mabel.jpg

mariabdc · Dec 12th, 2008, 05:09 AM

Gorgeous bags, blivlien... THose booties are TDF! Enjoy them...

Dec 9th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#196
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,814	I would have loved to have posted pics of the Amethyst nico xx on this thread, since I am desperately seeking one! But the seller on the bay only ships to US and Canada
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,814	__________________ -------------------------------------- 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

Dec 10th, 2008, 06:16 AM	#199
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,814	Jenova-you're so right-it was cruel! I allways pay taxes for items coming from outside EU, because our system is greedy-and in this case the amount is around 40% of the total incl. postage . Bags are considered deluxe items-unbelievable!!!
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,814	__________________ -------------------------------------- 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

Dec 10th, 2008, 06:25 AM	#200
mariabdc OP Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,378	I always try and ask them to make an exception... it works in 75% of the cases, especially if you have good feedback (including lots of bag purchases) and the seller is a tPFer... I ask for the bag to be declared with a low value... This helps me avoid customs, but sometimes i am hit by horrendous fees ...
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

Dec 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM	#202
mariabdc OP Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,378	I know, but i feel worse about being hit by customs... I pay enough taxes through my job...
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

Dec 10th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#203
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476	Do any of you BE ladies also enjoy Botkier? If so, how would you rate their quality of designs and leathers compared to BE?
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476

Dec 10th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#201
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,016	I feel bad about asking a seller to lie about a high and known value item like a bag for me and prefer to buy within the EU.

Dec 10th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#204
savvy23 He is Mine! Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,449	I likey a lot! I know LIZARDO is a fond of her too! Post in the BOTKIER forum and I will answer for you as this is the BE forum!
savvy23 He is Mine! Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,449	__________________ OFFICIAL PROUD OWNER OF A 2009 Balenciaga GGH PART-TIME Black!!

Dec 11th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#205
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	Lol well I've been buying lots of other stuff whilst waiting for my bespoke bag... First up is the Marc Jacobs grey mary. It was my first MJ boutique purchase and I absolutely love it! Then I got the MJ soft box flap bag in slate off ebay, which is a dark brown with black/eggplanty undertones. I went to a Jimmy Choo sample sale and came away with these babies - the Stay booties. I love the heel, although I'm not sure how much I'm really gonna be able to wear 4.5inch heels! php3NOIgpPM.jpg phpiBmOpLPM.jpg phpSkF5KcPM.jpg phpT9P8xEPM.jpg
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	__________________ Someday in the far off future I want a Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap with silver hardware and something in ostrich...

Dec 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#206
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	And then I couldn't pass up this bag. I love snakeskin and I've always liked the Mulberry Mabel style and this bag was a steal for an exotic. Plus it's my first proper Mulberry. Attachment 617071 And somehow I ended up at a designer sample sale and I've been wanting a gold bag since I've since the BE mottled gold. I came away with my first YSL bag. It's the medium Capri Flap Hobo phpbMj0SxPM.jpg
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	__________________ Someday in the far off future I want a Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap with silver hardware and something in ostrich...

Dec 11th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#207
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,327	Gorgeous haul! I personally think you should share with your Belenista sisters and spread the Belenista lurve .....
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,327

Dec 12th, 2008, 04:56 AM	#209
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	Lol maybe cornflower . Thanks mk78 Oops just noticed the pic of the mulberry didn't show, so here it is again brown_snakeskin_mulberry_mabel.jpg
blivlien Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,558	__________________ Someday in the far off future I want a Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Classic Flap with silver hardware and something in ostrich...

Dec 12th, 2008, 05:09 AM	#210
mariabdc OP Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,378	Gorgeous bags, blivlien... THose booties are TDF! Enjoy them...
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

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