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Moonstarr · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:44 PM

So to complete my matte leather collection (I

that matte leather!), I just received in my Petrol Matte WTM Midi. I actually ordered this before I'd even seen any swatches online, so I'm happy that it has surpassed my expectations.

This is a really nice medium toned blue with a slight green undertone ... it nearly has a tinge of teal to it. VERY pretty. The leather is very soft and supple ... reminds me a bit of the purple mattes I love so much. They just have this feel to them ... so rich feeling! The leather seems to have a bit more variation in it (tones) as compared to the purple or grey mattes. I think the little bit of variation makes the colour even more pretty. It's just really gorgeous out in full sunlight.

So now for some photos! These were all taken in natural light. On my monitor, I think the colour of the blue is most true to the photo with the lining.

sgreg · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Oh wow....now I am so undecided! Is it just my screen, or does it have a lot less green in it than the petrol sheen? I love the color of your WTM, it is beautiful (the third photo, despite not true to life, is a beautiful shade also lol).

hipnycmom · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Moonstarr, another lovely BE! I would probably have difficulty getting ready in the mornings if I lived in your closet. How about a photo beside its other matte siblings?

Moonstarr · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:55 PM

This is actually a fairly true to life (on my monitor) picture (showing it with the tags from all my bags). I think all the colours seem fairly accurate here. Petrol Matte is 5th from the right. This shot was taken in natural light.

Edited to add: I think all the mattes has this pretty very slight sheen to them, with the exception of the Apple Green and Tan. You can see it in the picture .. it's just really a pretty finish. The Petrol Matte is just like that as well.

If you check out the thread "BE Bag Art" there are some photos of just the matte bags. :)

Moonstarr · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by sgreg

Oh wow....now I am so undecided! Is it just my screen, or does it have a lot less green in it than the petrol sheen? I love the color of your WTM, it is beautiful (the third photo, despite not true to life, is a beautiful shade also lol).

I've never seen Petrol Sheen in person, but from photos I THINK the Petrol Matte may have a little less green in it. Maybe someone who has one though can comment after seeing my photos.

hipnycmom · Jun 26th, 2009, 08:01 PM

I love that photo of your tags! It's too yummy!!

Odebdo · Jun 26th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Gorgeous!!! I love blue...it is my favorite color...I think I have to add this to my NEEDS!!!

bonniekir · Jun 27th, 2009, 04:08 AM

I missed this reveal completely!

It's really nice..congratulations!

Yes, definately, The Petrol sheen has more green in it.

Are you now sure your matte collection is complete...?

Jenova · Jun 27th, 2009, 04:23 AM

What a lovely bag - very elegant and timeless!

etalb1111 · Jun 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM

oh lovely bag! the petrol matte is stunning! I think my fav blue!!

Charmed05 · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Gorgeous color! Congrats.

pixiechic · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Wow - that is one gorgeous bag! I was not at all interested in petrol matte before, but now I think it's a necessity. The color variations are just lovely...like a deep blue ocean. I imagine that it would look utterly fabulous with dark denim!

LOVE the pic of your tags too. You have quite a rainbow collection!

peppy · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:57 AM

hmmm...I never thought I'd actually like Petrol matte! me thinks me might just need something in petrol matte!

Thanks for the pics!!

TejasMama · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:51 AM

This is gorgeous! I love petrol, and the matte version is just striking. Beautiful!

finzup · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM

gorgeous, and I love that shot of all your BE tags!

Jun 26th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#2
sgreg Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 350	Oh wow....now I am so undecided! Is it just my screen, or does it have a lot less green in it than the petrol sheen? I love the color of your WTM, it is beautiful (the third photo, despite not true to life, is a beautiful shade also lol).
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Jun 26th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#3
hipnycmom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,113	Moonstarr, another lovely BE! I would probably have difficulty getting ready in the mornings if I lived in your closet. How about a photo beside its other matte siblings?
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Jun 26th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#4
Moonstarr OP Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,309	This is actually a fairly true to life (on my monitor) picture (showing it with the tags from all my bags). I think all the colours seem fairly accurate here. Petrol Matte is 5th from the right. This shot was taken in natural light. Edited to add: I think all the mattes has this pretty very slight sheen to them, with the exception of the Apple Green and Tan. You can see it in the picture .. it's just really a pretty finish. The Petrol Matte is just like that as well. If you check out the thread "BE Bag Art" there are some photos of just the matte bags. :)
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Jun 26th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#6
hipnycmom Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,113	I love that photo of your tags! It's too yummy!!
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Jun 26th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#7
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,615	Gorgeous!!! I love blue...it is my favorite color...I think I have to add this to my NEEDS!!!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 04:08 AM	#8
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,812	I missed this reveal completely! It's really nice..congratulations! Yes, definately, The Petrol sheen has more green in it. Are you now sure your matte collection is complete...?
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Jun 27th, 2009, 04:23 AM	#9
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,015	What a lovely bag - very elegant and timeless!

Jun 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM	#10
etalb1111 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 836	oh lovely bag! the petrol matte is stunning! I think my fav blue!!

Jun 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#11
Charmed05 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: JoHn'S WorLd Posts: 2,722	Gorgeous color! Congrats.
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Jun 27th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#12
pixiechic Zoom zoom! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Lenox & Phipps Posts: 3,713	Wow - that is one gorgeous bag! I was not at all interested in petrol matte before, but now I think it's a necessity. The color variations are just lovely...like a deep blue ocean. I imagine that it would look utterly fabulous with dark denim! LOVE the pic of your tags too. You have quite a rainbow collection!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#13
peppy Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,679	hmmm...I never thought I'd actually like Petrol matte! me thinks me might just need something in petrol matte! Thanks for the pics!!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#14
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,461	This is gorgeous! I love petrol, and the matte version is just striking. Beautiful!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#15
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