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capulet · Sep 9th, 2008, 03:37 PM

First of all, many thanks to LLANeedle and kcm1535 for posting about the new BVs on BlueFly and the extra 10% code.

I ordered a medium nero Veneta that finally arrived at 7:00 PM yesterday, so I wasn't able to take pictures until today. Here's my lovely new bag:

veneta1web.jpg

A closeup of the surprise:

pleatsweb.jpg

Pleats! I definitely didn't order a pleated Veneta--I didn't see a black one on the site and I'd have noticed if I'd spent that much. But I like the pleats, so I'm not complaining. (I feel sort of guilty, but since I took off the security tag they won't take it back anyway...right?

)

I was waffling between the large and the medium, even after trying them on a couple of times. I'm definitely glad I got the medium, because it has plenty of space for me and it fits well over my shoulder, even (snugly) over my winter coats. Here is a very dim action pic (it's dreary here today).

veneta2.JPG

I'm 5'3" and I'm not gonna say how much I weigh. I blame it on the baby. But my arms and shoulders are relatively small.

I'm very happy with my first bag. Thanks to all of you for authenticating (even though I ended up not buying on eBay), posting pictures of your own BVs, and giving me so much to contemplate and drool over.

Mid- · Sep 9th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Congratulations, capulet!!! I'd say that the surprise was meant to be and made your first BV even more special.

Enjoy!!

I personally can't wait to see how you wear your veneta with your scarves.

serena11 · Sep 9th, 2008, 03:47 PM

We are bag twins! congratulations! As Doloresmia will no doubt suggest- your baby needs some new accessories.

alisonanna · Sep 9th, 2008, 04:10 PM

ooh, that's a good surprise

LLANeedle · Sep 9th, 2008, 04:18 PM

A good surprise indeed. I'm glad you like it. BlueFly's policy is that they won't take a bag back if the tag is removed but I'd say you've got a winner. Enjoy and wear in good health.

doloresmia · Sep 9th, 2008, 04:57 PM

capulet - don't look a gift pleat in the mouth, i say! enjoy the little dumpling! and yes, as serena11 says..... bring on the accessories!!!!!

C_24 · Sep 9th, 2008, 04:58 PM

It is beautiful and I think the pleating makes the bag even more special (if that is possible, it's a BV!). Nice surprise! Enjoy the bag, capulet!

boxermom · Sep 9th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Congratulations, capulet! Lovely Veneta in the classic Nero. I love it!

BookerMoose · Sep 9th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Wow. It looks amazing and I really do like the pleats - and plus didn't you therefore get an EXTRA good deal since the Pleated Venetas cost more to start with than the regular ones?!

kcm1535 · Sep 9th, 2008, 06:58 PM

If you like the pleats, but paid for a regular Veneta, then that must have been a great surprise - given how much more expensive the pleated Veneta usually is! Excellent!

Lululala · Sep 9th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Congratulations! It really is a pleasant surprise and it looks good on you

CaliforniaGal · Sep 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM

PLEATS are GOOD!! That really looks lovely .. congratulations.

jburgh · Sep 9th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Wow

I just love the pleated Veneta in black! Lucky girl.

ricera · Sep 9th, 2008, 10:37 PM

That bag is sweetness! Congratulations.

leilani01 · Sep 9th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Congratulations! You're very lucky - a beautiful veneta and a great deal....

Sep 9th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#1
capulet OP Show me the monkey! Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,823	My first BV arrived yesterday, and surprise...! First of all, many thanks to LLANeedle and kcm1535 for posting about the new BVs on BlueFly and the extra 10% code. I ordered a medium nero Veneta that finally arrived at 7:00 PM yesterday, so I wasn't able to take pictures until today. Here's my lovely new bag: veneta1web.jpg A closeup of the surprise: pleatsweb.jpg Pleats! I definitely didn't order a pleated Veneta--I didn't see a black one on the site and I'd have noticed if I'd spent that much. But I like the pleats, so I'm not complaining. (I feel sort of guilty, but since I took off the security tag they won't take it back anyway...right? ) I was waffling between the large and the medium, even after trying them on a couple of times. I'm definitely glad I got the medium, because it has plenty of space for me and it fits well over my shoulder, even (snugly) over my winter coats. Here is a very dim action pic (it's dreary here today). veneta2.JPG I'm 5'3" and I'm not gonna say how much I weigh. I blame it on the baby. But my arms and shoulders are relatively small. I'm very happy with my first bag. Thanks to all of you for authenticating (even though I ended up not buying on eBay), posting pictures of your own BVs, and giving me so much to contemplate and drool over.
	__________________ Currently lusting after a large Veneta (belly?)...

Sep 9th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#2
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,554	Congratulations, capulet!!! I'd say that the surprise was meant to be and made your first BV even more special. Enjoy!! I personally can't wait to see how you wear your veneta with your scarves.
	__________________ ~ I prefer to have very little, but it has to be exactly the right thing. ~ Tomas Maier ... still looking for a grape necklace from SS07 ...

Sep 9th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#3
serena11 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 568	We are bag twins! congratulations! As Doloresmia will no doubt suggest- your baby needs some new accessories.
serena11 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 568

Sep 9th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#4
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,156	ooh, that's a good surprise
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,156

Sep 9th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#11
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456	Congratulations! It really is a pleasant surprise and it looks good on you
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456

Sep 9th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#5
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	A good surprise indeed. I'm glad you like it. BlueFly's policy is that they won't take a bag back if the tag is removed but I'd say you've got a winner. Enjoy and wear in good health.

Sep 9th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#6
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,516	capulet - don't look a gift pleat in the mouth, i say! enjoy the little dumpling! and yes, as serena11 says..... bring on the accessories!!!!!

Sep 9th, 2008, 04:58 PM	#7
C_24 -Claus- Joined: May 2007 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 1,571	It is beautiful and I think the pleating makes the bag even more special (if that is possible, it's a BV!). Nice surprise! Enjoy the bag, capulet!

Sep 9th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#8
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,685	Congratulations, capulet! Lovely Veneta in the classic Nero. I love it!

Sep 9th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#9
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	Wow. It looks amazing and I really do like the pleats - and plus didn't you therefore get an EXTRA good deal since the Pleated Venetas cost more to start with than the regular ones?!

Sep 9th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#10
kcm1535 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 268	If you like the pleats, but paid for a regular Veneta, then that must have been a great surprise - given how much more expensive the pleated Veneta usually is! Excellent!

Sep 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#12
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151	PLEATS are GOOD!! That really looks lovely .. congratulations.
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151

Sep 9th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#13
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,203	Wow I just love the pleated Veneta in black! Lucky girl.
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Sep 9th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#14
ricera Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 598	That bag is sweetness! Congratulations.

Sep 9th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#15
leilani01 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,053	Congratulations! You're very lucky - a beautiful veneta and a great deal....
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