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Bichon Lover · Oct 20th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Hi BV lovers!!! I have 2 new additions to add to my growing handbag collection and for the first time they are Bottega Veneta's I have a black patent wallet that I love and now because of Sak's F&F I splurged on not one but two BV's.

They are both Veneta's but one is pleated and one likes to walk on the wild side

. I just got them home an hour ago and tried them on and the Zebra seemed a little big. I put a couple of cans of soup in it (jburgh) and took a pic and when I look at the pic I don't feel like I'm swallowed up by it all the way it feels when I just look in the mirror. In the pics it looks like I have the shoulders to carry it off. Sometimes I think a detached perspective helps a little. What do you guys think?? The braided snake edging bordering the Zebra is gorgeous and although I love them both I'm really drawn to the Zebra. It's perfect for year 'round, not light and not dark and the shades are cool rather than warm which works best for my coloring. I can see it with a pair of jeans and a white shirt and a wine colored velvet jacket for something different than black and white which I love. The purple is very deep and yummy and I'm glad it is actually darker than the pics I've seen because of it being a pretty large bag, it's subtle rather than a bright purple. I don't know why I'm worried about being subtle

that's the last thing my own F&F would accuse me of being!!

So I won't run on any more and BTW my plan is to keep both unless they look rediculously big.

boxermom · Oct 20th, 2008, 07:05 PM

They are both gorgeous on you! Good thing you can keep them both, because I wouldn't be able to choose. I like the tiger-painted Veneta much better "on" than just in a photo display.

Congrats!

peppermintpatty · Oct 20th, 2008, 07:09 PM

Bichon Lover they both look fabulous on you!!!!!! Thanks for such wonderful pictures. I like them both, I don't think I could pull of the Tiger Veneta- but you most definitely can! I love the color on the pleated Veneta- not too bright at all. Keep them both and thanks again for the pictures. They help so much for people like me that can't just go and try BV on...

MNS · Oct 20th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Both look fabulous on you! I like how the Tiger Veneta pops against your black outfit.

kopibaby · Oct 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM

they are very pretty!! congrats on your purchases!!

piperlu · Oct 20th, 2008, 08:41 PM

They're both gorgeous. Keep them both if you can. I love the Turbolence. I got to try on the tiger one, but it was in medium and too small for me.

The more I see the pleated, the more I love it! They both look fab on you!

Everlong · Oct 20th, 2008, 09:02 PM

both are absolutely gorgeous! you wear them very well!!

PS: I love your door knobs!

Lola24 · Oct 20th, 2008, 09:32 PM

those are two amazing bags, congrats!

BookerMoose · Oct 20th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Wow - what two great choices! Congratulations!

noon · Oct 20th, 2008, 10:06 PM

I have a montaigne in turbolence and let me tell you I love the color and it is so much more wearable than you initially think. Both bags look fab on you! Congrats!

chiaoapple · Oct 20th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Are these in the large or maxi? I love my large veneta, and i'm only 5-1 (plus on the small side). I think you should put your daily stuff in the venetas and see how it drapes. It really does follow your body, and the more you use it, the more "personal" it seems!
The tigre print really suits you!

doloresmia · Oct 20th, 2008, 10:29 PM

bichon lover - you look stunning!!!! OMG that tiger is TOO DIE FOR and you KNOW my reservations about animal prints. however, with the black suit - vavavavoom!!!! i actually do not think they look too big. however, if you are not comfortable with the size then that is a style preference. to me they are perfect on you. you could always get the medium tiger since you love the bag.....

jburgh · Oct 20th, 2008, 10:50 PM

BL - Well, well...here you are with 2 Venetas. This is what happens. Jimmy Choo is the "Gateway Drug" to Bottega Veneta. The Tiger Veneta looks so much better than a store display photo. A lot more subtle on a person. It looks great on you, BL...definitely a keeper. And the Turbolence...fabulous! Your concern about them being a little too big? They will slouch with time. I have worn my Turbolence (same size) about 20 days total, and it already has a nice slouch.

It would be to tough for me to decide between the two. But, you know I am a woman with 8 (omg, it just hit me

) Mahalas. When I love a style, it is never a problem for me to have different colors/leathers.

And don't those Venetas smell intoxicating? No other brands will give you that endorphin release after smelling, lol!

leilani01 · Oct 20th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Congrats on two stunning bags! I love your modeling pix with the turbolence Veneta....Great color and it looks like the perfect size. The tiger Veneta looks classic with a hint of an edge!

Two beautiful purses and a great (F & F) deal.....

dolphingirl · Oct 20th, 2008, 11:03 PM

OMG, both are so beautiful. Congrats, bichon lover!!

Oct 20th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#3
peppermintpatty Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690	Bichon Lover they both look fabulous on you!!!!!! Thanks for such wonderful pictures. I like them both, I don't think I could pull of the Tiger Veneta- but you most definitely can! I love the color on the pleated Veneta- not too bright at all. Keep them both and thanks again for the pictures. They help so much for people like me that can't just go and try BV on...
peppermintpatty Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 690

Oct 20th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#4
MNS Member Joined: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 230	Both look fabulous on you! I like how the Tiger Veneta pops against your black outfit.
MNS Member Joined: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 230

Oct 20th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#5
kopibaby Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 686	they are very pretty!! congrats on your purchases!!
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Oct 20th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#6
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,393	They're both gorgeous. Keep them both if you can. I love the Turbolence. I got to try on the tiger one, but it was in medium and too small for me. The more I see the pleated, the more I love it! They both look fab on you!
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Oct 20th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#7
Everlong DaMOMMYier Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 1,274	both are absolutely gorgeous! you wear them very well!! PS: I love your door knobs!
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Oct 20th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#2
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,685	They are both gorgeous on you! Good thing you can keep them both, because I wouldn't be able to choose. I like the tiger-painted Veneta much better "on" than just in a photo display. Congrats!

Oct 20th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#8
Lola24 Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879	those are two amazing bags, congrats!
Lola24 Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,879

Oct 20th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#9
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,578	Wow - what two great choices! Congratulations!

Oct 20th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#10
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,555	I have a montaigne in turbolence and let me tell you I love the color and it is so much more wearable than you initially think. Both bags look fab on you! Congrats!
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Oct 20th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#11
chiaoapple Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636	Are these in the large or maxi? I love my large veneta, and i'm only 5-1 (plus on the small side). I think you should put your daily stuff in the venetas and see how it drapes. It really does follow your body, and the more you use it, the more "personal" it seems! The tigre print really suits you!
chiaoapple Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636

Oct 20th, 2008, 10:29 PM	#12
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,521	bichon lover - you look stunning!!!! OMG that tiger is TOO DIE FOR and you KNOW my reservations about animal prints. however, with the black suit - vavavavoom!!!! i actually do not think they look too big. however, if you are not comfortable with the size then that is a style preference. to me they are perfect on you. you could always get the medium tiger since you love the bag.....

Oct 20th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#13
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,207	BL - Well, well...here you are with 2 Venetas. This is what happens. Jimmy Choo is the "Gateway Drug" to Bottega Veneta. The Tiger Veneta looks so much better than a store display photo. A lot more subtle on a person. It looks great on you, BL...definitely a keeper. And the Turbolence...fabulous! Your concern about them being a little too big? They will slouch with time. I have worn my Turbolence (same size) about 20 days total, and it already has a nice slouch. It would be to tough for me to decide between the two. But, you know I am a woman with 8 (omg, it just hit me ) Mahalas. When I love a style, it is never a problem for me to have different colors/leathers. And don't those Venetas smell intoxicating? No other brands will give you that endorphin release after smelling, lol!
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

Oct 20th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#14
leilani01 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,053	Congrats on two stunning bags! I love your modeling pix with the turbolence Veneta....Great color and it looks like the perfect size. The tiger Veneta looks classic with a hint of an edge! Two beautiful purses and a great (F & F) deal.....
	__________________ Wish list: Bottega Veneta - Something in lilac or grape from the F/W collection. Bottega Veneta - Medium campana Bottega Veneta - Ball bag in a seasonal color Ferragamo - Armonia in black

Oct 20th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#15
dolphingirl Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 676	OMG, both are so beautiful. Congrats, bichon lover!!
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