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mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:09 PM

While in Las Vegas, staying at the gorgeous Bellagio, where the BV store is only an elevator ride away, I purchased a couple of goodies:
Nero in Bag.jpg

To be honest, a few months ago, I had no inkling as to the beauty of Bottega Veneta Bags, but our dear friend Kroquet led me down the path of quiet obsession.

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Here she is, she's made of Deerskin and is Nero. She has no name, but she is a lovely, slouchy, soft, cuddly bundle of BV love!!!!

Front of BV.jpg

Bottom of BV.jpg

Top of BV.jpg

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:21 PM

Also picked up a couple of knot bracelets, the copper is my daughter's, who begged me to buy her a Sloane. Are you kidding me???

Ebano bracelet.jpg copper bracelet.jpg

kroquet · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:10 PM

P - I love the bag!! Gorgeous and will look great on you! I really like the woven detail on the handle. Bracelets aren't too bad, either!!!

Hey, I like the brown flower pillows, too!

Many congrats and use that bag!!!! Cervo is very durable, so don't be a scaredy cat!!! hahaha Welcome to BV!!! Love it! I called Guido off.

kroquet · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Did that bag come in any other colors?????

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks so much Kroquet. Can't wait to carry her. I love the handle and the bottom of the bag, so purty!!!!
I am pretty sure that the SA said they had it in another color, maybe Ebano, but it sold out as soon as it hit the shelves. It's relatively reasonably priced so I think its a nice "beginner BV"!

kroquet · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Perfect to start and gradually move into the ebano Sloane, right???

That bag looks like it hugs you when carried.

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM

It does hug, and very nicely!!!!

annie9999 · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:41 PM

beautiful bag. can't wait to see action shots if you are comfortable with doing that.
i love bv deerskin and nero is one of my favorite colors. never gets dirty and goes with everything. i don't believe the more reasonable bv's are "beginner bv's". one of my favorite bags in my collection is one of the simplest and least expensive. they are all beautiful leather and high quality. enjoy your first bv and will look forward to many more reveals. i do hope someone warned you that bv is addictive.

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks so much for your kind comments Annie (that's my DDs name, by the way, love it!!). I am truly in awe of the quality and beauty of this bag. There is nothing about it that I don't love. It's perfect!! I have been warned of the addiction, and am already trying to decide how and when I'll add a Sloane to my collection. That's my holy grail at the moment!!!!!

boxermom · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Beautiful choices, mombug! I love BV's deerskin; have had several bags in Cervo. Those knot braided bracelets are cool.

Gosh, to stay in a hotel where a BV store is so close is my idea of heaven. When I stay downtown Chicago, my favorite hotel is around the corner from BV. I literally don't have to cross a street to get there :-)

Yay for kroquet, our grand enabler!

sngsk · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Excellent first choice mombug! Love how smooshy cervo is. Enjoy and welcome to the addictive world of BV

mombug · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks so much for the warm welcome Boxermom and sngsk. I hope this is the first of many more!!!

noddanard · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:32 PM

Congratulations Mombug!!
And the credit goes to Kroquet.
Your bag looks very nice and comfy.
I love the detail at the bottom : )

BV is addictive.
How long do we have to wait for your second reveal ; ) though?
I love that your DD asked for a sloane.
Did she know how much it costs though?

Congrats again!

doloresmia · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM

mombug - congratulations!!!! l bet that bag is so soft!

Jun 27th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#1
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	My First New BV Bag While in Las Vegas, staying at the gorgeous Bellagio, where the BV store is only an elevator ride away, I purchased a couple of goodies: Nero in Bag.jpg To be honest, a few months ago, I had no inkling as to the beauty of Bottega Veneta Bags, but our dear friend Kroquet led me down the path of quiet obsession.
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#2
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	Here she is, she's made of Deerskin and is Nero. She has no name, but she is a lovely, slouchy, soft, cuddly bundle of BV love!!!! Front of BV.jpg Bottom of BV.jpg Top of BV.jpg
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#3
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	Also picked up a couple of knot bracelets, the copper is my daughter's, who begged me to buy her a Sloane. Are you kidding me??? Ebano bracelet.jpg copper bracelet.jpg
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#4
kroquet Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,496	P - I love the bag!! Gorgeous and will look great on you! I really like the woven detail on the handle. Bracelets aren't too bad, either!!! Hey, I like the brown flower pillows, too! Many congrats and use that bag!!!! Cervo is very durable, so don't be a scaredy cat!!! hahaha Welcome to BV!!! Love it! I called Guido off.
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#5
kroquet Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,496	Did that bag come in any other colors?????
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#6
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	Thanks so much Kroquet. Can't wait to carry her. I love the handle and the bottom of the bag, so purty!!!! I am pretty sure that the SA said they had it in another color, maybe Ebano, but it sold out as soon as it hit the shelves. It's relatively reasonably priced so I think its a nice "beginner BV"!
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#7
kroquet Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,496	Perfect to start and gradually move into the ebano Sloane, right??? That bag looks like it hugs you when carried.
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:40 PM	#8
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	It does hug, and very nicely!!!!
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#9
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,708	beautiful bag. can't wait to see action shots if you are comfortable with doing that. i love bv deerskin and nero is one of my favorite colors. never gets dirty and goes with everything. i don't believe the more reasonable bv's are "beginner bv's". one of my favorite bags in my collection is one of the simplest and least expensive. they are all beautiful leather and high quality. enjoy your first bv and will look forward to many more reveals. i do hope someone warned you that bv is addictive.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,708

Jun 27th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#10
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	Thanks so much for your kind comments Annie (that's my DDs name, by the way, love it!!). I am truly in awe of the quality and beauty of this bag. There is nothing about it that I don't love. It's perfect!! I have been warned of the addiction, and am already trying to decide how and when I'll add a Sloane to my collection. That's my holy grail at the moment!!!!!
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#11
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,691	Beautiful choices, mombug! I love BV's deerskin; have had several bags in Cervo. Those knot braided bracelets are cool. Gosh, to stay in a hotel where a BV store is so close is my idea of heaven. When I stay downtown Chicago, my favorite hotel is around the corner from BV. I literally don't have to cross a street to get there :-) Yay for kroquet, our grand enabler!

Jun 27th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#12
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 518	Excellent first choice mombug! Love how smooshy cervo is. Enjoy and welcome to the addictive world of BV
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 518	__________________ Looking for an ottone sloane. Please PM if you know of any on sale

Jun 27th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#13
mombug OP Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,923	Thanks so much for the warm welcome Boxermom and sngsk. I hope this is the first of many more!!!
	__________________ I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change, I can feel it. Beck

Jun 27th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#14
noddanard Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 503	Congratulations Mombug!! And the credit goes to Kroquet. Your bag looks very nice and comfy. I love the detail at the bottom : ) BV is addictive. How long do we have to wait for your second reveal ; ) though? I love that your DD asked for a sloane. Did she know how much it costs though? Congrats again!

Jun 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#15
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,542	mombug - congratulations!!!! l bet that bag is so soft!

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