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mouseptrolix · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:36 PM

I know you have all seen so many of pictures of this bag. But I am so ecstatic with my new purchase, that I must showcase some action pictures of it here.

She was purchased from a wonderful TPFr and arrived yesterday. I was worried that medium will be too small as many of you suggested. I am 5'9, but I was not looking for a carry all big hobo this time, and took the risk. I was also worried it will be too shiny, as it appeared shiny in most pictures...
Well, I must say I am still speachless... After I took it out of its dustbag it was a true love from first (IRL) sight. Although I consider myself a bag slut, and go through bags faster than I change nail polish, this one was certainly like anything else I have ever imagined. It is a keeper, for certain.
First thing I said to my DH when I looked at her, was " I cant believe the TPFr wanted to sell this!!! What if she changes her mind and wants it back...????" LOL!!!!
The color is just this antique looking rusty copper, it is so playful because of the cross grain which makes it look as if the leather stripes vary in color brightness. The bag is not shiny at all, it is very subtle, elegant and simply stunning. I found the size to be absolutely perfect for my needs, all my things fit perfectly inside, and the suede lining is so silky to the touch!!
I loaded it with heavy objects ( 3 pound dumbbell plus all my stuff) and hung it overnight to soften it a bit, and it started slouching perfectly. I also trained the zipper to slide more smoothly by rubbing my finger on a soft candle wax and then on the zipper. The zipper went from tight to smooth in 15 min!! The bag does not stand on its own, unless forced, but it sure stays put on my shoulder!!

I dye my hair copper red and now I think it is a great match with the Rame. I also realized my Oakley sunshades are exactly same color as the bag, and that I actually own a pair of jeans in this exact color as well. You will probably laugh, but I actually got a mani pedi in a similar color today, this is how much I am crazy about this color!

Love it so much!! Thank you SOOO much for all of you who advised me on the Veneta size, and for those of you who tempted me with the reveals of your Rame Venetas.

I a very bag-satisfied girl today!

sngsk · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Congrats! It looks absolutely stunning on you! You wear it very well.

Love that big 'on-a-BV-high' smile on your face.

ssc0619 · Jun 27th, 2009, 10:11 PM

Beautiful bag! It just looks gorgeous in your pictures (as do you!)

Congratulations!

bagdoll · Jun 27th, 2009, 10:21 PM

So cool that your bag matches your hair color! THe medium veneta looks great on you.

Congrats!!

juzluvpink · Jun 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM

It looks perfect on you! Congrats on your new bag!

Bichon Lover · Jun 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Congrats! It and you are beautiful and I hope it's a satisfaction that's lasting.

kroquet · Jun 27th, 2009, 10:36 PM

Gorgeous bag and you look beautiful!!! congrats!

doloresmia · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:34 PM

she looks like she was MADE for you!

noddanard · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Congratualtions!
Your RAME veneta looks great but YOU look amazing.
I can feel the happiness cross the WiFi

I love you hair color too.

And thank you for this tip
" I also trained the zipper to slide more smoothly by rubbing my finger on a soft candle wax and then on the zipper. The zipper went from tight to smooth in 15 min!!"
I own a RAME wallet and I have a little trouble with the zipper myself. I was thinking of something oily but was afraid that it might be bad for the copper. I didn't think about wax at all.
I will try it and let let you know how it works on mine.

ReRe · Jun 28th, 2009, 12:38 AM

The bag is gorgeous on you and we can NEVER see too many pictures of BVs. So glad you are happy with it. Now for your Roma.

jeshika · Jun 28th, 2009, 12:40 AM

looks gorgeous on you!! congrats!!! :)

blugenie · Jun 28th, 2009, 12:45 AM

What a special story and reveal... it looks absolutely fabulous on you - wonderful with your hair color and just the right amount of bling.

Thanks for sharing!!

aaa_1188 · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:16 AM

You look great with your new bag or your new bag look great with you..... I cannot decide

Congrets!!

mouseptrolix · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Thank you all for such warm words!!! I am so happy with my Rame Veneta, I think I will keep her next to my bed at night so that I could give her a pet now and then during the night to reassure myself she is real.... I cant wait for my Moro Roma which is coming on Tuesday. In the meantime I spent a lot of time today taking pictures of my LV tivoli gm, MJ stam and Prada fairy, all of which I am going to sell to finance this insanely expensive Roma if I chose to keep her. I have a strong feeling that once the Roma arrives it will be another love from first sight, so I am happy to make my closet roomy and clean for her!!!
I am so glad I got into BV - I am embarrassed to say that it is mostly thanks to the Angels and Demons movie!!!
Regarding the zipper - I read on LV forum that some people run a clear candle against the zipper to help ease it. However I am afraid to do this, because little pieces of wax may stick to the woven leather. Thats why I just found a soft candle and instead used my finger to transfer a tiny amount onto the zipper. It did help quite a lot. I also hope that eventually the zipper will ease itself with repeated use.

Bichon Lover · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:46 AM

Interesting.....I don't have any stiff zippers on any of my bags or accessories. Just lucky I guess or not as sensitive to it maybe.

Jun 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#2
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 498	Congrats! It looks absolutely stunning on you! You wear it very well. Love that big 'on-a-BV-high' smile on your face.
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Jun 27th, 2009, 10:21 PM	#4
bagdoll Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 322	So cool that your bag matches your hair color! THe medium veneta looks great on you. Congrats!!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#5
juzluvpink I luv my kiddos! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 962	It looks perfect on you! Congrats on your new bag!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#7
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,215	Gorgeous bag and you look beautiful!!! congrats!
	__________________ Current Wishlist - Maxi Veneta in Nero

Jun 28th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#11
jeshika Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,052	looks gorgeous on you!! congrats!!! :)
jeshika Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,052	__________________ wishlist Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch in Fever Bottega Veneta Medium Veneta in Limo *she's here* 07 Chanel Red Medium Flap w/ bijoux chain Bottega Veneta Old Petra Roma

Jun 27th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#3
ssc0619 Don't Tell Ricky!!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,565	Beautiful bag! It just looks gorgeous in your pictures (as do you!) Congratulations!

Jun 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#6
Bichon Lover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: California SF Bayarea Posts: 2,362	Congrats! It and you are beautiful and I hope it's a satisfaction that's lasting.

Jun 27th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#8
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,420	she looks like she was MADE for you!

Jun 27th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#9
noddanard Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 495	Congratualtions! Your RAME veneta looks great but YOU look amazing. I can feel the happiness cross the WiFi I love you hair color too. And thank you for this tip " I also trained the zipper to slide more smoothly by rubbing my finger on a soft candle wax and then on the zipper. The zipper went from tight to smooth in 15 min!!" I own a RAME wallet and I have a little trouble with the zipper myself. I was thinking of something oily but was afraid that it might be bad for the copper. I didn't think about wax at all. I will try it and let let you know how it works on mine.

Jun 28th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#10
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,392	The bag is gorgeous on you and we can NEVER see too many pictures of BVs. So glad you are happy with it. Now for your Roma.

Jun 28th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#12
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,732	What a special story and reveal... it looks absolutely fabulous on you - wonderful with your hair color and just the right amount of bling. Thanks for sharing!!
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,732

Jun 28th, 2009, 01:16 AM	#13
aaa_1188 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 468	You look great with your new bag or your new bag look great with you..... I cannot decide Congrets!!
	__________________ Unto You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my Defense, my Fortress, and High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy and steadfast love Psalm 59:17, AMP

Jun 28th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#14
mouseptrolix OP Member Joined: May 2008 Location: bay area california Posts: 528	Thank you all for such warm words!!! I am so happy with my Rame Veneta, I think I will keep her next to my bed at night so that I could give her a pet now and then during the night to reassure myself she is real.... I cant wait for my Moro Roma which is coming on Tuesday. In the meantime I spent a lot of time today taking pictures of my LV tivoli gm, MJ stam and Prada fairy, all of which I am going to sell to finance this insanely expensive Roma if I chose to keep her. I have a strong feeling that once the Roma arrives it will be another love from first sight, so I am happy to make my closet roomy and clean for her!!! I am so glad I got into BV - I am embarrassed to say that it is mostly thanks to the Angels and Demons movie!!! Regarding the zipper - I read on LV forum that some people run a clear candle against the zipper to help ease it. However I am afraid to do this, because little pieces of wax may stick to the woven leather. Thats why I just found a soft candle and instead used my finger to transfer a tiny amount onto the zipper. It did help quite a lot. I also hope that eventually the zipper will ease itself with repeated use.
	__________________ Completely bagaholic...

Jun 28th, 2009, 01:46 AM	#15
Bichon Lover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: California SF Bayarea Posts: 2,362	Interesting.....I don't have any stiff zippers on any of my bags or accessories. Just lucky I guess or not as sensitive to it maybe.

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