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hikarupanda · Nov 14th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Hi Ladies,

I haven't had time to come here (or go shopping for purses). But yesterday I finally went to BV and wow, the Gladiola Roma is gorgeous!!! I love purple and I like how the Gladiola purple has a hint of purple but not THAT purple.

Anyways, I know I love the color, but my SA told me that the color only comes in 3 styles - Sloane, Pyramid and Roma. I think I only like the look of the Roma out of these three styles....

But I am feeling unsure about the Roma (it's a hand-held bag so certainly not too baby-friendly...even though you can adjust the length of the handles and try to carry on shoulders, but I think it looks odd that way and not too comfy...). I am also concerned about the weight of the bag. Any Roma owner wanna tell me how you like the bag.

Finally, I am wondering if I need another purple BV (I have the Lilac medium cabat). Wonder if a Gladiola Roma would be a good choice given my current collection:

- Baltic Large Veneta
- Lilac Medium Cabat
- Elephant Large Campana
- Copper Ostrich Belly Bag (by the way, I forgot to update you all, but BV fixed the bag and touched up on the area where there was a spot without the metallic color finished. i think they did a pretty good job).
- Upcoming special order Ottone Large Capri!

doloresmia · Nov 14th, 2009, 05:32 PM

gladiol is a neutral, like raisin in H. roma is an elegant marvelous bag. you know my answer:)

doreenjoy · Nov 14th, 2009, 05:33 PM

You definitely have room in your collection for something in gladiola, especially if you love the color.

I don't own a Roma because the bag doesn't work for me. It's a combination of hand-held, too heavy, and too many compartments. I'm odd in that I like one big space in my bag; I find it easier to find things in one space than in three separate compartments. I also have a low tolerance for hand-held bags that are larger than clutches -- I'm a shoulder bag or clutch gal.

But what matters is how the bag would work for you. Did you carry it around the store for a while? Did you get a chance to put your personal items in it to see how the compartments work with what you usualy carry? Maybe you can use it for outings when you don't have the kids with you, or when you have another adult with you to help with the childcare? The Roma is a very lady-like bag, and that could be exactly what you're looking for.

sbelle · Nov 14th, 2009, 06:52 PM

lol--I have 3 romas and would love to get the gladiola! I have promised myself that I won't get it though unless I get rid of one of my others. (and today I don't think I could let one of my beauties go!)

I know you said you don't like to adjust the strap on the romas so you can carry it on the shoulder but I do. I don't think it makes the bag look odd. With the strap adjusted it fits on my shoulder very nicely.

It isn't particularly light, but it isn't too heavy for me.

Like doreenjoy said, I think it is a very lady-like bag and I love that about it. I think it is an elegant looking bag, but can still be casual!

hikarupanda · Nov 14th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by ssc0619

lol--I have 3 romas and would love to get the gladiola! I have promised myself that I won't get it though unless I get rid of one of my others. (and today I don't think I could let one of my beauties go!)

I know you said you don't like to adjust the strap on the romas so you can carry it on the shoulder but I do. I don't think it makes the bag look odd. With the strap adjusted it fits on my shoulder very nicely.

It isn't particularly light, but it isn't too heavy for me.

Like doreenjoy said, I think it is a very lady-like bag and I love that about it. I think it is an elegant looking bag, but can still be casual!

Can you show me modeling pic of how the bag look on your shoulder??

Longchamp · Nov 14th, 2009, 07:35 PM

I love the color and presentation of this bag. But like doreenjoy, I wasn't fond of the 3 compartments, so sold my ferro Roma. But others find the compartments great, so please don't take just my opinion on the style.

ReRe · Nov 14th, 2009, 08:29 PM

I love my romas and for me the compartments keep everything from jumbling together. It can get heavy if stuffed. I have ferro, marmo and old petra. Unless you really love purple though, it does seem similar to your lilac cabat.

sngsk · Nov 14th, 2009, 08:33 PM

I agree the roma can get alil heavier than say the pyramid or campana and while it can be carried on the shoulder, it is not as comfortable as the other styles with broader shoulder straps. However, I love it cos it fits my working lifestyle.

Gladiola is such an amazing colour and I think there's definitely space for that colour in your collection. If the roma doesn't suit your lifestyle, maybe you can consider the pyramid/sloane? They seem to be more your 'style' considering you have the veneta and campana which are both more casual. Plus since you have the SO large capri coming, it may be too similar to the roma style-wise with the front lock. JMHO.

Do let us know what you decide and lots of pics please!

sbelle · Nov 14th, 2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by hikarupanda

Can you show me modeling pic of how the bag look on your shoulder??

I'll work on it tomorrow! I usually enlist my dd's in my modeling pics.

hikarupanda · Nov 14th, 2009, 11:57 PM

ssc0916: Thanks, can't wait!

If say the roma somehow doesn't work for me, I wonder if I would want a sloane or a pyramid, but I have tried them both in the store as well and for some reasons, I am just not loving how the sloane or pyramid looks on my shoulder....

CaliforniaGal · Nov 15th, 2009, 12:22 AM

When will that large Capri arrive? .. I think you should use that a bit (not that an ottone would be your everyday hack-around bag!) .. and see how you like that one big open space. .. because the Roma is three smaller spaces, that would make an interesting comparison. Roma is so pretty but people often mention the weight. Maybe you want a second Capri ..or a Bella, is that big enough? Or the Parachute?
hahah ok have I confused you?? Have fun in the hunt!

hikarupanda · Nov 15th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGal

When will that large Capri arrive? .. I think you should use that a bit (not that an ottone would be your everyday hack-around bag!) .. and see how you like that one big open space. .. because the Roma is three smaller spaces, that would make an interesting comparison. Roma is so pretty but people often mention the weight. Maybe you want a second Capri ..or a Bella, is that big enough? Or the Parachute?
hahah ok have I confused you?? Have fun in the hunt!

I don't know when I will get my Capri............I wish I can get it now!! Actually I think Ottone is actually a more neutral color than the Gladiola, right?

My major concern of the Roma is the weight and the fact that it is hand-held (I just cannot see it as something I can comfortably carry on my shoulder....). I am fine with the compartments (minus the weight, that is...).

I am starting to think that I might not get the Roma after all. And if I really really want to have a Gladiola bag.....I might have to reconsider the sloane or the pyramid......

annie9999 · Nov 15th, 2009, 06:17 AM

how about a slg in gladiola? will look fantastic in your cabat and would look great with your so ottone.

can't wait to see your so-

are you loving your cabat?

Juda · Nov 15th, 2009, 06:54 AM

Glad to see here hikarupanda, hope that you and your lovely DD are doing great - she is so cute and beautiful in your avatar

Gladiola is a gorgeous color but Roma, Sloane and Pyramid do not work for me, that's why I like what annie suggested SLG in Galdiola

Or maybe you should wait for your SO IMO Capri and Roma are very similar maybe your SO change your mind and convince you to buy a Roma

sbelle · Nov 15th, 2009, 11:12 AM

hikarupanda--

Ok. Here are the promised pictures. Turns out I don't adjust the strap to the lowest position, but use the mid position.

Here is my 5 ft 4 inch daughter modeling it. She said for it to be comfortable for her she needed to wear it as shown....

She also commented

that she would never wear a bag this large on her shoulder
one of the straps kept slipping off

When I wear it I don't push it to my back as she as here, I don't think it is too large for my shoulder, and I don't have as much trouble keeping both straps on my shoulder as she did.

Sounds like you may have already decided against the roma though!

Nov 14th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#1
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	Need opinion on Gladiola Roma!! Hi Ladies, I haven't had time to come here (or go shopping for purses). But yesterday I finally went to BV and wow, the Gladiola Roma is gorgeous!!! I love purple and I like how the Gladiola purple has a hint of purple but not THAT purple. Anyways, I know I love the color, but my SA told me that the color only comes in 3 styles - Sloane, Pyramid and Roma. I think I only like the look of the Roma out of these three styles.... But I am feeling unsure about the Roma (it's a hand-held bag so certainly not too baby-friendly...even though you can adjust the length of the handles and try to carry on shoulders, but I think it looks odd that way and not too comfy...). I am also concerned about the weight of the bag. Any Roma owner wanna tell me how you like the bag. Finally, I am wondering if I need another purple BV (I have the Lilac medium cabat). Wonder if a Gladiola Roma would be a good choice given my current collection: - Baltic Large Veneta - Lilac Medium Cabat - Elephant Large Campana - Copper Ostrich Belly Bag (by the way, I forgot to update you all, but BV fixed the bag and touched up on the area where there was a spot without the metallic color finished. i think they did a pretty good job). - Upcoming special order Ottone Large Capri!
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	__________________ Patiently waiting for my BV SO: Ottone Large Capri! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband William Ma 1/28/76 - 12/26/08 I am proud to have you as my husband and my baby's father, you are always in my heart! I You!

Nov 14th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#2
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 8,528	gladiol is a neutral, like raisin in H. roma is an elegant marvelous bag. you know my answer:)
	__________________ I am DONE

Nov 14th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#3
doreenjoy I should be writing. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mostly in the USA Posts: 4,132	You definitely have room in your collection for something in gladiola, especially if you love the color. I don't own a Roma because the bag doesn't work for me. It's a combination of hand-held, too heavy, and too many compartments. I'm odd in that I like one big space in my bag; I find it easier to find things in one space than in three separate compartments. I also have a low tolerance for hand-held bags that are larger than clutches -- I'm a shoulder bag or clutch gal. But what matters is how the bag would work for you. Did you carry it around the store for a while? Did you get a chance to put your personal items in it to see how the compartments work with what you usualy carry? Maybe you can use it for outings when you don't have the kids with you, or when you have another adult with you to help with the childcare? The Roma is a very lady-like bag, and that could be exactly what you're looking for.
	__________________ "Mistrust all enterprises that require new clothes." - Thoreau

Nov 14th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#4
sbelle Save ME, Jack! Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,550	lol--I have 3 romas and would love to get the gladiola! I have promised myself that I won't get it though unless I get rid of one of my others. (and today I don't think I could let one of my beauties go!) I know you said you don't like to adjust the strap on the romas so you can carry it on the shoulder but I do. I don't think it makes the bag look odd. With the strap adjusted it fits on my shoulder very nicely. It isn't particularly light, but it isn't too heavy for me. Like doreenjoy said, I think it is a very lady-like bag and I love that about it. I think it is an elegant looking bag, but can still be casual!
sbelle Save ME, Jack! Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,550

Nov 14th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#8
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 668	I agree the roma can get alil heavier than say the pyramid or campana and while it can be carried on the shoulder, it is not as comfortable as the other styles with broader shoulder straps. However, I love it cos it fits my working lifestyle. Gladiola is such an amazing colour and I think there's definitely space for that colour in your collection. If the roma doesn't suit your lifestyle, maybe you can consider the pyramid/sloane? They seem to be more your 'style' considering you have the veneta and campana which are both more casual. Plus since you have the SO large capri coming, it may be too similar to the roma style-wise with the front lock. JMHO. Do let us know what you decide and lots of pics please!
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 668

Nov 14th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#6
Longchamp Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Lost and found Posts: 4,645	I love the color and presentation of this bag. But like doreenjoy, I wasn't fond of the 3 compartments, so sold my ferro Roma. But others find the compartments great, so please don't take just my opinion on the style.

Nov 14th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#7
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,994	I love my romas and for me the compartments keep everything from jumbling together. It can get heavy if stuffed. I have ferro, marmo and old petra. Unless you really love purple though, it does seem similar to your lilac cabat.

Nov 14th, 2009, 11:57 PM	#10
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	ssc0916: Thanks, can't wait! If say the roma somehow doesn't work for me, I wonder if I would want a sloane or a pyramid, but I have tried them both in the store as well and for some reasons, I am just not loving how the sloane or pyramid looks on my shoulder....
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,204	__________________ Patiently waiting for my BV SO: Ottone Large Capri! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband William Ma 1/28/76 - 12/26/08 I am proud to have you as my husband and my baby's father, you are always in my heart! I You!

Nov 15th, 2009, 12:22 AM	#11
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,179	When will that large Capri arrive? .. I think you should use that a bit (not that an ottone would be your everyday hack-around bag!) .. and see how you like that one big open space. .. because the Roma is three smaller spaces, that would make an interesting comparison. Roma is so pretty but people often mention the weight. Maybe you want a second Capri ..or a Bella, is that big enough? Or the Parachute? hahah ok have I confused you?? Have fun in the hunt!
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,179

Nov 15th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#13
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,093	how about a slg in gladiola? will look fantastic in your cabat and would look great with your so ottone. can't wait to see your so- are you loving your cabat?
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,093

Nov 15th, 2009, 06:54 AM	#14
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,578	Glad to see here hikarupanda, hope that you and your lovely DD are doing great - she is so cute and beautiful in your avatar Gladiola is a gorgeous color but Roma, Sloane and Pyramid do not work for me, that's why I like what annie suggested SLG in Galdiola Or maybe you should wait for your SO IMO Capri and Roma are very similar maybe your SO change your mind and convince you to buy a Roma
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,578

Nov 15th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#15
sbelle Save ME, Jack! Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,550	hikarupanda-- Ok. Here are the promised pictures. Turns out I don't adjust the strap to the lowest position, but use the mid position. Here is my 5 ft 4 inch daughter modeling it. She said for it to be comfortable for her she needed to wear it as shown.... She also commented that she would never wear a bag this large on her shoulder one of the straps kept slipping off When I wear it I don't push it to my back as she as here, I don't think it is too large for my shoulder, and I don't have as much trouble keeping both straps on my shoulder as she did. Sounds like you may have already decided against the roma though!
sbelle Save ME, Jack! Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,550

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