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jrjs237 · Oct 15th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Hi, i purchased "love my bags " products i use this product on all my new purchases it repells water and stains especially on the handles. all of the handles on my lighter color bags have not changed, Great product . it was recommended here on the purse forum

madforchloe · Oct 16th, 2009, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by oogiewoogie

Hi everyone,

Is Tan also known as chocolate in the Paraty (Large)?

Thanks!

Tan is a different color than Chocolate in Paraty (in med or large). Chocolate is a medium to darker brown. Tan is a lighter, warm, caramel color.

Here are the colors: chocolate on the left, tan on the right (pics of medium Paraty)

oogiewoogie · Oct 16th, 2009, 12:18 PM

^^ Mad.. thanks for the comparison pics!

That helps out a LOT.. now I'm thinking the Tan might be too light. I went a little nutts & ordered a few sizes in different colors through Saks F&F.

Hmm... decisions decisions.

madforchloe · Oct 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by oogiewoogie

^^ Mad.. thanks for the comparison pics!

That helps out a LOT.. now I'm thinking the Tan might be too light. I went a little nutts & ordered a few sizes in different colors through Saks F&F.

Hmm... decisions decisions.

Well, don't feel bad. When Chloe is on sale its IMPOSSIBLE to pass up. I too could not pass up the Saks F&F and ordered the Dust Small heloise Hobo. Problem is I just bought two medium Paratys at Nordstrom during a sale they held a couple of weeks back to compete with Bloomie's F&F sale! EEK!!!

So I definitely hear you with the "went a little nuts." Story of my life... but it's better than getting Chloe at full price!

KatrinaSlack · Oct 27th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Hi all, I am trying to find a Heloise in Honey (or a similar tan colour) and in the dark silver colour (or is it called pewter or bronze) in the classic small style or a hobo style. Does anyone know where I might find these?

madforchloe · Oct 28th, 2009, 03:26 AM

Here in the States, I know that Nordstrom will be carrying several Heloise styles in the color "Honey" for its resort/cruise collection. My SA told me that the new collection should be available in stores possibly by the end of November. From what I can recall, Nordstrom will carry the Honey in the Heloise small hobo, small satchel, and the Heloise Flap.

As far as the Pewter or Bronze color, I have not heard or seen anything.

Anyway, good luck!!

springdale · Oct 29th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying a paddy with an acrylic lock. Any of you good peeps out there, could enlighten me more abt this particular bag? It's possibly from the '07 collection and it's such a beauty! Please tell me more!

Thanks.

bag*mad*bags · Oct 30th, 2009, 04:21 PM

the plexi lock paddy, is a 08 style i think, it comes with the new holograms and dustbag.
it comes with leather which is super soft and light. the acrylic lock makes the bag much lighter, it comes in load of colours including clear, clear peach colour, navy blue and black.
its a great style and comes in the regular paddy style and a few other tote sizes.

which are you looking at?

melovepurse · Oct 31st, 2009, 02:04 PM

Hi Chloe fans! I am looking for a wallet to go with the Large Paraty (Dark Purple) I just ordered from Sacoche. Here are photos, most of them are Chloe, one Prada and two Miu Miu. What do you think?? I really like the Chloe Champagne wallet, but it has a metallic finish and its light in color so may not last very long...

Lescoy · Oct 31st, 2009, 03:52 PM

^^ Aren't you interested in a Paraty wallet in the Dark Purple?

melovepurse · Oct 31st, 2009, 04:54 PM

Lescoy - I would love to get a Paraty wallet but i've never seen one online or IRL .... These few Chloe wallets were it except for Paddington wallets

Lescoy · Nov 1st, 2009, 05:00 AM

The Paraty Wallet is made in the Deep Purple - so it might be a good option - you'd have matching purse and wallet

ajollyaffair · Nov 5th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Is the PARATY bag a good investment?

Lescoy · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:33 AM

^^ The Paraty bag is set to become a classic. However, the bag itself needs to fit your lifestyle - and in terms of an investment - well. It rather depends on what you mean by that. If you mean will it last for a long time and not date - then probably the answer is yes. If you mean - if you buy and then decide to re-sell - and would you get a good price - then again - dependent on the market at the time and condition etc., then the answer may well be yes.

I think the most important thing when buying a bag is that you buy what you like and you buy what you will definitely use! Pay the price you want to pay - set yourself a budget and don't go over it - if you do - you generally always feel you paid too much - and it can take the enjoyment out of that bag.

Personally - I like the Paraty - but not sure I'd buy one - I didn't like it at all when it first launched - but now I think its fine - but not necessarily a bag I'd want to own.

The girls who have them love them for sure - and I'm sure they'll post here and give you their thoughts soon.

Meantime - take a look at Reveal Threads on the Paraty and also the Reference Library 'All about Paraty' and see some photos of them being modelled - I think thats when you see the Paraty at its best - when its being worn

madforchloe · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM

ajollyaffair,

I agree with Lescoy 100%. An investment can mean a few different things. I think it is destined to be a classic, and I think the resale vale will always be good. The bag has amazing quality and durability, so that is not an issue. What is most important (besides quality), I think, is that you really love the bag and the way it feels and wears. If I were you I would go into a store that carries Paraty and just wear it over your shoulder and look in the mirror. Pose and walk around! See how it "fits" on you. A bag has to be comfortable (at least in my view) in order for you to really use and love the bag. You don't want to have to fuss around to open the zipper, or reach over and bend to do so. A user-friendly, comfortable bag is very important in my book. I find the medium Paraty is ideal for my body (I'm 5'6 slight/medium build) and the bag hangs perfectly. It carries everything I need and then some, but is not at all cumbersome or heavy. Some people prefer the larger bag and prefer to wear it cross-body. It's best to try it on to find out.

Personally, I think Paraty is my favorite bag of all time - I think it wears better than any other bag. A bag is such a personal thing as we wear one every day. It has to feel "right." IMO, in addition to reading the other threads and seeing pictures of it carried on other people, you might want to see one in person a few times to get a feel how it looks and feels on you. If I can recall, I think that is how I was sold.

Oct 16th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#498
oogiewoogie is eNjoyin Life :) Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beachy SoCAL...♥ Posts: 4,111	^^ Mad.. thanks for the comparison pics! That helps out a LOT.. now I'm thinking the Tan might be too light. I went a little nutts & ordered a few sizes in different colors through Saks F&F. Hmm... decisions decisions.
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Oct 27th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#500
KatrinaSlack Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 70	Help finding Heloise Hi all, I am trying to find a Heloise in Honey (or a similar tan colour) and in the dark silver colour (or is it called pewter or bronze) in the classic small style or a hobo style. Does anyone know where I might find these?
KatrinaSlack Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 70

Oct 28th, 2009, 03:26 AM	#501
madforchloe Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 104	Here in the States, I know that Nordstrom will be carrying several Heloise styles in the color "Honey" for its resort/cruise collection. My SA told me that the new collection should be available in stores possibly by the end of November. From what I can recall, Nordstrom will carry the Honey in the Heloise small hobo, small satchel, and the Heloise Flap. As far as the Pewter or Bronze color, I have not heard or seen anything. Anyway, good luck!!
madforchloe Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 104	__________________ Wish List: Paraty, medium in Rosewood, Old Pink, Muscade or Dune Heloise classic NW Bag, in Mastic Heloise Flap in Mastic or Nutmeg Marcie Hobo or Satchel, large in Nut or Whisky In My Dreams!

Oct 29th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#502
springdale Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a paddy with an acrylic lock. Any of you good peeps out there, could enlighten me more abt this particular bag? It's possibly from the '07 collection and it's such a beauty! Please tell me more! Thanks.
springdale Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1

Oct 30th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#503
bagmadbags Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: hampshire, uk Posts: 5,384	the plexi lock paddy, is a 08 style i think, it comes with the new holograms and dustbag. it comes with leather which is super soft and light. the acrylic lock makes the bag much lighter, it comes in load of colours including clear, clear peach colour, navy blue and black. its a great style and comes in the regular paddy style and a few other tote sizes. which are you looking at?
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Oct 15th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#496
jrjs237 josie Joined: May 2007 Location: Long Beach New York Posts: 112	Hi, i purchased "love my bags " products i use this product on all my new purchases it repells water and stains especially on the handles. all of the handles on my lighter color bags have not changed, Great product . it was recommended here on the purse forum

Oct 31st, 2009, 03:52 PM	#505
Lescoy OP Chloe & Mulberry Mod Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,980	^^ Aren't you interested in a Paraty wallet in the Dark Purple?
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Oct 31st, 2009, 04:54 PM	#506
melovepurse super bag hag Joined: Jul 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,249	Lescoy - I would love to get a Paraty wallet but i've never seen one online or IRL .... These few Chloe wallets were it except for Paddington wallets
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Nov 1st, 2009, 05:00 AM	#507
Lescoy OP Chloe & Mulberry Mod Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,980	The Paraty Wallet is made in the Deep Purple - so it might be a good option - you'd have matching purse and wallet
	__________________ Check out my Siberian Cats on their UPDATED Blog - http://chantaris.blogspot.com

Nov 5th, 2009, 02:01 AM	#508
ajollyaffair Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	Is the PARATY bag a good investment?
ajollyaffair Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 10

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#509
Lescoy OP Chloe & Mulberry Mod Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,980	^^ The Paraty bag is set to become a classic. However, the bag itself needs to fit your lifestyle - and in terms of an investment - well. It rather depends on what you mean by that. If you mean will it last for a long time and not date - then probably the answer is yes. If you mean - if you buy and then decide to re-sell - and would you get a good price - then again - dependent on the market at the time and condition etc., then the answer may well be yes. I think the most important thing when buying a bag is that you buy what you like and you buy what you will definitely use! Pay the price you want to pay - set yourself a budget and don't go over it - if you do - you generally always feel you paid too much - and it can take the enjoyment out of that bag. Personally - I like the Paraty - but not sure I'd buy one - I didn't like it at all when it first launched - but now I think its fine - but not necessarily a bag I'd want to own. The girls who have them love them for sure - and I'm sure they'll post here and give you their thoughts soon. Meantime - take a look at Reveal Threads on the Paraty and also the Reference Library 'All about Paraty' and see some photos of them being modelled - I think thats when you see the Paraty at its best - when its being worn
	__________________ Check out my Siberian Cats on their UPDATED Blog - http://chantaris.blogspot.com

Nov 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#510
madforchloe Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 104	ajollyaffair, I agree with Lescoy 100%. An investment can mean a few different things. I think it is destined to be a classic, and I think the resale vale will always be good. The bag has amazing quality and durability, so that is not an issue. What is most important (besides quality), I think, is that you really love the bag and the way it feels and wears. If I were you I would go into a store that carries Paraty and just wear it over your shoulder and look in the mirror. Pose and walk around! See how it "fits" on you. A bag has to be comfortable (at least in my view) in order for you to really use and love the bag. You don't want to have to fuss around to open the zipper, or reach over and bend to do so. A user-friendly, comfortable bag is very important in my book. I find the medium Paraty is ideal for my body (I'm 5'6 slight/medium build) and the bag hangs perfectly. It carries everything I need and then some, but is not at all cumbersome or heavy. Some people prefer the larger bag and prefer to wear it cross-body. It's best to try it on to find out. Personally, I think Paraty is my favorite bag of all time - I think it wears better than any other bag. A bag is such a personal thing as we wear one every day. It has to feel "right." IMO, in addition to reading the other threads and seeing pictures of it carried on other people, you might want to see one in person a few times to get a feel how it looks and feels on you. If I can recall, I think that is how I was sold.
madforchloe Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 104	__________________ Wish List: Paraty, medium in Rosewood, Old Pink, Muscade or Dune Heloise classic NW Bag, in Mastic Heloise Flap in Mastic or Nutmeg Marcie Hobo or Satchel, large in Nut or Whisky In My Dreams! Last edited by madforchloe; Nov 6th, 2009 at 03:15 PM.

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