First spy...help me choose

catcat · Jul 2nd, 2007, 06:23 PM

I have likes the spy for a while now but always thought it would be a bid too feminine for me (it just has an "arabian nights" look to me....)

But the more I see them the more I want one.

I actually need a bigger black bag and have been thinking about a black spy, and I thanks to this sub found one at an ok price but I also saw the denim one and think it's just gorgeous and then there is cognac...oh help.

I do dress rather casual and I am a mother of three and a sahm.
I wear a lot of denim diff blue tones, grey, black, khaki, beige, white...I don't want to get carried away as I have been in the past buying bags I actually never used.

kneehighz · Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:10 PM

Well, joma has the denim and black for a good price! My friend think the leather spy's front handle thing reminds him of the pharaohs..you know their beards!

He calls it the "pharaoh bag". Anyway, most members on here will probably recommends the black or cognac, I like the denim and black more than cognac though. All of them can be used casually, although the denim may be a little flashy with the rhinestones. Don't know though because I haven't seen the '07 one in real life. The '06 squirrel denim was nice to look at but didn't look good on me. So a safe choice is the black I guess, unless you prefer browns or want the beautiful limited denim! My advice always confuses people, sorry if I've done it again!

Litigatrix · Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:38 PM

i would say cognac.... really shows off the spy's beautiful leather. black is good, too. i'm not really a fan of the denim. for me most of the attraction of the spy lies in the beautiful leather, so the fabric bags are a little less exciting.

bag.lover · Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:52 PM

Black or Cognac

asl_bebes · Jul 2nd, 2007, 08:18 PM

ITA with Litigatrix ... I do prefer the leather ones over the fabric ones. Black and Cognac are both gorgeous colors ... either one would be perfect!

baglady.1 · Jul 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM

I wear casual clothes & a lot of the same colors as you do. I actually prefer the brown toned nappa spy bags for every day use, either Cognac or Chocolate. I have a black spy, but it seems somehow more formal to me...so I don't hardly use it at all. Its not quite as interesting to me with jeans, the black. You should also take a look at Zucca Zucca spy or zucca nappa spy - some don't like the monogram fabric, but I love it & it really looks good with my casual wear. Just my 2 cents...

catcat · Jul 3rd, 2007, 03:29 AM

Thanks ladies, I will exclude the blue denim spy even if I love to look at it. I think it's probably the kind of bag I would end up looking at way more than wearing it.
I like the choco but have a choco Paddy I adore. So it's between cognac and black. I imagine the cognac looking more striking with jeans etc...if I listen to myself I would end up with only brown bags, but black is actually more "needed" in my wardrobe...hmmm.
I mailed joma to see how they deal with int. shipping. Has anyone in europe bought from them?

kavnadoo · Jul 3rd, 2007, 05:46 AM

I'm not in europe but I have bought from them and it only took 7.5 days for them to send it to Australia. As for first colour, black and cognac is an excellent choice. You could add the honey to that as well.

angy · Jul 3rd, 2007, 01:21 PM

Cognac My first choice, and I don't regret it!

catcat · Jul 3rd, 2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by angy

Cognac My first choice, and I don't regret it!

hmmm I start to tend more into that direction...just really "cool" and easy to carry, the black might me less stunning...?

oh but that's what I said about Bal and Chloé as well so I kind of never end up with black...

!

catcat · Jul 4th, 2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kavnadoo

I'm not in europe but I have bought from them and it only took 7.5 days for them to send it to Australia. As for first colour, black and cognac is an excellent choice. You could add the honey to that as well.

I asked about int. shipping but there is an extra 4% processing fee shipping is around $75 and if hit by customs since they fully insure and it's "merchandise" I might end up with an extra 30% which kills the deal.

Trix · Jul 4th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Has anyone in the UK ordered from Jomashop?
If so what duties did you pay?

I notice that for handbags it is between 3-9.7% duties + 17.5% VAT.

I ordered 2 x Botkier bags from the Botkier website a couple of years ago and i don't remember being charged a massive amount extra - i'll have to see if I can find any receipts.

H_addict · Jul 4th, 2007, 01:49 PM

My vote is for COGNAC (esp. if you dress casual and wear denim)!

catcat · Jul 4th, 2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by H_addict

My vote is for COGNAC (esp. if you dress casual and wear denim)!

You made me think....! I think we might have similar tastes, the cognac is just striking with denim I might enjoy it more than the black...hmmm I think I have made my choice now I just need to find a good deal, wish me luck!

missnox · Jul 5th, 2007, 12:17 AM

I say go for the cognac, but I am a brown lover. Also, I agree that you might consider the honey color. I adore mine.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 06:23 PM	#1
catcat Member Location: South of France	First spy...help me choose I have likes the spy for a while now but always thought it would be a bid too feminine for me (it just has an "arabian nights" look to me....) But the more I see them the more I want one. I actually need a bigger black bag and have been thinking about a black spy, and I thanks to this sub found one at an ok price but I also saw the denim one and think it's just gorgeous and then there is cognac...oh help. I do dress rather casual and I am a mother of three and a sahm. I wear a lot of denim diff blue tones, grey, black, khaki, beige, white...I don't want to get carried away as I have been in the past buying bags I actually never used. __________________ From Bal to Chloé to Fendi...and back to Bal , hopless purseaddict...and CL

Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:10 PM	#2
kneehighz mood: PRADA! Location: tpf	Re: First spy...help me choose Well, joma has the denim and black for a good price! My friend think the leather spy's front handle thing reminds him of the pharaohs..you know their beards! He calls it the "pharaoh bag". Anyway, most members on here will probably recommends the black or cognac, I like the denim and black more than cognac though. All of them can be used casually, although the denim may be a little flashy with the rhinestones. Don't know though because I haven't seen the '07 one in real life. The '06 squirrel denim was nice to look at but didn't look good on me. So a safe choice is the black I guess, unless you prefer browns or want the beautiful limited denim! My advice always confuses people, sorry if I've done it again!

Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:38 PM	#3
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: First spy...help me choose i would say cognac.... really shows off the spy's beautiful leather. black is good, too. i'm not really a fan of the denim. for me most of the attraction of the spy lies in the beautiful leather, so the fabric bags are a little less exciting. __________________ PLEASE do not PM me for authentications. My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

Jul 2nd, 2007, 07:52 PM	#4
bag.lover Member	Re: First spy...help me choose Black or Cognac

Jul 2nd, 2007, 08:18 PM	#5
asl_bebes livin' my life Location: Banned from Neiman Marcus	Re: First spy...help me choose ITA with Litigatrix ... I do prefer the leather ones over the fabric ones. Black and Cognac are both gorgeous colors ... either one would be perfect! __________________ MY OTHER BABIES Banned for life ... well maybe just for a year

Jul 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM	#6
baglady.1 Serious Bag Addict Location: In My Handbag Closet	Re: First spy...help me choose I wear casual clothes & a lot of the same colors as you do. I actually prefer the brown toned nappa spy bags for every day use, either Cognac or Chocolate. I have a black spy, but it seems somehow more formal to me...so I don't hardly use it at all. Its not quite as interesting to me with jeans, the black. You should also take a look at Zucca Zucca spy or zucca nappa spy - some don't like the monogram fabric, but I love it & it really looks good with my casual wear. Just my 2 cents... __________________ *I'm OUTTA HERE! Now be good 'til I get Back....* *Friends don't let friends buy fake bags!* Last edited by baglady.1; Jul 2nd, 2007 at 08:57 PM.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 03:29 AM	#7
catcat Member Location: South of France	Re: First spy...help me choose Thanks ladies, I will exclude the blue denim spy even if I love to look at it. I think it's probably the kind of bag I would end up looking at way more than wearing it. I like the choco but have a choco Paddy I adore. So it's between cognac and black. I imagine the cognac looking more striking with jeans etc...if I listen to myself I would end up with only brown bags, but black is actually more "needed" in my wardrobe...hmmm. I mailed joma to see how they deal with int. shipping. Has anyone in europe bought from them? __________________ From Bal to Chloé to Fendi...and back to Bal , hopless purseaddict...and CL

Jul 3rd, 2007, 05:46 AM	#8
kavnadoo Member Location: Melbourne, Australia	Re: First spy...help me choose I'm not in europe but I have bought from them and it only took 7.5 days for them to send it to Australia. As for first colour, black and cognac is an excellent choice. You could add the honey to that as well.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 01:21 PM	#9
angy Saich2 fan! Location: Brussel	Re: First spy...help me choose Cognac My first choice, and I don't regret it! __________________

Jul 4th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#12
Trix Member Location: UK	Re: First spy...help me choose Has anyone in the UK ordered from Jomashop? If so what duties did you pay? I notice that for handbags it is between 3-9.7% duties + 17.5% VAT. I ordered 2 x Botkier bags from the Botkier website a couple of years ago and i don't remember being charged a massive amount extra - i'll have to see if I can find any receipts. __________________ WISH LIST Bottega Veneta Medium Hobo - Noce Fendi Leather Spy - Grey or Black ...for now!

Jul 4th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#13
H_addict H is for HOCKEY Location: ICE RINK	Re: First spy...help me choose My vote is for COGNAC (esp. if you dress casual and wear denim)! __________________ *~~ Irene ~~*

Jul 5th, 2007, 12:17 AM	#15
missnox Member	Re: First spy...help me choose I say go for the cognac, but I am a brown lover. Also, I agree that you might consider the honey color. I adore mine.