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azureartist · Jan 9th, 2009, 08:21 PM

No Cute - what about the Emerson? I like the Mercedes too, but the person needs a bit of style to carry that off. The Emerson is a little smaller and somewhat more conservative. We are all used to the size of these clutches, but for some it is truly a shock at first site!

But you know the style of the secretary. I have not seen the Emerson IRL though.

thenorthwood · Jan 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Does anyone have Margot? I should have had dh order another Tiffany when they were available (amethyst) for a gift for a school secretary (I'm gathering funds for a gift for her and know she adores purple and purses). So Tiffany got away. I saw two Margots at NMLC today, with white button type hardware, and they felt and looked pretty cheap. Do the newer Margots look better?

Still wishing I'd grabbed a Tiffany that I could fill with pedicures and gift cards and other luxuries. (Hoping all 50 families feel generous

this gal is the backbone of the school.)

Is Margot worth it? Should I try for Mercedes? Price matters as the folks I've mentioned the idea to thought 59 a lot for a bag.

I have both a Margot and a Mercedes, and I much prefer the Margot. I like the simple structure of the Margot and that it can fit more. I have it in the Amethyst color, which is lovely.

No Cute · Jan 10th, 2009, 09:16 AM

I'll look at the Emerson, thank you, azureartist.

thenorthwords, the Margot you have feels nice, good quality? The ones I saw at NMLC felt plasticy.

emma*puppy · Jan 10th, 2009, 01:28 PM

So I received my petrol tiffany yesterday. Love it for the most part but one of the panels of leather is lighter on one side so it's like petrol panel - petrol panel - med/dark teal panel - petrol panel. It's not obvious unless it's held in flourescent or sunlight. When I flattened out the panel a bit, the panel actually looked like it was way more blue than the other wrinkles in the other panels. It's not easily noticeable (as though it's a considerably different color) but if you stare at it for more than a quick glance, then I think you can see it. Is this what it's supposed to look like or does this sound like a flaw? I contacted them via e-mail so I won't hear back until Monday but I'm not sure if I even want to go through the hassle of an exchange.

thenorthwood · Jan 10th, 2009, 01:38 PM

No Cute - My Margot is super shiny, but I can tell that it is real patent leather. It is smooth and pliable and smells like leather. I've felt PVC/fake patent and there is definitely a difference! However, if you have already seen and felt a Margot and didn't like the texture I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with one. Personally I love the patent on the Margot.

Emma - I have a Petrol Tiffany as well, and I just looked at my panels. There is one panel that looks darker and bluer than the others, but to me it's a subtle difference. I see it as natural color variation in the dyed leather and it doesn't bother me at all. But, if you will you bothered by it whenever you carry it, I would ask Goldenbleu about a possible exchange.

azureartist · Jan 10th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Emma - I have the Petrol and mine looks matched. I have an Avocado Green one and the panels are a bit mismatched - I know what you mean though. I agree with thenorthwood about doing an exchange. Their CS rocks! BUT if you cannot exchange it - perhaps you can use some leather conditioner to darken that one panel. Experts - please chime in here.

No Cute · Jan 10th, 2009, 06:09 PM

[quote=thenorthwood;9270447]No Cute - My Margot is super shiny, but I can tell that it is real patent leather. It is smooth and pliable and smells like leather. I've felt PVC/fake patent and there is definitely a difference! However, if you have already seen and felt a Margot and didn't like the texture I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with one. Personally I love the patent on the Margot.
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Ya, it's definitely leather. I think the ones I saw at NMLC had been handled A LOT...the seems and such were just cheap...but I think, like I said, the patent was nice (though I did not like a white button on the purple...love the new look with all purple.)

Thanks for all the information! I really appreciate it. It will be, I believe, her first designer bag, so I'm being obsessive on trying to get it right

emma*puppy · Jan 11th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by thenorthwood

No Cute - My Margot is super shiny, but I can tell that it is real patent leather. It is smooth and pliable and smells like leather. I've felt PVC/fake patent and there is definitely a difference! However, if you have already seen and felt a Margot and didn't like the texture I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with one. Personally I love the patent on the Margot.

Emma - I have a Petrol Tiffany as well, and I just looked at my panels. There is one panel that looks darker and bluer than the others, but to me it's a subtle difference. I see it as natural color variation in the dyed leather and it doesn't bother me at all. But, if you will you bothered by it whenever you carry it, I would ask Goldenbleu about a possible exchange.

Well, I'm not sure if I can consider it a subtle difference for that panel because it was obvious enough that both my male boss AND my boyfriend noticed it. Granted, they didn't notice it until I asked them to scruntinize that side to see if they notice anything "off" but still, if two men notice (two men who know nothing about fashion), then I think it may be significant enough to warrant concern. I understand the natural variation in dyed leather, but this almost looks like it was a patch from another color bag! I'm debating if I want to pursue an exchange because that seems like a hassle.

No Cute · Jan 11th, 2009, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by emma*puppy

Well, I'm not sure if I can consider it a subtle difference for that panel because it was obvious enough that both my male boss AND my boyfriend noticed it. Granted, they didn't notice it until I asked them to scruntinize that side to see if they notice anything "off" but still, if two men notice (two men who know nothing about fashion), then I think it may be significant enough to warrant concern. I understand the natural variation in dyed leather, but this almost looks like it was a patch from another color bag! I'm debating if I want to pursue an exchange because that seems like a hassle.

Wow, if two guys not into fashion noticed, I'd send an email asking about the bag.

emma*puppy · Jan 11th, 2009, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by azureartist

Emma - I have the Petrol and mine looks matched. I have an Avocado Green one and the panels are a bit mismatched - I know what you mean though. I agree with thenorthwood about doing an exchange. Their CS rocks! BUT if you cannot exchange it - perhaps you can use some leather conditioner to darken that one panel. Experts - please chime in here.

Did/does it bother you that the panels on the avocado aren't really matched? I'm debating if it should bother me that much. As my boyfriend said, it is a $59 bag marked down from $199. That's a significant enough discount to be satisfied, he thinks.

ruemode · Jan 11th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by VintageChic

FYI (although I'm sure most of you already know.. but for those who don't). Bags on Goldenbleu website are now $100 something when originally $600. Super discount!! Check it out!

Yes!! All Tiffany clutches are $59!!! I just picked up a beige Tiffany the other day! The sales are AMAZING!! I don't think there's a bag on the site (in outlet, or in regular collections!) for more than $199! This is DEFINITELY the time to buy GB!!

azureartist · Jan 11th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by emma*puppy

Did/does it bother you that the panels on the avocado aren't really matched? I'm debating if it should bother me that much. As my boyfriend said, it is a $59 bag marked down from $199. That's a significant enough discount to be satisfied, he thinks.

Hi Emma - yes I am very picky and it would bother me about your Petrol. My Avocado had a darker, lighter, darker panel so it looked a little more "on purpose" to me. I would email their CS - ask for Miu-Hai (she is wonderful - read back a few posts). I'm sure they will do an exchange - especially since they have it in stock. I hope you don't have to pay for return shipping - don't be afraid to ask. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

emma*puppy · Jan 12th, 2009, 01:56 PM

I think I might just give up on this whole clutch business. I e-mailed/replied to my receipt/invoice on Friday night and I left a message two hours ago this morning at the 888 number. I've also called repeatedly and the 888 number just keeps saying that they're assisting other people. I know you guys say their service is great, but I'm beginning to get really skeptical. I know this clutch is a final sale item, but the least they can do is e-mail me back and tell me that! Even Hayden Harnett e-mailed me back first thing the next business day about my order. I also forwarded/replied to the receipt HH sent me, the same way I e-mailed GB.

Grrr. I don't mind if they won't exchange it. I just want to be sure so I won't always be guessing and wondering *if* I could've done it.

No Cute · Jan 12th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Not hearing back is really annoying. I'm sorry.

emma*puppy · Jan 12th, 2009, 06:21 PM

I've been googling Goldenbleu and I found a 415 number, which is the local number for them. http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jt4gbp

Do you think I should just try calling back that number? It's just that I've never heard of waiting all day for a customer service issue. I don't have any missed calls and I've used the form on the Web site, sent two other e-mails and left two phone messages. I've also called persistently throughout the day and no one picks up!

At least at Hayden Harnett, I received an immediate reply saying they got my e-mail and the rep responded immediately the next morning. It was waiting for me when I logged in!

Jan 10th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#498
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	I'll look at the Emerson, thank you, azureartist. thenorthwords, the Margot you have feels nice, good quality? The ones I saw at NMLC felt plasticy.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	__________________ Congratulations to tPF's newbaglover for WINNING the Ignes purse design contest: http://ignesbags.com/epages/eshop123...nnouncement%22 Thank you, nbl, for selecting the HER Foundation www.helpher.org as your charity of choice in the contest. The donation will be used to translate HG documents in Spanish.

Jan 10th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#499
emma*puppy Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 597	Yikes. Weird color on the petrol! So I received my petrol tiffany yesterday. Love it for the most part but one of the panels of leather is lighter on one side so it's like petrol panel - petrol panel - med/dark teal panel - petrol panel. It's not obvious unless it's held in flourescent or sunlight. When I flattened out the panel a bit, the panel actually looked like it was way more blue than the other wrinkles in the other panels. It's not easily noticeable (as though it's a considerably different color) but if you stare at it for more than a quick glance, then I think you can see it. Is this what it's supposed to look like or does this sound like a flaw? I contacted them via e-mail so I won't hear back until Monday but I'm not sure if I even want to go through the hassle of an exchange.

Jan 10th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#500
thenorthwood Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 550	No Cute - My Margot is super shiny, but I can tell that it is real patent leather. It is smooth and pliable and smells like leather. I've felt PVC/fake patent and there is definitely a difference! However, if you have already seen and felt a Margot and didn't like the texture I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with one. Personally I love the patent on the Margot. Emma - I have a Petrol Tiffany as well, and I just looked at my panels. There is one panel that looks darker and bluer than the others, but to me it's a subtle difference. I see it as natural color variation in the dyed leather and it doesn't bother me at all. But, if you will you bothered by it whenever you carry it, I would ask Goldenbleu about a possible exchange.
thenorthwood Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 550

Jan 10th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#502
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	[quote=thenorthwood;9270447]No Cute - My Margot is super shiny, but I can tell that it is real patent leather. It is smooth and pliable and smells like leather. I've felt PVC/fake patent and there is definitely a difference! However, if you have already seen and felt a Margot and didn't like the texture I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with one. Personally I love the patent on the Margot. [quote] Ya, it's definitely leather. I think the ones I saw at NMLC had been handled A LOT...the seems and such were just cheap...but I think, like I said, the patent was nice (though I did not like a white button on the purple...love the new look with all purple.) Thanks for all the information! I really appreciate it. It will be, I believe, her first designer bag, so I'm being obsessive on trying to get it right
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	__________________ Congratulations to tPF's newbaglover for WINNING the Ignes purse design contest: http://ignesbags.com/epages/eshop123...nnouncement%22 Thank you, nbl, for selecting the HER Foundation www.helpher.org as your charity of choice in the contest. The donation will be used to translate HG documents in Spanish.

Jan 12th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#509
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Not hearing back is really annoying. I'm sorry.
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Jan 9th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#496
azureartist Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 818	No Cute - what about the Emerson? I like the Mercedes too, but the person needs a bit of style to carry that off. The Emerson is a little smaller and somewhat more conservative. We are all used to the size of these clutches, but for some it is truly a shock at first site! But you know the style of the secretary. I have not seen the Emerson IRL though.

Jan 10th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#501
azureartist Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 818	Emma - I have the Petrol and mine looks matched. I have an Avocado Green one and the panels are a bit mismatched - I know what you mean though. I agree with thenorthwood about doing an exchange. Their CS rocks! BUT if you cannot exchange it - perhaps you can use some leather conditioner to darken that one panel. Experts - please chime in here.

Jan 12th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#508
emma*puppy Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 597	I think I might just give up on this whole clutch business. I e-mailed/replied to my receipt/invoice on Friday night and I left a message two hours ago this morning at the 888 number. I've also called repeatedly and the 888 number just keeps saying that they're assisting other people. I know you guys say their service is great, but I'm beginning to get really skeptical. I know this clutch is a final sale item, but the least they can do is e-mail me back and tell me that! Even Hayden Harnett e-mailed me back first thing the next business day about my order. I also forwarded/replied to the receipt HH sent me, the same way I e-mailed GB. Grrr. I don't mind if they won't exchange it. I just want to be sure so I won't always be guessing and wondering if I could've done it.

Jan 12th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#510
emma*puppy Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 597	I've been googling Goldenbleu and I found a 415 number, which is the local number for them. http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jt4gbp Do you think I should just try calling back that number? It's just that I've never heard of waiting all day for a customer service issue. I don't have any missed calls and I've used the form on the Web site, sent two other e-mails and left two phone messages. I've also called persistently throughout the day and no one picks up! At least at Hayden Harnett, I received an immediate reply saying they got my e-mail and the rep responded immediately the next morning. It was waiting for me when I logged in!

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