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canada's · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:43 PM

i love the bal step or brief when i wear mad men-type clothing. both are most structured, but still edgy. i choose the city because it is incredibly lightweight and functional.

are you going for RH or GH? GH bags tend to look more structured, imho whereas RH have that serious rock vibe.

ShopGirl647 · Oct 6th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Balenciaga all the way ...

yoglood · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:18 PM

i'm also voting for Balenciaga!!!

anneonimiss · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Balenciaga! Lightweight and gorgeous!

dopey · Oct 7th, 2009, 01:32 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the inputs everyone! I am now leaning towards the balenciaga city (although I am open to checking out the part time, twiggy and brief - since I'm only 5'2 and afraid that it would be too big and overwhelm me). Or, the mulberry bayswater or east west.

I guess I'll decide in a few days!!Ü

TrashedBride · Oct 7th, 2009, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by angelicjulie

I love Mulberry, I have an East West Bayswater which is a great alternative to the bigger version, I suffer strap marks too if a bag is too heavy but the EW Bayswater is PERRRFECT, it can be shoulderbag or handbag, or crook of arm bag.... I have it in crimson but want the rouge noir as well. I definitely recommend it and its not quite as pricey as the usual Bayswater so you can splash out on 2 without guilt. Plus I agree with you about the beautiful colours it comes in, although the East West doesn't come in as many shades as the Bays, check out mulberry.com as they're always bringing out new ones even during the season, not just at the start of the new season

Good luck
xoxo

Hello, I'm in Newcastle too! Probably seen you and your e/w around... I always notice other peoples' Mulberrys! I forgot about the e/w (how could I?!) - I think this could be the perfect choice too, bigger than Ledbury but not much heavier. The spazzalato leather (is yours spazz?) is lighter too and comes in lovely colours.
The agony of choice - but what a lovely dilemma to be in!

chikapinku · Oct 7th, 2009, 04:59 AM

Hmm... what beautiful bags you've picked! This is a tough one.

I think for your style I'd have to say the Mulberry. Bal is gorgeous but personally I think it'd look a bit off with your wardrobe (I'm still out as to whether one will be able to wear it in ten, twenty years time, too). You sound like a very elegant woman indeed and I think the Mulberry in Oak would compliment this better than the City would.

Absolutely adore the LV Alma MM but I think if you're getting something new, you should get something completely new and different from what you own!

dopey · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by chikapinku

Hmm... what beautiful bags you've picked! This is a tough one.

I think for your style I'd have to say the Mulberry. Bal is gorgeous but personally I think it'd look a bit off with your wardrobe (I'm still out as to whether one will be able to wear it in ten, twenty years time, too). You sound like a very elegant woman indeed and I think the Mulberry in Oak would compliment this better than the City would.

Absolutely adore the LV Alma MM but I think if you're getting something new, you should get something completely new and different from what you own!

hi chikapinku! I sooo agree! If I had the endless source of money, I would buy everything! hahahaha

but, i think there is a blessing in not being able to afford everything you want. Makes you edit your thoughts, differentiating needs and wants with a stricter benchmark.

anyhow, I do opted not to buy the Pomme Vernis, since I already got a Amarante Alma MM. So, I am left with Balenciaga or Mulberry. In the end, I suppose I have to buy what makes my heart leap once I see THE bag. The worst thing that can happen though.. is, if my heart leaps twice! oh where is my fairy godmother when I need her???

karmenzsofia · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:13 PM

sndc99 · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:41 PM

I love my Mulberry but agree with the others it maybe to heavy. go for the other versions of it. I think the a Mulberry would go better with your style and than a LV.

tastefashion · Oct 8th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Mulberry bays for sure!!!!! East west / regular bays or ledbury are classic and I believe they would go lovely with your style!

looking forward to see your updates!

dopey · Oct 8th, 2009, 06:12 AM

guys, i saw in a different thread (Balenciaga vs. Bottega Veneta) wherein people thought that Bbags were better for younger people. This makes me worried. I am nearing my 30's and i feel old already! Does this mean the Balenciaga is not a wise investment for my age?

The only "old" woman i've seen with a Bbag is Madonna. And I'm nowhere her style. I usually take fashion inspiration from Nicole Kidman/Reese Witherspoon/Ivanka Trump's style.

lovemyangels · Oct 8th, 2009, 11:18 PM

I don't think Bal is only for young people. It was just BV looks a lot more conservative than Bal, if compare the two.

AmourCouture · Oct 9th, 2009, 01:23 AM

Vuitton Alma in Pomme is amazing.

Shivadiva · Oct 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Bal in raisin or framboise with silver GHW

View Poll Results: What should I get first?
LV Vernis Pomme D'Amour	8	11.76%
Balenciaga City in Anthracite/Raisin/Framboise	41	60.29%
Mulberry Bayswater in Oak/Fuschia	19	27.94%
Others	1	1.47%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 6th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#16
canada's Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,795	i love the bal step or brief when i wear mad men-type clothing. both are most structured, but still edgy. i choose the city because it is incredibly lightweight and functional. are you going for RH or GH? GH bags tend to look more structured, imho whereas RH have that serious rock vibe.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#17
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Oct 6th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#18
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Oct 7th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#20
dopey OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 92	Wow! Thanks for all the inputs everyone! I am now leaning towards the balenciaga city (although I am open to checking out the part time, twiggy and brief - since I'm only 5'2 and afraid that it would be too big and overwhelm me). Or, the mulberry bayswater or east west. I guess I'll decide in a few days!!Ü
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Oct 6th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#19
anneonimiss Still Boring Joined: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 3,788	Balenciaga! Lightweight and gorgeous!

Oct 7th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#22
chikapinku ♥ Aesthete ♥ Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 361	Hmm... what beautiful bags you've picked! This is a tough one. I think for your style I'd have to say the Mulberry. Bal is gorgeous but personally I think it'd look a bit off with your wardrobe (I'm still out as to whether one will be able to wear it in ten, twenty years time, too). You sound like a very elegant woman indeed and I think the Mulberry in Oak would compliment this better than the City would. Absolutely adore the LV Alma MM but I think if you're getting something new, you should get something completely new and different from what you own!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#24
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Oct 7th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#25
sndc99 I work to buy Purses Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 856	I love my Mulberry but agree with the others it maybe to heavy. go for the other versions of it. I think the a Mulberry would go better with your style and than a LV.
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Oct 8th, 2009, 06:03 AM	#26
tastefashion Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 261	Mulberry bays for sure!!!!! East west / regular bays or ledbury are classic and I believe they would go lovely with your style! looking forward to see your updates!
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Oct 8th, 2009, 06:12 AM	#27
dopey OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 92	guys, i saw in a different thread (Balenciaga vs. Bottega Veneta) wherein people thought that Bbags were better for younger people. This makes me worried. I am nearing my 30's and i feel old already! Does this mean the Balenciaga is not a wise investment for my age? The only "old" woman i've seen with a Bbag is Madonna. And I'm nowhere her style. I usually take fashion inspiration from Nicole Kidman/Reese Witherspoon/Ivanka Trump's style.
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Oct 8th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#28
lovemyangels Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 624	I don't think Bal is only for young people. It was just BV looks a lot more conservative than Bal, if compare the two.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 01:23 AM	#29
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Oct 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#30
Shivadiva Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 811	Bal in raisin or framboise with silver GHW
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