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enga4 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:21 PM

....omg... Javier... ((swoon))

Penelope Cruz is soooooooo lucky!!!

quizshow · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Ooooh nice one Jenni!

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Oh... wait. Now they're side-by-side :)

enga4 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Oh! (Gasp!) (Falls off couch!)

quizshow · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:29 PM

bowm chicka bowm bowm...

Ok, I have to work now.

enga4 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Pfft! the only sample wallet left is the Ginger Jackson... there goes my moonbeam hopes.

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by emi1

off topic...Jenni, do you think any of your students are on tpf? I would find it funny to see one of my profs online

...and talking about grading essays and using the essays as fans

Oh LORD, girl, I hope not. Nah... maybe some of my former students from Illinois Wesleyan (they'd be about your age LOL), but none from out here. If it ain't on double-discount at the Ross store, they don't carry it. Well... there's a bit of nasty multi-colored logo Coach, but that's about it. If tPF had a Timbuk2 sub-forum, though... we might cross paths.

Just got an email back from the very helpful manager of the NY store, and it IS the Welles Mini-tote, so it is not meant to be

I'm calling her back to say thanks now...

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by quizshow

bowm chicka bowm bowm...

Ok, I have to work now.

Seriously... I may have to print off two avatar-sized pics and tape them to the insides of my Ray Bans, see what walls I can walk into!

lulu3955 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Wait Jenn- I want details!! How much was it? What is the approx size? Do they take groupons?

emi1 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM

wait...you are not much older than me...how can you have past students my age?

how much was the mini welles? I was just curious....yes, what Lulu said also

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Ooops, sorry Emi, I got your post and Enga's confused (I know she's a decade or so younger)... I'm 39

OK... here are the details. I'm not getting it

It's marked down to $175. It's a gorgeous color (see pic, not Grape), and it's the Mini Hobotote. The manager said it's definitely small, small opening, and the handles are for hand carrying only. There is a shoulder strap, but she said right now the handles don't fold over gracefully (perhaps because the leather is a bit stiff/thicker? Might soften with time...) and can tend to stick up a bit when you're using the shoulder strap. Does that make sense? So it's a fold-over tote, like the Linea Pelle one. Once she said "mini" I didn't ask about actual dimensions (to compare to a Lorca, for example). She did say the opening is small, as well. So it's a wee little hobo in a gorgeous color.

I *think* they'd take a Groupon but can't be sure, and I didn't ask about HHFallthanks.

They do have the Ginger Jackson wallet for $100, plus the regular colors that are on the website for full price. No Celinas right now. Black, Eucalyptus, and Cordovan key fobs for $48. That's all I asked about...

So if anyone ends up getting the little wine-colored bag PLEASE post pics!! I'm bummed but at least now I don't have to fret that I've just duplicated the Grape Shine Havana...

ETA: I'm REALLY sorry I didn't get exact measurements... I do think there are pics of the Mini in the spring fashion show thread... will go find them!!

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:56 PM

OK... here's the full-sized Welles Hobotote (in red Lamb leather)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...id=31855661948

And here's the Mini version (in Cognac?)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...id=31855661948

missangelina · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:57 PM

whew. are you guys talking? with words? because I'm a little distracted...

tall dark handsome hot men yes one very long afternoon

Anyway, Jen - sorry about the Welles. Maybe next time. Plus you have the Havana gorgeousness on its way, right??

jennirane · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Suzzeee, thanks again for sharing your adventure with us and I can't wait to see pics of your goodies!! I'm sorry the thread got a bit hijacked with my Welles quest... but I'll actually be able to sleep better knowing it's not meant to be

ETA: LOL Angie... It's a little steamy in here, indeedy! And yes, now I can focus on my Havana

fafnir · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Jenn, bummer about the Welles, but it's good that you asked.

We are a distractable bunch, aren't we?

Nov 6th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#46
enga4 Shine On Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chi-city Posts: 2,799	....omg... Javier... ((swoon)) Penelope Cruz is soooooooo lucky!!!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#47
quizshow HH Junkie Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 485	Ooooh nice one Jenni!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#48
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,798	Oh... wait. Now they're side-by-side :)
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#49
enga4 Shine On Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chi-city Posts: 2,799	Oh! (Gasp!) (Falls off couch!)
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#50
quizshow HH Junkie Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 485	bowm chicka bowm bowm... Ok, I have to work now.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#54
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,159	Wait Jenn- I want details!! How much was it? What is the approx size? Do they take groupons?
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#55
emi1 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 198	wait...you are not much older than me...how can you have past students my age? how much was the mini welles? I was just curious....yes, what Lulu said also
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#56
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,798	Ooops, sorry Emi, I got your post and Enga's confused (I know she's a decade or so younger)... I'm 39 OK... here are the details. I'm not getting it It's marked down to $175. It's a gorgeous color (see pic, not Grape), and it's the Mini Hobotote. The manager said it's definitely small, small opening, and the handles are for hand carrying only. There is a shoulder strap, but she said right now the handles don't fold over gracefully (perhaps because the leather is a bit stiff/thicker? Might soften with time...) and can tend to stick up a bit when you're using the shoulder strap. Does that make sense? So it's a fold-over tote, like the Linea Pelle one. Once she said "mini" I didn't ask about actual dimensions (to compare to a Lorca, for example). She did say the opening is small, as well. So it's a wee little hobo in a gorgeous color. I think they'd take a Groupon but can't be sure, and I didn't ask about HHFallthanks. They do have the Ginger Jackson wallet for $100, plus the regular colors that are on the website for full price. No Celinas right now. Black, Eucalyptus, and Cordovan key fobs for $48. That's all I asked about... So if anyone ends up getting the little wine-colored bag PLEASE post pics!! I'm bummed but at least now I don't have to fret that I've just duplicated the Grape Shine Havana... ETA: I'm REALLY sorry I didn't get exact measurements... I do think there are pics of the Mini in the spring fashion show thread... will go find them!!
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Nov 6th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#57
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,798	OK... here's the full-sized Welles Hobotote (in red Lamb leather) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...id=31855661948 And here's the Mini version (in Cognac?) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...id=31855661948
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Nov 6th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#58
missangelina roar Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,015	whew. are you guys talking? with words? because I'm a little distracted... tall dark handsome hot men yes one very long afternoon Anyway, Jen - sorry about the Welles. Maybe next time. Plus you have the Havana gorgeousness on its way, right??

Nov 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#59
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,798	Suzzeee, thanks again for sharing your adventure with us and I can't wait to see pics of your goodies!! I'm sorry the thread got a bit hijacked with my Welles quest... but I'll actually be able to sleep better knowing it's not meant to be ETA: LOL Angie... It's a little steamy in here, indeedy! And yes, now I can focus on my Havana
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Nov 6th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#60
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,044	Jenn, bummer about the Welles, but it's good that you asked. We are a distractable bunch, aren't we?
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