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mlinky · Jan 14th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by hide_fiend

The shorter blond 'do is super cute. So precious. I don't think it's supposed to be literal, but convey a kind of wild child, unbridled vibe.

LOL, reminds me of when I crimped my hair once (long in the past). I thought I'd look like a wild child...but, one look at the crazy lady in the mirror, and out it went.

hide_fiend · Jan 14th, 2009, 02:40 PM

The wyeth in like an oxblood would be OFF THE CHARTS! My dreams are going to haunted now... should not have thought of that. Also, a washed coral or true eucalyptus wouldn't be bad, either.

hide_fiend · Jan 14th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by mlinky

LOL, reminds me of when I crimped my hair once (long in the past). I thought I'd look like a wild child...but, one look at the crazy lady in the mirror, and out it went.

Yeah, crimping should definitely be ruled a controlled practice. Only pros and only for fashion shows and shoots.

indiaink · Jan 14th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sybaryte

I've seen bags from a couple of other labels that look very much like the Origami. Seems to be a trend thing.

Yeah, Junior Drake does one for sure, the 'Phoebe', I think it's called. Freaking HUGE bag!!!

h82bl82 · Jan 14th, 2009, 03:48 PM

^ yes! I remember the Junior Drake hobo!

kingston · Jan 14th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Just wanted to say hello - I've been lurking for a few weeks since I first discovered HH on a quest for the perfect work bag. I wanted to thank you all for your pictures and reviews - it made ordering my Emile tote (ruby) sight-unseen a much less stressful experience! I think there are a few fellow Canadians on the forum who can relate to the customs/tax issues involved in returns! I wanted to be sure I would love her...and I do, of course. This could be the start of a serious addiction!

Thanks again for the great posts.

cody · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Welcome, kingston! Customs and dealing with returns for us Canadians definitely suck... but fortunately there's a wealth of information available online for those of us who have to be slightly more discerning. In fact, I can't wait for when threads start rolling in with everyone's pictures of Spring bags!

Does anyone know what colors the Havana will be available in for Spring/has this been discussed elsewhere?

mlinky · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:02 PM

Welcome Kingston! Oooh, a ruby Emile...quite a wonderful choice.

hide_fiend · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:13 PM

WEEEEE! A convert. Lurk no more -- join the full on madness! Welcome

h82bl82 · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:19 PM

Yay Kingston, join in on the fun!

fafnir · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by kingston

Just wanted to say hello - I've been lurking for a few weeks since I first discovered HH on a quest for the perfect work bag. I wanted to thank you all for your pictures and reviews - it made ordering my Emile tote (ruby) sight-unseen a much less stressful experience! I think there are a few fellow Canadians on the forum who can relate to the customs/tax issues involved in returns! I wanted to be sure I would love her...and I do, of course. This could be the start of a serious addiction!

Thanks again for the great posts.

Yay, kingston, and welcome! I got the ruby Emile too. Isn't she a beauty?

kingston · Jan 14th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

The Emile is definitely lovely, although the unfinished leather seems fragile to me. I'm still a bit nervous after getting some dreaded jean transfer on the back! It isn't too bad, but it made me a bit jumpy. I caved to the cordovan Sonia tote during Secret Santa, and it seems a bit more rugged (although mine has some of the mismatching that others have experienced in the Cordovan - can't complain because of the serious deal though).

Not to distract completely from the topic of this thread, I have my eye on something in gray from the spring offerings. Maybe a clutch - affordable, and you can't have too many of those...

fafnir · Jan 14th, 2009, 05:08 PM

I sprayed my Emile with a rain and stain protectant, which I'm hoping will do the trick.

kingston · Jan 14th, 2009, 05:27 PM

I'll do that. Seems to be what the HH folks suggest on their website. (Confession: I loved it so much I ordered one in yam as well since I was afraid the design wouldn't stay around for the spring...yam is even worse for stains, I think, so I'll be out back with the rain and stain quite a bit in the next few weeks!)

mlinky · Jan 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM

kingston, when you get a chance, read the thread on care of your HH Care of your Hayden Harnett Stormy Heart, our resident leather maven, addresses the issues for all of the HH leathers. Although it is one of the most beautiful HH leathers, Yam is one of the most stain prone.

Jan 14th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#92
hide_fiend from riches to bags Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 835	The wyeth in like an oxblood would be OFF THE CHARTS! My dreams are going to haunted now... should not have thought of that. Also, a washed coral or true eucalyptus wouldn't be bad, either.
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Jan 14th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#95
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,569	^ yes! I remember the Junior Drake hobo!
	__________________ Spring, finally!

Jan 14th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#96
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Newbie Just wanted to say hello - I've been lurking for a few weeks since I first discovered HH on a quest for the perfect work bag. I wanted to thank you all for your pictures and reviews - it made ordering my Emile tote (ruby) sight-unseen a much less stressful experience! I think there are a few fellow Canadians on the forum who can relate to the customs/tax issues involved in returns! I wanted to be sure I would love her...and I do, of course. This could be the start of a serious addiction! Thanks again for the great posts.
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45

Jan 14th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#98
mlinky Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,922	Welcome Kingston! Oooh, a ruby Emile...quite a wonderful choice.
mlinky Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,922

Jan 14th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#99
hide_fiend from riches to bags Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 835	WEEEEE! A convert. Lurk no more -- join the full on madness! Welcome
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Jan 14th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#97
cody Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa/Calgary Posts: 471	Welcome, kingston! Customs and dealing with returns for us Canadians definitely suck... but fortunately there's a wealth of information available online for those of us who have to be slightly more discerning. In fact, I can't wait for when threads start rolling in with everyone's pictures of Spring bags! Does anyone know what colors the Havana will be available in for Spring/has this been discussed elsewhere?

Jan 14th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#100
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,569	Yay Kingston, join in on the fun!
	__________________ Spring, finally!

Jan 14th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#102
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Thanks for the warm welcome! The Emile is definitely lovely, although the unfinished leather seems fragile to me. I'm still a bit nervous after getting some dreaded jean transfer on the back! It isn't too bad, but it made me a bit jumpy. I caved to the cordovan Sonia tote during Secret Santa, and it seems a bit more rugged (although mine has some of the mismatching that others have experienced in the Cordovan - can't complain because of the serious deal though). Not to distract completely from the topic of this thread, I have my eye on something in gray from the spring offerings. Maybe a clutch - affordable, and you can't have too many of those...
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45

Jan 14th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#103
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,029	I sprayed my Emile with a rain and stain protectant, which I'm hoping will do the trick.
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen high-heeled jodhpur boots. ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits

Jan 14th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#104
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	I'll do that. Seems to be what the HH folks suggest on their website. (Confession: I loved it so much I ordered one in yam as well since I was afraid the design wouldn't stay around for the spring...yam is even worse for stains, I think, so I'll be out back with the rain and stain quite a bit in the next few weeks!)
kingston Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 45

Jan 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#105
mlinky Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,922	kingston, when you get a chance, read the thread on care of your HH Care of your Hayden Harnett Stormy Heart, our resident leather maven, addresses the issues for all of the HH leathers. Although it is one of the most beautiful HH leathers, Yam is one of the most stain prone.
mlinky Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,922

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