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sillykitty · Jul 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM

So I'm considering picking up a bag from AsterAlice during the sale. I've been thinking I "need" a new blue bag

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Of the blue leathers that are on AsterAlice which one is the most versatile to wear with jean?

Navy
Glossy Ink Blue
Electric Blue
Cobalt
Teal

irainei · Jul 5th, 2009, 10:12 PM

Definitely Navy :)

Glossy is a light metallic...but i'm biased in saying that it'd go well with jeans too because I wear it with everything LOL

E Blue and Cobalt are bright blues

Teal is actually a really muted blue-green

duranie70 · Jul 5th, 2009, 10:44 PM

I liked the navy and teal best.

newbaglover · Jul 6th, 2009, 05:34 AM

I would go with navy, it is a great one with jeans a all the year round bag. If you want something more summery I would choose cobalt, but for all year navy!

Euridice · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:56 AM

teal isn't the least bit teal. It's pretty and soft, majorly soft, but not teal!

Euridice · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:57 AM

oh, and yes, navy for a year round choice. Ink blue for something that is a little more interesting, with the metallic...

No Cute · Jul 6th, 2009, 01:24 PM

I'm searching for a "jeans" blue too. I have swatches of cobalt, tinted blue, and glossy ink blue. None is my perfect blue. But I think glossy ink blue is closest for me. (The perfect jeans blue is the blue ostrich I got during the sample sale...wish they had more of it...everyone should have a bag this color!)

foul temptress · Jul 6th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Which styles you thinking about Silly?
I love that glossy ink blue Ormala on there.

Euridice · Jul 6th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by foul temptress

Which styles you thinking about Silly?
I love that glossy ink blue Ormala on there.

ooh, me, too!!!! Love that bag.

sillykitty · Jul 6th, 2009, 08:32 PM

I've been thinking about all of them!

I think I narrowed it down to the Navy Mini Sofia and the Glossy Ink Blue Ormala. But the Cobalt Mini Chiara some time slips back into consideration (although no one has said it is a blue jeans blue, and I haved a TC MC on order already) and then I'm considering the purple Mini Sofia in addition to a blue bag, just cause I like purple!

So here are my two "finalists" and my thoughts on both.

Glossy Ink Blue Ormala

My fav of the blues
Love the way the lining coordinates
Awful "labelgate" tag
Not as versatile a color as Navy
Bigger bags are less practical for me
Glossy Ink Blue says Mini Gabby to me, so might hold out to see what the Summer Sale II includes
More expensive

Navy Mini Sofia

Smaller size is more my style
Practical neutral color
Not digging the contrast stitching, but ok for a casual bag
Not digging the Lilac lining so much
Older style flat handles, I prefer rolled
Nice metal Ignes tag
Less expensive
I don't believe this is the current Navy which is Tinted. I've heard such good things about the tinted, maybe I should holdout for the Summer Sale II, to see if it's included.

As you can probably tell I'm very undecided!

No Cute · Jul 6th, 2009, 09:51 PM

As much as I love the glossy ink blue, what is the scratching issue? Is there one? My silver and gold Ignes leather are indestructible, or seem to be, but gunmetal scratches.

Anyone?

I'd go with the one that will hold up to wear best. Are we talking Mini O or full sized O?

sillykitty · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Hmm... good question on the Glossy Ink Blue

It's a Mini O.

No Cute · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM

I think I have some...let me go scratch it for you.

Update: I clawed at both swatched. A regular (not trying to destroy the leather) scratch lightened the finish a little. But it buffed out a little. The viscious, I'm going to destroy scratches did better on the tinted blue. Overall, I would feel okay with the glossy ink blue, but it is not as tough as the tinted blue.

I love my Mini O. That's my vote.

sillykitty · Jul 7th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the scratch test NC! I'm glad the GIB held up pretty well at least because I am determined to get something in that color soon!

I'm leaning toward the Navy....

The GIB seems to be so soft and slouchy that it should be in a Gabby or Mini Emilia. I'm dreaming of a Mini Emilia in GIB with a tricolored braid like Duranie's

Everytime I think I made up my mind on the Navy I click on the Mini O and I'm undecided again ...it's just so pretty

MorningGlory · Jul 7th, 2009, 08:42 PM

After receiving my Francis, I HAVE to vote for glossy ink blue. It is scrumptious!

Jul 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#1
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	Help me pick a blue So I'm considering picking up a bag from AsterAlice during the sale. I've been thinking I "need" a new blue bag . Of the blue leathers that are on AsterAlice which one is the most versatile to wear with jean? Navy Glossy Ink Blue Electric Blue Cobalt Teal

Jul 5th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#2
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	Definitely Navy :) Glossy is a light metallic...but i'm biased in saying that it'd go well with jeans too because I wear it with everything LOL E Blue and Cobalt are bright blues Teal is actually a really muted blue-green
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Jul 6th, 2009, 05:34 AM	#4
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Jul 6th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#5
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	teal isn't the least bit teal. It's pretty and soft, majorly soft, but not teal!
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Jul 6th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#6
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	oh, and yes, navy for a year round choice. Ink blue for something that is a little more interesting, with the metallic...
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Jul 5th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#3
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,245	I liked the navy and teal best.

Jul 6th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#7
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	I'm searching for a "jeans" blue too. I have swatches of cobalt, tinted blue, and glossy ink blue. None is my perfect blue. But I think glossy ink blue is closest for me. (The perfect jeans blue is the blue ostrich I got during the sample sale...wish they had more of it...everyone should have a bag this color!)
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 6th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#8
foul temptress Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ministry of Silly Walks Posts: 537	Which styles you thinking about Silly? I love that glossy ink blue Ormala on there.

Jul 6th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#10
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	I've been thinking about all of them! I think I narrowed it down to the Navy Mini Sofia and the Glossy Ink Blue Ormala. But the Cobalt Mini Chiara some time slips back into consideration (although no one has said it is a blue jeans blue, and I haved a TC MC on order already) and then I'm considering the purple Mini Sofia in addition to a blue bag, just cause I like purple! So here are my two "finalists" and my thoughts on both. Glossy Ink Blue Ormala My fav of the blues Love the way the lining coordinates Awful "labelgate" tag Not as versatile a color as Navy Bigger bags are less practical for me Glossy Ink Blue says Mini Gabby to me, so might hold out to see what the Summer Sale II includes More expensive Navy Mini Sofia Smaller size is more my style Practical neutral color Not digging the contrast stitching, but ok for a casual bag Not digging the Lilac lining so much Older style flat handles, I prefer rolled Nice metal Ignes tag Less expensive I don't believe this is the current Navy which is Tinted. I've heard such good things about the tinted, maybe I should holdout for the Summer Sale II, to see if it's included. As you can probably tell I'm very undecided!

Jul 6th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#11
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	As much as I love the glossy ink blue, what is the scratching issue? Is there one? My silver and gold Ignes leather are indestructible, or seem to be, but gunmetal scratches. Anyone? I'd go with the one that will hold up to wear best. Are we talking Mini O or full sized O?
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#12
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	Hmm... good question on the Glossy Ink Blue It's a Mini O.

Jul 6th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#13
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	I think I have some...let me go scratch it for you. Update: I clawed at both swatched. A regular (not trying to destroy the leather) scratch lightened the finish a little. But it buffed out a little. The viscious, I'm going to destroy scratches did better on the tinted blue. Overall, I would feel okay with the glossy ink blue, but it is not as tough as the tinted blue. I love my Mini O. That's my vote.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Last edited by No Cute; Jul 6th, 2009 at 10:45 PM.

Jul 7th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#14
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033	Thanks for the scratch test NC! I'm glad the GIB held up pretty well at least because I am determined to get something in that color soon! I'm leaning toward the Navy.... The GIB seems to be so soft and slouchy that it should be in a Gabby or Mini Emilia. I'm dreaming of a Mini Emilia in GIB with a tricolored braid like Duranie's Everytime I think I made up my mind on the Navy I click on the Mini O and I'm undecided again ...it's just so pretty

Jul 7th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#15
MorningGlory Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 431	After receiving my Francis, I HAVE to vote for glossy ink blue. It is scrumptious!

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