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elizat · Jan 14th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Mentha

Hi vancouverpurse,

I have a mini sofia and its a great daily bag , its a perfect size for me, I carry basic stuff mostly , but if you are going to fit in diapers apart from your own stuff you may want to consider the midi size.

there are some good photos in the interiors thread which will give you a good idea of the size.

You can also have a messenger strap attached to the sofia if thats convenient for you and get the handle lengths adjusted to make it more comfortable.

I have the rolled handles since I like that look better especially when hand holding it
I guess it just depends on you some say that it stays up better , I have personally worn both flat/rolled handle bags without problem.
The tinted wine I have is a very beautiful leather, its a burgundy shade, soft with a tint.
The tinted shades are kind of between patent and matte , atleast thats what I think of them as .

Ditto! The mini is too small for your things and kids, IMO. I'd do the midi Sofia OR a mini Ormala, if you like that bag. For me, rolled handles stay on better and are easier to cross for no slipping.

The tinted leathers are very soft and some have a bit of sheen in person.

elizat · Jan 14th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Forwarded dh the sale and suggested (lol) a birthday clutch. Hmmm....

Vancouverpurse, I think Sofia is a great alternative baby bag. How old are your kids? Do you carry a ton? I have a full sized Ormala in wild colors that is both a work bag and diaper bag depending on the day. It's a bit big for the diaper bag. It's more formal looking than the Sofia, I think, but not so formal in pink patent

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I'm 5'6" and a size 10 or 12 (depending on brand).

(And the same pic again...need a new one, eh?)

Okay, No Cute, I think you've solved my problem w/ mini v. full size Ormala. I don't carry enough daily to fill the Ormala as a regular bag. Now that I see the picture again it helps a lot, seeing as we are roughly the same size.

Euridice, if you've got a chance to snap a photo of the mini and regular together, that would be awesome!

Euridice · Jan 14th, 2009, 08:17 PM

oh yeah, I'm still at work and had already forgotten. thanks for the reminder!!

Euridice · Jan 14th, 2009, 08:18 PM

I know one Ignesista-ette (oops, we never decided our nickname) had flat handles in patent and she felt they were cutting into her so she got them replaced with rolled patent handles. I don't mind the flat patent handles. I love the feel of the rolled handles on my Chiara, though.

Euridice · Jan 14th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

I think dh needs an email and suggestion of a bday gift

. A Veronica would be like 137 and change if I did the math correctly. But I will stick with my no bag January pledge :)

that's right....PISCES!!! it's time....for the reminders and email campaign to begin.

No Cute · Jan 14th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Vancouverpurse, I will say that my patent messenger strap did cut in (but I'm terribly whiny about messenger straps), but I've got an accessory to pad the strap now. I can see that a soft leather would not be a problem for me, now that I see it discussed.

Elizat, unlesss the Ormala is for work, go for Mini O. Ormala is pretty giant as a purse.

Originally Posted by Euridice

that's right....PISCES!!! it's time....for the reminders and email campaign to begin.

It has begun. LOL...I named all four clutches. Then in person, mentioned red nappa, purple, and Mini Sofia in purple. Yipe! I think he's gonna bite! I may actually get an Ignes reveal for me....won't it be fun to see what he picks (and a bummer if it's a sweater instead, lol). He like the sale price and since Ignes makes only beautiful bags and dh has decent taste, I think I'm safe. :)

vancouverpurse · Jan 14th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks everyone for your prompt advice! Much appreciated and lots of fun reading your replies. My little guys are 2 months, and 2 years so I think I'll likely go the route of Midi Sofia with rolled straps. Will keep you posted.

ps the pink patent ormala is ADORABLE!

Loquita · Jan 14th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Help! I want to order my wine bag now and am signed up for the newsletter as of several weeks ago but never got the sales notice....could someone please kindly forward it to me? xxx
Thank you thank you!!!

Euridice · Jan 14th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Loquita

Help! I want to order my wine bag now and am signed up for the newsletter as of several weeks ago but never got the sales notice....could someone please kindly forward it to me? xxx

Thank you thank you!!!

done!

Loquita · Jan 14th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks, Euridice! You are a ROCK STAR!!!

duranie70 · Jan 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM

I kinda like the black patent sample Ormala in a way...
but it seems just as big as the Francis...

No Cute · Jan 15th, 2009, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by vancouverpurse

Thanks everyone for your prompt advice! Much appreciated and lots of fun reading your replies. My little guys are 2 months, and 2 years so I think I'll likely go the route of Midi Sofia with rolled straps. Will keep you posted.

ps the pink patent ormala is ADORABLE!

Thanks.

Yes, 2 months and 2 years, I would definitely go midi. Those ages mean a lot of stuff.

greenpixie · Jan 15th, 2009, 12:35 PM

I have to chime in with a vote for the midi Sofia! It is the perfect size and soo comfortable to carry.

Euridice · Jan 15th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Loquita

Thanks, Euridice! You are a ROCK STAR!!!

rock on! No problem, actually, gotta help people get to the Ignes SALE!!

elizat · Jan 15th, 2009, 12:53 PM

I just emailed Ignacio. I need more info on the bordeaux and aubergine leathers... I think I'm going to increase the strap drop a bit too. I want to do a naughty bottom (lol). If it is in raspberry or a purple kind of leather, I think I want gold, like Royalwink (?). Opinions?

Jan 14th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#18
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	oh yeah, I'm still at work and had already forgotten. thanks for the reminder!!
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Jan 14th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#19
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	I know one Ignesista-ette (oops, we never decided our nickname) had flat handles in patent and she felt they were cutting into her so she got them replaced with rolled patent handles. I don't mind the flat patent handles. I love the feel of the rolled handles on my Chiara, though.
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Jan 14th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#23
Loquita Otra loba Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 11,292	Help! I want to order my wine bag now and am signed up for the newsletter as of several weeks ago but never got the sales notice....could someone please kindly forward it to me? xxx Thank you thank you!!!
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Jan 14th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#25
Loquita Otra loba Joined: May 2008 Location: Alternative Universe Posts: 11,292	Thanks, Euridice! You are a ROCK STAR!!!
	__________________ Lemming the following: RM Eyelet Rocker RM BBW MAM - brass HW, please RM Fringe Darling - ebony RM something red Long-term lemmings: RM Boyfriend Messenger RM Flame RM Easy Rider Satchel RM Mini Mattie Join the BBW MAM with Brass HW SO!!! http://forum.purseblog.com/showthrea...errerid=127932 It's classic RM, peeps.

Jan 15th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#28
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,015	I have to chime in with a vote for the midi Sofia! It is the perfect size and soo comfortable to carry.
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Jan 14th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#22
vancouverpurse Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 49	Thanks everyone for your prompt advice! Much appreciated and lots of fun reading your replies. My little guys are 2 months, and 2 years so I think I'll likely go the route of Midi Sofia with rolled straps. Will keep you posted. ps the pink patent ormala is ADORABLE!

Jan 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#26
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,245	I kinda like the black patent sample Ormala in a way... but it seems just as big as the Francis...

Jan 15th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#30
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	I just emailed Ignacio. I need more info on the bordeaux and aubergine leathers... I think I'm going to increase the strap drop a bit too. I want to do a naughty bottom (lol). If it is in raspberry or a purple kind of leather, I think I want gold, like Royalwink (?). Opinions?
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123

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