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lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by momo43

lionlaw, is the havana brown similar to the puddly leather?

From the pcis, my guess would be no. Not pebbly enough. Maria is on chat, so I would ask her to confirm.

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks LL - you rock! I'm digging the color of the Havana, but the leather looks soft -- Maria did say she could do that bag with tinted leathers though and they are very soft (they would reinforce) so maybe. I was thinking the Cobalt might be more structured because they showed the Chiara in it on the website -- My Raspberry leather is holding up so nicely that I was kinda going for that texture but I'm open-- have any of you guys ordered a structured style in a softer leather and had them reinforce it?

That Cherry Red looks gorgeous too!

Euridice · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:41 PM

tejava got a mini o in tinted chocolate or wine and had it reinforced.

cherry red is a gorgeous dark red, it's soft and gorgeous!!!!!

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Euridice

I think the cobalt is a soft leather. There is a cobalt #705 that is as stiff as the dickens, though, but that is not on any lists...

Yes, Jane, do mention it, I am sure they will accommodate you!

And GP, too, I bet they will add the rolled handle, that is an allowed mod otherwise!

Yep - I have a sample of Cobalt 705 and it's very structured but the one available now is different - am on chat with Maria - will post any answers I get.

greenpixie · Jun 16th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by lionlaw

Black # 109 is not mr. p. It is a slightly more glossy black.

Thanks so much LL - I knew it would be too good to be true.

duranie70 · Jun 16th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Tomato red is very summery- bright red... I had a cecelia in it but decided it would not go with anything I owned.
I am dying for something in cherry red- it feels SO SOFT and pebbly.
Feels softer to me than the BE pebbled luxe leather (I have samples of both)
Yeah, this sale is killing me.... but I just saw my Cobra rates... umm $996 a month for health for DH and I. Just health.

Redd · Jun 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Duranie- OT... check with your employer re:COBRA. I think the insurance co pays 65% and you're only responsible for 35%. (the new Obama thing) Good luck! sorry girls-

Jane*Bond · Jun 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Oh Duranie, I am sorry. It sucks. I hope you can look into Redd's advice.

Oh my, I just got pics of my Mini Emilia - so yummy. I think I need to make my way to the mindful thread. Picking June, the month of all sales, to go on a shopping ban was not the brightest idea I have ever had.

elizat · Jun 16th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Jane, will they do an adjustment on price for you?

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Maria is just the nicest person isn't she! I just spent a long time with her on chat (with both of us multi-tasking) and have narrowed down some leather choices for the Francis --- Cobalt - smooth, matte, softish - can work with a little reinforcement. Tinted Choco, Vintage Choco (distressed), Royal Purple (distressed), Havana (Matte), Glossy Ink Blue -- all could work with reinforcement. Dark Purple - smooth, a bit glossy and structured - would work without reinforcement and I'm leaning towards this color - it's really pretty and I think it would wear well. Still in the running--Cobalt and Vintage Choco or Tinted Choco (especially since I originally wanted a bag in the brown family).

duranie70 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Suzzeee- did you ever see my chocolate Francis?
Post # 4 Francis photos

Yes, that Obama supplement is putting 65% towards the Cobra (Thank God)

ivysun · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:32 PM

what color is Rose Dusty.. anyone has a picture?

lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by ivysun

what color is Rose Dusty.. anyone has a picture?

It is a light pink. I posted a pic of my sister's baby millie in it.

Here you go:

lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Ok, I ordered the Francis in the double-tone. I don't have one, so I switched from ormala to Francis.

Now, what else do I need? I like the cobalt, the cherry red and the royal purple colors. Not sure what bag to get them in.

duranie70 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:55 PM

LL- Get the cherry red- it is awesome!! Do you EVER carry small bags? Luisa might be cute...? How nice of me to pretend spend through you...lol
Or Josaphine Max??

Jun 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#32
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,779	Thanks LL - you rock! I'm digging the color of the Havana, but the leather looks soft -- Maria did say she could do that bag with tinted leathers though and they are very soft (they would reinforce) so maybe. I was thinking the Cobalt might be more structured because they showed the Chiara in it on the website -- My Raspberry leather is holding up so nicely that I was kinda going for that texture but I'm open-- have any of you guys ordered a structured style in a softer leather and had them reinforce it? That Cherry Red looks gorgeous too!
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Jun 16th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#33
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,401	tejava got a mini o in tinted chocolate or wine and had it reinforced. cherry red is a gorgeous dark red, it's soft and gorgeous!!!!!
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Jun 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#38
Jane*Bond Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 345	Oh Duranie, I am sorry. It sucks. I hope you can look into Redd's advice. Oh my, I just got pics of my Mini Emilia - so yummy. I think I need to make my way to the mindful thread. Picking June, the month of all sales, to go on a shopping ban was not the brightest idea I have ever had.
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Jun 16th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#39
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,076	Jane, will they do an adjustment on price for you?
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Jun 16th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#40
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,779	Maria is just the nicest person isn't she! I just spent a long time with her on chat (with both of us multi-tasking) and have narrowed down some leather choices for the Francis --- Cobalt - smooth, matte, softish - can work with a little reinforcement. Tinted Choco, Vintage Choco (distressed), Royal Purple (distressed), Havana (Matte), Glossy Ink Blue -- all could work with reinforcement. Dark Purple - smooth, a bit glossy and structured - would work without reinforcement and I'm leaning towards this color - it's really pretty and I think it would wear well. Still in the running--Cobalt and Vintage Choco or Tinted Choco (especially since I originally wanted a bag in the brown family).
	__________________ Wish List Chanel Vintage Black Jumbo Flap, Fall 2009 Balenciaga Day in Raisin, MJ Mackenzie in Blue, Notice the absence of HH?? They can't seem to ship so what's the point of wishing??

Jun 16th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#36
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,190	Tomato red is very summery- bright red... I had a cecelia in it but decided it would not go with anything I owned. I am dying for something in cherry red- it feels SO SOFT and pebbly. Feels softer to me than the BE pebbled luxe leather (I have samples of both) Yeah, this sale is killing me.... but I just saw my Cobra rates... umm $996 a month for health for DH and I. Just health.

Jun 16th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#37
Redd No such thing as too many Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 651	Duranie- OT... check with your employer re:COBRA. I think the insurance co pays 65% and you're only responsible for 35%. (the new Obama thing) Good luck! sorry girls-

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#41
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,190	Suzzeee- did you ever see my chocolate Francis? Post # 4 Francis photos Yes, that Obama supplement is putting 65% towards the Cobra (Thank God)

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#42
ivysun Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,183	what color is Rose Dusty.. anyone has a picture?
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Jun 16th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#44
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,876	Ok, I ordered the Francis in the double-tone. I don't have one, so I switched from ormala to Francis. Now, what else do I need? I like the cobalt, the cherry red and the royal purple colors. Not sure what bag to get them in.
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,876	__________________ ---- My collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-269690.html

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#45
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,190	LL- Get the cherry red- it is awesome!! Do you EVER carry small bags? Luisa might be cute...? How nice of me to pretend spend through you...lol Or Josaphine Max??

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