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lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by duranie70

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??

Not really. The smallest bag I carry is the Dolce I am currently carrying- about the size of a midi-sofia but more puddly.

Too small=clutch in my book. I am tall and chunky so too small looks freakishly small on me.

I have a love-hate relationship with the josephine. Something about it just doesn't work for me. I adore the emilia, but how many do I need. Although royal purple might look awesome in the emilia. I also think the cherry red is screaming to be in an emilia, so I dont know.

Maybe a mini-chiara?

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by duranie70

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

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

I did -you totally beat me to that one

Do you have any idea which chocolate leather yours is? There have been so many similar colors, it's hard to figure out what things are. Can you tell if it's a structured leather or if it's a softer leather and reinforced? TIA

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by lionlaw

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.

I didn't even ask Maria about that leather and it would look fab on the Francis -- did she say whether it was structured or will they reinforce that one?

Suzzeee · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Does anyone know how much shipping is on the sale? We don't get free shipping on sale items correct? Or do we? Sheesh, I'm so outta the loop here

Euridice · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Suzzeee

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).

I advise purple because it's a) gorgeous, b) structured....I think it's best to go with a structured leather,just personally. But the other options sound gorgeous!!

Euridice · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by duranie70

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??

I was gonna suggest a Josephine max. cherry red is great in the josephine.

Euridice · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:39 PM

how about....a cherry red or cobalt sophia unreinfoirced, with the knasarae strap?? In other words, Ms. Lizardo's sophia sans studs!!

Put the cobalt with the cobalt suede...oh wait, this is a sale, you can't do the cobalt suede. boo!

the mini chiara is adorable but it's smaller....that might be too small for you. Another chiara? you like your gray chiara but a squshier red one would be nice?

I vote for a Ms. L sophoa for one of your choices, then an Ormala for another choice since you de-accessioned your beige and black O's recently!

starkfan · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:55 PM

;ASFDJK;;LAFSD;JL SOMEONE STOP ME FROM ORDERING A TINTED CHOC EMILIA! Are the listed linings the only ones available? If so, I think I'm safe, because I'd prefer a purple lining (cloth or suede -- I think there's a suede?), and that's not on either list of linings. Phew! (I'm ignoring lilac as being too light...

)

To whoever asked about #109 black, I actually had a swatch of this, and it's quite soft. I suppose it's not as soft as Mr. Puddles black (now I'm kinda curious about that!), but it seemed pretty soft to me. (I was primarily comparing it to the other black nappa, #008, though. #008 is smoother in texture and definitely structured, and may have been the one in lionlaw's black Ormala that's in the reference library.) #109 black is also slightly textured (small veins, but not actually pebbled), and I kind of had the impression that it might scratch easily. (I wasn't too hard with my scratch tests, though.)

(Also, I take it I'm not the only one who didn't get an email on this? Huh, weird!)

MorningGlory · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:24 PM

Argh! I want to get something but I still haven't heard when I am going to get my first order from last month. I really wanted to see their work first hand before ordering any more. What to do, what to do! *gnashes teeth*

What does Dusty Silver look like? I went through the swatch thread and didn't see one named "Dusty Silver"

lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Suzzeee

I didn't even ask Maria about that leather and it would look fab on the Francis -- did she say whether it was structured or will they reinforce that one?

I told her not to reinforce it since the leather is thicker anyway. I don't carry my laptop with me much since I can access internet on my phones or kindle and I think for day to day I would like a little give on it.

lionlaw · Jun 16th, 2009, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Euridice

how about....a cherry red or cobalt sophia unreinfoirced, with the knasarae strap?? In other words, Ms. Lizardo's sophia sans studs!!

Put the cobalt with the cobalt suede...oh wait, this is a sale, you can't do the cobalt suede. boo!

the mini chiara is adorable but it's smaller....that might be too small for you. Another chiara? you like your gray chiara but a squshier red one would be nice?

I vote for a Ms. L sophoa for one of your choices, then an Ormala for another choice since you de-accessioned your beige and black O's recently!

I thought of the red sofia- but I have the red salmon sofia with that same exact strap. I am indecisive on this one.

I decided to order a royal purple mini-ormala with silver hardware, yellow lining.

I am pretty undecided on the red and cobalt. May go cherry red emilia, but not sure if I want a huge red bag. I think I will sleep on these two colors because nothing is screaming make me yet.

momo43 · Jun 17th, 2009, 12:12 AM

oh lionlaw! a royal purple mini ormala sounds heavenly!

Suzzeee · Jun 17th, 2009, 02:22 AM

ITA - that Royal Purple leather looks amazing - I'm so tempted to get it in the Emelia or Chiara but I'm kinda holding out for the purple BE hobo I think so must keep to one bag here, but the makeup bags NBL posted about sounded interesting!

newbaglover · Jun 17th, 2009, 05:14 AM

Stackfan, do you think this black would scratch easily? I want one of this leathers ofr a make up bag, but want a leather some kind of glossy, so it get splased with a little water the leather will reisist but would like the leather not be too prone to scratching.

So, maybe glossy ink is better for me than black?

Originally Posted by starkfan

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To whoever asked about #109 black, I actually had a swatch of this, and it's quite soft. I suppose it's not as soft as Mr. Puddles black (now I'm kinda curious about that!), but it seemed pretty soft to me. (I was primarily comparing it to the other black nappa, #008, though. #008 is smoother in texture and definitely structured, and may have been the one in lionlaw's black Ormala that's in the reference library.) #109 black is also slightly textured (small veins, but not actually pebbled), and I kind of had the impression that it might scratch easily. (I wasn't too hard with my scratch tests, though.)

(Also, I take it I'm not the only one who didn't get an email on this? Huh, weird!)

starkfan · Jun 17th, 2009, 05:51 AM

Yes, I think it might be prone to scratching a little easily. #109 is not a glossy leather, though, the swatch I had was pretty matte, especially in comparison to #008, which is smoother and has more of a sheen. I don't think #109 would be very water-resistant. Glossy ink might be better for your needs!

ETA: Have attached pics for your reference! The first pic shows what I mean when I say that #109 seems more matte in comparison to #008, which has more of a sheen. (Fluorescent lighting source was directly overhead, pic was taken at an angle to show the reflection.) The second pic shows the colour in comparison to #008 more (#008 is a more saturated black), and the last shows the texture of #109 (best close-up I could find; cropped from the second pic). Hope this helps!

Jun 16th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#49
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,777	Does anyone know how much shipping is on the sale? We don't get free shipping on sale items correct? Or do we? Sheesh, I'm so outta the loop here
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Jun 16th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#52
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,401	how about....a cherry red or cobalt sophia unreinfoirced, with the knasarae strap?? In other words, Ms. Lizardo's sophia sans studs!! Put the cobalt with the cobalt suede...oh wait, this is a sale, you can't do the cobalt suede. boo! the mini chiara is adorable but it's smaller....that might be too small for you. Another chiara? you like your gray chiara but a squshier red one would be nice? I vote for a Ms. L sophoa for one of your choices, then an Ormala for another choice since you de-accessioned your beige and black O's recently!
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Jun 16th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#53
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,422	;ASFDJK;;LAFSD;JL SOMEONE STOP ME FROM ORDERING A TINTED CHOC EMILIA! Are the listed linings the only ones available? If so, I think I'm safe, because I'd prefer a purple lining (cloth or suede -- I think there's a suede?), and that's not on either list of linings. Phew! (I'm ignoring lilac as being too light... ) To whoever asked about #109 black, I actually had a swatch of this, and it's quite soft. I suppose it's not as soft as Mr. Puddles black (now I'm kinda curious about that!), but it seemed pretty soft to me. (I was primarily comparing it to the other black nappa, #008, though. #008 is smoother in texture and definitely structured, and may have been the one in lionlaw's black Ormala that's in the reference library.) #109 black is also slightly textured (small veins, but not actually pebbled), and I kind of had the impression that it might scratch easily. (I wasn't too hard with my scratch tests, though.) (Also, I take it I'm not the only one who didn't get an email on this? Huh, weird!)
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Jun 17th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#57
momo43 be more mindful! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,427	oh lionlaw! a royal purple mini ormala sounds heavenly!
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Jun 17th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#58
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,777	ITA - that Royal Purple leather looks amazing - I'm so tempted to get it in the Emelia or Chiara but I'm kinda holding out for the purple BE hobo I think so must keep to one bag here, but the makeup bags NBL posted about sounded interesting!
	__________________ 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, 11:24 PM	#54
MorningGlory Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 431	Argh! I want to get something but I still haven't heard when I am going to get my first order from last month. I really wanted to see their work first hand before ordering any more. What to do, what to do! gnashes teeth What does Dusty Silver look like? I went through the swatch thread and didn't see one named "Dusty Silver"

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