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pinkshoulders · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:37 PM

I got my tinted wine Chiara (along with the turquoise Emilia)! She deserves as much attention as the Emilia, though she is definitely an understated sister in her softer, sophisticated tinted wine! Depite having dozens of bags, this color was definitely missing for me and I am sooo glad I got her during the sale.

I am thinking of moving one of the two drawstrings to the other side of the bag for balance. Looks like it is just a matter of untying one end knot and slipping it back through.

She is the full size Chiara. I had both her handles and her straps shortened. As shown in the modeling shots, the handheld handles are now a 5-inch drop, and the shoulder strap at about 17 inches. I had asked for 15 -- but I did not know the Chiara shoulder strap was adjustable (stud with extra holes). I may be taking advantage of that because I think I want it a bit shorter, though she seems to look nice as is... it is a nice feature. I am 5'8" for reference.

This is my first tinted leather bag and I have to say it is really luxurious in feel and tone. I got the pink suede on the inside -- a bright cherry pink and not heavy, as was my fear.

I really like the combination of tinted wine with brushed gold hardware. I love the laced-through details of the drawstrings -- interesting without being too busy.

Pictures are taken outside in hazy sunshine/partial shade with ivy ground cover as a color reference.

MorningGlory · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM

Gorgeous!

Euridice · Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:44 PM

LOVE!! this is so pretty!! A truly gorgeous bag!!!! Yes, I see that turquoise Emilia is grabbing a lot of attention since it is summer, adn she is the perfect summer bag. But the Chiara is no slouch, I can agree with that!!

Yay!! And, this makes me think of my tinted chocolate Chiara and how much I love it. I find it so comfy to wear, including cross-body when I am traveling. I think the tinted wine will be such a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, thanks for the pics!!!!!

tejava · Jun 3rd, 2009, 04:09 PM

Another thing I like about the tinted wine color is the versatility. You look so good with the Chiara~

No Cute · Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:15 PM

Beautiful!

starkfan · Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Lovely bag!

Mentha · Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:53 PM

looks gorgeous!

Ms.Lizardo · Jun 3rd, 2009, 06:02 PM

Oh Pink....that chiara is so gorgeous! That color looks great on you, and that style really brings out the tinted wine to the fullest. Don't you just LOVE the tinted wine?

Which is your favorite the tinted wine or turquoise nappa?

pinkshoulders · Jun 3rd, 2009, 06:10 PM

Ms. Liz, how can you ask me which of my daugters I like better when they both arrived together yesterday?

I love the tinted wine for the buttery soft feel. I love the turquoise for the pop! Emilia is such a summer girl...but Chiara will turn heads in the fall, I just know.

They are both sitting here next to me as I type looking very different and very appealing. I am just glad I did not have to choose between them! That sale helped!

BTW, they both loved the heat and humidity outside this afternoon -- the packing wrinkles fell out while I was taking pictures. Of course, I was perspiring but if the bags are happy, I am happy!

sandysandiego · Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:32 PM

You got 2 amazing bags! One for summer and one for fall! Enjoy!

Ms.Lizardo · Jun 3rd, 2009, 10:05 PM

I had a feeling that would be a hard question Pink...they are both so gorgeous. I imagine right now it is hard to decide just which one to carry. I love your pictures, thanks for taking them!

Desi · Jun 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM

I'm a sucker for anything wine!! This is gorgeous, congrats!

No Cute · Jun 8th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Back to gawk at your beauty.

Jenova · Jun 10th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Amazing bag - love the rich colour with that style.

(.........I MUST NOT get involved with Ignes on top of all my other vices - HELP!)

ivysun · Jun 11th, 2009, 02:33 AM

mmmm very cute!

Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:44 PM	#3
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	LOVE!! this is so pretty!! A truly gorgeous bag!!!! Yes, I see that turquoise Emilia is grabbing a lot of attention since it is summer, adn she is the perfect summer bag. But the Chiara is no slouch, I can agree with that!! Yay!! And, this makes me think of my tinted chocolate Chiara and how much I love it. I find it so comfy to wear, including cross-body when I am traveling. I think the tinted wine will be such a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, thanks for the pics!!!!!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 04:09 PM	#4
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	Another thing I like about the tinted wine color is the versatility. You look so good with the Chiara~
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:15 PM	#5
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Beautiful!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM	#6
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,532	Lovely bag!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 05:53 PM	#7
Mentha Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 283	looks gorgeous!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 03:43 PM	#2
MorningGlory Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 431	Gorgeous!

Jun 3rd, 2009, 06:02 PM	#8
Ms.Lizardo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 8,333	Oh Pink....that chiara is so gorgeous! That color looks great on you, and that style really brings out the tinted wine to the fullest. Don't you just LOVE the tinted wine? Which is your favorite the tinted wine or turquoise nappa?
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 06:10 PM	#9
pinkshoulders OP Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,098	Ms. Liz, how can you ask me which of my daugters I like better when they both arrived together yesterday? I love the tinted wine for the buttery soft feel. I love the turquoise for the pop! Emilia is such a summer girl...but Chiara will turn heads in the fall, I just know. They are both sitting here next to me as I type looking very different and very appealing. I am just glad I did not have to choose between them! That sale helped! BTW, they both loved the heat and humidity outside this afternoon -- the packing wrinkles fell out while I was taking pictures. Of course, I was perspiring but if the bags are happy, I am happy!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 08:32 PM	#10
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,480	You got 2 amazing bags! One for summer and one for fall! Enjoy!
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Jun 3rd, 2009, 10:05 PM	#11
Ms.Lizardo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 8,333	I had a feeling that would be a hard question Pink...they are both so gorgeous. I imagine right now it is hard to decide just which one to carry. I love your pictures, thanks for taking them!
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Jun 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#12
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,943	I'm a sucker for anything wine!! This is gorgeous, congrats!
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Jun 8th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#13
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Back to gawk at your beauty.
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Jun 10th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#14
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,009	Amazing bag - love the rich colour with that style. (.........I MUST NOT get involved with Ignes on top of all my other vices - HELP!)

Jun 11th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#15
ivysun Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,341	mmmm very cute!
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