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sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:12 AM

My Liusa arrive today, in time for my NYC trip!

I'm really happy with it! It's exactly what I wanted for a travel crossbody. The added wristlet will make it perfect to do double duty at night.

Luisa
Black 109/Black Ostrich
Purple Fabric Lining
Silver Hardware
Added Wristlet
Matching Paint, Stitching, Zipper

Indoor Lighting

Full Sunlight

sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:27 AM

Close up of the redesigned areas

Close ups of the leather

The color differences in the blacks only show up in full sunlight

sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:34 AM

Size perspective

Sleepily supervising the photoshoot as usual

Swatches arrived as well!

cathyfitz · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:40 AM

It's really a beauty! I love the Luisa - the size is perfect and the design is wonderful. I'm so glad they redesigned it.

Your leather choices are perfect! I may keep this one of the back burner for my third!

sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:03 AM

Thanks Cathy!

I think the redesigned worked out really well, the placement of the hardware and the pleat seem very natural. I haven't taken it for a test run yet, but I think the balance problem and the pooched side issue should be resolved.

starkfan · Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:31 AM

Love this, congrats! Thanks for all the pics too!

tlloveshim · Sep 23rd, 2009, 09:38 AM

It looks fabulous!! I really love the details and it looks so soft! The lining is lovely too!

I may order one of these next!! It'd be great in a bright color for summer, don't you think?

And tell us about the swatches! Please?? LOL! There are some really pretty ones in there! I like the blue and green on the top in each corner!

irainei · Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:35 AM

I'm going to say it...

MODELING PIX PLEASE!!!

worn crossbody and to see if the balance thing has resolved itself. TY! lol

This looks great SK! Can you also do a shot of what you'll be loading into it? I wish there was a Luisa Max (I still think the Luisa is still a bit small for the minimum amount of stuff I carry). Great leather choices

sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:03 PM

TL - I think a bright color would be great. The black 109 leather is really soft and smooshy. It's going to be perfect for traveling, it seems pretty tough. My Gabby had a run in w some mayo

and came out no worse from it! The swatches, you picked out my two favorites! The green one of the top right is Celery ...OMG....

. I need a job soon because I must have my Josie in this leather. I'm almost certain it's tinted, it's the same texture as the other tinteds I have. I also received the new (unnamed) 188 Green that compliments the Celery, it is totally going in the braid! The top left is actually the 911 Deep Purple Exterior Suede. It is really bright and saturated. It's really stunning, but what is disappointing is it clashes w every other Ignes Purple (I think I have them all, lol). It's very bright to pull off on it's own, so I was hoping there would be a purple nappa that compliments it, but no such luck. I don't think I'll get around to photographing and posting swatches until I return from vacation. Plus I haven't got swatch photography down yet! How do you get a pic in full sunlight wo a shadow!?!

Irainei - LOL, you're in a demanding mood this morning. I will give it a run this afternoon, I can't promise modeling pics, and I'm going to use preparing for vacation as my excuse

. I will try to get pics of what it will hold. And I will report back if the balance issue is resolved. I agree it's a little small for everyday use.

tlloveshim · Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks, SK! Wow, the purple suede almost looks like a royal blue! It's gorgeous! And I just know I'm going to end up with celery! I am not a green person really but celery is just beautiful and I keep finding myself drawn to it! Perhaps I should do a small make up bag in it to satisfy my need for it!

For swatch pics in full sunlight with no shadow, I just stand on whatever side of the swatch I need to to prevent a shadow from falling on the swatch. I'm hoping to learn some tips from my ds when we do some pics of swatches later. I'd love to do one pic in full sunlight and one in natural light but not completely full sun, kwim? I'm growing very interested in photography lately!

I also am not much of a black bag person but I do know there are those times when there's a need for one. I really should consider a bag such as this for those occasions while 109 is in stock! Since it's a classic leather, that means they can order it any time right?

sillykitty · Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM

I'm going to have to test out 'don't create a shadow' technique...lol....is it really that simple and I couldn't figure that out?! I know the Purple Suede swatch does photograph blue, weird cause my camera usually gets colors pretty accurately and the natural light is great in that part of the house. Hmm...if I have time I'll try to get an accurate color on that. Celery would be great in a makeup bag. If it's tinted as I think it is, it'll be indestructible. In my packing I've found a new use for the makeup bag. It fits my laptop battery and mouse perfectly! I'm too chicken to put actual cosmetics into it aand check it for fear of breakage and leakage!

Theoritcally classic leathers should always be available, I would think, but they certainly seem to disappear off the catalogue page. I think black 109 is safe though. I mean they have to offer a black leather, and this is a great one, so I would think they'll keep it around.

Since I've been packing I've realized I wish I had another Luisa in the Tinted Blue or maybe Saffire (which I didn't get my requested swatch of!), since I'm going to be wearing jeans almost everyday, it would actually be more versatile than the black.

elizat · Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:18 PM

This turned out wonderful! I hope it is a great bag for your trip.

Euridice · Sep 25th, 2009, 01:35 PM

gorgeoous pix!! okay, back to work...but had to take a moment to see this wonderful bag, it is perfection.

newbaglover · Sep 27th, 2009, 08:00 AM

I love the revamped luisa, sillykitty, your bag is wonderful! the 109 black is very shiny and looks soft!

have a great and safe trip!

duranie70 · Sep 27th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Looks great, hope it is not getting wet in NY right now ! What is the real veiny swatch above the light grey, left hand side?

Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:12 AM	#1
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	Reveal - Redesigned Luisa in Black 109/Black Ostrich My Liusa arrive today, in time for my NYC trip! I'm really happy with it! It's exactly what I wanted for a travel crossbody. The added wristlet will make it perfect to do double duty at night. Luisa Black 109/Black Ostrich Purple Fabric Lining Silver Hardware Added Wristlet Matching Paint, Stitching, Zipper Indoor Lighting Full Sunlight

Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:31 AM	#6
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,532	Love this, congrats! Thanks for all the pics too!
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 09:38 AM	#7
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,624	It looks fabulous!! I really love the details and it looks so soft! The lining is lovely too! I may order one of these next!! It'd be great in a bright color for summer, don't you think? And tell us about the swatches! Please?? LOL! There are some really pretty ones in there! I like the blue and green on the top in each corner!
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:35 AM	#8
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	I'm going to say it... MODELING PIX PLEASE!!! worn crossbody and to see if the balance thing has resolved itself. TY! lol This looks great SK! Can you also do a shot of what you'll be loading into it? I wish there was a Luisa Max (I still think the Luisa is still a bit small for the minimum amount of stuff I carry). Great leather choices
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Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:11 PM	#10
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,624	Thanks, SK! Wow, the purple suede almost looks like a royal blue! It's gorgeous! And I just know I'm going to end up with celery! I am not a green person really but celery is just beautiful and I keep finding myself drawn to it! Perhaps I should do a small make up bag in it to satisfy my need for it! For swatch pics in full sunlight with no shadow, I just stand on whatever side of the swatch I need to to prevent a shadow from falling on the swatch. I'm hoping to learn some tips from my ds when we do some pics of swatches later. I'd love to do one pic in full sunlight and one in natural light but not completely full sun, kwim? I'm growing very interested in photography lately! I also am not much of a black bag person but I do know there are those times when there's a need for one. I really should consider a bag such as this for those occasions while 109 is in stock! Since it's a classic leather, that means they can order it any time right?
	__________________

Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:27 AM	#2
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	Close up of the redesigned areas Close ups of the leather The color differences in the blacks only show up in full sunlight

Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:34 AM	#3
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	Size perspective Sleepily supervising the photoshoot as usual Swatches arrived as well!

Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:40 AM	#4
cathyfitz Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 285	It's really a beauty! I love the Luisa - the size is perfect and the design is wonderful. I'm so glad they redesigned it. Your leather choices are perfect! I may keep this one of the back burner for my third!

Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:03 AM	#5
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	Thanks Cathy! I think the redesigned worked out really well, the placement of the hardware and the pleat seem very natural. I haven't taken it for a test run yet, but I think the balance problem and the pooched side issue should be resolved.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 12:03 PM	#9
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	TL - I think a bright color would be great. The black 109 leather is really soft and smooshy. It's going to be perfect for traveling, it seems pretty tough. My Gabby had a run in w some mayo and came out no worse from it! The swatches, you picked out my two favorites! The green one of the top right is Celery ...OMG.... . I need a job soon because I must have my Josie in this leather. I'm almost certain it's tinted, it's the same texture as the other tinteds I have. I also received the new (unnamed) 188 Green that compliments the Celery, it is totally going in the braid! The top left is actually the 911 Deep Purple Exterior Suede. It is really bright and saturated. It's really stunning, but what is disappointing is it clashes w every other Ignes Purple (I think I have them all, lol). It's very bright to pull off on it's own, so I was hoping there would be a purple nappa that compliments it, but no such luck. I don't think I'll get around to photographing and posting swatches until I return from vacation. Plus I haven't got swatch photography down yet! How do you get a pic in full sunlight wo a shadow!?! Irainei - LOL, you're in a demanding mood this morning. I will give it a run this afternoon, I can't promise modeling pics, and I'm going to use preparing for vacation as my excuse . I will try to get pics of what it will hold. And I will report back if the balance issue is resolved. I agree it's a little small for everyday use.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM	#11
sillykitty OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,017	I'm going to have to test out 'don't create a shadow' technique...lol....is it really that simple and I couldn't figure that out?! I know the Purple Suede swatch does photograph blue, weird cause my camera usually gets colors pretty accurately and the natural light is great in that part of the house. Hmm...if I have time I'll try to get an accurate color on that. Celery would be great in a makeup bag. If it's tinted as I think it is, it'll be indestructible. In my packing I've found a new use for the makeup bag. It fits my laptop battery and mouse perfectly! I'm too chicken to put actual cosmetics into it aand check it for fear of breakage and leakage! Theoritcally classic leathers should always be available, I would think, but they certainly seem to disappear off the catalogue page. I think black 109 is safe though. I mean they have to offer a black leather, and this is a great one, so I would think they'll keep it around. Since I've been packing I've realized I wish I had another Luisa in the Tinted Blue or maybe Saffire (which I didn't get my requested swatch of!), since I'm going to be wearing jeans almost everyday, it would actually be more versatile than the black.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 11:18 PM	#12
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,123	This turned out wonderful! I hope it is a great bag for your trip.
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Sep 25th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#13
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	gorgeoous pix!! okay, back to work...but had to take a moment to see this wonderful bag, it is perfection.
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Sep 27th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#14
newbaglover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: spain Posts: 2,171	I love the revamped luisa, sillykitty, your bag is wonderful! the 109 black is very shiny and looks soft! have a great and safe trip!
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Sep 27th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#15
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,244	Looks great, hope it is not getting wet in NY right now ! What is the real veiny swatch above the light grey, left hand side?

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